Idaho Grace Sermon Podcast

"Jesus came from Heaven to accomplish His work on earth so that we who are on earth can have a home with Him in Heaven."

"Big Point: The flawed can be transformed into faithful."

The Great Commission begins with the Great Announcement, and the power to go far and do much in the Great Commission comes from confidence in the Great Announcement. Go.  But know that you don’t go alone.  There will never be a time when He won’t be with you.

Join us as Dr. Avery brings the message!

Join us as Dr. Avery brings the message!

At the end of the day, the cross and the hope of the final judgment of Christ tells me this:  Every sin will either be paid for in hell or by Jesus.  Justice will be served. 

Salvation comes not by strength but by a gift given to those weak enough to receive it.  And the same with God’s power: It comes, not through extraordinary talent, but by simply yielding yourself in weakness and faith to the Spirit of God. 

See, God is not merely a God who feels emotion; He acts.  Specifically, God is a God who saves.  He does so, not only for our rescuing, but for the glory of His name.  I like how Tim Keller put it:  "Jesus is the only God who, if you find Him, will satisfy you; and if you fail Him, will forgive you; and if you run from Him, will pursue you." But you have a choice to make.  Will it be the God who saves or a false god who enslaves?

Christianity never starts with, “Do.”  It says, first, you have to receive something before you can do. A lot of people think Christianity starts with doing: “Clean up your life. Get self-control. Be perseverant. Become loving.”  No. Peter does not say, “First, you do.”  He says, “First, you must receive something. If you are not growing in these ways, you have forgotten the gospel.”

Spiritual disciplines do not merit justification. However, spiritual disciplines do facilitate sanctification and discipleship.  You have to do something to become like Christ and experience the abundant life He so willingly offers. It starts with turning away from your sin and asking Christ to become not just your forgiver, but your decision maker.