God’s Purpose in Election | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Romans 9:1-8, 14-20, 30-33

Paul entertains a question about God’s faithfulness to “bring us all the way home” that is potentially undone by Jewish rejection of the Gospel. The answer takes us deep into the mind of God and his purposes in election and a “love that will not let me go.”

Sermon Points:

  • A Question About Jews
  • A Question About Election
  • A Question About Faith

The Convinced Life | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Romans 8:28-39

Insecurities plague us everyday and are often the root cause of the anxieties that shorten our lives. But Paul’s exposition at the end of Romans 8 gives us a picture of a totally secure and convinced life, resting in the certainty of the Christian vision of the future.

Sermon Points:

  • God’s Sovereignty
  • God’s Efficiency
  • God’s Adequacy

City Forum: Sex & Gender | Les Newsom

City Forum is a ministry of Christ Pres that seeks to give rich opportunities to engage in depth a variety of Biblical, social and cultural topics. Each presentation will be followed by a lengthy “Q&A” session with plenty of time to interact with the topic. After the event, attendees are strongly encouraged to discuss the topic over dinner with friends or family. These sessions are intended to equip God’s people to be formed into Christlikeness through thoughtful engagement with the world.

No Condemnation | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Romans 8:1-17

Romans 8 is a chapter that is preoccupied with the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of Christians. But what exactly does the Spirit do? How does he drive home the “no condemnation” that Paul pronounces at the beginning of this magnificent chapter?

Sermon Points:

  • The Spirit Brings Sanctification
  • The Spirit Brings Resurrection
  • The Spirit Brings Sonship

The Christian Life is a Fight | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Romans 7:7-25

The law of God has picked a fight with believing people. Because what was started by grace can never be completed by law. This inevitably leads to conflict. Understanding and locating this conflict is THE key to Christian growth and sanctification.

Sermon Points:

  • The Reality of the Fight
  • The Location of the Fight