Posts by Brian Ebel
”The Grace of Redemption” Losing My Religion: Week 6 – Brian Ebel
Title: The Grace of RedemptionSeries: Losing My ReligionSpeaker: Rev. Dr. Brian EbelScripture: Luke 23:13-56; Galatians 3:26–4:7 At the start of Holy Week, we often find ourselves caught between two trees:…
Read More”Grace is Not Pelagianism” Losing My Religion: Week 5 – Brian Ebel
In this message from Galatians 3:1–9, Rev. Dr. Brian Ebel addresses the danger of confusing the gospel with self-effort. Looking at the early church and the teaching of Pelagianism, we’re…
Read More“Marty Was Right: Grace by Justification” Losing My Religion: Week 4 – Brian Ebel
In this message, Rev. Dr. Brian Ebel explores Paul’s teaching that we are justified not by our own effort or religious performance, but by faith in Jesus Christ. Too often,…
Read MoreGrace, Not Approval- Losing My Religion: Week 2 – Brian Ebel
Religion. Isn’t that what we’re talking about? People ask that about church, Christianity, and the purposes of Jesus Christ. But for as much as we sit in pews, talk about…
Read MoreNo Other Gospel – Losing My Religion: Week 1 – Brian Ebel
Religion. Isn’t that what we’re talking about? People ask that about church, Christianity, and the purposes of Jesus Christ. But for as much as we sit in pews, talk about…
Read MoreWeek 4 of Identity Theft // Brian Ebel
Subtitle: The Lie of the Ledger + I Am Whole Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 + Romans 8:1-2 For the past 60 years or so the world has undergone a sexual revolution.…
Read MoreWeek 3 of Identity Theft // Brian Ebel
Subtitle: The Lie of the Looking Glass + I Am Accepted Scripture: John 8:1-11 + 1 Cor. 6:12-20 For the past 60 years or so the world has undergone a…
Read MoreWeek 2 of Identity Theft // Brian Ebel
Subtitle: The Lie of Damaged Goods + I Am Forgiven Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8, John 21:15-19 Lots of people gain their sense of identity based on a past failure. The problem…
Read MoreWeek 1 of Identity Theft // Brian Ebel
You spent 8,760 hours last year trying to figure out who you are. This year, discover who you are meant to be…consider, have you been the victim of Identity Theft?…
Read MoreJoy for the Present | Brian Ebel
When we compare the biblical world and the world today we might conclude that at times there was/can be an absence of joy. The Christmas season can bring plenty of…
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