Sermons from Romans

Ministry Focused

We are either focused on ourselves or we are focused on others. But when we start with the perspective of God’s mercy and reflect on …

The Cause of Death

Death is a paradox. The way out of death is through death. We cannot be fully redeemed until we pass through the veil of physical …

Imprint of Eternity

Timeless Hope

Paul calls the believers at Rome to spiritual maturity, encouraging them to please one another, stay grounded in Scripture, and strive for unity in the …

Opening Salutation, Prayer, and Purpose

As Paul begins his letter to the Romans, he makes his purpose clear—his desire is to unite the church, both Jew and Gentile, through the …

Darkened, Shamed, and Deprived of Truth

In this passage, Paul begins his exposition of the gospel by first deconstructing the misplaced hopes of both the Gentiles and the Jews in his …

False Righteousness

As Paul addresses the Jews of the early Roman church, he exposes their false righteousness. They identify more with the law and their holy history …

God's Covenant Justice

In this passage, Paul reinforces the sinful nature of all humanity. However, he also pivots to the hope we have in Jesus. In his mercy, …

God's Promise and Our Faith

Paul continues undermining the overconfidence of the Jewish believers in Rome, showing them through Abraham’s example that saving grace comes through faith alone. Just as …

Reconciled by His Death, Saved by His Life

In this passage, Paul unpacks the hope we have in Jesus. While we were his enemies, God made a way for us to be reconciled …

The Reign of Grace

Adam’s sin brought death to all of us, and we live in the reality of a broken world. However, through God’s gracious gift, Jesus has …

From Death to Life

In this passage, Paul addresses one of the great tensions for the believer. While we are dead to sin’s power and alive in Christ, we …

The Law and Sin

As Paul continues to explain how a believer is transformed by the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, he unpacks the role of the law. …

In Christ: No Condemnation

One of the great themes in Romans is the choice we all must make—will we be controlled by sin or righteousness? In this passage, Paul …

In Christ: Coming Glory

As members of the body of Christ, we can expect to share in the sufferings of Jesus. We also know that one day, we will …

In Christ: United

In this passage, Paul reminds us of the assurance of our salvation and sanctification. No matter the depth of our pain and suffering, we are …

In Christ: Elected

We often approach Romans 9 with a list of questions regarding God’s justice and sovereignty, but Paul’s goal for this passage is to highlight God’s …

The Mercy of God

The relationship between sovereignty and responsibility often creates tension in our convictions about humanity and fairness. Instead of inviting us to understand, God simply asks …

Judgment and Mercy

Continuing his argument from the last two chapters, Paul expounds on God’s trustworthiness. Not only has God faithfully preserved a remnant of believing Jews, but …

Gifts and Service

In this passage, Paul urges believers to respond in worship with self-sacrificing obedience to the mercy shown to us through Jesus Christ. Romans 12 calls …

Enemies and Vengeance

Following through the end of chapter 12, Paul compellingly illustrates what our lives will look like when we genuinely offer them as holy sacrifices. In …

Submission and Love

​​In this passage, Paul encourages believers to live in submission to God by yielding to human authorities, loving our neighbors as we love ourselves, and …

Seeking Unity Through Love

In this passage, Paul calls for unity in the church despite differing nonessential opinions. For the weak in faith, those still trusting in religious systems, …

A Gospel Ambition

In this passage, Paul reflects on what he has shared with the Roman believers and on his future plans. He encourages them to be strong …

On Mission Together

At the end of his letter to the believers at Rome, Paul lists the names of many who have come alongside him and poured their …

Easter: Have We Forgotten?

Just as Jesus’ death and resurrection are inseparable in Christianity, so must our union with him in death and new life be part of our …

Living Sacrificially

In this passage, Paul calls us to respond to the gospel by offering our lives to Jesus. Living without compromise requires disruption and change. Yet …