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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
Romans 6:23 is one of the most direct verses in the Bible. A wage. A gift. Two outcomes that couldn't be more different. In this sermon, we walk through what sin actually earns, why God's response is a gift and not a reward, and why that gift is only found in one specific person. If you've been trying to earn your way to God, or you've never understood what the gospel is actually offering, this message is for you.
After explaining how we have been set free from sin through our union with Christ, Paul now explains that our freedom from sin leads to our freedom for obedience to God. True obedience to God is willing submission, is in alignment with God's Word, is carried out in all of life, and transforms us to become more like Jesus. While this may seem like a paradox, true freedom is found in obedience to God and leads to the kind of life that is actually worth living.
June 7, 2026 | Romans 6:20-23 | You Gotta Serve Somebody | Romans: Belonging + Boldness in the Gospel | Craig Fortunato
Romans 6:15–23 "A Slave to Sin or a Slave to Christ"Series: Romans: Real Grace for Real People Speaker: Rev. George SinclairMessiah DowntownDate: 7th June 2026-------------------Romans: Real Grace for Real People Romans 6:15–23 "A Slave to Sin or a Slave to Christ" June 7, 2026WAYS TO GIVE: https://www.messiahchurch.ca/donateWeb: https://www.messiahchurch.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawamessiahchurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cotmottawa
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Hello Friends! I love to hear from you! Please send me a text message by clicking on this link! Blessings to You!In this episode, Dr. Jori discusses with her listeners Paul's reminder that our old selves are crucified with Christ in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we will no longer be slaves to sin. Scripture References: Romans 6:6; Romans 1:1-7; Romans 1:13; Romans 3:21-25; ROmans 5:18-6:7; Galatians 2:20; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 5:1; Luke 9:23; Galatians 5:24-25; Colossians 3:9-10; Galatians 4:6-7 Scripture translation used is the NASB “Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995, 2020 (only use the last year corresponding to the edition quoted) by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org”CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S NEW PODCAST- The First Love ProjectHere is the video introducing the podcast on You Tube-https://youtu.be/PhFY1moDDmsHERE IS A LINK TO THE YOUTUBE PLAYLIST FOR FIRST LOVE PROJECThttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdaujk1npuKR0BLSkTlKyxmuxavrZQHM6&si=dC10K4Qdh0xMKElU FIND DR. JORI ON OTHER PLATFORMS https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer DAILY MUSICAL DEVOTIONAL BY THE WORSHIP INITIATIVE:Text SING to 79316CHECK OUT THE DWELL AUDIO BIBLE APP:Click this link for my unique referral code. I use this frequently. Such a wonderful audio bible app. https://dwellapp.io/aff?ref=jorishafferBIBLE STUDY TOOLS DR. JORI USES:Note: These contain Amazon affiliate links, meaning I get a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you decide to make a purchase through my links.Here is a link to some of my favorite bible study tools on Amazon:https://geni.us/cHtrfEMr. Pen Bible Journaling Kitshttps://lvnta.com/lv_PTrHSCogbRim4yhEDnhttps://lvnta.com/lv_mkaMOuGe6m4oHR88uqhttps://lvnta.com/lv_dgvsxOc99t663A628z BOOKS OF BIBLE COLOR CHARTI made this chart as a helpful tool for grouping the collections of books or letters in the Holy Bible. The colors in the different sections are the ones that I use in my journals. Books of Bible Chart (color) (4).pdf - Google Drive LOOKING TO RETAIN MORE OF WHAT YOUR PASTOR IS TEACHING? CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S SERMON REFLECTION JOURNALS! Sermon Notes, Reflections and Applications Journal/Notebooks by Dr. Jori. Click the links below to be directed to amazon.com for purchase. Or search “Dr. Jori Shaffer” on Amazon to bring these up. https://amzn.to/418LfRshttps://amzn.to/41862EyHere is a brief YouTube video that tells about the Journal/Notebooks as well:https://youtu.be/aXpQNYUEzds Email: awordforthisday@gmail.comPodcast website: https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com Support the show
The fact that Jesus paid for all of the sin we have ever done or ever will do does not mean we should go on sinning. When we were baptised into Christ, our old life died with him. Now, we live in newness of life with Him in HIs resurrection! The key is to recon our selves dead to sin.
Fruit: Free from sin, free eternal life.
Slaves of righteousness...
Larry Dixon, Romans 6 by Terrill Road Bible Chapel
Consider: Dead to Sin? Alive to God?
John Owen famously said, “Be killing sin, or sin will be killing you.” The war with sin connects us with all people of all times, because the sin problem is timeless and universal. None of our technological advances have fixed our sinful nature, guilty conscience, or separation from God. What makes Romans relevant today is that it speaks to this seemingly impossible issue. The key to killing sin lies in answering this question: Who is King of your life?Take-Home Question: I cannot kill sin without a new King.The War Against Sin (12-13)The War: Between God and SinThe Battleground: Your BodyThe OptionsPresent your members to sin as weapons of unrighteousnessPresent your members to God as weapons of righteousnessThe Question: Who is King?God's Victory Over Sin (14)Living in God's Victory Over Sin Reject sin's reign by treasuring God (12).Resist the body's sinful desires (12).Run toward righteousness (13).Remember whose you are (14).
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5.31.26 SUNDAY SERMON - ROMANS 6:1-14 – RAISED TO LIFE
...he who has died is freed from sin.
Can We Really Overcome Sin? (Romans 6:1–16) - Dr. T. J. Betts
Paul anticipates that there will be those who seek to take advantage of God's grace by continuing in their sin. But he adamantly states that Christians should not continue in sin because they have been set free from the power of sin through their union with Christ in his death and resurrection. As such, their old life is dead and they have been given a brand new life. From that foundational union with Christ, Christians must now fight against sin by remembering who they are, by refusing to submit to sin's power, and by resting in God's grace.
2026.05.31 Slaves to Righteousness | Romans 6:1-23 | Donnie Kennedy by EP Church Annapolis
The culture we carry at Bethel is distinct—shaped by what we believe God has called our church family to steward. Just as every part of the Body of Christ carries unique expressions of His heart, each church community is designed to fulfill a specific kingdom assignment. In this message, Kris Vallotton shares some of the core values, convictions, and biblical foundations that shape the heart of Bethel Church. Every Jesus-centered community develops culture from the call God has entrusted to them—formed by His presence, refined through obedience, and expressed in the way they serve the people around them. At Bethel, we are passionate about hosting the presence of God, seeing lives transformed, and empowering believers to demonstrate the reality of Heaven on earth. We believe “on earth as it is in Heaven” is more than a prayer—it is an invitation into a lifestyle of faith, obedience, and partnership with God. Join us as Kris unpacks the history, values, and vision that continue to shape the culture we carry and the call we are committed to stewarding together.
This sermon was preached by Derek Overstreet on May, 31th, 2026.
May 31, 2026 | Romans 6:15-19 | Obedience from the Heart | Romans: Belonging + Boldness in the Gospel | Wes Moore
Should we keep sinning since Christ already died and atoned for all of our sins? Paul's answer to whether we should simply sin in the face of abounding grace is clear: absolutely not! In baptism you were buried with Christ and raised to walk in a new life. Grace does abound over and against sin, but sin is no longer your master because you have a new one—Jesus—and this master gives life. The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. The Rev. Kale Hanson, senior pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Romans 6:1–23. To learn more about Zion Lutheran, visit zionbethalto.org. Why does doing the right thing sometimes feel impossible? Why do feelings of guilt follow us even when we've been forgiven? These aren't new questions. St. Paul wrote his letter to the Romans for a church he had never visited, and yet he addressed the struggles every Christian knows firsthand: the weight of the law, the persistence of sin, the sufficiency of what God has done in Christ. Romans covers enormous ground. Paul moves from the universal problem of sin through justification by faith, the role of baptism, the war between flesh and spirit, God's faithfulness to Israel, and the shape of life together in the body of Christ. There's a reason the Reformation was born in this letter. Join us on Thy Strong Word as we open up Romans, weekdays at 11am or on-demand anytime, at KFUO.org. Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.
Reconciliation...
What does grace actually mean? Does God's grace give Christians permission to continue living in sin? In this sermon from Romans 6:15–23, we examine Paul's powerful teaching on slavery, obedience, righteousness, sanctification, and eternal life.Paul reminds us that everyone serves a master. We either present ourselves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience and righteousness, which lead to sanctification and eternal life. Grace is not a license for rebellion — it is the invitation to belong fully to God.This lesson explores: Romans 6:15–23 The difference between slavery to sin and slavery to God Isaiah's encounter with God in Isaiah 6 Sanctification and daily obedience The “form of teaching” and the transforming power of the gospel “The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life”
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. 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Paul spent the first several chapters in Romans laying out bedrock truths of Christianity. Now in Roman 6:11, he gives a strong imperative command: Consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God. This is not a suggestion, but a “must.” Why is it so important? Because being alive to God is the entire purpose of our dying to sin. As one pastor put it, "The glory of Christian redemption is that it is in union with Jesus that we are given back our true selves. We finally begin becoming who we were truly created to be."Take-Home Message: In Christ, I must consider myself dead to sin and alive to God.In Christ, I will be eternally alive to God (8-9).Realities of the Resurrection:We will never die again.We will have transformed bodies.We will never grieve again.We will be renewed.We will live in renewed creation.We will be with our loved ones who died in Christ.We will be rewarded for every loss endured for Christ.We will never experience war again.We will witness true justice.In Christ, I must be presently alive to God (10-11).
Jesus Is My Lord and I Am NOT ASHAMED | Baptism Sunday 2026 Baptism is more than a church tradition. It is a public declaration that Jesus has changed your life. In this sermon, we walk through what scripture teaches about baptism, salvation, obedience, and the symbolism behind going public with your faith. From the teachings of Jesus to the early church in Acts, this message reminds us that baptism is a celebration of the Gospel and the new life found in Christ. Key Insights: Understand the biblical purpose and meaning behind believers baptism. Learn the difference between salvation through Jesus and obedience through baptism. Discover how baptism symbolizes freedom, new life, and identity in Christ. See why baptism was consistently connected to faith throughout the New Testament. Gain confidence in publicly declaring your faith and following Jesus boldly. Speaker: Matt Petty Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube ° Follow us on Facebook ° Follow us on Instagram ° Visit our website
2026-0524 Romans 6 - Dead to Sin - Alive to God - Chris Mellon
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May 24, 2026 | Romans 6:5-14 | Dead to Sin and Alive to God | Romans: Belonging + Boldness in the Gospel | Dale Williams
This sermon was preached by Tom Wilkins on May, 24th, 2026.
Romans 6:8–14 "Dead to sin and raised with Christ"Series: Romans: Real Grace for Real People Speaker: Rev. George SinclairMessiah DowntownDate: 24th May 2026Passage: Romans 6:8-14-------------------Romans: Real Grace for Real People Romans 6:8–14 "Dead to sin and raised with Christ" May 24, 2026WAYS TO GIVE: https://www.messiahchurch.ca/donateWeb: https://www.messiahchurch.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawamessiahchurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cotmottawa
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Pastor Drew Zylstra preaches from Romans 6:1-13, “The Sanctification of Sinners.” —————————— More from Oostburg CRC Sermons: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/sermons Bible Study Resources: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/resources Original Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/4P7JbJlHzabPNW8GpdxKcB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSouYxM1rwWZ4cYAvTIqVA
Romans 1–5 communicates the radical truth that, by faith in Christ's righteousness alone, apart from any works of our own, we have been declared right with God. Paul ends Romans 5 in the clearest terms possible: “where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Rom. 5:20). Not only is this teaching controversial, it is dangerous. Why? Because some may assert that it leads to rampant sinning. However, Paul answers such misunderstandings. To those who would assert, “Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound?” Paul responds with the strongest Greek negative available: “By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it?”Take-Home Message: In Christ, I am dead to sin.In Christ, I am dead to the pattern of sin (1–4).In Christ, I am dead to the position of sin (5).In Christ, I am dead to the power of sin (6–7).Take-Home Lessons:In Christ, my pattern is replacing sin's lies with God's Word.In Christ, my position is not sinner but saint.In Christ, my power is God's justification.
This week Pastor Mel continues our series through the book of Romans, picking up in the second half of Romans chapter 6 where Pastor Kim left off. Using the vivid historical reality of slavery in the Roman Empire — including an actual slave tag discovered in Rome — Mel unpacks Paul's powerful argument that every one of us is a slave to whatever we choose to obey. He walks through what it means to be freed from sin's dominion, why so many believers find themselves returning to old masters, and what it looks like to surrender wholeheartedly to God rather than simply going through the motions of religious duty. It is a challenging and deeply practical message about freedom, identity, and the incredible gift of grace found in Romans 6:23.
Send us Fan MailRomans 6:15–23: Slaves to Sin or Slaves to Righteousness Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison discuss Romans 6:15–23, continuing Paul's argument about law versus grace and revisiting the rejection of antinomianism. They explain Paul's slavery metaphor: people are born slaves to sin through original sin and cannot choose freedom on their own, but hearing and accepting Jesus' teachings introduces the only real alternative—becoming slaves to righteousness/Christ. Rocky contrasts obedience of the heart and mind with the body's actions, clarifies that “members” refers to the body, and emphasizes sanctification as a step-by-step lifelong process rather than instant perfection, warning against shame and discouragement. They highlight the two outcomes Paul presents: sin earns wages leading to spiritual death, while God offers the free gift of eternal life in Christ, noting that refusing to choose is still a choice. 00:00 Welcome and Catch Up 00:54 Recap and Passage Setup 02:34 Reading Romans 6 04:09 Grace Not License 04:58 Slaves to Sin or Christ 06:14 Teachings of Jesus Choice 09:13 Sanctification Takes Time 15:26 Sin Ends in Death 16:59 Gift of Eternal Life 21:17 Final Reflections and OutroNEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org. Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team.Cover Art: Joe WagnerRecorded, edited and mixed by Snikrock
Sermon Date: May 17thSermon Passage: Romans 6:1-4Sermon Speaker: Matt Herron Romans 6:1-4 Matt Herron Download
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In this episode, we go to The Forging Table to discuss Romans 6:16-23. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices