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Romans 1:1 – 7 Pt. IV – Set Apart

September 20, 2026 / joemarino / 0 Comments

As we come to our fourth installment in our study of Romans 1:1 – 7, I want to remind you of the reason we are studying so slowly; the reason why we are examining these verses, word for word or phrase by phrase. The main reason we are studying this way – wringing each word and phrase out for every ounce of meaning – is because in these opening verses, in these words, in these phrases, we find a great theology of identity.

Romans 1:1 – 7 Pt. III – Called

September 13, 2026 / joemarino / 0 Comments

Well, here we are, week three in our study of the book of Romans. More specifically, week three of studying the first seven verses of the book of Romans as we consider all of the marks of identity that Paul uses to describe himself, the person of Christ Jesus, and the believers in Rome.

Romans 1:1 – 7 Pt. II – A Servant of Christ Jesus

September 6, 2026 / joemarino

Last week, we began our study of the book of Romans, and we surveyed the first seven verses, commonly referred to as Paul’s introduction to the letter. What we learned last week, is that it is far more than a mere introduction; it is far more than the appetizer before the main dish of the letter.

Romans 1:1 – 7 Pt. I – More Than an Introduction

August 30, 2026 / joemarino

Today we begin our study in the book of Romans! I have wanted to preach the book of Romans since the Lord saved me over twenty-six years ago. I have had the pleasure of preaching certain portions of Romans over the years, and many of you know that Romanschapter Eight is my life chapter – the one chapter in all of Scripture that has affected my life and ministry the most.

Psalm 76 | Knowing and Making God Known

July 26, 2026 / joemarino

The Psalms are a treasure chest of songs, and prayers, and proclamations to and about the God of the universe; they are also poems that are full of human emotion and experience. In the Psalms we are given human language to describe God, to draw close to him, and to express our human circumstances on this broken earth.

Psalm 74 | THE MIGHTY KING OF OLD

July 12, 2026 / joemarino

Psalm 74 appears to be a desperate prayer for help; for God to rise up and defend his people, his name, and his cause of righteousness in the world that he created for his own glory. A descendant of Asaph – David’s worship leader – wrote this Psalm on the front edge of the Babylonian invasion and the subsequent enslavement and exile of God’s people shortly after king Nebuchadnezzar utterly destroyed the temple in Jerusalem.²

Psalm 73 | My Portion Forever

July 5, 2026 / joemarino

Psalm 73 begins the third of five sections in the book of Psalms, and it describes the journey of a believer who finds himself nearly destroyed by the confusion and heartache of being surrounded by wickedness. In the midst of his confusion and frustration, he ultimately finds refuge and understanding in the presence of God, whom he says is “the strength of my heart and my portion forever”.

Psalm 72 | The Prayer Of The King

July 2, 2026 / joemarino

The Psalm we are studying today is widely regarded as a prayer of David for his son, Solomon, as David is preparing to draw his final breathe on this earth and hand the reigns of kingship to Solomon.²

Psalm 71 | What To Do When Your Strength Is Spent

June 21, 2026 / joemarino

As we begin our Summer in the Psalms series, studying Psalms 71 – 80, we get to begin with a beautiful Psalm that is meant to guide us in our relationship with the Lord when we are feeling weak, alone, and helpless.

1 Samuel 31 | Death & Shame

June 14, 2026 / joemarino

We are officially at the end of our study of the book of First Samuel. What began with great promise and hope as the Lord miraculously gave Hannah her son, Samuel, who became a great prophet for the Lord, took an interesting turn when Samuel, a young boy at the time, confronted Eli for his failure to confront his sinful sons.