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Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025Title: Dead to Sin & Alive to GodPreacher: Wayne MeadowsSeries: Romans (Part 19)Passage: Romans 6:1-11

Summary In this sermon, Dr. Michael Easley carefully examines Romans 1:24–32, focusing on the seriousness of rejecting God's truth and the resulting consequences that flow from such rebellion. He emphasizes the authority of Scripture as the unchanging, divine Word that reveals not only God's character but also humanity's sinful condition. Dr. Easley explains the phrase “God gave them over” as a judicial act of God—He actively allows those who reject Him to be controlled by their sinful desires, particularly emphasizing the distortion of God's design for sexuality. He walks believers through the passage's description of lust, impurity, and degrading passions, showing how these are not just isolated sins but part of a deeper turning away from God that leads to a depraved mind and further unrighteous behavior. Dr. Easley carefully balances truth with compassion, reminding believers to approach those struggling with sin with both conviction and grace. Finally, he points to the hope found in Christ, the One who redeems sinners and restores God's design. He urges the church to stand firm in biblical truth while loving those caught in cultural pressures that deny God's order. This sermon calls for faithfulness, compassion, and a renewed commitment to God's gospel in a world that often rejects it. Takeaways: “God gave them over” is a judicial act of God's judgment, not passive neglect. Rejecting God leads to an insatiable craving for moral impurity. Degrading passions twist and defile God's design for human sexuality. A depraved mind results from suppressing the knowledge of God. Sin escalates from private rebellion to public approval of evil. The list of sins in Romans 1 reflects a mind and society void of God. To read the book of Romans, click here. Click here for other Michael Easley Sermons.

Send us a textThis program previously aired April 5, 2024.  The DVD mentioned is still available but would not ship until mid-July.GUEST: SETH GRUBER, Executive Producer, The 1916 ProjectIt's been said that “Ideas have consequences and bad ideas have victims.”Ideas are the causes of actions in the world, for better or for worse. And the Christian should know from God's Word that sinful ideas come from unregenerate minds. Romans 8 says, “the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so, and those who are in the flesh cannot please God” (Romans 8:7-8).The depravity and death we see all around us in our culture, particularly millions of aborted babies, all manner of sexual and gender perversion, and suicide and euthanasia, are the direct result of ideas from minds that hate God and His truth and design.As shown in a new documentary film titled The 1916 Project by executive producer Seth Gruber, the wicked lineage of this God-forsaking worldview in America is built block by block upon well-known names like evolutionist Charles Darwin, abortionist Margaret Sanger, and pervert Alfred Kinsey and many other lesser known influencers like Thomas Malthus, Francis Galton, Havelock Ellis, and Emma Goldman.Gruber reveals how these men and women are the reason why abortion today is seen as “My body, my choice,” “love is love,” “gender is fluid,” and “children need to explore their sexuality at the youngest ages.”Seth Gruber joins us today on The Christian Worldview to discuss Margaret Sanger and the History of the Death and Depravity Revolution in light of The 1916 Project documentary film.-------------------Order The 1916 Project DVD

In this episode of Harvest Now Conversations, we engage in a thoughtful and vulnerable discussion on the deeply personal topics of shame, guilt, and regret — and the redemptive power of God's grace.Through honest conversation and biblical reflection, we explore:The emotional and spiritual weight of shameHow regret differs from shame — and how to process bothReal experiences of failure, addiction, and restorationWhat Scripture teaches about confession, healing, and forgivenessThe unwavering truth that nothing can separate us from the love of God (Romans 8)This conversation offers encouragement for anyone who feels disqualified by their past or trapped by ongoing struggles. The message is clear: God is not surprised by your weakness — He meets you in it.

The twentieth in a series of sermons on the letter to the Romans. Speaker: Mike McKinley

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Made Right With God | Romans 3:21-31 | Romans by Hunter Bible Church

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Wednesday night teaching by Pastor Darryl Hall of Lifewell Church in Garland, TX.www.lifewellchurch.comView Full Streamhttps://www.youtube.com/lifewelldGive Onlinewww.lifewellchurch.com/donate.htmlDaily Bible⁠https://lifewell.flocknote.com/⁠Twitterhttps://twitter.com/lifewelld

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Judy escaped an abusive marriage and was finally rebuilding her life with her two kids—until Greg entered the picture. Charming. Convincing. Dangerous.What began as a promise of love turned into a nightmare. One day, Judy found herself at the scene of a murder—and then behind bars, sentenced to life in prison for a crime she didn't commit.But that wasn't the end of her story. In the darkest place, Judy found light. This is the gripping true story of betrayal, injustice, and redemption—a powerful reminder that not even prison can separate us from the love of God (Romans 8:35). Find Judy's book: https://amzn.to/3Zpgp5FNEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Nimi Skincare: The best skincare—and it aligns with your values. Use code LILA for 15% off! https://www.nimiskincare.com/discount/LILA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products-EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!-Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month!00:00:00 - Intro00:07:09 - Nimi Skincare00:08:19 - Childhood wounds and struggles00:24:07 - When things started turning south…00:13:53 - EveryLife 00:14:53 - Trying to build a new life00:23:02 - Covenant Eyes00:24:06 - First red flag00:28:03 - How the murder happened00:31:51 - Hitman and aftermath00:40:53 - Life sentence in prison00:53:58 - Are there failsafes today against this corruption?00:56:27 - Is death penalty moral?00:57:42 - Mothering Behind Bars01:01:09 - First time to see kids after prison:01:03:56 - Solitary confinement01:04:55 - 35 Years01:07:02 - How did you become free01:11:49 - First day of freedom

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Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025Title: Much More: The Love of GodPreacher: Wayne MeadowsSeries: Romans (Part 17)Passage: Romans 5:6-11

June 8, 2025 Romans 5-6 Dead to Sin, Alive to God Romans 6:1-14 Pastor Jim Rutherford

Our Verdict Before God | Romans 2:17-3:20 | Romans by Hunter Bible Church

Speaker: CJ Johnson

A sermon from Grant Armstrong from Romans 3:1-8

Spiritual CPR Responding to the Word of God Romans 12:1-2 12 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. I. Responding to the Word: What is it? II. Responding to the Word: Why do we need it? III. Responding to the Word: What can I do about it? IV. Responding to the Word: What difference will it make?

Do you honor the authority figures in your life?  In "The Big Three" Pastor John shows that while honoring certain authorities may be difficult, they have been placed there by God (Romans 13:1) and God honors those who follow His will.Support the show

My wife and I had been staying at a friend's house at the New Jersey shore. It was a great setting to be working on a book about "Peaceful Living in a Stressful World." One night this powerful storm hit the area, and we heard the wind howling and the rain was bombarding that house all night long. By morning, the storm was over, and I wanted to go to the beach to see what the storm tide might have deposited there. Even though the sun was out and the storm was history, the sea was still churning all brown. In fact, even when there wasn't a storm that week, the ocean never rested. I'm Ron Hutchcraft, and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Peace Deficit." There are times when the sea is more turbulent than others - like during and after that storm we experienced - but it's never really calm. Not unlike what's going on inside a lot of people's hearts - maybe yours. There are times that are more turbulent than others for sure, but there's never any lasting personal peace. It's not that we don't try to find something that will give us peace. We try all kinds of antidotes, all kinds of anesthetics, all kinds of escapes, all kinds of experiences, relationships, or people. But still where's the lasting peace? The Bible tells us about a condition that's described in our word for today from the Word of God very graphically in Isaiah 57:20-21. What a picture this is! "The wicked are like the tossing sea, which cannot rest, whose waves cast up mire and mud." Now, we can all picture that. If you've ever been to the ocean, you can picture it. That's a human heart. "'There is no peace,' says my God, 'for the wicked.'" Now, we don't want to think we're part of the people God calls "the wicked." But I am and so are you. Because God is referring to all those who have broken His laws, who have run their own lives, and who have missed His standard of perfection. Hello? That would be every one of us. And the Bible says, "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). And God's X-ray of what's going on in our heart reveals a two-word bottom line - "No peace." It may be a feeling that you know all too well. No relationship has ever given you lasting personal peace, no accomplishment, not even a religion or spiritual experience. After golfer Payne Stewart died in a plane crash, some years ago really, a lot of us learned about a personal commitment he had made to Jesus Christ about a year before. In that last year of his life, he said "I'm so much more at peace with myself than I've ever been in my life. I don't understand how I lived so long without it." Maybe you've lived long enough without that peace. You'll find it where Payne Stewart and millions of others have found it...in a relationship with Jesus Christ. There's no peace until you have peace with God. And there's no peace with God until that sin that separates you from Him is forgiven. And there's no forgiveness without the Savior who died to pay for your sin. As the Bible says, "The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him" (Isaiah 53:5). Are you ready for some peace in your soul; the peace that has eluded you all these years? Then you're ready for Jesus. You're ready to begin your personal relationship with Jesus Christ - the love you were made for. And you begin it by giving you to Him. You can tell Him that right where you are, "Jesus, I'm done running my own life. I deserve the penalty for that, but you took it on the cross. And because you love me that much, I love you back and I'm giving me to you beginning today. I am yours." At that point, I can say, "Welcome to the family of God." I want you to go to our website and there find the information that will help you be sure you belong to Jesus Christ. It's ANewStory.com. Like the ocean that never rests, your heart may have never really been at peace. But it's about to be if you'll claim this promise from Jesus Himself, "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give you."

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Welcome to Valleybrook's online service. We exist to know & share the life-changing love of God. Today's message, The Judgment of God (Romans 2:1-16) is part of the #Rooted SeriesWe'd love to CONNECT with you. valleybrookchurch.org/connectBe sure to LIKE, FOLLOW, or SUBSCRIBE our page.Find out more...valleybrookchurch.org#valleybrookchurch #EauClaireWisconsin #RealChurch #AwesomeGod #churchonline

Welcome to Valleybrook's online service. We exist to know & share the life-changing love of God. Today's message, The Judgment of God (Romans 2:1-16) is part of the #Rooted SeriesWe'd love to CONNECT with you. valleybrookchurch.org/connectBe sure to LIKE, FOLLOW, or SUBSCRIBE our page.Find out more...valleybrookchurch.org#valleybrookchurch #EauClaireWisconsin #RealChurch #AwesomeGod #churchonline

Send us a textI believe The Book of Romans stands as the most  profound of all the biblical letters, meticulously crafted by the Apostle Paul to address the pressing question: How can a righteous God make unrighteous people righteous? This exploration unfolds through a structured progression, revealing the depth of God's redemptive plan.1. Righteousness Needed (Romans 1:18–3:20)Paul begins by establishing the universal need for righteousness. He portrays humanity's descent into sin, highlighting that both Gentiles and Jews are under sin's dominion. This section culminates in the assertion that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23), emphasizing that no one is justified by works of the law.2. Justification by Faith (Romans 3:21–4:25)Transitioning from the problem to the solution, Paul introduces justification by faith. He explains that God's righteousness is revealed through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe (Romans 3:22). This justification is a gift of grace, made possible through the redemption in Christ Jesus. Paul uses Abraham as a prime example, illustrating that righteousness was credited to him through faith, not works.Desiring God3. Righteousness Accomplished (Romans 5–8)Having established justification, Paul delves into its implications. He contrasts Adam's act, which brought condemnation, with Christ's act of righteousness, leading to justification and life for all men (Romans 5:18). Believers are united with Christ in His death and resurrection, symbolized through baptism, and are called to live as instruments of righteousness. Paul acknowledges the struggle with sin but assures that through the Spirit, believers are empowered to live victoriously, with nothing able to separate them from God's love (Romans 8:38-39).4. Righteousness Vindicated (Romans 9–11)Paul addresses the complex relationship between God's sovereignty and human responsibility, particularly concerning Israel. He affirms that God's word has not failed and that not all who are descended from Israel belong to Israel (Romans 9:6). While Israel pursued righteousness through the law, they stumbled over the "stumbling stone," Christ. However, Paul holds hope for Israel's future salvation, emphasizing God's mercy and the mystery of His redemptive plan.5. Righteousness Practiced (Romans 12:1–15:13)Concluding with practical exhortations, Paul urges believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God (Romans 12:1). He outlines how righteousness manifests in daily life: sincere love, honoring others, being zealous in service, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer. Believers are called to live in harmony, overcome evil with good, and submit to governing authorities, embodying the transformative power of the gospel in all aspects of life.SummaryRomans masterfully articulates the journey from recognizing humanity's unrighteousness to embracing God's provision of righteousness through faith in Christ. It underscores that righteousness is not achieved by human effort but is a gift received by faith, leading to a transformeSupport the showFor an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

The Holy Spirit isn't just with us—He equips us! Last night we were reminded by Pastor Chad to: 1️⃣ Discover your gift – God has already called and equipped you (Romans 11:29). 2️⃣ Develop it – Surrender it back to Him and grow in it (Romans 12:1-2). 3️⃣ Deploy it – Use it not for yourself but to glorify God (Romans 12:3-8).

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May 21, 2025Today's Reading: Luke 12:35-53Daily Lectionary: Leviticus 23:23-44; Luke 12:35-53“Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.” (Luke 12:51) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.  Every year at Christmas time, I hear those familiar words of Handel's Messiah: “And His Name shall be called… Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.” Of course, this is a quote from Isaiah 9:6, and it's clear that, ultimately, it's referring to Jesus. So with that, we rightly call Jesus by the title “Prince of Peace.”  But in Luke 12, we read Jesus saying that He didn't come to bring peace but division. Isn't that a contradiction? All the more, when we talk about Jesus in our day and age, if people know of Him, they think of Him as being really “nice.” So, what is this He's saying about not bringing peace but division?  Let's start with how He does bring peace. Paul tells us that the peace Jesus brings is with God (Romans 5:1). Our sin puts us in enmity with God, and so when our sin is forgiven, that enmity is overcome by peace. Jesus is the Prince of Peace because He makes our peace with God for us. So, what about this division? That is between us and the world. Having been born anew in Baptism, in that washing of rebirth and renewal of water and the Spirit, we are different from the world. We no longer live for ourselves, for the truth of the world, but we live in the One who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.  As we look at that, we see that there are a lot of places in the teaching of Jesus where He describes a separation. There is the separation between the wheat and the chaff, the sheep and the goats, the wise and foolish virgins, and the list keeps going. This separation is ultimately the church and the world. Yes, we ought to try to keep peace with those around us as much as we can. However, we have to realize that there are a lot of times when the world won't want to hear the Word of Jesus. They won't like hearing that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. All the more, they won't want to hear that they, too, are sinners. It's this that causes the division.  Thankfully, we see that Jesus is the One who made peace with the Father so that we could enjoy unity with Him. That does not make the divisions now unimportant. It means that they are a sad reality. But in Jesus, the joy of His peace will overcome the sadness of this time and bring us to eternal communion with Him and the Church throughout all days. Amen. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.  Blessed Jesus, in You we find our peace. We pray for Your coming that our sad divisions would cease and we would know the perfect unity of Your eternal Kingdom. Amen.- Rev. Matthew Zickler, pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Western Springs, IL.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Andrew R. Jones identifies ten lies Satan uses in attempts to dismantle God's people and His kingdom. Find encouragement in God's Word of Truth and remember the final victory we have in our Savior, Jesus Christ.

In today's heart-to-heart episode of Strong. Confident. His., I'm sharing something deeply personal: my Fit Soul Detox Plan—3 powerful, Christ-centered ways I'm resetting my heart, habits, and health in this season. If you've been feeling tired, pulled in too many directions, or spiritually dry, this episode is your invitation to unplug from the noise and plug back into the peace of God. In This Episode: • The truth about burnout and why your soul needs rest • How stepping away from social media is restoring my peace • Creating deeper connection through intentional family time • The 7 Ws of Fit God's Way—and how they anchor me when I feel overwhelmed • A reminder that you can't pour from an empty cup—but Jesus will fill you up Key Scriptures: • Mark 6:31 – “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest” • Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God” • Romans 12:2 – “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind” • Matthew 11:28 – “Come to Me... and I will give you rest” Want to Detox Your Soul and Put Jesus First in Your Fitness? • Free Christian Fitness Plan: https://kimdolanleto.com/freebie • Fit God's Way Breakthrough Challenge (3-day reset): https://kimdolanleto.com/breakthrough-challenge • Fit God's Way 30-Day Transformation Course: https://kimdolanleto.com/fit-gods-way-course Love this episode? Listen, subscribe, and share it with a friend who needs encouragement. Strong. Confident. His. is your weekly go-to for faith-filled fitness, mindset coaching, and biblical truth—because you were never meant to do this alone. Listen & Subscribe: • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strong-confident-his/id1504962677 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ymer79UOqIbItrwPJErxC?si=aicAl7-ERVOMEsKqsUOX7w • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kimdolanletofit Connect with Me: • Website: https://www.kimdolanleto.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimdolanleto • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimdolanleto • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kimdolanletofit Listen now and remember... You are Strong. Confident. His. —Kim

This sermon was preached on May 18, 2025 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a congregation of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr. preached this sermon entitled "The Grace & Faithfulness of God" on Romans 3:5-8. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠info@antiochpca.com.

Speaker: CJ Johnson

Join us this week as Ben Virgo talkes about the grace of God through Jesus Christ.

In this transformative message, Bishop Mark Brown of Texas unveils a timeless truth: we are called to stand firm—unshaken by the voices around us, unbound by the shadows of past victories, and unpersuaded even by the dearest voices of family and friends. Our hearts must be led by one voice alone—the still, unwavering whisper of the Holy Spirit. As the Word proclaims, “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God” (Romans 8:14). To be moved by nothing but His truth is to be shaped by His hands, restored by His mercy, redeemed by His sacrifice, and aligned with the divine destiny prepared for us. When we root ourselves in the unchanging truth of God, we are not merely held steady—we are refined, renewed, and divinely positioned in the very places He ordained for us before time began.

A verse by verse study through the book of Romans with Pastor Kevin Edwards of Calvary Chapel Clayton, NC. https://www.calvaryclayton.com

22 So when Jesus heard thesethings, He said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you haveand distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come,follow Me." 23 But when he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for hewas very rich.  Today,we're looking at Luke chapter 18, verses 18-30, the story of the rich youngruler who comes to Jesus looking for salvation. In verse 17, Jesus had justmade the statement, "Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as alittle child will by no means enter it." You have to come to Jesuslike a child, totally dependent upon Him, hungry for Him and Him alone. In thevery first “Beatitude” Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, Fortheirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). This young ruler comes toJesus is an illustration of someone who will not enter the kingdom of heavenbecause of their pride, possessions, and their wrong views of Jesus, self, sin,and also basic dishonesty. Jesussays to this rich young ruler, "Keep the commandments", and Helists five of them: "Don't commit adultery, don't murder, don't steal,don't bear false witness, honor your father and mother." The manresponds, "I've done all these things since I was a youth." Hecalled Jesus "good Master," honoring the Lord with his lips, but hisheart was far from Him. He didn't truly believe Jesus is the Son of God,despite implying it by calling Him "good Master." He also had a wrongview of his own sin, claiming he'd kept all the commandments. Noticethat Jesus didn't quote the last commandment, "Thou shalt not covet."He tells the man, "Go sell everything you have, give to the poor, andfollow me." The man went away very sorrowful because he had greatriches. We see that this man had a problem with covetousness, and Jesus knowinghis heart deal with that by telling him to give his wealth away. What'simportant is that unless we come to Jesus with a heart like a child, willing inhumility to repent of our sin, our selfishness and our pride, we will notreceive the grace of God to be saved (Ephesians 2:8-9; James 4:6). This manthought he could get saved by what he did, asking, "What shall I do toinherit eternal life?" He wasn't looking at his heart or the need torepent of his sins. He felt he was a pretty good guy, keeping all thecommandments. Youdon't get to heaven by keeping the commandments. I've asked people over theyears, "Are you going to heaven? How do you know?" They'll say,"I do the best I can and try to keep the commandments." But myfriend, that doesn't take away our sin. Our problem is a sin problem, acovetous, selfish, prideful heart problem. “All have sinned and come shortof the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). We must come like a child, admit inhumility that we have sinned, turn from our sin, and trust Jesus. Scripturedoesn't teach that it's wrong to be wealthy. You can possess great wealth andbe a wonderful, loving Christian, making a major difference in the kingdom ofGod. But you can't let wealth possess you. Keep your focus on kingdom work, notpersonal gain. I'll never forget a wealthy friend who said, "I take careof God's business, and God takes care of my business." He was one of themost giving people I'd ever met. Keepyour focus on eternity, knowing we are sinners. The only way to heaven is torepent, turn from sin, and trust Jesus Christ as Savior. Go to the cross, wheresin was taken care of. Jesus died in our place, gave us the only parachute lefton the plane, and went down with it. But thank God, He rose again the thirdday. He's alive, and today He can save you if you come by faith to Him.  Don'tbe like this rich young ruler who goes away “very sorrowful”. No, youcan live a happy, joyful, wonderful life in Christ when you give your heart toHim.

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Todaywe're looking at Luke 18:1-8. Jesus is teaching a lesson on how men oughtalways to pray and not to faint. We are to pray without ceasing, and here Jesusgives us a story of contrast. There is a widow who has no standing with thecourt, going to an unjust judge, asking to be avenged of her adversary. In ourfirst lesson, I said this widow is like us in some ways, but that's beforewe're saved. We have no standing with God; we are lost, hopelessly andhelplessly lost.  Butthe contrast begins when we realize what Jesus says at the end of this story: "Shallnot our Father in heaven, shall not our God avenge his own elect who cry untohim day and night?" He closes by saying, "Yes, he'll avengethem speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he really findfaith on earth?" Eventhough this widow is lost and helpless and can't find help unless she bribessomeone, which she has no money to do, the judge avenges her because she'sdriving him crazy with her screaming and yelling, "Help, help, help!"Jesus is basically saying to us, "Hey, you're not like that widow anylonger. You're a child of God, you are in the family of God, you have thepromises of God in the Bible."  Godis a great and awesome God; He loves His children, protects His children, andcares for His children. In Romans 8, we can call Him Abba, Father, dearprecious Father. We can sit in His lap; He longs for us to come into Hispresence. “If God spared not His own Son, how much more freely through Himshall He give us all things” (Romans 8:32). The unjust judge did it becausehe got weary of this woman crying to him. God is teaching us to pray withoutceasing, but remember, you have a Father who is ready, willing, able, andpowerful to answer your prayers. ThenJesus closes this passage asking the question, "Shall He find faithwhen He comes?" In Luke 17, we see the story of Noah and the ark,where only eight people were saved. The gospel was preached, the message ofhope was preached for hundreds of years, and no one responded by faith to trustNoah's message and escape the judgment of God. Remember at Sodom and Gomorrah,only four people were saved from that destruction.  Jesusis saying, "Shall the Son of Man, when He comes, find faith on theearth?" According to 2 Timothy 3:1-7, in the last days, it will beperilous times, evil, terrible times. People will be blasphemers, haters ofGod, and haters of Christians. It's not going to get better, my friend; it'sprobably going to get worse before Jesus comes again.  ButHe's reminding us we have a heavenly Father. You don't need to bribe Him. He'sa God that doesn't have to be bribed; He has a willing heart. The Bible says “ifwe ask anything according to His will, we know that He hears us, and we canhave this confidence that whatever we ask of Him” (1 John 5:14-15).  He will give it to us if it's according to Hiswill. “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires ofyour heart” (Psalm 37:4). Jesusis teaching us to pray in this passage with faith, believing we have a loving,kind, providing heavenly Father, Who, when we come to Him, will meet every needwe have. What an awesome God we have! Come to Him today in faith, believing. Weare not like the widow with no standing. Through Jesus Christ, we have fullaccess, and He is also our intercessor, making intercession for us (Hebrews7:25). We have the Holy Spirit making intercession according to the mind andwill of God (Romans 8:26-27).  Thereis no reason we should not be crying out to our Heavenly Father day and night,"Oh God, we need help in this evil, wicked, cruel world. We need yourprotection, your grace, your strength." We can do that today.  Let'sbe encouraged to pray always and not to quit. Our Heavenly Father is waitingfor us to come to Him! Godbless!

Main Point: Union with Christ Frees Us from Sin to Live for GodText: Romans 6:5–11Outline:A. Freedom from sin's consequences (vv. 5–7)B. Freedom from sin's power (vv. 8–11)

Speaker: CJ Johnson

A sermon by Kelly Brady from Romans 1:8-17

The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki talk through Romans 8:31–39. Did you know that this passage teaches that a believer is never separated from the love of God, even in death? No created thing can separate us from Christ Jesus, the uncreated one.Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.©2025 Life Assurance Ministries, all rights reserved.Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Pastor Gabriel Hughes preaches on Romans 3:13-18 where the Apostle Paul continues his argument from Scripture that sin is not only universal, it has tainted every part of every person. Visit providencecasagrande.com for more info about our church!