Deep Springs Baptist Church Sermon Series

Genesis 15: "Abram Believed Jehovah "

In this great Old Testament passage,  we see how men have always been made right with God.  Faith has always been the means of obtaining salvation.   Paul refers to this in Romans 4.   Abram dared to believe the promises of GOD!   

Justified Freely By His Grace (Rom 3:21-31)

After a lengthy discourse about the wrath of God being revealed from Heaven against unrighteousness (Rom 1:18-3:20),  Paul now discusses the glorious truths of justification by faith.  God in His mercy freely gave us his grace.  That grace wasn't free for Jesus- it cost Him His life! 

Romans 3:9-20 "Inside God's Courtroom"

In today's message, we look at Paul's diagnosis of the human condition.   In one of the longest quotations of OT scripture from Psalms and Isaiah,  Paul puts together a string of pearls that clearly show that there are none righteous, no not one.   

Romans 2:1-16 "The Plight of the Moralist"

Further developing the theme of God's rightousness and the condemnation of sin, Paul states that the moralist is no better off than the pagan.  For the one who condemns the godless, practices the same things. 

Romans 2:17-3:8 "God Don't Have Grandkids"

Paul now takes aim at those who trust in their nationality (in this case the Jews) as a means of salvation.   He also takes aim at the idea that rituals (in this case cirumcision) can somehow secure salvation apart from circumcision of the heart.    Both are erroneous beliefs.  Salvation is only found in a relationship and a living faith in the Son of God, Jesus Christ! 

Romans 1:18-32 "The Wrath of God"

In this passage, Paul describes the reasons for the wrath of God.  When men choose darkness over light, God "gives them over" to what they want.  One of the most tragic aspects of the wrath of God is the reality of the wrath of abandonment! 

An Incorruptible Inheritance (I Peter 1:1-9)

Peter writes to the Messianic Jews (Hebrew Christians) that are scattered throughout the Gentile nations.  He encouraged them to rejoice in the midst of their sufferings.   He reminds them of their eternal inheritance, their election, and their calling in Christ.  It's a model for each of us to rejoice in our troubles.

"Teach Us To Number Our Days" (Psalm 90)

This Psalm is the oldest Psalm in the bible.   Moses, reflects upon the wanderings in the wilderness over the last 40 years.   As he prays for the new generation that's about to enter the Promised Land, he admonishes them to "number their days".   Truly, we are only here for a little while. 

Do You Know What Time It Is? (II Timothy chapter 3)

Paul describes the conditions in the world during the last days.

"The Ascension of Christ" (Acts1:1-11)

Today we look at the historical event of the Ascension of Christ and the implications for us today.