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In Romans chapter 16 we read about Phoebe who is described as a "servant of the church." ******* By the way, if you haven't bought a copy of my new book yet, check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

In Romans chapter 16 we read about Phoebe. ******* By the way, if you haven't bought a copy of my new book yet, check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

In Romans 10, Bryce Vaught explores how God cares, calls, and commissions every person toward salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Whatever doubt or past hurt has left you questioning God's love, this message holds the door open: the invitation to know Him is still being extended.Message Blog Post & Transcript - https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/blog-post/2026/6/22/experience-of-grace-10-open-invitationSubscribe to Orchard Hill Plus! - https://orchardhillplus.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill ChurchWebsite | https://www.orchardhillchurch.comMobile App | https://https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/appYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/OrchardHillChurchPAFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/orchardhillchurch/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/orchardhillchurch/Twitter | https://twitter.com/orchard_hill

What do Christians do when life hurts?In Romans 8:18–30, Paul reminds us that the suffering of this present age is temporary, but the glory God has prepared for His children is eternal. In this lesson, we explore how creation itself groans under the effects of sin, how Christians patiently wait in hope for their promised inheritance, and how the Holy Spirit intercedes for us when words fail.You'll discover:• Why present suffering cannot compare to future glory • What it means that creation is "groaning" • The biblical meaning of hope • How the Holy Spirit helps believers in weakness • What Romans 8:28 really teaches about God's providence • How God works all things together for good for those who love HimNo matter what trials you're facing, God's promises provide confidence, comfort, and hope as we await the glory that is to be revealed.Scripture: Romans 8:18–30If this lesson encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with others who may need hope in difficult times.#Romans8 #FutureGlory #ChristianHope #BibleSermon #FaithInSuffering #HolySpirit #Romans828 #ChurchOfChrist #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving

Many people assume they're right with God simply because they're not living in obvious rebellion. But Romans 2 exposes a deeper danger: religious deception.In Romans 1, Paul confronts open sin and rebellion.In Romans 2, he turns to the moral, religious person who thinks:"I'm okay because I'm not like them."The problem? God judges truthfully—not externally.Church attendance, Bible knowledge, Christian posts, ministry involvement, and religious activity can never replace genuine heart transformation.In this powerful Bible study, we'll examine:✅ The danger of performative Christianity✅ Why hearing truth is not the same as obeying truth✅ The difference between being planted and being rooted✅ Signs of shallow spiritual roots✅ How approval addiction can hinder spiritual growth✅ Why God looks at the heart, not appearances✅ The warning against religious pride and self-righteousness✅ What Romans 2 teaches about true surrender*Romans 2:13*"For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God's sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous."

In Romans 16, Paul closes his letter not with a final exam but with people—roughly two dozen names representing an unlikely family of believers in the heart of the Roman Empire. This message explores how the gospel creates community across every social divide, examines Paul’s warnings about those who cause division, and celebrates the ordinary faithfulness of believers like Phoebe, Priscilla, and Aquila. We’re challenged to be light bearers wherever we are and to let the faithful people in our lives be louder than those who’ve wounded us.

In Romans 8:12–18, Paul teaches that through faith in Christ we are no longer slaves to fear but adopted children of God, called to live in the freedom, security, and hope of our new identity in His family.

In Romans 3:21-26, we learn that righteousness only comes by faith, any sinner can be redeemed, and the cross proves that God is righteous when He saves.

In Romans 6, Paul answers one of the most important questions a Christian can ask: Who am I in Christ? Many believers continue to struggle with the weight of their past, allowing old failures, sins, and labels to shape their identity. But Paul presents a different story. Through baptism, believers are united with Jesus in His death, burial, and resurrection. The old self has been crucified, sin is no longer the master, a new life has begun. In This Episode: • Why grace is not a license to continue in sin • The significance of baptism in Romans 6 • What it means to die and rise with Christ • Freedom from sin's dominion • Living out your new identity as God's redeemed people Scripture: Romans 6:1-14  Episode Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hf8lY6y92UQs6HKcaAZ_VNlXnb15b2an/view?usp=sharing Connect with SimplyRevised: Newsletter: https://the-simplyrevised-podcast-6tzkdm.subscribepage.io/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplyrevised.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@simplyrevised Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyrevised/ Support: Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/simplyrevised  

Though it can be difficult to understand God's plan, we trust in His wisdom. Join pastor Brian Pursley as he begins teaching through Romans 11. This chapter emphasizes the importance of faith in God, as there is no work a man can do to save himself. In Romans 11:6, it says, "But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace."

Happy Father's Day! Join us as we study God's word, honor fathers, and enjoy a special Father's Day treat. In Romans 4, Paul untangles a crucial question: What actually makes us right with God? Looking closely at the relationship between God, Israel, and the meaning of righteousness, we discover that justification isn't earned by our behavior. Instead, Paul masterfully shows that true righteousness comes down to one thing—placing our faith in the right object. Passage: Romans 4:7-17

Every one of us has an internal courtroom. We quickly prosecute the failures of others while quietly defending our own. We become experts at identifying sin across the room but novices at recognizing it in the mirror. In Romans 2, Paul turns the spotlight from “those people” to “you.” He reminds us that God's greatest concern isn't simply the sins we condemn in others, but the hypocrisy we tolerate in ourselves. Before God's kindness can transform our lives, His truth must first expose our hearts.

In Romans 9:1–33, Mike Chilcoat reframes one of Scripture's most challenging chapters — showing that God's sovereignty over Israel's story is not a reason for confusion but for praise. If you've wrestled with predestination or grace, this message offers clarity and a reminder: the invitation to know God through Jesus is wide open to everyone.Message Blog Post & Transcript - https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/blog-post/2026/6/15/experience-of-grace-9-humble-gratitudeSubscribe to Orchard Hill Plus! - https://orchardhillplus.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill ChurchWebsite | https://www.orchardhillchurch.comMobile App | https://https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/appYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/OrchardHillChurchPAFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/orchardhillchurch/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/orchardhillchurch/Twitter | https://twitter.com/orchard_hill

Am I my brothers keeper?In Romans 14:13-23, Paul answers with a surprising and challenging “yes.” Christians are called to use our freedoms in love, prioritize the kingdom over personal preferences, and live from conviction without binding the consciences of others. Ultimately, the passage points us to Jesus—our true Strong Brother—who laid down His rights, welcomed the weak, and gave His life for those He loves.5 Things you'll learn from this sermon:1. Gospel maturity is measured by how we use our freedoms.2. Christians need wisdom to know what truths to die for, divide over, debate, and simply decide.3. The kingdom of God is bigger than food, drink, preferences, and personal convictions.4. Christians should live from settled conviction and a clear conscience before God.5. Jesus is the true Strong Brother who laid down His rights for us and welcomes us into His family.Support our mission and learn more atwww.alloflife.churchGive to the work of the gospel herewww.alloflife.churchcenter.com/giving

What happens when God's favor feels exclusive? When we look at the state of our world, it is incredibly easy to fall into the traps of political tribalism, ethnocentrism, and the exhausting mentality of "Us vs. Them."In Romans 11, we look at the identity-level tension between Jew and Gentile believers in the early Roman church, and how it mirrors our modern world. If you have ever felt like you've stumbled too far, or if you are fighting the temptation to look down on "those people" who don't see things the way you do, this message will ground you in radical humility. Our standing before God is entirely unearned, which means our only posture can be one of deep gratitude, absolute humility, and global compassion.

In Romans 15, Paul reflects on his life’s journey – where he’s been, where he is, and where God is leading him next. This message explores how Paul viewed his entire life through the lens of calling rather than achievement, and how God often writes stories far bigger than we can see while we’re living them. Through personal stories – including the founding of Blue Oaks and unexpected turns in his son’s soccer journey – Matt examines what it means to trust God with the next step when we can’t see the whole story. The message offers encouragement for anyone navigating a chapter they never would have chosen, reminding us that just because we can’t see what God is doing doesn’t mean God isn’t doing something.

This week we continued our series “A New Humanity” and jumped into Romans 14. Have you ever been so sure you were right... and it still went wrong?We live in a world full of strong, loud opinions, and if we're not careful, we can start valuing being right more than loving people well and that's where things start to break down. In Romans 14, Paul doesn't hold back. He challenges us to pursue unity in the middle of disagreement, stop majoring in minor things, and learn how to carry our convictions in a way that actually reflects Jesus. What if the goal isn't to win every conversation, but to build something stronger together? What if the way we treat people in disagreement actually says more about our faith than the position we hold?Romans 14 gets really practical about how we handle disagreements as followers of Jesus. Paul reminds us that not everything is a salvation issue, and challenges us not to judge or look down on each other over those non-essential differences. Instead, we're called to pursue peace and build each other up. Paul wants us to understand how to hold strong convictions while still loving people well, how to follow what God is leading you to do without forcing it on others, and how to choose unity even when it's hard. Tune into this week's message called, “When Being Right Goes Wrong.”Join us for service online or in person every Sunday at 8am, 9:30am, 11:15am, & 5pm (C&V Service).Connect to Captivate! - https://shorturl.at/nKxQuDownload the Captivate App to Stay Connected! - https://shorturl.at/5PfXPIf you want to share how God is moving in your life through this ministry, please let us know at info@captivatesd.com!Decided To Follow Jesus? Sign up to receive a copy of our “I Have Decided” booklets - https://shorturl.at/93CHSGet plugged in!Next Steps - captivatesd.com/next-stepsVisit - captivatesd.com/visitCommunities - captivatesd.com/communitiesIf you would like to support Captivate financially you can give online through our website by clicking here captivatesd.com/giving Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://captivatesd.churchcenter.com/people/forms/597023For more information about Captivate Church, visit captivatesd.com or follow us on our social media platforms below.Instagram - Instagram.com/captivatechurchsdFacebook - facebook.com/captivatesdWatch More Messages: youtube.com/@CaptivateChurch/videos

In Romans 3:9-20, we learn that God never judges us unfairly and His standards are perfectly just.

What if how you see yourself is shaping everything else in your life? In Romans 12:3–8, Pastor Collin shows how the gospel reshapes identity, removing pride and comparison. Each gift is given by grace for the good of others. Embrace humility and faithfully use what God has given you.

In Romans 15:30-33, we encounter a powerful appeal that challenges our understanding of prayer and vulnerability within the body of Christ. The Greek word 'parakaleo' - meaning to urge, appeal, or earnestly request - frames this passage with urgency and importance. What's striking is that the Apostle Paul, who wrote much of the New Testament and planted churches throughout the known world, doesn't end this section with requests for money, recognition, or applause. Instead, he asks for something far more valuable: prayer. This reveals a profound truth about spiritual leadership and community - even the most mature believers need the prayer support of others. Paul's request isn't self-centered but gospel-centered; he asks for protection as he returns to Jerusalem (ironically, to the very place where he once persecuted Christians) so he can continue his ministry. This passage invites us to examine our own approach to prayer and community. Are we willing to be vulnerable enough to ask others to pray for us? Do we follow through when someone shares their burdens with us, or do we offer empty promises of 'I'll pray for you' without actually doing it? The call here is to become a people who genuinely bear one another's burdens, who stir up one another to love and good works, and who don't neglect meeting together for mutual encouragement. Prayer isn't meant to be a hyper-spiritual, eloquent performance - it's simply conversation with our Father, who wants to hear from us about everything, including the needs of those around us.**Sermon Notes – Romans 15:30–33 – “An Appeal to Pray”****Text:** Romans 15:30–33  > “I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf…”---### 1. The Weight of “I Appeal to You” (Parakaleō)  - Paul isn't making a casual suggestion; he's urgently calling for attention and response.  - *Parakaleō* = to urge, exhort, strongly request, comfort, encourage.  - Other places Paul “appeals”:   - Romans 12:1–2 – present your bodies as living sacrifices.   - Romans 16:17 – watch out for those who cause divisions.   - 1 Cor 4:16; 16:15; Eph 4:1; 1 Thess 4:1 – walk worthy, imitate Christ, submit to godly leaders.  - Idea: “Look at me. Listen. This really matters.”---### 2. The Specific Appeal: Pray With Me (v. 30–31)  - “Strive together with me in your prayers” – prayer is hard work, shared labor.  - Paul, the great apostle, openly asks for help. No spiritual lone rangers.  - His requests:   - Protection from unbelievers in Judea.   - That his service to Jerusalem would be acceptable.   - That he might come to Rome with joy and be refreshed.  - His prayer is gospel-centered, not comfort-centered: protection **for mission**, not just ease.---### 3. Why This Matters for the Church  **a. Appeal for Prayer**  - Normal Christian life: asking for prayer, not pretending “I'm fine.”  - Requires humility, vulnerability, transparency.**b. Encourage Those Who Ask**  - Don't just say, “I'll pray for you” and walk away.  - Listen, ask wise questions (as appropriate), pray *on the spot* when possible.  - Keep checking in: bear one another's burdens (Gal 6:2).**c. Follow Through in Prayer**  - Prayer is simple conversation with the Father, not performance.  - Use reminders, texts, calls; let people know you're praying (Phil 1:3–5).  **d. Pray for Leaders**  - Spiritual leaders (pastors, elders, parents, civil leaders) carry heavy responsibility.  - Like Paul, they need protection, wisdom, clarity, and perseverance.---## Practical Applications1. **Ask for Prayer This Week**    - Tell at least one trusted believer one real struggle and ask them to pray specifically.2. **Pray Immediately**    - When someone shares a need, stop and pray with them right then if at all possible.3. **Create a Prayer List**    - Include: family, church leaders, one hurting friend, one non-Christian, one global need.4. **Gospel-Shape Your Prayers**    - Add: “How does the gospel advance in this situation?” and pray toward that.5. **Commit to Pray for Leaders**    - Choose one leader (church, home, or civic) and pray for them daily for the next week.---## Discussion Questions1. What does Paul's repeated “I appeal to you” reveal about how seriously he takes prayer?  2. Why is it hard for you personally to admit “I'm not okay” and ask for prayer?  3. When have you actually felt “striving together” with someone in prayer? What was that like?  4. How can we as a group move beyond “I'll pray for you” to real follow-through?  5. In what ways are your prayers currently more self-centered than gospel-centered?  6. What specific things should we be praying for our church's leaders right now?

Many of us pray, “God, what do You want me to do?” when maybe the deeper prayer should be, “God, who do You want me to become?” In Romans, Paul reminds us that the will of God is not merely a path to discover, but a person to become. Because of God's mercy, we are invited to offer ourselves fully to Him, be transformed by the renewing of our minds, and become the kind of people who can discern and live out His good, pleasing, and perfect will. Following Jesus is not primarily about behavior modification, but spiritual formation. What we do flows from who awe are in Jesus. When we discover that, we discover far more freedom than fear in pursuing the will of God.

In Romans 8, Paul gives us 15 benefits the holy spirit applies to our lives.

God Is Focused a Jesus Follower's Heart, and He Changes Their Thinking and Attitude Through a Change in Their Heart MESSAGE SUMMARY: God makes you a new creation through your new heart created by an indwelling of the Holy Spirit in your life. God is interested in your heart, and He wants you to have a righteous heart– God changes your thinking and your attitude through a change in your heart. In Romans 8:26-27, Paul describes the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Followers resulting in a new person, with a new heart, in Jesus: “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.". As a Jesus Follower, you are salt and light, comes from your righteousness – not just in deed and appearance but, also, in your inner person -- your heart.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Unclutter my heart, O God, until I am quiet enough to hear you speak out of the silence. Help me in these few moments to stop, to listen, to wait, to be still, and to allow your presence to envelop me. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 23). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Lust. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Perfect Provision. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Proverbs 3:1-7; Romans 2:29; Romans 8:26-28; Psalms 18a:1-10. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Our Awesome God -- Part 3: Trinity; Jesus, the Christ” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

In Romans, Paul describes Abraham as "the father of us all." However, his purpose in telling this isn't to say, “Take a look at Abraham's amazing faith.”  He's telling us, “Take a look at God's amazing promise.”  He wants us to realize that you and I have a God who keeps every remarkable promise He has made – including our redemption from sin and eternal salvation in Christ. Episode Art courtesy of State Farm, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Join us as Kevin Jamison continues our sermon series, Life Together: A Study in Romans 12-16, by exploring God's vision for his people and what it truly means to be the church. In Romans 12:14,17-21, we see Paul explore the idea of responding to wrongdoing with goodness and mercy rather than revenge. We're encouraged to live peacefully with others, trusting God to handle justice, overcoming evil with good.

In Romans 8:28–39, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund unpacks three reasons followers of Jesus can face any hardship with unshakeable confidence: bad things will turn out for good, the best is still ahead, and nothing in all creation can separate you from the love of God in Christ.Message Blog & Transcript - https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/blog-post/2026/6/8/experience-of-grace-8-certain-victorySubscribe to Orchard Hill Plus! - https://orchardhillplus.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill ChurchWebsite | https://www.orchardhillchurch.comMobile App | https://https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/appYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/OrchardHillChurchPAFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/orchardhillchurch/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/orchardhillchurch/Twitter | https://twitter.com/orchard_hill

What does it really mean to be a child of God?In Romans 8:12-17, Paul reveals one of the most beautiful truths in Scripture: Christians are not slaves living in fear—they are sons and daughters of God. Through Christ, we have been adopted into God's family, led by His Spirit, and given an inheritance that can never be taken away.In this lesson, we explore: What it means to be led by the Spirit  Why Christians are no longer indebted to sin  How putting to death the deeds of the flesh leads to life  The significance of crying out, "Abba, Father"  The Spirit's role in assuring us that we belong to God  What it means to be heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ Using examples from the life of Jesus, we see how the Spirit leads God's people through temptation, suffering, and ultimately toward glory. The Christian life is not merely about avoiding sin—it's about living as beloved children of a heavenly Father.

Paul began his letter to the Romans in a rare way, calling himself a slave (doulos) of Christ. He does this only two other times in his letters (Phil 1:1 and Titus 1:1). Doulos (slave) means someone who belongs to another, without any ownership rights of their own. We American Christians love our freedom, and may bristle at the idea that we are slaves. Yet, doulos is used with the highest dignity in the NT – namely, of believers who willingly live under Christ's authority as His devoted followers. In Romans 6:15-19, Paul urges us to embrace our slavery to God through the righteousness found in Christ. Freedom isn't about having no constraints, it's about having the right constraints, the ones that actually free us. Slavery to sin is a cruel master, but slavery to God leads to true freedom. For Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed (John 8:34-36).Take-Home Message: True freedom is found in presenting yourself to God.The freedom of presenting yourself to God (15-16).We are all slaves.We are slaves of the one whom we obey.Slavery to sin leads to death.Slavery to God leads to life.The freedom of presenting your heart to God (17-18).The freedom of presenting your members to God (19).Finding Freedom:GatherStudyPrayPraise

Hosea exposes the emptiness of mere ritual, calling instead for a steadfast love that acknowledges our deep spiritual need. In Romans, Paul highlights Abraham to show that justification never comes through fulfilling the Law, but entirely by faith in God's promises. Finally, Jesus encapsulates this in Matthew, declaring that He came to call sinners, not the self-righteous, offering mercy over sacrifice.

In Romans 14, Dr. Roger L. Smith emphasizes the importance of unity among Christians regarding secondary matters of conscience, such as dietary choices or holy days. Paul instructs believers to be "fully convinced" in their own minds, ensuring their actions are rooted in personal biblical conviction rather than arbitrary preference or mere imitation of others. While believers may reach different conclusions, they must avoid judging one another, as every individual ultimately serves and answers to God. Christians are reminded that their lives belong entirely to Christ, who is the ultimate authority and judge. By focusing on honoring God and maintaining a biblically informed conscience, believers can avoid destructive division and prioritize their shared devotion to the Lord.

In Romans 14, Dr. Roger L. Smith emphasizes the importance of unity among Christians regarding secondary matters of conscience, such as dietary choices or holy days. Paul instructs believers to be "fully convinced" in their own minds, ensuring their actions are rooted in personal biblical conviction rather than arbitrary preference or mere imitation of others. While believers may reach different conclusions, they must avoid judging one another, as every individual ultimately serves and answers to God. Christians are reminded that their lives belong entirely to Christ, who is the ultimate authority and judge. By focusing on honoring God and maintaining a biblically informed conscience, believers can avoid destructive division and prioritize their shared devotion to the Lord.

In Romans 15:1-13, Paul challenges our assumptions about spiritual maturity by showing that strength is revealed not in independence, but in how we use our strength for others. This message explores what it means to be a community that makes space for difficult, inconvenient, and struggling people—not because it’s easy, but because that’s exactly what Jesus did for us. Through practical examples and honest reflection, we see how the gospel creates a different kind of family: one where people are valued not for their usefulness or efficiency, but simply because they bear God’s image.

In Romans 6:1-14, we're reminded that freedom is much more than forgiveness—it's freedom from the power of sin itself. Through faith in Jesus, believers are no longer enslaved to their old way of life but are made new through His death and resurrection.Using powerful illustrations from Braveheart, Lazarus' resurrection, and Paul's teaching to the Roman church, this message challenges us to stop making peace with sin and start walking in the victory Christ has already won. If you've ever felt trapped by past struggles, habits, or failures, this sermon offers hope, encouragement, and a call to live in the freedom Jesus provides.

In Romans 5:1–5 we learn that justification is God's gracious act of declaring sinners forgiven and righteous through faith in Jesus Christ alone, not by works or obedience to the law. This foundational truth must be rehearsed often because it shapes daily Christian living, giving believers peace with God, continual standing in God's favor, and joyful hope in the glory to come. The sermon also highlights that justification changes how Christians view suffering: trials are not meaningless, but are used by God to produce endurance, Christlike character, and deeper hope through the work of the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, because Christ died for sinners and reconciled them to God, believers have every reason to live with confidence, joy, and hope rather than despair.

Our culture celebrates independence as the highest virtue. We are told, “Be yourself. Follow your heart. Answer to no one.” The message is clear: true freedom means complete autonomy.But Romans 6 confronts that idea head-on. Paul teaches that no one is truly autonomous. Every person serves a master. We are either slaves to sin or servants of God. The question is not whether we will serve something, but what—or who—we will serve.In Romans 6, Paul explains that through Christ we have died to sin, been raised to new life, and transferred into a new relationship of obedience. Christians are no longer defined by their old master. Yet every day we must choose to present ourselves to God and live according to the new identity He has given us.The central question of this passage is simple but searching: Who is shaping your decisions, desires, and direction?As we started last week, Our culture worships at the altar of one word: autonomy. 'I belong to no one. I answer to no one. I define myself.' But Paul drops a bomb in Romans 6:16 that demolishes that fantasy: you will be owned by something. The only question is who — or what — owns you. 

In Romans 3:1-8, we learn that God is just when He judges, and He is just when He saves.

In Romans 10, Paul asserts that even though the gospel was preached to Israel through the Moses, the Prophets, and the Apostles, Israel has not obeyed the gospel. Why has Israel not obeyed the gospel? He offers three alternative explanations:1. They have not heard the gospel.2. They heard the gospel, but they did not understand it.3. They both heard and understood the gospel, but rejected it.

As Christians compare Christianity with other moral and ethical belief systems, philosophies, and religions in the world, many of them have an equal emphasis on love of neighbor. What then distinguishes the Christians' call to fulfill the royal law of love from others? In Romans 13:11–14 the apostle Paul provides a beautiful insight into the Christian motivation to love neighbor as he writes to Christians in Rome about the doctrine of eschatology. It is in this doctrine that the believer finds the grounding to live a radical life of love of neighbor. In this sermon on Romans 13:11–14 titled “Redemption History,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones reminds that no other moral system knows anything about the doctrine of last things. In this sermon, he brings out the practical implications of the doctrine of eschatology. Dr. Lloyd-Jones' stress on the intimate relationship between the life to come and its impact on the Christian life today moves eschatology beyond the often sensationalized prophesy paperbacks to the nitty-gritty of Christian love. While not neglecting the importance of general history, he calls Christians to understand redemptive history because that is what the Bible is interested in. Listen to Dr. Lloyd-Jones as he calls Christians to follow Paul's call for radical love of neighbor by looking at redemption history, especially regarding Christ's second coming.

Today we will be looking at Philippians 2:21. But before wetalk about that, let's remind ourselves what the book of Philippians is about.The book of Philippians is about the joyful mind and the secure mind. TheApostle Paul is teaching us something very powerful. Before we can claim inchapter 4, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthensme," we first must practice what istaught in the earlier chapters. Inchapter 1, Paul teaches us to have a single mind—a mind that is set on Christ,a mind that is focused on the gospel of Jesus Christ, and a mind that desiresto glorify the Lord Jesus Christ before glorifying itself. Then chapter 2becomes very practical as Paul teaches us how to have a submissive mind—a mindthat is submitted to the will of God. In verse 20, the Apostle Paul commendedTimothy as a man who genuinely cared for the spiritual welfare of others. ThenPaul makes a very sad statement in verse 21: "For all seek their own,not the things which are Jesus Christ's." Thinkabout that statement for a moment: "For all seek their own, not thethings which are Jesus Christ's." Paul was living in Rome, the centerof the Roman Empire. There were many believers there. In Romans 16, when Paulwrote to the church at Rome, he mentioned dozens of Christians by name. Yetwhen he looked for someone to send to Philippi, he found only Timothy who wasavailable and willing to put Christ's interests first. Thisverse exposes one of the greatest spiritual diseases that affects believers andchurches. It is the disease of self-interest. The natural tendency ofevery human heart is to focus on self. The first words of many little childrenare often, "Mine!" or, "I want that! That's mine! Don't touchit!" We naturally ask: "What do I want?" "What do Ineed?" "What is best for me?" Yet the Christian life is exactlythe opposite. Thesubmissive mind that Paul has been describing throughout Philippians chapter 2causes us to ask: "What does Christ want?" "What will helpothers?" "What will advance the gospel?" The world teaches us tolook out for number one. Jesus teaches us to deny ourselves. In Luke 9:23,Jesus said: "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself,and take up his cross daily, and follow Me." That is not a popularmessage today because we live in a culture that promotes self-fulfillment,self-promotion, self-expression, and self-centeredness. But Christianity iscentered on Christ, not on self. Onemissionary who served for more than fifty years in Africa once lamented thelack of long-term commitment among believers. He quoted the words of Barzillaiin 2 Samuel 19:36: "Thy servant will go a little way." Thatseems to describe many Christians today. They are willing to serve a littleway. They are willing to sacrifice a little. They are willing to commit alittle. ButJesus, our example in Philippians 2, went all the way. He left heaven. Hehumbled Himself. He became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Myfriend, we cannot truly follow Jesus Christ while living for ourselves. Whena church becomes filled with self-centered people, ministries suffer. Peoplestop serving. Needs go unmet. The gospel loses momentum. But when believers putJesus Christ first, amazing things happen. People are saved. Lives are changed.Churches become healthy. Missionaries are sent. And the gospel advances. Sothe question today is simple: Am I seeking my own interests or Christ'sinterests? Am I willing to serve even when it costs me something? Am Iavailable when God calls? The greatest joy in the Christian life is found whenwe stop living for ourselves and begin living for Christ and for others. Let'spray. Father, forgive us for the selfishness that so easily creeps into ourlives and hearts. Help us to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness.Give us the mind of Christ and teach us to put Your interests above our own. Wepray this in Jesus' name. Amen. 

In this episode I explore an easily-overlooked text with surprising political implications. In Romans 8:29-30, Paul claims that we were “predestined to become conformed to the Image of His Son” and that because of this will have been “glorified”. What does Paul mean? In her book Conformed to the Image of His Son, Dr. Haley Goranson Jacob argues that Paul is claiming believers are conformed to Jesus's status and  function as the Son of God who rules over creation, and that our glorification denotes a sharing in that rule. She explains how ‘glory' when applied to humans in the Greek Old Testament regularly denotes power, authority, and dominion, that the restoration of human glory is an important subtheme in Romans 5-8, and that the sharing in Christ's inheritance which Paul articulates in Romans 8:12-17 is a participation in his rule. The language of ‘image' in Romans 8:29 is evocative of Genesis 1 and Psalm 8, where humans are, as God's image-bearers, given dominion over His creation, and since Jesus now rules are king over all creation his family, defined by faith and the Spirit, participate in that rule. The political implications are significant; I discuss how the church is God's set-apart family and that we are given the task of and empowered to rule over creation, which we must do in conformity with the crucified Messiah. The church exercises political power, but the political power must be cruciform and congruent with Christ's Messianic reign. I also discuss how passages like this should be brought into the conversation about the Bible and politics.  Media Referenced:            Ephesians 1 Episode: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-248-far-above-all-rule-and-authority-ephesians-115-23/ Philippians 2 Episode: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-248-far-above-all-rule-and-authority-ephesians-115-23/ Galatians 4 w/ Cody Cook: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-245-galatians-41-7-and-deliverance-from-this-evil-age-with-cody-cook/ Liberty and Authority: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-184-liberty-authority-and-the-political-spectrum/  The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!

In Romans 8:18–27, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores how the groaning of creation, the Christian, and the Holy Spirit all point toward a hope that outweighs present suffering. Whatever pain or hardship you're carrying, this message offers a powerful reminder: it's not the end of the story.Message Summary & Transcript - https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/blog-post/2026/6/1/experience-of-grace-7-eager-expectationSubscribe to Orchard Hill Plus! - https://orchardhillplus.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill ChurchWebsite | https://www.orchardhillchurch.comMobile App | https://https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/appYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/OrchardHillChurchPAFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/orchardhillchurch/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/orchardhillchurch/Twitter | https://twitter.com/orchard_hill

In Romans 13:8-14, Paul reminds believers that we belong to Jesus and therefore belong to a different Day. Because Christ has come, is reigning, and is coming again, our lives should increasingly reflect the realities of His coming Kingdom. This message explores how Christians are called to love, wake up, and walk as people of the Day rather than people of the night.5 Things You'll Learn:Why love is the one debt Christians never fully repay.How loving our neighbor fulfills God's law.What Paul means when he says, “Salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.”How spiritual distraction can cause us to sleepwalk through the Christian life.What it practically means to “put on the Lord Jesus Christ” and live as people of the coming Day.Support our mission and learn more atwww.alloflife.churchGive to the work of the gospel herewww.alloflife.churchcenter.com/giving

We conclude our journey through Romans 8 by stepping into one of the most breathtaking passages in all of Scripture. In Romans 8:31–39, Paul lifts our eyes above the noise, anxiety, and pressure of everyday life and anchors us in three life-changing truths: God is for you, Christ has justified you, and nothing can separate you from His love. We'll explore the staggering depth of God's affection for His people and discover how the these truths give us the perspective and endurance for the realities of everyday life.

In Romans 1:18, we read that the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness. In the final movement of the chapter (vv. 24-32), Paul unfolds what this wrath looks like in practice, in the hearts, minds, and lives of those who have exchanged the truth of God for a lie and, as a result, find every part of life disordered.

As Christians compare Christianity with other moral and ethical belief systems, philosophies, and religions in the world, many of them have an equal emphasis on love of neighbor. What then distinguishes the Christians' call to fulfill the royal law of love from others? In Romans 13:11–14 the apostle Paul provides a beautiful insight into the Christian motivation to love neighbor as he writes to Christians in Rome about the doctrine of eschatology. It is in this doctrine that the believer finds the grounding to live a radical life of love of neighbor. In this sermon on Romans 13:11–14 titled “Redemption History,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones reminds that no other moral system knows anything about the doctrine of last things. In this sermon, he brings out the practical implications of the doctrine of eschatology. Dr. Lloyd-Jones' stress on the intimate relationship between the life to come and its impact on the Christian life today moves eschatology beyond the often sensationalized prophesy paperbacks to the nitty-gritty of Christian love. While not neglecting the importance of general history, he calls Christians to understand redemptive history because that is what the Bible is interested in. Listen to Dr. Lloyd-Jones as he calls Christians to follow Paul's call for radical love of neighbor by looking at redemption history, especially regarding Christ's second coming. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111

As Christians compare Christianity with other moral and ethical belief systems, philosophies, and religions in the world, many of them have an equal emphasis on love of neighbor. What then distinguishes the Christians' call to fulfill the royal law of love from others? In Romans 13:11–14 the apostle Paul provides a beautiful insight into the Christian motivation to love neighbor as he writes to Christians in Rome about the doctrine of eschatology. It is in this doctrine that the believer finds the grounding to live a radical life of love of neighbor. In this sermon on Romans 13:11–14 titled “Redemption History,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones reminds that no other moral system knows anything about the doctrine of last things. In this sermon, he brings out the practical implications of the doctrine of eschatology. Dr. Lloyd-Jones' stress on the intimate relationship between the life to come and its impact on the Christian life today moves eschatology beyond the often sensationalized prophesy paperbacks to the nitty-gritty of Christian love. While not neglecting the importance of general history, he calls Christians to understand redemptive history because that is what the Bible is interested in. Listen to Dr. Lloyd-Jones as he calls Christians to follow Paul's call for radical love of neighbor by looking at redemption history, especially regarding Christ's second coming. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:  1 Kings chapters 10 and 11, 2 Chronicles 9, Romans 6 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for May 25th. I'm Speaker A, and today marks day 145 in our journey through the Scriptures. As we gather from around the world, our purpose is not just to read words, but to encounter Jesus—the true source of our life—through these sacred texts. With open hearts, we invite the Holy Spirit to illuminate God's word, allowing us to see Christ more clearly and be warmed together by the fire of God's love. Today's readings include 1 Kings chapters 10 and 11, 2 Chronicles 9, and Romans 6. We'll hear about the wisdom and splendor of Solomon, the visit from the Queen of Sheba, Solomon's eventual turning from God, and the consequences that followed. In Romans, we'll be reminded of our freedom in Christ and the new life we are invited into. Let's dive in and discover what God has for us today. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Now you are free. Did you hear Paul clearly say it? Now you are free from the power of sin. You are free not to sin, but to live in God. You are united to Him. This is not something you need to accomplish for yourself, but something that has already been accomplished for you in Christ. The Spirit of Christ now dwells in you, enabling, empowering, awakening you to who you really are—a new creation, a new person, a free person. No longer slaves to sin, no longer imprisoned by the past or to habits that have held us captive, we are free. Free to live as God has intended for us, to walk in this newness of life that is rooted in Christ's work and joined to Him. Now the journey of discipleship is lived from this truth: that we have already been set free, that the shackles of the old life no longer define us. We are called to exercise our freedom, not to go back to the things that once imprisoned our hearts and lives, but to step forward into what God has declared about us. That is the life of discipleship—it is living in the truth of our union with God, allowing His Spirit to root us and anchor us in this beautiful, finished reality. Today, you are absolutely free. Free to live in Him, free to love, free to forgive, free to be instruments of God's peace and blessing for the world. May you step into your freedom, live out of it, and know that you are loved and cherished by God Himself. That's my prayer for my own heart, for my family, and for each of you. May we walk as God's free and beloved children. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

By David Morker - In Leviticus 23:9–17, the accepted Wave Sheaf comes first, and only then does the counting begin toward the gathered firstfruits offering; this points us to Jesus Christ, the accepted Firstfruits before our Father, through whom the called body and bride are gathered. In Romans 15:4–13, Paul shows

What does real faith actually look like?In Romans 4, we see that faith is more than belief—it leads to obedience. Using Abraham as an example, Paul teaches that we are not made right with God through religious performance, good works, or checking spiritual boxes. We are justified by faith in Jesus Christ alone.Just like Abraham trusted God's promises and obeyed even when it didn't make sense, we are called to put our faith into action. True faith moves. True faith obeys. True faith trusts God even when the outcome is uncertain.In this message, we explore:• What it means to be justified by faith• Why the atonement of Jesus is necessary• How religion can never replace relationship with God• Why obedience is the evidence of genuine faith• Abraham's example of trusting God completely• How God calls every believer to live on mission with HimKey Scriptures:Romans 3–4Genesis 12James 2:17-22John 8:56-58No amount of good works can save us. Salvation comes through faith in Jesus—and that faith transforms the way we live.If this message encouraged you, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today.

CHECK OUT STORYVERSE INSTITUTE ALL-ACCESS COHORT!     •    Life-change experience covering all things Jesus      •    Grow deeper with God and his word with the same content Laura and Nicoletta were trained with     •    Weekly online community, connection, and conversations Want to know God and his word better? See why everyone says, "This is life-changing!" We cannot recommend this enough. Don't wait, this cohort will fill up fast! Exclusive 25% off with promo code CALLHERHOLY Register and explore more here: https://www.storyverseministries.com/cohort The girls are back with their Summer Bible Study Series!  Over the next 3 months, we'll be diving chapter-by-chapter into Scripture to better understand what we're reading and grow deeper in our relationship with God. This week, we're kicking things off with Romans 1! In Romans 1, we're reminded that there is nothing we could ever do to earn our salvation — it is a free gift from the Lord. The girls also talk about sharing the gospel, and Laura reminds us that the Bible says we are not the ones with the power to save people… the gospel itself is the power of God unto salvation. And that is really good news. We pray this episode encourages you to open your Bible, know God more deeply, and rest in the grace of Jesus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices