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Born Guilty: Original Sin | Romans 5

Born Guilty: Original Sin | Romans 5

Dan Samms
Doctrines of Grace

According to the StateofTheology.org survey from 2022, 65% of “evangelicals” do not believe that people are born guilty in the sight of God. This is a problem given that 1 Corinthians 15:22 says, “For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.” The fact that the beliefs of “evangelicals” on this and many other topics seem to correlate with the culture as a whole reveals that most are getting their theology from the culture rather than from the Word of God. In this sermon, Pastor Dan teaches from Scripture on Original Sin, equipping the saints and emphasizing that just as in Adam, all die, so all who are in Christ are made alive (Romans 5:12-21). The gospel of Jesus’ atoning death and resurrection is good news indeed!

Doctrines of Grace: Evangelism

Doctrines of Grace: Evangelism

Dan Samms
Doctrines of Grace

This sermon is about the command to make disciples. Pastor Dan addresses Matthew 28:18-20 and talks about how discipleship is comprehensive. We are to make disciples, not just converts. However, disciple-making begins with repentance and faith. We are to proclaim the gospel and call unbelievers to repentance and faith (Acts 2). Further, we address biblical methodology related to evangelism. When we delight in God and honor Christ as Lord, the fear of men decreases and boldness for the gospel abounds (Acts 4:20)!

The Doctrines of Grace | Perseverance

The Doctrines of Grace | Perseverance

Dan Samms
Doctrines of Grace

Pastor Daniel teaches on Romans 8 and addresses how in trial, persecution, and struggles with sin, God is the one who helps us in our weakness, intercedes for us in prayer, and has saved us by His eternal decree. We address foreknowledge, predestination, calling, election, justification, sanctification, and glorification. We also talk about how the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness and intercedes for us on our behalf.

The Doctrines of Grace | Regeneration

The Doctrines of Grace | Regeneration

Dan Samms
Doctrines of Grace

Regeneration is spiritual birth. It is what Jesus explained to Nicodemus in John 3. You are born dead in sin, and you cannot respond positively to God until God brings about the miracle of regeneration in you. When he does, you repent and believe the gospel, and you begin your new life in Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Dan discusses the distinction between people who have not been regenerated and those who have. The result is that the faithful get edified by knowing they are saved, the lost will hopefully be convicted to repent and believe, and it all this God receives glory. We are primarily in Ephesians 2 and 1 John 3 for this sermon.

The Doctrines of Grace | Particular Atonment

The Doctrines of Grace | Particular Atonment

Dan Samms
Doctrines of Grace

The doctrine of the atonement is central to the Gospel. Jesus paid our sin debt, restoring us back to God. This doctrine has been under attack from liberals and “progressives” for years. However, the truth of the Gospel as it relates to Christ’s substitutionary atonement stands strong. In this sermon, we address several key passages to define the doctrine and understand how it relates to our salvation and to our evangelism efforts.

Doctrines of Grace: Unmerited Adoption

Doctrines of Grace: Unmerited Adoption

Dan Samms
Doctrines of Grace

This sermon is a continuation of our series on The Doctrines of Grace in which we are addressing the topic of evangelism by taking an in-depth look at the gospel. This sermon focuses on Ephesians 1 which describes God’s adoption of the believing in Christ. This adoption is unconditional and before the world began, emphasizing that it is God who is the Author and Finisher of our faith.

Episode 9-Made Alive-Ephesians 2:1-10

Episode 9-Made Alive-Ephesians 2:1-10

Dan Samms
Doctrines of Grace

Dan Samms introduces Ephesians and talks about new life in Christ.  He goes into detail about the three parts of a person (Body, Soul, Spirit) and what it means to be physically alive but spiritually dead.  Jesus' role in spiritual regeneration and His glory and dominion are essential.  

God came to earth to reveal Himself and pay your sin debt (John 1:14, 1 John 2:2, 1 Peter 3:18).  Romans 6:23 says, "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."  Put simply, we earn death by sinning, but God gives us the free gift of eternal life, because of Jesus' sacrifice.  There is nothing you can do to earn a gift.  All you have to do is accept it.  Romans 10:9 gives us a simple way to accept it: "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."