Book: Romans

In this Advent sermon, we explore the profound truth encapsulated in Isaiah 9:6-7, Romans 5:1, and Philippians 4:4-6 – the central theme that Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, is the bridge that brings reconciliation between humanity and God. The big idea unfolds: Jesus Christ not only establishes peace with God but also makes the profound peace of God a tangible and transformative reality in our lives.

Today, we look at the shaping virtue of encouragement and how it’s portrayed in the Bible. Encouragement is not merely patting someone on the back or offering a kind word. Biblical encouragement is lifting up the saints by holding up Christ and His gospel treasure in order to strengthen them for joyful service to him.

Pastor Dave York wraps up our study of Romans. We’ll read Romans 8:31-39 to see this big idea: Because of our union with Christ, God is for us, and nothing can separate us from His love and care.

Pastor Dave Ruble reads from Romans 8:26-30. There, He will show this big idea: The promised gift of the Holy Spirit is unceasingly at work in perfect union with God the Father and the Son in the lives of His chosen ones from predestination to glorification; from before the cradle to beyond the grave.

Pastor Dave York is back to bring us a message from Romans 8:12-15. Here’s the big idea:Because of our union with Christ, the Spirit of God resides within us. He is at work daily work in us, reminding us that we are God’s children and that we have a future hope.

Pastor Dave Quilla reads from Romans 8:1-11 to show us this big idea: Our union with Christ frees us from the fear of condemnation. The requirements of the law were fulfilled based on the performance of Christ, not our performance. We are now free to live by the spirit which gives us the power and desire to obey the law.

Pastor Dave York gives a message on Romans 7:7-25 as he continues the sermons series entitled “United with Christ.”

Perry Sorensen reads from Romans 7:1-6 to draw out this big idea: Just as death dissolves legal obligation to one’s spouse in a marriage, the Law is dissolved when the Christian “dies” with Christ. Because we have a new “union” with Christ, the Holy Spirit gives us a new status, a new power, and new security so that we can serve God’s Kingdom.

Pastor York continues reading from Romans 6:15-23 to see this big idea: Our union with Christ means that we are no longer under the rule of sin. We are under the rule of God, and this is a work of God.