Main Point: The church today needs recalibration to the great need, the glorious answer, and the gifted means of Christ’s Mission. “The longing of my heart is to make known my glorious redeemer to those who have never heard.” – William Chalmers Burns I. The...
Romans
Signs & Wonders & the Gospel
Romans 15:19, Signs & Wonders & the Gospel Main Point: God sufficiently confirmed the gospel preached by the Apostles by the signs and wonders done through them. I. History: A Brief History of Signs & Wonders. Three Major Periods. 1) the time of...
God’s Surprising Grace
Romans 15:15-18 Main Point: God often uses unexpected people in unexpected ways to accomplish His purpose of redemption! I. An Unexpected Grace - 15:15-16. See Philippians 3:3-5 II. An Unexpected Boast - 15:17-18. See 1 Corinthians 1:31; Romans 1:5-6...
Full, Filled, and Able
Romans 15:14 Main Point: Christ’s sacrifice ensures that His church is full of goodness, filled with knowledge, and able to instruct one another. I. Be certain that the church is full of goodness. See also Ephesians 2:8-10; Titus 2:11-14 II. Be certain that the church...
Joy to the World!
Sermon: Romans 15:8-13, Joy to the World Main Point: Christ came in fulfillment of God’s promises to bring the joy of His salvation to Jew and Gentile in one body. I. Christ came to bring joy to the Jews - 15:8. See also Genesis 3:15; Genesis 12:1-3; Romans...
Fight for Unity
Sermon: Romans 15:1-7, Fight for Unity Main Point: Fight for the unity of the church by prioritizing pleasing God over pleasing self. I. Fight for unity by not prioritizing pleasing self - 15:1-3 See Ephesians 4:1-3 II. Fight for unity by prioritizing...
Walking in Love
Sermon: Romans 14:13-16, 20-23, Walking in Love Main Point: The strong must walk in love by being careful not to cause your brother or sister to stumble with your freedom. I. The Faith of the Strong. II. The Danger of the Strong. III. The Responsibility of...
Kingdom Living
Sermon: Romans 14:17-19 Main Point: Rejoice that the kingdom is here and rededicate yourself to following Christ by living a life of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. I. The Kingdom Defined - 14:17a. II. The Kingdom Lived - 14:17b. “The...
Every Knee Shall Bow
Sermon: Romans 14:9-12 Main Point: Bow the Knee to Christ as Lord, Judge, and God in the flesh. I. Bow the Knee to Christ as Lord - 14:9. 1 Cor. 15:1-4; Psalm 95:6; Philippians 2:8-11 II. Bow the Knee to Christ as Judge - 14:10-11. 2 Cor. 5:9-10; Matt....