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Church in Romans

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My 2/15/15AM sermon, Church in Romans, surveying the book of Romans on the subject of the church, is now online.  In it, there were so many goals I had.  I wanted to get after the American (human?) tendency to think individualistically over and against thinking collectively.  I wanted to connect the why of church life to the Gospel.  And, at the most basic (and deep) level, I wanted to magnify Jesus and the Gospel.  So, I thought this sermon helped connect those ideas to truths evident throughout Romans.  I see Romans as showing the glory of God in a united church on mission under grace.  This sermon came rather easy in light of that big sweeping goal.  I hope you enjoy it.

Weekend Recap – 2/8/15

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My 2/8/15AM sermon, Scripture in Romans, is now online (Small Group Questions here).  In this sermon, I seek to unpack how we are led to understand the Bible fitting together as Romans handles all kinds of OT references and quotes.  Typically, at the start of the year, we begin with a sermon related to prayer and then a sermon related to the importance of God’s Word (our Elders feel these are important rhythms for us).  So, this sermon is there to help us draw near to God through His Word, encouraging a love for the Scriptures.  Hope you enjoy it.

Weekend Recap – 2/1/15

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Just realized I never posted a recap from my Sunday’s sermon…been a busy week in church life.  We kicked off our Week of Prayer on Sunday and my sermon was a conglomeration of texts from Romans related to prayer.  I entitled the sermon Prayer In Romans.  We’ve also produced some resources related to our Week of Prayer.  One is simply a prayer devotional that people have been using each day to fire their hearts for prayer, based on Juan Sanchez’ recent article the Priority of Prayer (in Credo Magazine’s How Then Shall We Pray?).  We’ve also launched a Passport to Prayer, a way for people to connect to us throughout the year in prayer.  It features 10 different prayer stations and different requests related to church life.  I’ve heard great things about this so far.  It’s still not to late to join our Week of Prayer.  Join us!

Weekend Recap – 1/25/15

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My 1/25/15AM sermon, Benediction from Romans 16:25-27, is now online (Small Group Questions are available too).  This sermon brought to an end my year long preaching through the book of Romans.  It was certainly a joy to do this.  This sermon, in particular, helped show how the aim of everything God’s done through the Gospel is for His glory.  I hope it encourages you in your life.

Weekend Recap – Gospel Watchfulness

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My 1/11/15AM sermon, Gospel Watchfulness from Romans 16:17-20 (including Small Group Questions) is now online.   The sermon sought to unpack the call to look out and avoid those who cause divisions by abandoning the Gospel.  This should be done with wisdom and in light of the sure victory that will be ours through Jesus.  I hope it encourages you as you seek to live a life centered on the Gospel (or if you need more information on what makes the Gospel so amazing).

Weekend Recap – Gospel Partnership

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My 12/28/14AM sermon, Gospel Partnership from Romans 15:25-33, is now online.  In this sermon, I sought to unpack what Paul was saying when he showed how Gospel motives inform meeting social needs and engaging in prayer.  There are ways Christians resist both of these, so I tried to engage those (unspoken) thoughts as well.  I hope it’s helpful for you living out what you believe.

Weekend Recap – Gospel Propulsion

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My 12/14/14AM sermon, Gospel Propulsion from Romans 15:14-24 is now online.  In this sermon, I try to unpack God’s heart for His people, which emerges as grace moves in to propel us to action, as we serve the world and engage the unreached in our world.  I mentioned that if someone wants more info on the unreached, they should check out IMB Global Research.  I hope this sermon helps you spread the good news of great joy for all peoples.

Weekend Recap – Gospel Love

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My 11/30/14AM sermon, Gospel Love from Romans 14:13-23, is now online.  The sermon sought to unpack the inward, upward, and outward calls of love to others.  We must consider our conscience, esteem God’s kingdom and live out our faith for love to have the grace shaped character it’s meant to have.  I hope this sermon helps nurture that in you.