2019 March Sermons

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Gospel Part 1 
Romans 10:1-15

I. Intro
Big Idea: We must confess Christ as Savior from the heart. Matthew 7:21-23.

II. Culmination
A. We must be perfect. Matthew 5:48; Romans 10:1-3
B. We over estimate ourselves and under estimate God. John 17:3; Romans 10:4

III. Near
A. Jesus accomplished our salvation. John 19:30; Romans 10:5-7; Hebrews 10:10
B. Be still. Psalm 46:10; Romans 10:8-9; Philippians 2:6-8

IV. No Difference
A. Anyone can be delivered from shame. Romans 10:10-11
B. Know perfect love. Joel 2:32; Romans 10:12-13; 1 John 4:18

V. Beautiful Feet
A. Some have not heard. Romans 10:14
B. Bring good news. Romans 10:15

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s something you do to relax?
• If you had to give an abbreviated version of Sunday’s message what would you make sure to focus on?
• What’s a way you’ve noticed people underestimate God?
• How can being still before the Lord help us to overcome struggles? Any personal examples?
• How can shame keep us from experiencing God’s best in our lives?
• How does the reality of the Trinity affect your faith?
• Who’s someone in your life who needs to hear the good news? Pray for one another, and that person.

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The Gospel Part 2 
Romans 10:16-21

I. Intro
Big Idea: Shine in dark times by holding firmly to the word of life. Philippians 2:15-16

II. Hearing
A. God’s ways are not our ways. Isaiah 53:5; 55:8; Romans 10:16
B. Lean into the gospel. Romans 10:17

III. Understanding
A. Everyone hears God’s Word. Psalm 19:1-4; Matthew 10:16; Romans 1:20,10:18
B. Our response to the Word reveals our hearts. Romans 5:8; 10:19

IV. Boldly
A. We gather to go out in grace. Romans 10:20
B. It’s not about the results. Romans 9:6; Isaiah 6:1-10

V. Proclaiming
A. God continually calls His people. Romans 10:21
B. Proclaim the message of the war already won.

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• Describe a time you were in awe of something in nature.
• What’s something from Sunday’s message you found important, challenging, or confusing?
• How has God spoken to you through His Word lately? How did you respond?
• What’s a way God’s grace gives us confidence?
• How do you usually respond when people reject the truth?
• What difference can knowing we’re engaged in a war that’s already won make in the way we relate to others?
• How can you respond to Romans 10:16-21? Pray for one another.

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Faithful 
Romans 11:1-24

I. Intro
Big Idea: God is faithful.

II. Remnant
A. Faith is a lonely proposition. Romans 11:1-3
B. By grace we’re not alone. Romans 11:4-6

III. Table
A. Misplaced desire makes us miss what we need. Romans 11:7-8
B. God sets a better table. Romans 11:9-10

IV. Riches
A. Stumbling upends pride. Romans 11:11-12
B. Humility quickens hope. Romans 11:13-16

V. Tremble
A. Don’t wait to repent. Romans 11:17-22
B. God restores. Romans 11:23-24

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s one of your favorite family traditions?
• Why do you think Paul included Romans 11:1-24 at this point in his letter?
• What causes people to be Anti-Semitic?
• Have you ever felt like you were alone because of your faith? What happened?
• Read Psalm 23:1-6. How can remembering God’s faithfulness change the way we respond to those with whom we’re in conflict?
• How has pride caused you to stumble or fall?
• What’s a way God’s warnings can be evidence of His faithfulness? Any examples?
• What’s an area in your life in which you need to take hold of God’s faithfulness? Pray for one another.

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Mystery
Romans 11:25-36
 
I. Intro
Big Idea: God is merciful. Isaiah 40:22; Romans 7:21-25, 8:1
 
II. Saved
A.  God wants us to understand His plan. Romans 11:25; 2 Peter 3:8
B.  God is looking for humility. Romans 11:26-27   
 
III. Irrevocable
A. God loves His enemies. Matthew 5:22; Romans 5:10, 11:28; 1 John 3:15  
B. The gift of eternal life is eternal. Romans 11:29
 
IV. Bound
A. Failure isn’t the end of the story. Romans 11:30-31
B. God offers an opportunity for us to receive mercy. Romans 11:32
 
V. Unsearchable
A. God doesn’t need anything from us. Romans 11:33-35  
B. Live in awe of God. Romans 11:36; Philippians 4:8-9 

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s something you’ve always wanted to be good at? 
• What’s something from Sunday’s message you hope we talk about as a group?
• What’s something about Christianity that you once didn’t understand, but now do?
• Why can receiving a gift sometimes be difficult?
• How can failure be a good thing?
• How has receiving God’s mercy changed you lately?
• What’s something that helps you to live in awe of God?
• Who’s someone you would like to see experience God’s mercy? Pray for that person and one another. 

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Sacrifice
Romans 12:1-8

I. Intro
Big Idea: We find Christ amid sacrificial service.

II. Living Dead
A. God’s mercy motivates. Romans 12:1a
B. God is all-consuming. Romans 12:1b; Hebrews 12:28-29

III. Pleasing
A. The world’s pattern is self-consuming. John 10:10; Romans 12:2a; 1 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:1-3
B. God’s will isn’t a mystery. Romans 12:2b

IV. Belong
A. Be Christ-centered. Romans 12:3
B. Every believer has a gift. Romans 12:4-5

V. Believe
A. Our gifts are a gift. Romans 12:6
B. Use your gift. Romans 12:7-8

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s something you’re picky about?
• What’s something from Sunday’s message you hope we talk about as a group?
• How does Capitalism affect churches in America?
• How does the truth that God desires to consume us make you feel?
• How has God’s will, as revealed in the Bible, conflicted with your will lately?
• Why does God give each believer a spiritual gift?
• What do you think your spiritual gift might be? How did you discover it?
• How has using your gift helped you grow closer to Christ?
• How can you respond to Romans 12:1-8? Pray for one another.

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