October 31, 2007
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Happy Reformation Day! Yes, today is Reformation Day. It is Reformation day because on October 31st, 1517 Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the door of Wittenberg and ignited a storm that brought the gospel of Jesus Christ to the forefront of the church, culture and the mission of the world. To read Luther’s 95 theses or other things written by Martin Luther, go to this website: http://www.monergism.com/directory/link_category/Luther-Martin
On another note my daughter is due to be born in five days. They say only 5% of babies are born on their due date. Which in my mind means that she is going to be early because I want her to be. I mean, she’s all done in there, so why not just come out now, you know? I seriously lack the fruit of patience, bad. 
So I am pretty distracted this week as Amy and I anxiously await this new addition to our family. But at the same time I am exhilarated today as I pause to contemplate and cherish the sublime truth that I am justified, here and now. Thanks be to God who has given us Christ.
Much love to you all,
-Pastor Duane
October 28, 2007
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A historical theology sermon addressing the five solas resulting from the Protestant Reformation, that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in the person and work of Jesus Christ alone, revealed in Scripture alone, all for the glory of God alone. This sermon was originally preached October 28th of 2007 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
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October 24, 2007
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Last Sunday I preached one of the most difficult sermons I have ever preached. It was not a sermon I was looking forward to or excited to preach, but it was as though if I did not preach it I would not have been doing my job as a pastor. The sermon was titled, “Partnership and Advance of the Gospel: The Resolved Church Mid-fall 2007″ and was a sobering look at where we are as a church plant.
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October 23, 2007
Sermon-Series, Chapter 8, Romans
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A six part sermon series addressing the theme of being in Jesus family. The sermons are an exegetical treatment of Romans 8:12-17. The sermons address things like spiritual warfare, how you become a Christian, how Christians are led by God’s Spirit, the gospel picture of adoption, the greatness God as Father, and the inheritance Christians receive. These sermons were originally preached in September and October of 2007 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
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October 17, 2007
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My brother-in-law’s new band, “We Barbarians” played at the Casbah last night. I’m kind of a rock-n-roll kid and enjoy going to shows. But I’m also a preacher and I don’t know too many preachers who enjoy going to dirty bars full of smoke, drunkeness, scandalous women, and music so loud that you feel the wind of the bass on your face and it leaves your ears ringing until the next morning. That is good times. I hadn’t been to a show in a while since my wife is 9 months pregnant with our daughter and people give pregnant ladies wierd looks when you’re hanging out in a bar. The whole experience reminded of the importance of understanding culture and being able to work within it for the sake of the gospel.
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