SERMONS"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." -- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 |
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
The 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
The Race
Romans 9:25-33 I. Intro Big Idea: We either stumble over Christ, or He becomes the Rock on which we stand. II. His People A. Paul wrote Romans to provide reassurance. Romans 9:23-25 B. God placed us where we are for a reason. Romans 9:26; Acts 17:26-27 III. Remnant A. Opinions won’t save us. Matthew 7:13-14; Acts 9:27, 17:28 B. Don’t take God’s grace for granted. Romans 1:18; 9:28-29; 1 Timothy 2:4 IV. Pursue A. We can pursue righteousness. Acts 9:30; 2 Timothy 2:25 B. If we run our own race, we’ll miss the prize. Matthew 21:42; Acts 9:31-32. V. No Shame A. Stumbling isn’t always bad. Psalm 118:13; Romans 9:33 B. Christ will lift you up. Psalm 40:2, 9-10; Romans 9:33 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Reckoned
Romans 9:1-24 I. Intro Big Idea: God is working out His plan. Psalm 1:1-3 II. Conscience A. Grace leads to brokenness. Romans 9:1-3 B. Pedigree doesn’t deliver. Romans 9:4-5 III. Unfailing A. Salvation is undeserved. Luke 14:26; Romans 9:6-13 B. Grace reveals God’s essence. Exodus 33:18-19; Romans 9:14-15 IV. The Potter A. We’re jars of clay. Romans 9:16-21; 2 Corinthians 4:7 B. God’s future mercy can shape us now. Romans 9:22-24 V. Respond A. Relax in God’s hand. B. Be bold because God justifies. The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Everlasting Love
Romans 8:28-39 I. Intro Big Idea: You’re loved in Christ. II. Called A. We can love because God first loved us. Romans 8:28; 1 John 4:19 B. We think we know better than God. John 3:18; 15:16; Romans 8:29-30 III. All Things A. God is not going anywhere. Romans 8:31-32 B. Instead of condemning us, the Judge prays for us. Romans 8:33-34; 1 Corinthians 4:2-4 IV. Hardships A. Our connection with God is based on Christ’s faithfulness. Romans 8:35-36 B. In Christ both pride and shame are out of place. Romans 8:37; Galatians 2:20-21 V. Convinced A. Be convinced that God has loved you. Romans 8:38-39 B. Keep moving forward in faith. Deuteronomy 7:7-8 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Glory
Romans 8:18-27 I. Intro Big Idea: In our groaning we can have hope. II. Expectation A. Struggle often brings God’s glory to light. 2 Chronicles 7:3; Romans 8:18 B. You’re more influential than you realize. Romans 5:12; 8:19 III. Frustration A. This is not the end of the story. Romans 8:20-21 B. At the cross Christ saw our glorification. Romans 8:22-23, 29; Hebrews 12:2; 1 John 3:2 IV. Hope A. God will fulfill what He has promised. Romans 8:24 B. Hope empowers endurance. Romans 7;24-25, 8:25 V. Intercession A. Prayer causes us to carry Christ’s light burden. Matthew 11:28-30; Romans 8:26 B. The Spirit always interacts with the Father on our behalf. Romans 8:27 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Adoption
Romans 8:1-17 I. Intro Big Idea: We are either controlled by our flesh or lead by the Father who loves us. II. No Condemnation A. You’re included because of Christ’s performance. Romans 8:1-2; James 1:17 B. Righteousness comes only in Christ. Romans 8:3-4 III. Mindset A. Mindset makes the difference. Romans 7:19; 8:5 B. Paul isn’t offering good advice, but good news. Romans 8:6-7 IV. Realms A. Trust transfers us in Christ from death to life. Romans 8:9-11; Hebrew 10:14 B. Our commitment frees us. Romans 8:12-13 V. Adoption A. Fear not. Romans 8:14-16 B. Joining lives is costly, and good. Romans 8:17 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
The Struggle
Romans 7:7-25 I. Intro Big Idea: We’re either waging a war we can’t win, or living out a victory already achieved. II. Seized A. The Law made Paul conscious of his sin. Romans 7:7-8 B. We all have two selves. Romans 7:9-13; James 2:10 III. Agreed A. We have a sin nature. Romans 7:14-17; 1John 1:8 B. Paul is honest. Isaiah 64:6; Romans 7:18-20 IV. Wretched A. You’re the biggest problem. Romans 7:21-23 B. We’re jars of clay. Romans 7:24; 2 Corinthians 4:7-16 V. Delivered A. Give thanks. John 3:19-21; Romans 7:25 B. There’s hope! Romans 7:25 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Marriage Romans 7:1-6
I. Intro Big Idea: Joining our lives to Christ means we live when we die. II. The Law A. We all live under God’s revealed truth. Romans 7:1 B. The Law doesn’t die, we must die. Romans 7:2 III. Another Man A. We’re all adulterers. Romans 7:3a B. We all need to remarry. Romans 7:3b IV. Fruit A. Marriage is a work of trust. Romans 7:4 B. We settle for shallow relationships. Romans 7:5 V. Released A. Renew your vows. Song of Songs 6:3; Romans 7:6 B. Reflect the better marriage. John 15:5 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Slaves
Romans 6:15-23 I. Intro A. Big Idea: We are either slaves to sin, or captivated by God’s liberating grace. Hebrews 12:2 II. Obligations A. Grace doesn’t set us free to sin. Genesis 4:7; Exodus 34:7; Psalm; 11:5; Romans 6:15;14:23 B. Grace makes us obedient. Romans 6:16 III. Claimed A. The heart develops devotional patterns. Romans 6:17; Colossians 1:10; 2 Peter3:18 B. Grace removes our chains. Romans 6:18 IV. Ashamed A. We can stack success in Christ. Romans 6:19 B. Everyone’s susceptible to the insanity of sin. Romans 6:20-21; Hebrews 12:1 V. The Gift. A. Obedience means taking part in eternity. Romans 6:22 B. We can reflect the gospel. Romans 6:23 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
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