Wise to Good, Innocent to Evil (Romans 16:17-27)

Scripture Text: Romans 16:17-27 Wise to Good, Innocent to Evil (MP3) Wise to Good, Innocent to Evil (Sermon Text) Introduction We have covered a lot of ground in Paul’s letter to the Romans. I called our trek through this letter the Romans Road to Riches, and we have certainly uncovered a wealth of God’s rich …

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Working Together for God’s Work (Romans 16:1-16)

Scripture Text: Romans 16:1-16 Working Together for God’s Work (MP3) Working Together for God’s Work (Sermon Text) Introduction During the last couple of weeks, as we have read through the last portion of Paul’s letter to the Romans, we have focused on the concept of doing the work of God. We read last week that …

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Working Together for God’s Blessings (Romans 15:22-33)

Scripture Text: Romans 15:22-33 Working Together for God’s Blessings (MP3) Working Together for God’s Blessings (Sermon Text) Introduction Last week, we read some things Paul wrote about the work God had called him to do. From that passage, I asked the question, “What is our work for God?” That question assumes there is work God …

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What is Our Work for God? (Romans 15:14-21)

Scripture Text: Romans 15:14-21 What is Our Work for God? (MP3) What is Our Work for God? (Sermon Text) Introduction We are nearing the end of Paul’s letter to the Romans. On our journey through this letter, we have discovered some important truths for the church. We have learned that we have the greater duty …

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The Hope of All Nations (Romans 15:8-13)

Scripture Text: Romans 15:8-13 The Hope of All Nations (MP3) The Hope of All Nations (Sermon Text) Introduction In this section of Paul’s letter to the Romans, we have learned some important truths about the way we ought to live within a Christian community. We have learned that God has given us freedom to have …

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Are You A People Pleaser? (Romans 15:1-7)

Scripture Text: Romans 15:1-7 Are You A People Pleaser? (MP3) Are You A People Pleaser? (Sermon Text) Introduction For the past couple of weeks, we have read from Paul’s letter to the Romans about having a peaceful Christian community. This can be a tall order to accomplish when there are many members with diverse opinions …

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Are You Destroying the Work of God? (Romans 14:13-23)

Scripture Text: Romans 14:13-23 Are You Destroying the Work of God? (MP3) Are You Destroying the Work of God? (Sermon Text) Introduction Are you destroying the work of God? That sounds like a pretty serious question, and it is. It assumes that God is working, and He is. God is at work calling the world …

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The Judgment Seat of God (Romans 14:7-12)

Scripture Text: Romans 14:7-12 The Judgment Seat of God (MP3) The Judgment Seat of God (Sermon Text) Introduction Last week, we read about essential things and non-essential things. We read that the Church must agree on those things that are essential to our faith, such as our universal sin, our need for a Savior, and …

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Who Are You to Judge? (Romans 14:1-6)

Scripture Text: Romans 14:1-6 Who Are You to Judge? (MP3) Who Are You to Judge? (Sermon Text) Introduction There is no doubt that scripture calls for unity within the Church. It is of utmost importance. At the same time, however, there is diversity among the members of Christ’s Body. Oftentimes, unity and diversity are not …

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Are You Properly Clothed? (Romans 13:11-14)

Scripture Text: Romans 13:11-14 Are You Properly Clothed? (MP3) Are You Properly Clothed? (Sermon Text) Introduction Are you properly clothed? Did you put on the right clothes today? To some, that may mean putting on something nice for church. To others, it might mean having something that is comfortable to wear. But, what if you …

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