Scripture Text: Romans 9:6–13 God’s Broken Promises (MP3) God’s Broken Promises (Sermon Text) Introduction How does a broken promise feel? What is it like for someone to promise you something and then not do it? You probably feel as though you cannot trust that person. You will most likely find it difficult to believe anything …
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How Far Are You Willing to Go? (Romans 9:1–5)
Scripture Text: Romans 9:1–5 How Far Are You Willing to Go? (MP3) How Far Are You Willing to Go? (Sermon Text) Introduction What are you willing to die for? What is so important to you, that you would give up everything to have it? Or maybe more importantly, who is so important to you, that …
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More Than Conquerors – Part 2 (Romans 8:31-39)
Scripture Text: Romans 8:31-39 More Than Conquerors - Part 2 (MP3) More Than Conquerors - Part 2 (Sermon Text) Introduction What can hinder your relationship with God? Sin! Sin is a devastating disease which infects our entire being. Sin distorts the image of our holy God in us. Sin corrupts the purpose for which God …
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More Than Conquerors – Part 1 (Romans 8:31-39)
Scripture Text: Romans 8:31-39 More Than Conquerors - Part 1 (MP3) More Than Conquerors - Part 1 (Sermon Text) Introduction Do you feel like a conqueror? No one wants to be defeated. We do not want to succumb to sickness, or to temptation, or to the persistent attacks from others. We want to win. We …
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Working for the Good – Part 2 (Romans 8:28-30)
Scripture Text: Romans 8:28-30 Working for the Good - Part 2 (MP3) Working for the Good - Part 2 (Sermon Text) Introduction Last week we examined this passage and saw that God works all things for the good of certain people. How do you know God works all things for the good? How do you …
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Working for the Good – Part 1 (Romans 8:28-30)
Scripture Text: Romans 8:28-30Working for the Good - Part 1 (MP3)Working for the Good - Part 1 (Sermon Text)IntroductionThe situation with churches in North America is bad. Attendance is down. Baptisms are low. Churches are closing their doors. It is not just here in Wake Forest, but everywhere in North America. While some churches thrive, …
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Are You at a Loss for Words? (Romans 8:26-30)
Scripture Text: Romans 8:26-30Are You at a Loss for Words? (MP3)Are You at a Loss for Words? (Sermon Text)IntroductionWe are back in “The Great Eight”. The last time we were here we read about Paul’s encouragement to Christians who are suffering. Even when we suffer, we can know that God has not left us alone …
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Freedom and Future Glory (Romans 8:18-25)
Scripture Text: Romans 8:18-25 Freedom and Future Glory (MP3) Freedom and Future Glory (Sermon Text) Introduction How would you describe the Christian life? Would you describe it as easy? Maybe pleasurable? How about free of pain and suffering? After spending much time on the Law of God and showing our need for a Savior, …
Abba! Father! (Romans 8:12-17)
Scripture Text: Romans 8:12-17 Abba! Father! (MP3) Abba! Father! (Sermon Text) Introduction Last week, we arrived at Romans chapter eight where Paul began describing our life in the Spirit. Before knowing Jesus Christ, our life was in the flesh, following the desires of the flesh and following the demands of the Law. After trusting …
Are You Really Alive? (Romans 8:1-11)
Scripture Text: Romans 8:1-11 Are You Really Alive? (MP3) Are You Really Alive? (Sermon Text) Introduction In the previous chapter of Romans, Paul described the battle within every Christian who wants to do what is right, but constantly fails to do it. Paul ended chapter seven of Romans with these words: Romans 7:24–25 24 Wretched …
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