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Speaker: CJ Johnson

Sermon by Kelly Brady from Romans 9:30-10:4

26/10/2025 || More than Conquerors: Our Confidence in God - Romans 5:1-11 || Andrew Barry

In this encouraging episode of Elevate the Day, we are reminded of one life-changing truth: God's love for you never changes. Unlike human love that can fluctuate with moods or circumstances, God's love is steadfast, unconditional, and freely given through Jesus.Key Takeaways:• God's love isn't based on what you do — it's based on who He is.• Jesus is the ultimate expression of God's love poured out for us.• You don't have to strive or perform to earn His love — you simply receive it.• Whether it's your best day or your worst, God's love remains the same.Let this episode remind you that nothing can separate you from the love of God (Romans 8:38–39). You can rest in His grace, knowing that His love is a sure foundation you can always count on.Subscribe to the Elevate the Day podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode that lifts your faith and strengthens your walk with God."For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38-39 NKJV)

Sermon by Scott Brown

Speaker: Kurt Brodbeck

We read Romans 13:8–10 and make the case that love is the debt Christians never finish paying, and that love fulfills the law by doing no harm and seeking good. We challenge ourselves to practice a clear, countercultural love that points directly to Jesus, not to our virtue.• the ongoing debt to love our neighbors• why Christian love fulfills the law• who counts as a neighbor, including the least likely• love that is patient, kind, and not self-seeking• small acts of love as light in darkness• benevolence with gospel purpose, not just relief• clarity in witness and motives• a practical homework challenge to love someone tangiblyIf you're in our area and don't have a church home, we would love to see you any Sunday morning at First Baptist El Dorado

Sermon by John Vandervelde from Romans 9:14-29

Speaker: CJ Johnson

Sermon by John Vandervelde from Romans 9:1-16

Godhas a plan for your life. He has a purpose for your life. God has a will foryour life. That's what we're looking at here in Ephesians 2:10. “For we areHis workmanship”. We're His poem. We're His masterpiece, “created inChrist Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walkin them”. That we should walk in them. Walk in what? The good works thatGod has prepared for us to walk in beforehand. In eternity past, God chose thatwe should glorify Him by walking in His “good works”. Everyhuman being was made in the image of God. That's why it doesn't matter who youare, where you're from, what your ethnicity is. It doesn't matter what coloryour skin is. My friend, you are of tremendous value to God. God loves you. Godsent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for you. It doesn't matter whether you're amurderer or you're the best person in the community. God loves you. God wantsyou to know His will and plan and purpose for your life. That's one of the mostamazing things in all the world. That is that we know and can know the will ofGod, God's plan, purpose for our lives.  Yousay, "How can I know that? How can that take place?" Ephesians 5:17even hints about this very same theme where the apostle Paul wrote, "Therefore,do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is." God'swill for our lives is not some mystery. God has prepared it beforehand and thatwe should walk in it. I love Psalm 139 that tells how God created us withpurpose. He created us and He has us in His mind and in His heart always. Heknows everything about us and still yet He still cares for us. The Bible saysHe cares about the sparrow and notices when it falls from the sky. God feedsthe birds of the air, the fowls of the air. God is in charge. God loves Hiscreation.  Butof all of creation, He loves the human beings that He created in His own imagemore than anything else in eternity. The most famous verse in scripture, John 3:16,tells us that “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son”. Thatword world there is every human being that's ever been created and placed onplanet earth. God loves you.  Nowhow do we know that will for our lives? I love Romans 12:1-2, where Paulwrites: “I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God that youpresent your bodies a living sacrifice holy acceptable unto God that's onlyyour reasonable service and do not be conformed to this world but betransformed by the renewing of your mind that you may know and prove what isthat good and acceptable and perfect will of God”.  Howdo you find and know the will of God? First, as you read in Ephesians 2:1-3, byrealizing that you're a sinner. You're condemned. You're depraved. You have nohope. Then in verses 4-7, “But God”! God is working for you. He loves you. Hecares for you. He has redeemed you by the blood of His Son. He has forgiven you!God has called you out of the grave clothes to live a changed and exchangedlife. His life living through you. God exalted you to sit in the heavenlyplaces in Christ Jesus.  Nowyou can find that will, that perfect plan and will of God for your life. As abeliever the first aspect of the will of God for your life is to live a holylife. It's God's will that we be sanctified, that we be set apart (1Thessalonians 4:3). That we live a life that pleases Him as we yield ourselvestotally to God (Romans 12:1). Then we're not conformed to this world, but welive a life that's different than the world lives because Christ is living inus. Then you will know, you'll prove, you'll understand what the will of God is(Romans 12:2).  Myfriend, when you know what that is, you have purpose in life. You have a planand a mission in life to be on mission with God! How exciting that is! Oh, I'llnever forget the day I began to find and understand God's purpose and plan formy life and the difference it has made for me. God will do the same for youtoo, if you let Him!

Romans 1:1-7 (Jesus Christ, descended from David, Son of God) Romans 8:26-30 (For those who love God all things work together for good)

So many Christians are trying to improve their relationship with God by working as hard as they can. Instead Paul tells us of how we can have peace with God, access to the Father, live as his children and be filled with his Spirit. (Romans 4 & 5)

In this powerful message, Pastor Tommy Hodges walks us through one of the most practical and transformative chapters in the New Testament, Romans 12. After spending eleven chapters explaining the mercy and grace of God, Paul shifts gears with the word “Therefore…” calling believers to live differently because of what Christ has already done for us.

Pastor Gabriel Hughes finishes up chapter 6 of Romans, understanding once again that the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Visit providencecasagrande.com for more info about our church!

Speaker: CJ Johnson

A sermon by Kelly Brady from Romans 8:31-39

A sermon by Kelly Brady from Romans 8:31-39

Be the Voice October 5, 2025 AM Elwyn Johnston Judges 1 & 2 Verse of the Week: “the Lord raised up judges who delivered them” Judges 2:16 1. Disobedience leads to bondage “And the LORD was with Judah, and he took possession of the hill country, but he could not drive out the inhabitants of the plain because they had chariots of iron” Judges 1:19 Sin is persistent “Manasseh did not drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean…for the Canaanites there were determined to dwell in that land.” Jdg 1:27 “When Israel grew strong, they put the Canaanites to forced labor” Judges 1:28 Discipleship is demonstrated by obedience “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phil. 4:19 “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” Matthew 19:26 “Reckon yourself dead to sin, but alive to God” Romans 6:11 “Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 “taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ” 2 Corinthians 10:5 “You who love the Lord, hate evil!” Psalm 97:10 “make no provision for the flesh to satisfy fleshly desires” Romans 13:14 2. God saves, but gods enslave. “I will not drive them out before you; but they will become as thorns in your sides and their gods will be a snare to you.” Judges 2:3 “if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36 “Then the sons of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord and served the Baals, and they forsook the Lord, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods from among the gods of the peoples who were around them….God sold them into the hands of their enemies” Judges 2:11, 12, & 14 “Whoever loves money never has enough” Ecclesiastes 5:10 “promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God” Psalm 75:6 & 7 “Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.” Luke 12:15 “humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.” 1 Peter 5:6 “whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 We deserve punishment, but God gives mercy! “the Lord raised up judges who delivered Israel from the hands of those who plundered them.” Judges 2:16 “the Son of Man came to seek and to save those who are lost.” Luke 19:10

The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. — Romans 6:23 Sin is a topic that many people tend to avoid. Others make light of it. Las Vegas, for example, is sometimes called “Sin City,” and foods that are tasty but not healthy are often called sinfully delicious or decadent. Sadly, a world that chooses not to reflect seriously on sin does so at its own peril. But what is sin? Sin can be described as having two sides, like a coin. One side of sin involves breaking the commands of God. God's commands are in the Bible—for example, the Ten Commandments and various other passages. The other side of sin involves not living up to God's good purpose for our lives. Jesus summarized our purpose when he said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself” (see Mark 12:30-31). Acting contrary to God's commands and failing to love God and others are the two sides of sin. Sometimes these are called sins of commission and sins of omission. But is sin really that serious? After all, we are only human, some would say. But the Bible is clear. “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23), and “the wages of sin is death.” But the Bible brings good news as well! While “the wages of sin is death,” “the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”! Lord God, we confess that every day we sin against you in the things we do, and in the things we fail to do. Please forgive us, for Jesus' sake. Amen.

Government: The Servant of God (Romans 13:1-7) by Josiah Graves

This is Romans Part 2: The Gospel – The New Humanity (Romans 5–8). In these chapters, Paul shows how the good news of Jesus doesn't just pardon sinners—it creates a whole new humanity. Through Christ, we are freed from sin, filled with the Spirit, and assured of God's unshakable love."Dead To Sin, Alive To God" is a sermon based on Romans 6:5-14 preached by lead pastor Billy Glosson.This sermon was preached at Mission Church — a church in Morganton, North Carolina in the heart of Burke County.Join us in person on Sundays, 10 AM221 Herron St.Morganton NC, 28655

In this message from Romans 11, we are invited to pause and marvel at the immensity of God's mercy. Just as breathtaking sights like the mountains or the Grand Canyon can overwhelm us with awe, Paul reminds us that God's plan of salvation is even more astonishing. Through Christ, both Jew and Gentile are brought into God's family, not because of works, but because of His faithful promises and unshakable grace. Paul calls this a “mystery”—a plan once hidden, now revealed—that displays the depth of God's wisdom, justice, and love. As we reflect on His mercy, we are reminded that none of us can boast in ourselves; all of us stand in need of forgiveness, and all of us can find it in Jesus. This passage ends with worship, urging us to respond with gratitude and praise to the God whose mercy is greater than we can fathom.

Speaker: CJ Johnson

A sermon by Kelly Brady from Romans 8:28-30

In this episode, we dive into Romans 3:1–20, where Paul confronts both Jews and Gentiles with the sobering reality that no one is righteous apart from God. We'll explore the tough questions Paul anticipates from his listeners—about God's faithfulness, human sin, and divine justice—and discover how his answers point us back to the unshakable character of God. From the predictability of human weakness to the relentless faithfulness of God, this message unpacks why we all desperately need grace and how the fear of the Lord transforms the way we live. If you've ever wrestled with feelings of guilt, self-righteousness, or wondering if God's promises still stand in the face of human failure, this episode will encourage you to trust in God's Word, walk humbly, and embrace the good news that is coming.

A sermon by Kelly Brady from Romans 8:28-30

The Impartial God Rev. Tyler Kenyon Romans 2:1-16 09/28/2025

Good Lies We Believe

Good Lies We Believe

Mike Plewniak continues our sermon series, "Romans: The Greatest Letter Ever Written," through the book of Romans with this week's message titled, "The Righteousness of God."

Mike Plewniak continues our sermon series, "Romans: The Greatest Letter Ever Written," through the book of Romans with this week's message titled, "The Righteousness of God."

Speaker: CJ Johnson

SERMON: PLEASING GODSCRIPTURE: Romans 8:1-8SERIES: SPIRIT FILLED

A Sermon by Kelly Brady from Romans 8:18-27

A Sermon by Kelly Brady from Romans 8:18-27

Speaker: CJ Johnson

Sermon by John Vandervelde from Romans 8:5-17

Main Point: Death Will Break All Bounds but One, the Love of GodText: Romans 7:1-3 Outline: A. The binding of the law B. The release through death C. Eternally bound to the love of God

Shady Grove Church – Study in Romans The book of Romans is one of the richest, most powerful, and most theologically profound letters in all of Scripture. Written by the Apostle Paul around A.D. 56, Romans provides a clear and orderly presentation of the gospel message—showing that both Jews and Gentiles alike are in need of salvation, and that justification comes by faith alone in Jesus Christ. In this video, Pastor Andrew walks through Romans chapter 2 and the beginning of chapter 3, where Paul addresses both Jews and Gentiles, showing that all are accountable before God. Having the Law is not enough—what matters is true righteousness, which comes only through faith in Christ. Together, we'll explore: God's impartial judgment of Jews and Gentiles alike (Romans 2:1–29) Why outward religion or heritage cannot save us How all humanity is guilty before God (Romans 3:1–12) The good news that justification is by faith, not by works We'll also draw personal application from Paul's message, including: ✅ Trusting Christ alone for salvation ✅ Rejecting self-righteousness ✅ Understanding God's righteous judgment ✅ Rejoicing in the gospel that saves both Jew and Gentile Romans is more than theology—it's the gospel applied to everyday life. Join us as we dive deep into this life-changing book and discover the righteousness of God revealed through faith in Christ.

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Summary In this sermon from Romans 5:9–11, Dr. Michael Easley explores the profound truth of reconciliation with God. Drawing from the story of Eric Lomax, a British POW who endured years of torture under Japanese captivity, Dr. Easley illustrates the unimaginable depth of forgiveness and reconciliation between bitter enemies. Lomax's eventual reconciliation with his tormentor serves as a powerful picture of the greater reconciliation God offers to us. Paul reminds believers that through Christ's death we are justified—declared righteous before God—and through His life we are reconciled, no longer enemies but friends of God. Dr. Easley explains the difference between justification, a legal declaration of righteousness, and reconciliation, a relational restoration to peace and friendship with God. Because Christ died for us while we were His enemies, we can be assured He will also save us as His friends. Dr. Easley challenges us to embrace the joyful confidence that comes from being reconciled to God. Our salvation is secure, not by our contributions but by Christ's finished work. As reconciled enemies, we are called to live with humble confidence, rejoicing in the love and grace of God who declares us righteous and calls us His friends. Takeaways Through Christ's death we are justified, declared righteous before God. Reconciliation goes beyond justification, restoring relationships between former enemies. Believers are assured they will escape God's wrath through Christ. If God loved us enough to die for us as enemies, He surely saves us as His friends. Our salvation is secure in Christ's finished work, not our own contributions. Reconciled enemies of God should live with joyful confidence and humble worship. To read the book of Romans, click here. Click here for other Michael Easley Sermons.

Speaker: CJ Johnson

A Sermon by Kelly Brady from Romans 8:1-4

A Sermon by Kelly Brady from Romans 8:1-4

What if the biggest break of your life isn't “out there” but an offer you make to yourself? In this episode, Jay unpacks the O in FREEDOM—Opportunity—how to expect more, suspend disbelief, beat resistance, and become the kind of professional who actually lives free.Jay continues the FREEDOM series with the Opportunity of Our Life—the second “O.” Last week, we learned why discipline is the way to freedom; today we explore how opportunity + offering unlock the life God designed for you.Inside:The Steve Harvey story: three years in a car → a call to the Apollo → why staying in expectation changes everythingA new lens on faith: faith = expectation—stop expecting in the problem and start expecting in the solutionThe 300 List: why writing 300 things you truly want forces you to open beyond your old beliefsKilling the old belief system and suspending disbelief (inspired by U Squared)Overcoming resistance (The War of Art) and the decision to be professional, not amateurOffering your opportunity back to God (Romans 12:1) and living limitless beyond the false constraints of timeAction Steps:Start your 300 List (no editing—just write).Add the affirmation: “I find the good in everything.”Each day, take one fast, simple action toward an item.Catch yourself “expecting in the problem”; flip it to the solution.Choose professional habits: reps, refinement, repeat.Offer your work and wins to God—do it as an offering.Books and ResourcesNext Level Faith Book - https://a.co/d/9h2mU7RBeyond Tax Strategy https://a.co/d/2zdDBmDLiving Life on the Next Level Book - https://a.co/d/ePjCOUzSubscribe on Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/.../account-for.../id1505029992Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5iYSUx3ulmPMxs259MSyQLSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jVgPs1GH2dF4Frm4kJ2N

Our daughter's got this thing about lighthouses. Thanks to her family indulging that passion at Christmas and birthday time, she's got lighthouses all over her house. She's got lighthouse stationery, lighthouse rugs, and lighthouse books; sad to say, even a lighthouse on the cover of her commode. In many places, real lighthouses are mostly reminders of the maritime past when lives actually depended on seeing the light that marked the shore and the rocks. Sometimes lives still depend on them, as in the case of a Greek ferry called the Express Samina. There were 540 passengers aboard that September evening, sailing from Athens to an Aegean Island. An hour out, the wind came up and the temperature suddenly dropped. Five hours into the voyage, passengers felt the ferry's engines surge, and most of them assumed they were getting close to their destination. They were wrong. The crew was frantically trying to steer clear of this small, rocky island, two miles from their destination. Tragically, the ferry plowed right into those rocks. It took only thirty-eight minutes to sink. Rescue vessels got there quickly, but eighty people died that night, and you know, it didn't have to happen. There was a functioning lighthouse, sitting atop that rock, warning vessels away. It could be seen for several miles around. For some reason, the ferry just kept heading straight for the rocks. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Light Right In Front of You." It's possible to have the light right in front of you and miss it - with tragic results. It's been happening to nice church folks for a long time. If you're a nice church folk, it could happen to you. There are a lot of great things about growing up in a Christian environment, or of being a part of a church where you hear about Jesus a lot. But there are some dangers, too; like missing the light that's right in front of you. Jesus had some sobering things to say to some of the most religious people of His day. They are still sobering words for those of us who are Bible folks - church folks. Here are the words of Jesus from John 5:39-40, our word for today from the Word of God: "You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about Me, and yet you refuse to come to Me to have life." You can have the light of the Bible, the light of the Gospel in front of you your whole life, and yet you could still miss Jesus. When you miss Jesus, you miss God and you miss heaven. Jesus made clear that many people who have lived for years in sight of the lighthouse will miss heaven's destination and sail right into the rocks of eternal punishment for their sins. The Bible describes eternal life as "the gift of God" (Romans 6:23). You can know all about a gift, you can appreciate a gift, and you can have the gift right in front of you and still miss the gift because you never took it for yourself. Could that be you? Somehow, there's never been a time when you actually reached out and personally took Jesus into your life for yourself. For all you know, you don't know Jesus. For all you've experienced, you've never experienced Him. Don't you want to? God, in His great love for you, has laid this on my heart so you could have this chance to know Him for real. It's probably going to be hard to admit that you've missed Jesus all this time, but it's not nearly as hard as an eternity without Him. Don't let your pride, don't let your self-deception make you miss heaven. Right where you are, tell Him, "Jesus, I've never actually put my trust in You to be my own Savior from my own sin. But today I am. Beginning this day, Jesus, I'm Yours." I want you to be sure beyond any shadow of a doubt that you belong to Jesus for now and for eternity. That's why our website is there. Please go there today. It's ANewStory.com. You've seen the lighthouse, but maybe you've never changed your course. This time, turn to Jesus while there's time.

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Read OnlinePeter approached Jesus and asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” Matthew 18:21–22Saint John Chrysostom, in commenting upon this passage, explains that “seventy-seven times” was a way of saying “always.” In other words, Jesus was not giving a specific number to the times we must forgive, He was saying that forgiveness must be offered forever and always, without limit. This is the depth of forgiveness offered to us.This passage also shows the contrast between the human tendency towards forgiveness and God's. Peter, no doubt, must have thought that he was being generous by asking if he should forgive his brother as many as seven times. Perhaps he thought Jesus would be impressed by this apparently generous suggestion. But the infinite mercy of God can never be outdone. There is simply no limit to the mercy of God, and, therefore, there must be no limit to the mercy we offer others.What is your personal practice when it comes to seeking the forgiveness of God in your life? And what is your practice in regard to offering forgiveness to another? This line quoted above introduces the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. In that parable, the servant owed his king a “huge amount.” In mercy, the king forgave the debt just as God is willing to forgive us no matter what. But forgiveness does have one price. The price is that we must also forgive others to the same extent. Thus, when the servant who was forgiven a huge amount later sees one of his servants who owed him a much smaller amount, he demands the debt be paid in full. The result is that the king hears of this and withdraws his mercy, requiring the servant to pay him back in full.This tells us that forgiveness is not an option unless we are perfect and owe no debt to God. Of course, if anyone thinks that, then they are not living in reality. As we read in the letter to the Romans, “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). As a result, it is essential that we offer forgiveness always and everywhere, without condition, without limit and without hesitation. How easily do you do this? How fully do you forgive?One of the hardest persons to forgive is the one who has no sorrow for their sin. When this happens, it is easy to justify our condemnation of them. One thing that might be helpful to reflect upon if you are currently withholding forgiveness from another and remain angry, bitter or hurt, is that your lack of forgiveness does more damage to your own soul than to theirs. By refusing to forgive, you do immeasurable damage to your soul and to your relationship with God. Remaining angry and hurt only leads to more anger and hurt. It leads to vengeful thinking and even acting. And that is a sin for which you will be held accountable. Reflect, today, upon the infinite depth of mercy and forgiveness you are called to offer to each and every person who has or will hurt you. To forgive is certainly not to excuse. On the contrary, the act of forgiveness acknowledges the sin. But mercy must be offered no matter what. Always, everywhere, unending and without any conditions, it must be offered. If this is difficult to do, do it anyway and do not stop. Doing so will not only help the sinner, it will also open the gates of mercy from God in your life. My forgiving Lord, Your mercy is infinite and unfathomable. You desire to forgive every sin in my life and to restore me completely to a life of perfect union with You. I accept this gift of forgiveness in my life, dear Lord, and I freely choose to offer this same depth of mercy to everyone who ever has or ever will sin against me. I forgive as completely as I can. Please help me to imitate Your unending mercy. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Jesus entrusts his flock to St Peter by Lawrence OP, license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.