Salvation on Rice Family Ministries

Romans 3:9

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Groundwork to Salvation

Romans 3:9-

Introduction

Outline for Chapter 3

Paul’s Answers to Objections (3:1-8)
Paul’s Assertion of sin (9-18)
Paul’s Arguments of Justification by Faith (19-31)

Paul has been laying all the ground work for Salvation up to this point. Before you start any project, there is a lot of preparation that needs to be put into place. If you are going to plant a garden, you want to chose the location (not a shaded location, not a soggy location), the next step would be to break up the ground. In these few chapters, Paul has been breaking up the ground. You cannot plant a garden, if one already exists. Once again, Paul is writing both Jew and Gentile. Both have existing religious backgrounds, and philosophies. Paul has to completely cut down their ideas, and turn over the dirt where their religious garden was growing before the Gospel seed can be planted. Paul has spent 2 chapters showing how man, both Gentile and Jew are without excuse before God! He was cutting down what already existed there. In these next few verses, he is about to turn the ground over, so there is fresh dirt, and the soil is prepared to receive the seed.

Romans 3:19

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Arguments for Justification

Romans 3:19-31

Introduction

Outline for Chapter 3

Paul’s Answer to Objections (Romans 3:1-8)

Paul’s Assertion of Sin (Romans 3:9-18)

Paul’s Argument of Justification (Romans 3:19-31)

In verses 19-20, Paul is recapping what has been explained for the past few chapters. All of man is guilty before God! He has left no stone unturned in dealing extensively with the issue of sin, the knowledge of sin, for both the religious Jewish leaders and the Gentiles who were ignorant of sin.

Romans 4:1

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Justified by Faith, not works

Romans 4:1-8

Introduction

Paul presented Justification by faith in chapter 3, he further defends it in chapter 4. In this chapter we will look at the fact that Justification is by faith, not works (1-8), Justification is by grace, not law (9-17) and Justification is by Resurrection power not human effort (18-25).

Justification is the absolute cleaning of our account. So before God we are not sinners.

Mark 1:21 - Authority

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

November 17, 2024

Authority

Mark 1:21-28

Introduction

In our passage, the word Authority appears twice, but the implication of authority is in every part of the passage we will look at.

authority - legal or rightful power; a right to command or to act; power exercised buy a person in virtue of his office or trust; dominion, jurisdiction;

In the gospel of Mark, Jesus is presented as a servant. However, it is very clear in the beginning of the gospel, that he is not a weak servant, but a very powerful, strong servant. While Jesus came to serve, and be a servant, by no means does that make him weak, or lessen his authority.

Romans 4:9

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Justification by Grace

Romans 4:9-16

Introduction

In this chapter we will look at the fact that Justification is by faith, not works (1-8), Justification is by grace, not law (9-17) and Justification is by Resurrection power not human effort (18-25).

Once again, the central theme is going to be around Abraham. To the Jews, he is their Father. There is no doubt, they occupy a special place in history, the Bible, and to God. They ARE God’s chosen people. We don’t replace that. However, because of that status, they struggled to understand how Salvation could be open to all!

Romans 5:1

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Consequences of Justification

Romans 5:1-5

Introduction

Paul has been spent a long time throughly and clearly presenting Justification by faith. He is now going to give us a The Consequences of Justification, the Causes of Justification, the Comparison in Justification and the contrasts in Justification.

Tonight we will see clearly the blessed consequences of Justification. These should be a great encouragement to every child of God!

I. Peace with God (1) “we have peace”

A. Claiming of peace “by faith”

If it hasn’t been stated enough, or emphatically enough, it is once again clarified here: “by faith”

Romans 5:6

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Understanding Salvation

Romans 5:6-11

Introduction

As we continue to look at Romans, I would like us to fully understand the great salvation we have. It is not necessary to understand all of this in order to be saved, but after we are saved, it is great to look at it all, and understand better the GREAT Salvation we received!

When you bought your first car, you certainly didn't understand what you were getting! You probably didn't understand how a pump turns on, and moves the gasoline from your tank to your motor. You probably didn't understand that a battery & starter cranks that motor over. You probably didn't understand the proper ratio of gas and air mixture to get that explosion to take place inside of that engine block as the piston compressed that mixture. You probably didn't understand the gear ratio in the transmission that causes a motor that is constantly in motion to put the wheels in motion. All you knew was, how much does it cost? Does it work? do I like the color, and does the radio work?

Romans 5:12

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Explanation of Sin vs Salvation

Romans 5:12-17

Introduction

An Old Time preacher, Harry Ironside wrote this:

The moment a man is justified by faith he is also born of God. His justification is, as we have seen, his official clearance before the throne of God. His regeneration involves his introduction into a new family. He becomes a part of the New Creation of which the risen Christ is the Head. Adam the first was federal head of the old race. Christ Risen, the Second Man and the Last Adam, is Head of the new race. The old creation fell in Adam, and all his descendants were involved in his ruin. The new creation stands eternally secure in Christ, and all who have received life from Him are sharers in the blessings procured by His cross and secured by His life at God's right hand.

Romans 6:12

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Deliverance from Sin

Romans 6:12-23

Introduction

As we continue through the book of Romans, we can see Paul is dealing with “Sanctification”. Salvation occurs the moment you call on Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour. It is instantaneous, not a process.

John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

Mark 2:1 - What Kind of a Person are you?

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

What Kind of Person are you?

Mark 2:1-12

Introduction

This morning I would direct our attention to the people in this passage. Jesus always interacted with people.

We relate with some people, and often we see ourself in other people?

I. The Seekers (Mark 2:2) "many were gathered together"

A. Word Shared (1) "noised that he was in the house"

1. The history -

Mark 1:21 - he was in Capernaum before, that is where Peter's house is, where he cast the demon out of the man in the synagogue, and healed many people.

Romans 7:1

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Deliverance from the Demands of the Law

Romans 7:1-3

Introduction

Romans Chapter Seven, deals with the Law. We were introduced to Sanctification in chapter six, and he continues to deal with sanctification. In chapter six, he deals with liberalism. That is being free from sin, the mindset can become, do whatever you want. In chapter seven, he deals with legalism. Legalism is the idea that as long as we dress a certain way, or do certain things that we have a higher spiritual position that others. Weirsbe words it this way,

Mark 3:1 - Sabbath Showdown

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Sabbath Showdown

Mark 2:27-3:6

Introduction

Mark 2:27-28 feed into this passage so well:

Mark 2:27 And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: 28 Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

This is a major power play move by Jesus, demonstrating this truth, and his authority to the Pharisees. While there is an overtone that is certainly prominent, lets not forget the circumstances, and people that are involved! This is an incredible miracle, done specifically on the sabbath, in front of the Pharisees, and in all of that, a man is healed, his life is changed!

Romans 15:8

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Gentile Ministry

Romans 15:8-13

Introduction

Paul has been advocating how God desires to save BOTH Jew and Gentile throughout his entire letter to the Romans. There appears to have been a great battle for the Gentiles to adhere to the OT religious laws and completely change their way of life. Jesus should and does change your life.

2 Cor 5:17 – Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Mark 5:1 - Life Restored

Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Life Restored

Mark 5:1-7, 1-20

Introduction

We have an extreme and vividly detailed account of a man living in the Gadarenes. As we see in this account, understand this man didn’t grow up in these conditions. You have to imagine he was someones baby. We have no real evidence, nothing to tell us about his past, so we are speculating.

I call this extreme, because really this is a clear picture of the extreme way sin can destroy a life completely. This man didn’t desire to end up in this situation. Most people don’t desire to be addicted to drugs, end up as alcoholics, or end up in prison. It is the extreme detrimental effects of sin. It is like a snowball that starts small, and collects as it rolls down a hill, it gets bigger, and at some point it is out of control, and there is no humanly way of stopping it!

Mark 5:22 - Jesus Restores Life

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Jesus Restores Life

Mark 5:22-24, 35-43

Introduction

Last week, we saw the woman that was cured of her issue of blood. However, the story of Jairus is interrupted midway through that account. Jesus had cast the demons out of the man in Gadarenes, they asked him to leave. He get’s back in the boat, and crosses the sea, to be confronted by Jairus.

Today, we consider an amazing miracle of a girl raised to life. It is the first account of a person being raised from the dead in the Gospel of Mark, that doesn’t mean it was the first person Jesus raised from the dead.

Mark 6:54 - Tale of Two Cities

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Tale of Two Cities: One Christ.

Mark 6:54-56

Introduction

The Gospel of Mark is action packed. We go from one episode, straight into another. There is a such an amazing portrait of the Saviour written by Mark. Jesus is portrayed as the great servant, going from one place to another in full ministry mode.

As a waitress would go from table to table, and serve people, Jesus travels from town to town serving people everywhere he goes. Serving complete strangers, family, the disciples, everyone he meets, he desires to serve them. It is quite amazing to see Jesus in that light, also knowing and realizing He is the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords… Jesus, in great humility serves!

Revelation 7

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

January 29, 2023

Revelation 7

Revelation 7:1-4

Introduction

We ended our last study on the sixth seal. As Chapter 7 opens, it is often referred to as a parenthetical. The idea of the seals being opened is put on pause, and this chapter now introduces us to two groups of people. So we will look at these two groups of people and make some notes of them.

Last week, I tied the group that is under the altar two this group described in chapter 7. While they may both have white robes, I do think they are two distinct groups. It does become clear that both groups are from the tribulation period. They are not to be confused with the group in heaven in Chapters 4-5 which in Revelation 5:9 are praising the Lamb because he redeemed them! - That is the saved believers that have been raptured out. This group in chapter 7, we clearly see as a group of people who have been saved during the tribulation period.

Mark 7:24 - A Crumb of a Miracle

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

August 8, 2025

A Crumb of a Miracle

Mark 7:24-30

Introduction

What is a crumb? A crumb is not thought of as anything grand. Matter of fact, we would consider them dirty, annoying, and brush them off the table, collect them in our hand, and throw them away. No one, asks for a box for crumbs. They are pitched without thought. We have a crumb of a miracle here in Mark 7. But the crumb made a difference to this woman and her daughter. The smallest of God’s miracles, is life changing for some!

Mark 7:31 - Deaf Man Healed

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

August 24, 2025 - AM

Deaf man Healed

Mark 7:31-35

Introduction

A couple of interesting things about this passage. This miracle is not recorded in the other Gospels. It is unique to the Gospel of Mark.

Jesus traveled quite a bit, it is estimated about 60 to 70 miles traveling. That would be up to 3-4 day trip of walking every day. The Bible doesn’t explain to us the details about the traveling of Jesus, but that is a lot of walking.

Mark 9:14 - Growing in Faith

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

October 5, 2025

Growing in Faith

Mark 9:14-29

Introduction

We have been following the life of Christ, and specifically his interactions with the disciples. We have dealt a lot with the certainty he made clear to the disciples about the fact that He (Jesus) is God. The Transfiguration was a very clear revelation to Peter, James and John the inner circle, those disciples that were perhaps closer to Jesus than others.

Mark 9:30 - Lessons about Salvation and Service

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

October 19, 2025

Lessons about Salvation & Service

Mark 9:30-50

I. Salvation’s Plan (Mark 9:30-32)

A. Dissemination of information (30)

i. Possibly, because of his popularity, they would have protected him.

ii. Private teaching to the disciples.

 ◦ Having a personal relationship with Jesus… get something others are not. 
 ◦ Your personal walk with the Lord is important! -

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Mark 10:1 - God's Family Plan

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

November 2, 2025

God’s Family Plan

Mark 10:1-16

Introduction

I have titled the message God’s Family Plan, not because God is specifically outlining the idea for a family, but the entirety of this passage, is so necessary for Family matters, that I have dubbed it, God’s Family Plan. We literally have three separate instances that are back to back that I have stitched together for one message to help families.

Mark 10:17 - Earthly Riches, Eternal Riches

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

November 9, 2025

Earthly Riches over Eternal Riches

Mark 10:17-27

Introduction

The greatest problem in America, is her wealth. God has blessed our nation, and we thank our veterans for their service, that have bought our freedom! God has blessed our nation, because they have were founded on Bible Principles! Because they were founded on Bible principles, they have backed Israel! God has blessed our country because of those two things!

Psalm 103

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

October 22, 2025

Blessing the LORD

Psalm 103:1-5

Introduction

We are drawing to a close of book number 4 of the Psalms. These last few Psalms close with praise to God. Many Psalms are prayers, complaints, and crying to the Lord, these are more about praise God for who He is.

I. God’s Personal Blessings - Reasons for Praise (1-5)

• Starts off with a hearty blessing… this is not merely a lip service praise, but a praise with the entirety of his being, even down to his soul!
• A blessed NAME! (1)
 ◦ Bless his holy name… people profane his name today… but his name is Holy and Blessed!

Isaiah 9:6 — For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Mark 10:28 - Traveling Tutelage

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

November 16, 2025

Traveling Tutelage

Mark 10:28-31 - read Mark 10:28-45

Introduction

We are going to cover down through verse 45, but let’s look at this passage. This passage takes place right after the young rich man had asked what he could do to inherit eternal life. We looked at that last week, and recognized the man did not see himself as a sinner in need of salvation, but was simply seeking to add to his riches, eternal life. Right after that whole discussion, Peter; never one to let a quite moment pass without interjecting something, says, “Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.”

Psalm 112 - Portrait of the Blessed

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

February 18, 2026

Portrait of the Blessed

Psalm 112

Introduction

We have a great Psalm before us. It is easy reading, easily understood, and a great encouragement to the born again believers that walk with the Lord. It should be a blessing to every single person tonight.

A lot of people have anxiety, insecurities, fears, dismay, dread or great concerns about the future. However, as a Christian, we should be anchored in the Rock. This Psalm calms our fears, insecurities, dismay, or anxiety. Verses 7 & 8 give us the key to calm our fears:

Psalm 114 - Walk down Memory Lane

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

April 8, 2026

A Walk down Memory Lane

Psalm 114:1-8

Introduction

Spurgeon describes this Psalm as the highest in poetical value. As such, inanimate objects, such as the sea, river and mountains are described with living reactions to God’s presence. That is one of the reasons it is so poetical.

It is good to look back, and see what God has done. We have a great advantage, because we have so much historical evidence of what God has done for the nation of Israel, and for the church! God is alive and well. They didn’t have as much to look back too, but what they did have, they did look back to, and glorified God. We have much more reason to glorify God.

Psalm 117 - Prescription for Praise

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

April 29, 2026

Prescription for Praise

Psalm 117:1-2

Introduction

We have a short Psalm before us, but it is not without content. The words may be few, but the content is great. The Psalm may be short, but there is no shortage of content. Praise is certainly prescribed in this Psalm. It is one of the Psalms that ends in the phrase, “Praise ye the LORD” It most definitely was sung as a part of worship. It probably was a Psalm that was sung in the opening of closing of worship, and probably sung regularly. There are three notable things about this Psalm that I want to point out.

Psalm 119:89 - Preserved

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

September 9, 2026

Preserved

Psalm 119:89-91

Introduction

Preserve – 1. to keep or save from injury or destruction; to defend from evil. 2. To uphold; to sustain; 3. To save from decay; to keep in a sound state 4. To season with sugar or other substances for preservation 5. to keep or defend from corruption

This past weekend at my parents house, it has been in the family since before I was born! I remember well, my grandmother making jelly, and preserving it in jars! My mom still does some of that.. There are times I open a jar, and wonder how old it is… and it never ceases to amaze me that the jelly, is still preserved. It has been kept from decay, saved from destruction, no special care is needed, it is PRESERVED in that jar!

Mark 16:9 - The Missing Message

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

September 13, 2026

The Missing Message

Mark 16:9-10

Introduction

We are in the last portion of Mark. We started through the Gospel of Mark in November of 2024, and we are finally coming to a close. This marks the 51^st^ message I have preached out of the Gospel of Mark. In all reality, we could have done this in a year, but because of special services, it has extended out to almost a full 2 years.

What Kind of Mind do you have? - 2 Corinthians 4:4

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

August 16, 2026

What Kind of Mind do you have?

Introduction

We have been looking at what the Bible says about the mind. There are a lot of helpful verses that cover the topic. We examined Isaiah 26:3

Isaiah 26:3 — Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

We looked at

Philippians 4:8 —8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Eternal Security

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

July 6, 2025

Eternal Security

Hebrews 6:1-8

Introduction

I want to answer two questions with one message. These questions are different, but tread upon the same ground.

Hebrews chapter 6 is a commonly used text to teach salvation can be lost. Could you please clarify the meaning of this passage and the spiritual condition of the individuals who were partakers of the Holy Ghost and fell away?

We know we are eternally secure once we are saved. But what about people who used to claim to be saved, but now claim to be agnostic or atheist. Were they really believers? - They never showed fruit of salvation and even deny the existence of God. What is their eternality?