Fellowship Presbyterian Church. PCA

City Full of Idols

In Athens there was a large library where many philosophers discussed ideas and beliefs which were circulating at the time. Athens was known as a city full of idols. In Acts 17: 16-20 one sees where the Gospel is disturbed by the philosophers trying to rationalize Jesus. They were accustomed to their own idols. People were trying to make connections with their religion and their ignorance to the "unknown god", and trying to figure out what life, in general, means. The philosophers were attempting to critique God and his message. God does not live in temples made by man. Nor is he manipulated. Jesus calls us to repentance and to turn toward God for he says "If you have seen me, you have seen the Father....the fullness thereof." Rest in him!

The Generosity of God

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Romans 10:18-21

Paul concludes Romans 10 by demonstrating that the Jewish rejection of the gospel is entirely inexcusable, as they have both heard and understood the message through Scripture, creation, and divine revelation. He argues that the gospel has been universally proclaimed—through nature, the prophets, and the apostles—and that the Old Testament explicitly foretold both the inclusion of Gentiles and the disobedience of Israel, leaving no room for ignorance. The Jews' failure stems not from lack of hearing or clarity, but from their false confidence in ethnic identity, religious knowledge, and self-righteous works, all of which they elevated above faith in Christ. Paul exposes their spiritual pride, showing that their rejection fulfills prophecy and confirms their culpability, yet he does so not in condemnation but with pastoral urgency, calling for repentance and faith. Ultimately, the message is that salvation is available to all who call on the Lord, but only through faith, not human merit or heritage.

Sunrise Service 2026

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Good Friday 2026

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Expect the Unexpected

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Romans 10:16-17

The sermon, rooted in Romans 10:16–17, confronts the paradox of widespread gospel proclamation yet persistent unbelief by affirming that this reality was foretold in Isaiah and is consistent with God's sovereign plan. It emphasizes that faith arises not from mere hearing, but from a Spirit-enabled reception of the Word of Christ, distinguishing mechanical hearing from the transformative hearing that produces genuine faith. True faith is inseparable from obedience and joy—evidenced by repentance, renunciation of self-reliance, allegiance to Christ alone, and active participation in the church community. The sermon concludes with a call to self-examination, urging believers to assess whether their lives reflect the marks of authentic faith: obedience, joy, and a transformed identity centered on Christ, which are the inevitable fruits of hearing the gospel in the Spirit.

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