Knowing and Living in God's Mercy
Partners in God’s Mission
| Romans 15:14-16:27 |
(Note, during this sermon some of our gospel partners were mentioned by name. Their names have been removed from this recording in the interests of security and privacy.) God’s Mission (15:14-22; 16:25-27) which we are partners in by giving (15:23-29) by praying (15:30-33) by working (16:1-23) What’s your part in God’s mission?
(Note, during this sermon some of our gospel partners were mentioned by name. Their names have been removed from this recording in the interests of security and privacy.) God’s Mission (15:14-22; 16:25-27) which we are partners in by giving (15:23-29) by praying (15:30-33) by working (16:1-23) What’s your part in God’s mission?
Loving Diversity
| Romans 14:1-15:13 |
Accept the weak (14:1-3a) Because … …you’re not their Lord (14:3b-12) …of the ’law of love’ (14:13-23) …it’s Jesus-like (15:1-13) Loving diversity in our church
Accept the weak (14:1-3a) Because … …you’re not their Lord (14:3b-12) …of the ’law of love’ (14:13-23) …it’s Jesus-like (15:1-13) Loving diversity in our church
Get With the Times!
| Romans 13:8-14 |
What’s the time (vv 11-12) Time for love (vv 8-10) Time for light (vv 11-14) Are you with the times?
What’s the time (vv 11-12) Time for love (vv 8-10) Time for light (vv 11-14) Are you with the times?
The Gospel and Government
| Romans 13:1-7 |
Government is under God (v1) Christians and the Government … obey (vv2-5) … pay (vv6-7) Because Jesus is Lord
Government is under God (v1) Christians and the Government … obey (vv2-5) … pay (vv6-7) Because Jesus is Lord
Being Transformed By God
| Romans 12 |
Worshiping our merciful God (vv1-2) … in humble service (vv3-8) … in genuine love (vv9-13, 15-16) … by showing mercy to enemies (vv14, 17-21) Living in God’s Mercy
Worshiping our merciful God (vv1-2) … in humble service (vv3-8) … in genuine love (vv9-13, 15-16) … by showing mercy to enemies (vv14, 17-21) Living in God’s Mercy
God’s Unending Mercy
| Romans 11 |
Not rejected but a remnant (vv 1-10) Not by genetics but by grafting (vv 11-24) Not ‘Israel’ but ‘All Israel’ (vv 25-32) God’s glorious mercy (vv 33-36)
Not rejected but a remnant (vv 1-10) Not by genetics but by grafting (vv 11-24) Not ‘Israel’ but ‘All Israel’ (vv 25-32) God’s glorious mercy (vv 33-36)
Do You Have Beautiful Feet?
| Romans 10 |
Religion will not save you (vv1-4) Only Jesus saves (vv5-13) Therefore … tell the world! (vv14-15) …and be prepared for the message to be rejected (vv16-21) A church with beautiful feet
Religion will not save you (vv1-4) Only Jesus saves (vv5-13) Therefore … tell the world! (vv14-15) …and be prepared for the message to be rejected (vv16-21) A church with beautiful feet
God’s Faithful Mercy
| Romans 9 |
The dilemma: Can God be trusted? (vv1-5) The answer: not every Israelite is ’true Israel’ (vv6-13) The objections Is God unjust? (vv14-18) Is God unfair? (vv19-30) Conclusion: it’s all about Jesus (vv31-33) Trusting our merciful God
The dilemma: Can God be trusted? (vv1-5) The answer: not every Israelite is ’true Israel’ (vv6-13) The objections Is God unjust? (vv14-18) Is God unfair? (vv19-30) Conclusion: it’s all about Jesus (vv31-33) Trusting our merciful God
The Good News of Suffering
| Romans 8:18-39 |
Suffering - but with hope (vv18-25) Suffering - but not alone (vv26-27) Suffering - but with security (vv28-39) Suffering as a Christian
Suffering - but with hope (vv18-25) Suffering - but not alone (vv26-27) Suffering - but with security (vv28-39) Suffering as a Christian
Life in Christ’s Spirit
| Romans 8:1-17 |
No Condemnation (vv1-4) Because believers have God’s Spirit (vv5-13) Who makes us God’s children (sons) (vv14-17)
No Condemnation (vv1-4) Because believers have God’s Spirit (vv5-13) Who makes us God’s children (sons) (vv14-17)