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Let’s be honest, there are few theological concepts that seem to make modern Christians tense up like predestination. Some people hear predestination and don’t like it because it makes it seem like God is some cold, cosmic chess master. Others weaponize it like a trophy, proud they “get it,” looking down on the people who don’t. Others avoid it altogether, nervously tiptoeing around it, afraid that saying the word out loud might start a theological fight. But here’s the irony: when Paul taught this doctrine, it wasn’t to stir up debates, inflate egos, or make people squirm. It was to give a suffering 1st-century church comfort, to remind the redeemed that in a world wrecked by pain and uncertainty, God’s plan hasn’t fallen apart—and it never will. He wants them to remember their salvation didn’t begin with them. It started with God, and it’s still in His hands. Today, I hope to pull resentment, arrogance, and fear out of predestination and replace them with awe, comfort, and worship.
CrossRoads Church Making and maturing disciples together as a family
“.For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees?” (Romans 8:24 NAS95)
“.For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees?” (Romans 8:24 NAS95)
“.For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees?” (Romans 8:24 NAS95)
“.For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees?” (Romans 8:24 NAS95)
Glory and groaning. This morning's passage explores three types of groaning: creation groaning, humanity groaning, and the Holy Spirit groaning
As Christians we should be the most hope-filled people in the world. Do you have an enduring hope?
As Christians we should be the most hope-filled people in the world. Do you have an enduring hope?
As Christians we should be the most hope-filled people in the world. Do you have an enduring hope?
As Christians we should be the most hope-filled people in the world. Do you have an enduring hope?
As Christians we should be the most hope-filled people in the world. Do you have an enduring hope?
As Christians we should be the most hope-filled people in the world. Do you have an enduring hope?
Suffering is something that we try to avoid at all costs. We want comfort and luxury. In Romans, Paul says that suffering is an integral part of the Christian experience. Often, we expect Christ to end the suffering or limit the suffering. After all, doesn't God work all things together for good? Yes, He does, but in His time. So, what do we do while we're waiting?
Suffering is something that we try to avoid at all costs. We want comfort and luxury. In Romans, Paul says that suffering is an integral part of the Christian experience. Often, we expect Christ to end the suffering or limit the suffering. After all, doesn't God work all things together for good? Yes, He does, but in His time. So, what do we do while we're waiting?
Last week, Paul briefly mentioned suffering. Such suffering, as we strive for holiness in the world, will be inevitable. What could possibly make such suffering worth persevering through? What assurance did those who gave their lives for the faith have that such acts were truly good for them? And do we have access to such assurances as well? Paul desires that God’s people be encouraged through their suffering to hold on to Christ, and he begins that good work today by reminding us of what we are striving toward: Glory.
Discover the significance of the Holy Spirit and his mission in the church and the world.
Discover the significance of the Holy Spirit and his mission in the church and the world.
Discover the significance of the Holy Spirit and his mission in the church and the world.
Covenant Presbyterian Church (The Barn)
Covenant Presbyterian Church (The Barn)
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Thanks so much for visiting The Outpouring Orlando sermon podcast. We exist to help people Grow in Christ, Share the Gospel, and Serve the Community! To learn more about our ministry, please visit our website www.OutpouringOrlando.com
Grace Community Church at Deerfoot
Something that we don’t really like, but find to be true according to Scripture and our experience, is that suffering is an inevitable reality in our lives. In Romans 8:18-30, we find three promises that give us hope no matter our circumstances.
Something that we don’t really like, but find to be true according to Scripture and our experience, is that suffering is an inevitable reality in our lives. In Romans 8:18-30, we find three promises that give us hope no matter our circumstances.
Sunday morning Live Stream recording
Sunday morning Live Stream recording
This week we are looking at how through our Faith in Christ we can have unreasonable hope! Join us Saturday at 6pm or Sunday at 1pm as we look at the hope that only Jesus brings.
This week we are looking at how through our Faith in Christ we can have unreasonable hope! Join us Saturday at 6pm or Sunday at 1pm as we look at the hope that only Jesus brings.
Listen to weekly sermons from Summit Ridge Community Church in Tucson, Arizona. We exist to make disciples who serve Christ by serving people.
Shelbyville Christian Assembly
Hope Church is an accepting group of people who stimulate faith, build hope, and strengthen love through an increasing commitment to Jesus Christ, to God's Word, to each other, and to Christ's mission in our world so that people are healed and God is glor
Hope Church is an accepting group of people who stimulate faith, build hope, and strengthen love through an increasing commitment to Jesus Christ, to God's Word, to each other, and to Christ's mission in our world so that people are healed and God is glor
God created us of many purposes. The third of these is for us to become like Christ. This does not mean we become gods. There is only one God. So what does it me to be Christ like?
We aren't promised a life without adversity, rather Christ-followers are uniquely equipped for it. Listen to Pastor Chris Kipp teach on "Overwhelming Adversity" from Romans 8.
We exist to ignite a passion in every person to glorify and enjoy God everywhere and in everything.
Glorification is a yet to be fulfilled promise that is so inexplicably amazing our anticipation should drive us to new heights in Christ. What do you know about The Glorification of the Children of God?
Our God is in the business of redemption, bringing good out of evil.
Everyone and everything on earth is groaning and longing for something more - an indescribable, hardly imaginable coming glory. For those who are in Jesus, it puts the sufferings of earth in perspective. Glory is coming.
Everyone and everything on earth is groaning and longing for something more - an indescribable, hardly imaginable coming glory. For those who are in Jesus, it puts the sufferings of earth in perspective. Glory is coming.
Everyone and everything on earth is groaning and longing for something more - an indescribable, hardly imaginable coming glory. For those who are in Jesus, it puts the sufferings of earth in perspective. Glory is coming.
Everyone and everything on earth is groaning and longing for something more - an indescribable, hardly imaginable coming glory. For those who are in Jesus, it puts the sufferings of earth in perspective. Glory is coming.
Everyone and everything on earth is groaning and longing for something more - an indescribable, hardly imaginable coming glory. For those who are in Jesus, it puts the sufferings of earth in perspective. Glory is coming.
Everyone and everything on earth is groaning and longing for something more - an indescribable, hardly imaginable coming glory. For those who are in Jesus, it puts the sufferings of earth in perspective. Glory is coming.
Christians have a glorious and certain future though there is suffering on their way to glory. In this sermon Pastor Keith expounds on what that glorious future is for the Child of God and he gives some frame work for the suffering that we experience in this life from Romans chapter 8.
Christians have a glorious and certain future though there is suffering on their way to glory. In this sermon Pastor Keith expounds on what that glorious future is for the Child of God and he gives some frame work for the suffering that we experience in this life from Romans chapter 8.
The world is tired and we all wait and groan for the Consummation. Romans 8:18-30
The world is tired and we all wait and groan for the Consummation. Romans 8:18-30
If we are to suffer well, we must believe God’s Truth in the midst of pain.
Bethesda Free Church
What meaning does the pain and hardship that you experience today have? Does your suffering have any significance? Listen in as we explore Paul's take on the matter.
What meaning does the pain and hardship that you experience today have? Does your suffering have any significance? Listen in as we explore Paul's take on the matter.
Paul has made it quite clear that we are unable to live the Christian life on our effort. We need help. What does this help look like? How do we lean on this help? Find out as we explore Romans 8 in our Free Series.
Pastor John reminds us of a New Hope we've been given, and to raise our gaze to the One who gives us the hope.
Pastor John reminds us of a New Hope we've been given, and to raise our gaze to the One who gives us the hope.
Medina Church of the Nazarene
This is the "all sermons" archive going back to the Sideris inception in 2015.
God answers all prayers. It is just sometimes the answer is not what we expect. Sometimes He means wait, I have a better idea or I have a greater purpose
When we cannot find words to pray in our suffering, we can groan with creation and the Holy Spirit.
When we cannot find words to pray in our suffering, we can groan with creation and the Holy Spirit.
When we cannot find words to pray in our suffering, we can groan with creation and the Holy Spirit.
Church of the Apostles- Dawsonville, GA
Downloadable message series from Pastor Jamal Oliver and other teachings from White Street Baptist Church, Auburn,AL.
What happens when your whole world crumbles? Where do you place your hope for this life?
Rahul brings this third installment of the Romans 8 series.