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...
Romans
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....
Whose Are You?
Sermon: Romans 14:7-8 Main Point: Christian, your life is not your own; you belong to Jesus, so glorify Him in both your life and death. I. Your life is not your own - 14:7. For not one of us lives for himself, and not one dies for himself – Romans 14:7 (NASB)...
The Lord’s Day?
Sermon: Romans 14:5-6 “Safely through another week God has brought us on our way; Let us now a blessing seek, waiting in his courts today; Day of all the week the best, emblem of eternal rest: Day of all the week the best, emblem of eternal rest.” – John Newton...
The Gospel and Steak
Sermon: Romans 14:1-4 Main Point: Leave all judgment to the Lord and walk in unity even though you hold different opinions in disputed matters. I. Two Different Groups - 14:1-2. II. Two Related Commands - 14:3. III. One Risen Judge! - 14:4 Application 1) The strong...
Living Well in the Last Days
Romans 13:11-14 Main Point: Live well in the last days by knowing the time, casting off darkness, and putting on the armor of light. I. Know the Time - 13:11-12a. II. Change Your Clothes - 13:12b-14. Application 1) Number our days. 2) Put off darkness. 3) Put on...
What Is Love?
Romans 13:8-10 Main Point: God’s Law both commands and defines true love. I. God’s Law commands true love - 13:8 & 10. II. God’s Law defines true love - 13:9. Application 1) Beware of any “love” that is separated from God’s Law. 2) Beware of legalism. 3) Embrace...
