A sermon from Father Michael Novotny from Hebrews 4 / Psalm 95. Trading anxiety for gratefulness.
What are we to think about God’s sovereignty? Because God is sovereign are we to resign to a mechanical determinism? In this week’s message on Romans 11:25-36, Fr. Michael Novotny helps us understand these questions, especially as they relate to the mystery of salvation for Jews and Gentiles alike. For the Apostle Paul, God’s sovereignty led not to determinism, but to doxology.
How do you respond to the life-sustaining work of our Creator? When the disciples saw Jesus walking on water, they were full of fear. “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid,” was Jesus’ response. In this life, we encounter many opportunities to fear. This week, Fr. Michael breaks from our series in Romans to encourage us to take courage and fear not.
What does it mean to be loved by God? Love can mean many different things in our culture. St. Paul tells us that nothing can separate us from the love of God (Rom. 8:39). In this week’s message Fr. Michael Novotny reminds us that God loves each of us. Listen to this important sermon as we continue our series on the Book of Romans.
What are you waiting for? After assuring the Roman Christians that they are dead to sin and there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ, St. Paul addresses the problem of suffering. This week Dcn. Chase Edgar helps us understand that what we are waiting for cannot yet be seen, but our present sufferings hardly compare to the redemption of our bodies.
What hath Hamilton to do with St. Paul? How are we to understand the freedom Christians receive in Christ? We were once bound to serve the flesh but are now free to love God and others without compulsion. This week’s message by Fr. David Tew explores St. Paul’s discussion of what it means to be sons and daughters of Christ.
