Romans

From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move

"A storm reveals the strength of a tree's roots." Paul's shipwreck in Acts 27 becomes a masterclass in spiritual resilience. While experienced sailors panic, this prisoner-apostle brings calm to chaos. Why? Because he understood that whether we cause our storms or they're beyond our control, God's faithfulness remains constant. The answer to every storm isn't better circumstances, it's always Jesus.

From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move

Are you utterly convinced of something but potentially wrong? Paul was the most religious person of his day, yet he was 'sincerely wrong' until Jesus confronted him. True discipleship begins with humility, recognizing we didn't create truth and our feelings can mislead us. Where is God 'goading' you toward Him? Don't ignore His pull — He may be calling you to a life of true discipleship.

From the series: Standalone Messages

God's love is unbelievable, undeniable, and unlimited. While we create rules and systems to fix ourselves, God's love reaches down to the worst of us. Romans 5:8 shows us something extraordinary: "while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." That's not human love. That's divine, redeeming love.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Do you ever feel like you are wearing labels that define you? Are those labels who you really are? Today, we examine who we are in Christ and come to realize we are more than just the labels we are given.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

As we conclude our series on the book of Romans, Paul gives us warnings about people who might deceive us to follow a personality instead of Jesus. They take the gospel message and twist it to serve their own selfish ambitions. We need to weigh all things against the truth of the Bible.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

In chapter 16, the Apostle Paul expresses his personal thanks for others who have supported his ministry. It's a good reminder that serving is best done in community, using our gifts to serve the Lord together.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

As we get to the tail end of Romans, this great work that the Apostle Paul has written that has made a tremendous impact throughout the centuries, a beautiful book that deals with our relationship with the Lord.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

As the Apostle Paul is concluding the book of Romans, he's reminiscing on the things that the church has learned and now looking forward to the future that the church has before them.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

The body of Christ spans many different cultures, people groups, languages, and worship styles. Yet, through all of this diversity, we find great unity in Christ.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

The Apostle Paul is encouraging us to carefully consider our lives to see if we are serving those around us and seeking to bless them. Even though we have freedom in Christ, we should be mindful of those around us.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

The body of Christ is worldwide, and we see a lot diversity in cultural traditions and styles of worship. What beliefs do we need to hold to strongly, and what does this talk about meats and veggies have to do with our faith?

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

Is our love for God reflected in how we respond to the world around us? Are we going through life only seeking to serve our own wants and desires, or do we see our blessings as resources we can use to serve others?

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

In Romans 13, the Apostle Paul tackles the intersection of three hot button issues: religion, government, and taxes. These were created by God for the benefit of people and, as Christians, we're called to submit ourselves to the governing authorities in our society.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

We get to the heart of Romans 12 and examine how we, as Christians, should respond to people and the circumstances of life. God calls us to respond differently than the world would, and through that, we bless those around us. And what is up with heaping burning coals ...?

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

This passage is really the transitional section of the book of Romans that takes us from a place of understanding really who we are in Christ and now how to live for Christ.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

It can be easy to get into the mindset that we want God to come alongside us and do what we want. Instead, we should surrender our will to God and let Him flow through us to bless others in this world. Through that we can find true happiness and meaning.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

In today’s passage, the Apostle Paul examines how salvation began with God’s people, the Jews. Through God’s kindness, Gentiles were grafted in, not because of anything we did, but simply by the mercy and grace of God.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

God wants us to make a difference in this world and stand for truth, not just what is popular in the culture around us. The body of Christ can only be effective when we are working together on mission to serve the people around us.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

The message of the Gospel contains tremendous power to transform our lives. When we share that message of hope with the world, we should do it through a spirit of love and compassion. We're not trying to win arguments; we’re trying to love those around us.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

The Apostle Paul reminds us in Romans 10 that the gift of salvation is open to all who will simply receive it. It has nothing to do with our performance but with the work Jesus accomplished for us on the cross.