Chapel in the Hills

(01.03.21) Romans 1:1 Pt. 1 - The introduction to Romans begins with the first word of the book, "Paul." Paul, otherwise known as Saul of Tarsus, was the most unlikely convert as he began as one of the chief opponents of the early church. However, after encountering Christ, Paul was saved and was called to preach the Gospel to the gentile world.

(01.17.21) Romans 1:2-4 - Paul teaches that the Gospel he preaches was foretold by the prophets long ago and that the Gospel centers on Jesus. Jesus, who is the sound of David (humanity) and the Son of God (divinity), proves his identity by the resurrection. Thus, Jesus proves to be the good news in a world full of bad news.

(01.10.21) Romans 1:1 Pt. 2 - Paul introduces himself to a Roman church that has struggled to establish itself. Not only was there a conflict between the Jews and the Gentiles within the church, but there was also pending persecution under Nero that would effectively shake the church to its very foundation. Therefore, Paul, under the inspiration of the Spirit, wrote the church to help lay an apostolic foundation that would act as a bedrock for the church for millennia to come - the Book of Romans!

November 5, 2022 at Chapel in the Hills in Golden, CO. S

(02-21-22) Romans 1:24-25 - What is happening to our world? The answer to that question is found in Romans 1:24-25. God is handing the world over to its own depravity by giving humanity over to their sin. Such a judgment is most clearly seen in the promotion of the LGBTQ movement, whereby people not only practice sexual immorality but also give approval to such practices.

(2.17.19) Revelation 2:1-7 - Beginning the section on the seven churches, Jesus warns the Church of Ephesus they have abandoned their first love. He calls them back to repentance while recognizing their faithfulness to the truth.

(3.31.19) Revelation 3:1-6 - The Church of Sardis looked like it was alive and thriving, but in fact, the church was dead. However, it was not completely dead. Thus, Jesus commands His church to wake up because He is coming like a thief in the night. To those who heed Jesus' warning, they will receive white garments - the victor's clothing!

(4.7.19) Revelation 3:7-13 - The Church of Philadelphia, though having little power, kept Jesus' Word and did not deny Him. Jesus, therefore, promised that their oppressors would one day bow before them and learn that they belonged to the King of Kings. Moreover, because of their faithfulness, Jesus promised to deliver them from the hour of tribulation.

(04.11.21) Romans 2:12-16 - Whether Jew or Gentile, all fall short of God's standards for righteousness. The Jews not being able to measure up to the Law of Moses and the Gentiles not being able to measure up to the Law of Conscience, all fall short. Nevertheless, there is one who kept the whole Law perfectly, Jesus Christ!

(10.11.20) Solomon's Keys to Romance - Song 2:8-35 - One part of making your wedding day special is taking the courtship/dating process seriously. In this sermon see how courtship compares to dating and why Solomon continually warns his readers not to "awaken love before its time."

(12.27.20) Psalm 8 - While the world is preaching that humanity is the problem and that the answer is to depopulate, God has placed His image upon humanity as has crowned her with glory and honor. You are of eternal value because of the One Who's image you bear.

(08.22.21) Hebrews 12:1-3 - The Christian race is full of ups and downs, and it is important that we know what we are running towards. Like Christian in Pilgrim's Progress, we are all running towards the eternal crown - eternal life. In this passage, the author of Hebrews provides important aspects of the Christian race and how we can run it well.

(09.05.21) Romans 6:8-11 - Death no longer reigns over the believer, because in Christ the believer has conquered sin and death. Therefore, Christians today must reckon themselves as dead to sin and alive to Christ!

(2.3.19 - Sorry, the video file for this sermon was lost due to technical difficulties) Revelation 1:4-8 - The King of Kings will return and every eye upon the earth will behold His majesty. The people of God will rejoice at their returning King and the wicked upon the earth will wail on account of Him.

(12.20.20) Matthew 2:1-12 - The wise men traveled hundreds of miles over what was likely several months to worship a child who was King of the Jews. Why would these wise men (magicians) go through such an ordeal to worship this child? It is because the child was their King!

(1.20.19) Introduction Pt. 2 - The introduction to Revelation continues, as the various approaches of interpretation are considered.

(03.01.21) Romans 1:26-27 - Every generation of Christians has a question that needs to be answered with the Word of God. Today's generation of Christians is being confronted with one predominant question: Is homosexuality a sin? The Bible is absolutely clear in its affirmation that homosexuality is a sin, and calls for believers to submit to its teachings in all that it affirms. As the London Baptist Confession states, "it is our only rule of faith and obedience." Thus, the Word must dictate our belief and not our surrounding culture.

(07.25.21) Romans 5:6-11 - Paul provides four characteristics of those who are lost, separated from Christ. He then compares those four characteristics of the lost with the four fruits of being found in Christ. The verses present the classical Law/Gospel argument that Martin Luther presented in the Reformation.

(3.17.19) Revelation 2:18-29 - The Church of Thyatira, while enduring persecution, began to tolerate sin within their midst - like other some of the other churches in Revelation. The woman Jezebel was seducing some of its members, causing them to apostatize, but others remained steadfast. Thus, Jesus commands the faithful to hold fast!

(11.14.21) Romans 8:1-4 - The apex of Paul's argument is found in Romans 8:1, with the statement, "There is therefore no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus!" Perhaps this statement alone provides the most comfort to the believer within the whole of Scripture? Nevertheless, this statement connects Paul's argument of the Law with its fulfillment in Christ and the believer's new relationship with the Law.

(2.10.19) Revelation 1:9-20 - The Apostle John, on the island of Patmos, receives a vision of the King - Jesus in all His glory. The vision of Jesus that is found in Revelation is the same image that the world will see when He returns in His final judgment.

(08.01.21) Romans 5:12-14 - Death is a reality for everyone, but it is a reality that most seek to avoid thinking about. Heb. 9:27, "And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment." Thus, all people die but the question is who do you die in? Adam or Jesus?

(03.07.21) Romans 1:28-32 - Woe to those who call good evil and evil good (cf. Is. 5:20). The final step of God's judgment against culture is when people begin to approve of evil. When people began to promote practices that are forbidden in Scripture, it leads to the downfall of society. What can we do to reverse the trend? Hear what Paul has to say.

(07.18-21) Romans 5:3-5 - After explaining the doctrine of justification, Paul moves on to explore the benefits of justification beginning in Chapter five. After a brief overview of justification, Paul moves to explain the first thing one can expect is trials. Thus, the Christian life is not full of prosperity as the health and wealth preachers say, but rather is a hard road that produces patience, character, and hope.

(08.08.21) Romans 5:15-17 - In this section, Paul breaks down the differences between the First and Second Adam. The Second Adam, Jesus Christ, is a much better representative because in Christ one receives grace! God's gift, therefore, to humanity is Christ but it is a gift that must be received by faith. Will you receive Him?