60 http://bethelofhouston.com en-us Welcome to Bethel's podcast. We pray these messages of truth from the Word of God will transform you through the renewing of your mind. Welcome to Bethel's podcast. We pray these messages of truth from the Word of God will transform you through the renewing of your mind. Welcome to Bethel's podcast. We pray these messages of truth from the Word of God will transform you through the renewing of your mind. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:50:03 GMT Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:50:03 GMT Copyright 2010 Bethel Church of Houston Dr. Michael Boys sermon@sermon.net (Dr. Michael Boys) Php v.5.1.6 Dr. Michael Boys info@bethelofhouston.com no http://sermon.net/rss/bethel/series_godsgreatnews/ http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2397511-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no Ebola, Anthrax, chemical weapons; we've heard a lot about danger the past few years. There are also spiritual infections to beware of...virulent strains that ravage unsuspecting followers of Christ, and even whole churches. 00:41:53 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2397511/type/audio warning,vigilent,false,teacher,faithful Ebola, Anthrax, chemical weapons; we've heard a lot about danger the past few years. There are also spiritual infections to beware of...virulent strains that ravage unsuspecting followers of Christ, and even whole churches. Ebola, Anthrax, chemical weapons; we've heard a lot about danger the past few years. There are also spiritual infections to beware of...virulent strains that ravage unsuspecting followers of Christ, and even whole churches. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2392743-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no Too often church leadership gets too much credit for success in ministry. More often than not, the ture labor, sacrifice, and investment takes place down "in the trenches." Is that where you are? 00:38:52 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2392743/type/audio sacrifice,work,labor,success Too often church leadership gets too much credit for success in ministry. More often than not, the ture labor, sacrifice, and investment takes place down "in the trenches." Is that where you are? Too often church leadership gets too much credit for success in ministry. More often than not, the ture labor, sacrifice, and investment takes place down "in the trenches." Is that where you are? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2387859-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no As Paul moves toward the completion of Romans, he solicits his readers' help. What he asks them to do, we are asked and are quite well equipped to do for others today. 00:40:34 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2387859/type/audio prayer,communion As Paul moves toward the completion of Romans, he solicits his readers' help. What he asks them to do, we are asked and are quite well equipped to do for others today. As Paul moves toward the completion of Romans, he solicits his readers' help. What he asks them to do, we are asked and are quite well equipped to do for others today. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2370193-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no Wrapping up Romans, Paul writes of his plans and hopes for future ministry together. We find here an extremely practical demonstration of broad and deep corporate and personal ministry. 00:39:05 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2370193/type/audio ministry,service Wrapping up Romans, Paul writes of his plans and hopes for future ministry together. We find here an extremely practical demonstration of broad and deep corporate and personal ministry. Wrapping up Romans, Paul writes of his plans and hopes for future ministry together. We find here an extremely practical demonstration of broad and deep corporate and personal ministry. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2365156-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no Gospel-drenched living should effect others' lives. Is it possible for us to manifest the kind of hope that makes a difference in an often hopeless world? 00:42:20 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2365156/type/audio hope,hopeless Gospel-drenched living should effect others' lives. Is it possible for us to manifest the kind of hope that makes a difference in an often hopeless world? Gospel-drenched living should effect others' lives. Is it possible for us to manifest the kind of hope that makes a difference in an often hopeless world? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2359917-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no Lovingly accepting on another, even to the point of limiting our freedoms for the sake of vulnerable, potentially stumbling brothers: would it surprise you that the conclusion of these instructions are Gospel-centered and as relevant as your last hars... 00:38:25 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2359917/type/audio deferring,love,brother Lovingly accepting on another, even to the point of limiting our freedoms for the sake of vulnerable, potentially stumbling brothers: would it surprise you that the conclusion of these instructions are Gospel-centered and as relevant as your last hars... Lovingly accepting on another, even to the point of limiting our freedoms for the sake of vulnerable, potentially stumbling brothers: would it surprise you that the conclusion of these instructions are Gospel-centered and as relevant as your last hars... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2350233-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no Loving and living with believers of differing perspectives in non-absolutes is part of life. We've considered our responsibility to not condemn or condescend, and to be fully convinced. Is this the end of the matter? Are there still other issues to... 00:41:31 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2350233/type/audio alcohol,weak,deferring,gray,area Loving and living with believers of differing perspectives in non-absolutes is part of life. We've considered our responsibility to not condemn or condescend, and to be fully convinced. Is this the end of the matter? Are there still other issues to... Loving and living with believers of differing perspectives in non-absolutes is part of life. We've considered our responsibility to not condemn or condescend, and to be fully convinced. Is this the end of the matter? Are there still other issues to... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2344280-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no Not until we arrive in glory will we all think exactly the same on every single issue. Until then, how are we to relate to one another, especially when we hold opinions in diametric opposition to each other? 00:41:36 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2344280/type/audio grace,prejudice,disagreement,humility Not until we arrive in glory will we all think exactly the same on every single issue. Until then, how are we to relate to one another, especially when we hold opinions in diametric opposition to each other? Not until we arrive in glory will we all think exactly the same on every single issue. Until then, how are we to relate to one another, especially when we hold opinions in diametric opposition to each other? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2339634-1.mp3 Seth Thornton info@bethelofhouston.com (Seth Thornton) no The Unpayable Debt 00:40:29 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2339634/type/audio neighbor,love The Unpayable Debt The Unpayable Debt http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2334856-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no Being transformed through the renewal of our minds brings a radical change in our relationships. But what about on a broader scale? Are there implications for how we live in society at large? 00:39:45 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2334856/type/audio government,citizenship,tax,testimony Being transformed through the renewal of our minds brings a radical change in our relationships. But what about on a broader scale? Are there implications for how we live in society at large? Being transformed through the renewal of our minds brings a radical change in our relationships. But what about on a broader scale? Are there implications for how we live in society at large? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2329721-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no A love-drenched life of service is hard enough; what do we do when others seriously mistreat us? Is there a Godpel (a good-news) response toward them? 00:37:13 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2329721/type/audio hurt,offense,forgiveness,grace A love-drenched life of service is hard enough; what do we do when others seriously mistreat us? Is there a Godpel (a good-news) response toward them? A love-drenched life of service is hard enough; what do we do when others seriously mistreat us? Is there a Godpel (a good-news) response toward them? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2324746-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no So what does it look like to be a living sacrifice, being transformed with renewed minds and having sound judgment based on the grace-driven good news? An awfully lot like Jesus, it turns out. 00:36:54 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2324746/type/audio church,body,love So what does it look like to be a living sacrifice, being transformed with renewed minds and having sound judgment based on the grace-driven good news? An awfully lot like Jesus, it turns out. So what does it look like to be a living sacrifice, being transformed with renewed minds and having sound judgment based on the grace-driven good news? An awfully lot like Jesus, it turns out. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2319966-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no When it comes to living out the Gospel...presenting ourselves radically to Christ in view of the Gospel, the primary battlefield might surprise us. 00:39:12 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2319966/type/audio faith,thinking,standard,mind When it comes to living out the Gospel...presenting ourselves radically to Christ in view of the Gospel, the primary battlefield might surprise us. When it comes to living out the Gospel...presenting ourselves radically to Christ in view of the Gospel, the primary battlefield might surprise us. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2315383-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no A common complaint regarding "expository preaching" is that it fails to be genuinely practical -- applicable to NEVER be the case, especially from Romans, and especially in chapter 12 through the end of the letter. Application on steroids! 00:35:16 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2315383/type/audio mercy,hope,sacrifice A common complaint regarding "expository preaching" is that it fails to be genuinely practical -- applicable to NEVER be the case, especially from Romans, and especially in chapter 12 through the end of the letter. Application on steroids! A common complaint regarding "expository preaching" is that it fails to be genuinely practical -- applicable to NEVER be the case, especially from Romans, and especially in chapter 12 through the end of the letter. Application on steroids! http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2296099-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no The God of Israel guarantees to save Israel and you and me. His means are mysterious and glorious. The outcome is His greater glory and praise. Shouldn't that begin here, now, in our daily lives? 00:41:13 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2296099/type/audio glory,grace,faithfulness,israel The God of Israel guarantees to save Israel and you and me. His means are mysterious and glorious. The outcome is His greater glory and praise. Shouldn't that begin here, now, in our daily lives? The God of Israel guarantees to save Israel and you and me. His means are mysterious and glorious. The outcome is His greater glory and praise. Shouldn't that begin here, now, in our daily lives? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2292475-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no The God of Israel gives mercy to whom He pleases, leaving in sin those seeking to establish their own righteousness. But is there a future for the nation of Israel according to His promises? And what does it matter? 00:32:45 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2292475/type/audio israel,faithfulness,trust,remnant The God of Israel gives mercy to whom He pleases, leaving in sin those seeking to establish their own righteousness. But is there a future for the nation of Israel according to His promises? And what does it matter? The God of Israel gives mercy to whom He pleases, leaving in sin those seeking to establish their own righteousness. But is there a future for the nation of Israel according to His promises? And what does it matter? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2283292-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no In defending God's rightousness and the cretainty of His promises, the Bible exalts God's sovereign choice in salvation. Does this leave room for human responsibility, for both our decision and God's choosing? 00:47:22 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2283292/type/audio sovereignty,choice,election,free,will In defending God's rightousness and the cretainty of His promises, the Bible exalts God's sovereign choice in salvation. Does this leave room for human responsibility, for both our decision and God's choosing? In defending God's rightousness and the cretainty of His promises, the Bible exalts God's sovereign choice in salvation. Does this leave room for human responsibility, for both our decision and God's choosing? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2278857-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no If the God of Israel has not saved Israel, what is there for anyone? Can He be trusted? The answer to this difficult question is itself notoriously difficult... yet properly understood, infinitely glorious. 00:38:24 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2278857/type/audio election,calvinism,sovereignty,salvation If the God of Israel has not saved Israel, what is there for anyone? Can He be trusted? The answer to this difficult question is itself notoriously difficult... yet properly understood, infinitely glorious. If the God of Israel has not saved Israel, what is there for anyone? Can He be trusted? The answer to this difficult question is itself notoriously difficult... yet properly understood, infinitely glorious. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2274589-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no No condemnation and freely forgiven in Christ. But some don't believe, including many of God's chosen people, Israel. Did His plan fail? Can we trust Him? 00:44:09 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2274589/type/audio israel,faithful,future,eschatology No condemnation and freely forgiven in Christ. But some don't believe, including many of God's chosen people, Israel. Did His plan fail? Can we trust Him? No condemnation and freely forgiven in Christ. But some don't believe, including many of God's chosen people, Israel. Did His plan fail? Can we trust Him? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2265976-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no We've learned that God is, indeed, consistent in calling sinners like us "righteous." And more, He provides the means for us to live righteously, growing in our likeness of His righteoud Son. Can we be sure, certain? 00:41:00 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2265976/type/audio security,righteous,advocate,justice We've learned that God is, indeed, consistent in calling sinners like us "righteous." And more, He provides the means for us to live righteously, growing in our likeness of His righteoud Son. Can we be sure, certain? We've learned that God is, indeed, consistent in calling sinners like us "righteous." And more, He provides the means for us to live righteously, growing in our likeness of His righteoud Son. Can we be sure, certain? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2263907-1.mp3 Micah Caswell info@bethelofhouston.com (Micah Caswell) no "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us." Romans 8:18 00:38:22 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2263907/type/audio suffering,hope,joy,glory "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us." Romans 8:18 "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us." Romans 8:18 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2257640-1.mp3 Seth Thornton info@bethelofhouston.com (Seth Thornton) no How Shall We Then Live? 00:41:46 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2257640/type/audio in,christ,security,assurance,spirit How Shall We Then Live? How Shall We Then Live? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2253566-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no We saw in the previous message that Law is not the problem; sin is. The Law crystallizes guilt and penalty; Sin perverts and pollutes the holy Law of God. Therefore, legalism never works. But what does legalism really look like? 00:38:48 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2253566/type/audio sin,legalism,law,freedom We saw in the previous message that Law is not the problem; sin is. The Law crystallizes guilt and penalty; Sin perverts and pollutes the holy Law of God. Therefore, legalism never works. But what does legalism really look like? We saw in the previous message that Law is not the problem; sin is. The Law crystallizes guilt and penalty; Sin perverts and pollutes the holy Law of God. Therefore, legalism never works. But what does legalism really look like? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2249348-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no For most of us, at first reading this morning's text may seem irrelevant. But nothing could be further from the truth -- we all can be legalists at heart. 00:37:31 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2249348/type/audio law,legalism,guilt,sin For most of us, at first reading this morning's text may seem irrelevant. But nothing could be further from the truth -- we all can be legalists at heart. For most of us, at first reading this morning's text may seem irrelevant. But nothing could be further from the truth -- we all can be legalists at heart. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2245814-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no ...so said Bob Dylan. But he merely echoed Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5, and Paul's assertions from Romans 6. What does this mean for us, today? 00:42:34 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2245814/type/audio master,slave,freedom,sin ...so said Bob Dylan. But he merely echoed Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5, and Paul's assertions from Romans 6. What does this mean for us, today? ...so said Bob Dylan. But he merely echoed Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5, and Paul's assertions from Romans 6. What does this mean for us, today? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2217358-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no In Romans 5 the Word asserts believers' existence "in Christ" vs. "in Adam." In chapter 6 those implications are fleshed out, especially regarding our daily walk. 00:39:58 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2217358/type/audio justification,sanctification,free,mortification In Romans 5 the Word asserts believers' existence "in Christ" vs. "in Adam." In chapter 6 those implications are fleshed out, especially regarding our daily walk. In Romans 5 the Word asserts believers' existence "in Christ" vs. "in Adam." In chapter 6 those implications are fleshed out, especially regarding our daily walk. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2209630-1.mp3 Micah Caswell info@bethelofhouston.com (Micah Caswell) no We often look at God's gospel of grace as an event. It is something that happens when one is converted to a saving knowledge of Jesus. Jesus' gospel of grace is not just something that happens in the past, but is a present reality. Dr. Boys has unp... 00:30:27 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2209630/type/audio faith,hope,suffering,die We often look at God's gospel of grace as an event. It is something that happens when one is converted to a saving knowledge of Jesus. Jesus' gospel of grace is not just something that happens in the past, but is a present reality. Dr. Boys has unp... We often look at God's gospel of grace as an event. It is something that happens when one is converted to a saving knowledge of Jesus. Jesus' gospel of grace is not just something that happens in the past, but is a present reality. Dr. Boys has unp... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2205672-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no Working our way through Romans can sometimes cause us to miss the practical application of its rich, profound doctrines. But this morning, pay attention to these principles in action in the life of Abraham. 00:47:01 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2205672/type/audio faith,credited,imputation,trust Working our way through Romans can sometimes cause us to miss the practical application of its rich, profound doctrines. But this morning, pay attention to these principles in action in the life of Abraham. Working our way through Romans can sometimes cause us to miss the practical application of its rich, profound doctrines. But this morning, pay attention to these principles in action in the life of Abraham. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2201752-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no Grace is risky! We are forgiven; our guilt canceled (propitiation), our condemnation removed (redeemed), and our standing established (justified). What's to stop us from "sinning it up"? Why be good? 00:38:38 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2201752/type/audio faith,works,justification,antinomianism Grace is risky! We are forgiven; our guilt canceled (propitiation), our condemnation removed (redeemed), and our standing established (justified). What's to stop us from "sinning it up"? Why be good? Grace is risky! We are forgiven; our guilt canceled (propitiation), our condemnation removed (redeemed), and our standing established (justified). What's to stop us from "sinning it up"? Why be good? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2197988-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no God's final verdict of "guilty" closes the mouths of all. What hope could there be? Eternal hope - for God is not only just, but loving, too. 00:28:35 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2197988/type/audio propitiation,redemption,justification,depravity God's final verdict of "guilty" closes the mouths of all. What hope could there be? Eternal hope - for God is not only just, but loving, too. God's final verdict of "guilty" closes the mouths of all. What hope could there be? Eternal hope - for God is not only just, but loving, too. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2194397-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no The bad news culminates with God's final verdict. All are stunned, speechless ("every mouth is closed"). Only then can mouths open in praise to the glory of His grace. 00:37:20 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2194397/type/audio depravity,sin,human,condition The bad news culminates with God's final verdict. All are stunned, speechless ("every mouth is closed"). Only then can mouths open in praise to the glory of His grace. The bad news culminates with God's final verdict. All are stunned, speechless ("every mouth is closed"). Only then can mouths open in praise to the glory of His grace. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2190537-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no Paul's assertions in our text are so counter-intuitive: Religious people and religious rituals gain no credit with God. Let's dig deeper and make sure we've really understood and applied this important life truth. 00:41:30 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2190537/type/audio works,ritual,faith,alone Paul's assertions in our text are so counter-intuitive: Religious people and religious rituals gain no credit with God. Let's dig deeper and make sure we've really understood and applied this important life truth. Paul's assertions in our text are so counter-intuitive: Religious people and religious rituals gain no credit with God. Let's dig deeper and make sure we've really understood and applied this important life truth. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2186397-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no The symptoms of disordered worship (1:22-32) can sometimes be distorted themselves - into self-justifying comparison. "At least I'm not like them!" Really? 00:37:49 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2186397/type/audio standard,self,comparison The symptoms of disordered worship (1:22-32) can sometimes be distorted themselves - into self-justifying comparison. "At least I'm not like them!" Really? The symptoms of disordered worship (1:22-32) can sometimes be distorted themselves - into self-justifying comparison. "At least I'm not like them!" Really? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-2182800-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no Why is the world the way it is? Today's text gives God's clear, succinct, simply answer to that endless question. Yet its answer carries implications for us as we live our lives each day this week. 00:41:00 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/2182800/type/audio original,sin,wrath,general,revelation,rebellion Why is the world the way it is? Today's text gives God's clear, succinct, simply answer to that endless question. Yet its answer carries implications for us as we live our lives each day this week. Why is the world the way it is? Today's text gives God's clear, succinct, simply answer to that endless question. Yet its answer carries implications for us as we live our lives each day this week. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-245407-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no Today's text represents the theme of Paul's great letter. It has also been the stimulus of theological turning points and historical upheavals. What's more, its truths affect every part of our lives, even today. 00:44:34 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/245407/type/audio offense,gospel Today's text represents the theme of Paul's great letter. It has also been the stimulus of theological turning points and historical upheavals. What's more, its truths affect every part of our lives, even today. Today's text represents the theme of Paul's great letter. It has also been the stimulus of theological turning points and historical upheavals. What's more, its truths affect every part of our lives, even today. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/2064-rss-241747-1.mp3 Michael D. Boys info@bethelofhouston.com (Michael D. Boys) no As we begin our studies in Romans, let's remember this was a real letter, written to real people, addressing real problems in their lives. It can be the same for us, too: addressing our most fundamental needs. 00:37:46 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/bethel/sermonid/241747/type/audio gospel,good,news,evangelism As we begin our studies in Romans, let's remember this was a real letter, written to real people, addressing real problems in their lives. It can be the same for us, too: addressing our most fundamental needs. As we begin our studies in Romans, let's remember this was a real letter, written to real people, addressing real problems in their lives. It can be the same for us, too: addressing our most fundamental needs.