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In this sermon on Romans 14:13-15:7, Pastor Jared Richard addresses how Christians should handle differences of opinion on disputable matters. He explains that while mature believers understand their freedoms in Christ, they have a spiritual obligation to restrain those freedoms when they might cause spiritual harm to weaker believers. Using examples like Charles Spurgeon giving up cigars when he realized his public example might lead others into sin, Pastor Richard emphasizes that being together in faith is more important than being isolated in individual freedom. The pastor reminds us that "the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit" (Romans 14:17). Our ultimate joy is found not in our freedoms but in Christ himself, who modeled this sacrificial love by giving up heaven's glory to save us. The goal is church unity where together we "may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 15:6). WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect
Pastor Jared Richard's sermon on Romans 14:1-13a examines how the church can maintain unity despite differences in matters of conscience. Drawing from Paul's letter to the Romans, he identifies the problem of division between "weak" and "strong" believers over issues like food restrictions and special days. This division threatens both the church's witness and mission. Pastor Jared explains that the solution is found in three Gospel demands: accepting those whom God has accepted in Christ, individually living under the lordship of Christ, and anticipating God's perfect judgment. He introduces the concept of "theological triage," distinguishing between essential Christian beliefs (dogma), denominational differences (doctrine), and personal convictions (disputable matters). The sermon concludes with a powerful reminder that while we don't have to agree on everything, we must welcome one another just as God has welcomed us in Christ, keeping the main things central while giving freedom in matters of conscience. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect
Romans 13:8-14 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 13:1-7 • Patrick Austin Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 12:9-21 • Dr. Jared Richard
Romans 12:3-8 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 12:1-2 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 11:33-36 • Dr. Kyle Graham Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 11:1-32 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 9:1-3 & 10:13-21 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 9:30-10:13 • Dr. Jared Richard
Romans 9:1-29 • Dr. Jamie Dew Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 8:31-39 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 8:18-30 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 8:1-17 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 7:13-25 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 7:1-13 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 6:1-23 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 5:12-21 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 5:1-11 • Patrick Austin Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 4:16-25 • Dr. Jared Richard We would love to hear from you, take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect
Romans 3:27-4:16 • Dr. Jared Richard We would love to hear from you, take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect
Romans 3:9-20 • Dr. Jared Richard We would love to hear from you, take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect
Romans 2:17-3:8 • Dr. Jared Richard We would love to hear from you, take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect
Romans 2:1-16 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 1:18-32 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 1:1-17 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Romans 15:22-23 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
1 Chronicles 22:2-19 • Dr. Kyle Graham Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
2 Samuel 7:1-17 & 23:1-7 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
2 Samuel 15-18 & Psalm 3 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
2 Samuel 11 & 12 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
2 Samuel 9 • Billy Driver Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
1 Samuel 18 & 20 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
1 Samuel 17 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
1 Samuel 16:1-23 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
1 John 5:13-21 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
1 John 5:1-12 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
1 John 4:7-21 • Steven Madsen Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
1 John 4:1-6 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
1 John 3:11-24 • Patrick Austin Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
1 John 2:28 - 3:10 • Dr. Jared Richard Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
1 John 2:18-27 • Dr. Jared Richard
1 John 2:1 - 17 • Dr. Jared Richard
1 John 1:1-10 • Dr. Jared Richard The first message in the series through the Book of 1 John. Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Esther 9:20-32 • Jeff Salisbury The final message in the series through the Book of Esther. Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Esther 8:1-17 • Dr. Jared Richard Continuing in Pastor Jared's new series in the Book of Esther. Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
Esther 6:12 - 7:10 • Dr. Jared Richard
Esther 2:21 - 3:15 • Dr. Jared Richard Episode 4 in Pastor Jared's new series in the Book of Esther. Fill out this form here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect we look forward to hearing from you.
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