Several years ago Gary Chapman wrote a book that has become a classic when it comes to enriching marriages. I imagine many of you have read it or at least heard of it. I’m referring to The Five Love Languages. In this popular book Chapman says that one of the reasons there is difficulty in […]
Sermons by Mark Adams
Is Your All on the Altar?
| Series: Romans | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: September 14, 2008 | Scripture Reference: Romans 12:1-8; Malachi 1:6-14 |
Making the Jews Jealous
| Series: Romans | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: August 31, 2008 | Scripture Reference: Romans 11; Luke 14:16-24 |
This morning we are picking up where we left off in our study of the book of Romans. Our text is the entire 11th chapter of Paul’s letter but to help us fully understand the message of that text, I want to begin by reading a parable of Jesus recorded in Luke 14:16-24. So put […]
The Wrong Righteousness
| Series: Romans | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: July 27, 2008 | Scripture Reference: Romans 10 |
How many of you know any non-Christian people who live morally upright lives? I’m talking about good people who aren’t believers and it could be a friend or a co-worker or a neighbor—any individuals you know who openly admit that they aren’t Christians. Don’t get me wrong. They aren’t negative or rude—they don’t go around […]
Who Chose Whom?
| Series: Romans | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: July 20, 2008 | Scripture Reference: Romans 9 |
This week I did an Internet search on famous feuds—and several examples popped up. Here’s a sampling: The first one I found mentioned was between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Apparently these two guys were bitter political rivals and tensions had simmered for years. Things came to a head and on the morning of July […]
The No Condemnation Concept
| Series: Romans | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: July 13, 2008 | Scripture Reference: Romans 8 |
As I’m sure all Redlanders know by now—one of my goals for this year is to preach through the entire book of Romans. I don’t know if you’ve ever counted—but there are sixteen chapters in Paul’s letter and today we are studying the eighth chapter—which means after this sermon we will be halfway done—and it’s […]
Why Do I Do What I Don't Want To Do?
| Series: Romans | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: July 6, 2008 | Scripture Reference: Romans 7:1-25 |
I’m not much of a golfer. As you can see, I have a set of clubs and a nice bag stuffed with golf balls and tons of little wooden “T’s.” I have a leather golf glove with a snap that comes off to mark your ball on the green. I have this towel to wipe […]
What Does a Grace-Driven Christian Look Like?
| Series: Romans | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: June 29, 2008 | Scripture Reference: Romans 6:1-23 |
If you’re our guest this morning then you may not know that since earlier this Spring I’ve been preaching through Paul’s letter to the Romans. In fact, this is the sixth sermon in our study—but we’ve had a few weeks worth of interruptions lately so before we continue, I think it would be wise for […]
When God Calls Your Name
| Series: Graduate Recognition | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: June 8, 2008 | Scripture Reference: Luke 8:38-42; Luke 22:28-34; Acts 9:1-6 |
We have lived here in downtown Derwood for a little over seventeen years now—long enough for many people around town to call me by name when they see me out and about. For example, whenever I enter the barber shop, Bruce—the man who cuts both of my hairs once a month—says, “Hi, Mark!” And I […]
The Blessing of Suffering
| Series: Romans | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: June 1, 2008 | Scripture Reference: Romans 5:1-11 |
As I’m sure you know, I had major surgery 23 days ago. This is my first day back in the pulpit in what SEEMS like quite a while and I don’t want to complain but I need to tell you that for the last month or so I’ve experienced a lot of SUFFERING. In fact, […]
Amazing Grace
| Series: Romans | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: May 4, 2008 | Scripture Reference: Romans 3:21 - 4:25 |
For the past year or so—thanks to the influence of a friend—my daughter has become very interested in professional baseball—specifically the Philadelphia Phillies. As a true fan, she has a Phillies banner on her bulletin board; she has a Phillies hat and two or three Phillies T-shirts; she’s been to at least three Phillies games; […]