Adorning the Heart of the Kingdom
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Freedom in Christ… But
In this message Pastor Byron explores the biblical principle of balancing Christian liberty with love for others, using the analogy of a tightrope walker who needs a balance pole. He teaches from Romans 14 about how believers should exercise their freedom in Christ regarding non-essential matters (like food, drink, and personal preferences) while remaining considerate
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The Grace to Let Others Be – Part II
In this message Pastor Byron addresses the critical need for balance between grace and truth in the body of Christ, teaching from Romans 14 about how believers should respond to one another regarding non-essential matters of faith. He emphasizes that Christians must embrace horizontal grace—accepting fellow believers who have different convictions about disputable matters—while maintaining
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The Grace to Let Others Be – Part I
In this foundational message Pastor Byron distinguishes between vertical grace (our relationship with God through salvation) and horizontal grace (our relationships with fellow believers), teaching from Romans 14 about the freedom Christians have in non-essential matters. He challenges believers to recognize different levels of spiritual maturity, avoid judging others over personal convictions, and extend the
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Templates for Godliness
In this message Pastor Byron presents three simple spiritual templates for godly living from Romans 13: pursue love as the fulfillment of God’s law, envision Christ’s imminent return to stay spiritually alert, and shut down avenues of temptation by putting on Christ and making no provision for the flesh. He emphasizes the importance of intentional
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A Sold-Out Servant’s Goal
In this message, Pastor Byron compares the Holy Spirit’s work to a house flipper who transforms dilapidated properties into beautiful homes. He explains the difference between justification (our one-time salvation) and sanctification (the ongoing process by which the Holy Spirit renovates our lives to make us more Christ-like).
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The Christian and Human Government
In this message, Pastor Byron tackles the question of how Christians should respond to government authority, even when it’s unjust or abusive. Using Romans 13 and the example of early Christians under Nero’s reign, he explores what it means to submit to governing authorities while maintaining faith.
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Enemies, Revenge and Grace
In this message, Pastor Byron emphasizes God’s deep concern for how His children behave and represent Him in the world. Drawing from 1 Peter 2, he challenges believers to keep their behavior excellent and attractive so that others will glorify God through observing their good deeds and righteous conduct.
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The Disposition of a Sold-Out Servant
In this message, Pastor Byron uses the tragic story of climbers passing by a dying man on Mount Everest to illustrate how our culture’s “me first” mentality has infiltrated the church. He challenges believers to move beyond self-centeredness and embrace the sacrificial, others-focused life that Paul describes in Romans 12.
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Extraordinary Reactions
In this message, Pastor Byron explores the risks involved in the Christian life, reminding us that following Christ brings not only rewards but also afflictions and persecution. He challenges believers to consider how they will respond when living out their faith in a post-Christian world brings suffering.
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When You Feel Like Giving Up
In this message, Pastor Byron shares Kierkegaard’s parable of the wild duck to illustrate how believers can become spiritually complacent, settling for “barnyard living” instead of soaring high with Christ. He addresses the danger of professional Christianity where the light appears on but the heart has grown distant from God.