Sermons on Romans
Think Humbly to Serve Genuinely
Sermon What is our true motivation to be part of a church and to use our gifts to serve? Pastor Ryan explores this question in Romans 12:3-8, “Think humbly to serve genuinely”. Application Questions Look Back Look UpRead Romans 12:1-8 Look Ahead
We Respond to God’s Mercy by Giving our all
Sermon When you understand all that God has done for us in Christ, there is only one reasonable response. Pastor Ryan share this response from Romans 12:1-2, “We respond to God’s mercy by giving our all”. Application Questions Look Back Look UpRead Romans 12:1-2 Look Ahead
Be Humble; God in His Wisdom is Working His Plan
Sermon What is God’s plan for saving the world? Why does He do it that way and what should our response be? Pastor Ryan answers these questions from Romans 11:25-36, “Be humble; God in His wisdom is working His plan”. Application Questions Look Back Look UpRead Romans 11:25-36 Look Ahead
There is Always Hope
Sermon God is so amazing that He works through rejection and hard hearts to bring salvation to the world. Pastor Ryan teaches from Romans 11:7-24, “There is always hope because God is working all history to bring salvation”. Application Questions Look Back Look UpRead Romans 11:7-24 Look Ahead
We Trust God’s Grace is Always Working
Sermon How should we respond when things look bleak around us? How does God respond? Is there hope today? Pastor Ryan teaches from Romans 11:1-6, “We trust God’s grace is always working”. Application Questions Look Back Look UpRead Romans 11:1-6 Look Ahead
The Gospel is Ready
Sermon The Good News of salvation in Jesus is so amazing, why don’t more believe? What are the obstacles to response to the Gospel? Pastor Ryan preaches from Romans 10:14-21, “The Gospel is ready: some need to hear it, some need to obey it.” Application Questions Look Back Look Up Read Romans 10:9-21 Look Ahead
There’s No Chance for Righteousness on Your Own
Sermon We don’t like to be told we can’t do something. We think even if there is a slight chance, we can do it. The reality however is we can’t make ourselves righteous before God, we need what Christ has done. Pastor Ryan preaches from Romans 10:5-13, “There’s no chance for righteousness on your own, but it’s 100% certain through faith in Christ.” Application Questions Look Back Look Up Read Romans 10:1-13 Look Ahead
No Matter Who You Are Righteousness Only Comes by Faith in Christ
Sermon How can it be that people who weren’t even looking for God found Him, and those who were striving toward Him missed Him? What is the key for anyone to be righteous? Pastor Ryan we explore these questions from Romans 9:24-10:4, “No matter who you are righteousness only comes by faith in Christ.” Application Questions Look Back Look Up Read Romans 9:24-10:4 Look Ahead
We Trust the Master Potter
Sermon God is both sovereign and merciful. God both hardens and softens hearts. We will explore the tensions that exist in understanding the sovereignty of God and the response of man. Pastor Ryan preaches from Romans 9:14-26, “We trust the master potter who works all things to show His mercy.” Application Questions Look Back Look Up Read Romans 9:14-26 Look Ahead
Serve God with Passionate Trust
Did God’s plan not work? After all, if Israel is God’s people, why did so many reject him? Pastor Ryan teaches from Romans 9:6-16 where we’ll see that God’s plan hasn’t failed, He is still graciously keeping his promises. We don’t have to worry we can, “Serve God with Passionate Trust.” Application Questions Look Back Look Up Read Romans 9:6-16 Look Ahead
The Gospel of Christ Leads us to Sacrifice
Sermon How does Israel fit into the whole story of salvation? What should we be doing to reach them? What would we be willing to sacrifice to reach anyone with the Good News of Jesus? Pastor Ryan teaches from Romans 9:1-5 where we’ll be challenged that, “The gospel of Christ leads us to sacrifice.” Application Questions Look Back Look Up Read Romans 9:1-5 Look Ahead
No Matter How Bad Things Get, Nothing Takes You from God’s Love
Sermon Suffering can make us question if God really cares and loves us. After all, if He did care, wouldn’t He give us relief? Pastor Ryan teaches from Romans 8:31-39 where we’ll learn that, “No matter how bad things get, nothing takes you from God’s love.” Application Questions Look Back Look Up Read Romans 8:31-39 Look Ahead