Romans
The Salvation of God
A Doxological Summation of God's Redemptive Wisdom
March 20, 2022 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Romans 16:25–27
This morning we conclude our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. We have immersed our hearts and lives in this letter for the past two and a half years. Today, in 16:25-27, Paul bursts into a fitting doxology (praise of God) that not only summarizes the main themes of his letter but sets our hearts aflame in worship.
A Jesus-Treasuring People on Mission
March 6, 2022 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Romans 16:1–23
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolds the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Today, in Romans 16:1-23, Paul closes with a lengthy personal greeting paired with a final warning and a powerful promise. Here he is getting us to consider the nature of Jesus’ local church and our role in His ongoing unfolding purposes.
What Jesus' Gospel Does to People
February 27, 2022 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Romans 15:25–33
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. Today, in Romans 15:25-33, Paul continues his short, personal, affectionate biographical word as he brings his letter to a close. Here he emphasizes what drives him and, by his example, what Jesus’ gospel should do to us.
Is the Sabbath for Christians?
February 20, 2022 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Romans 14:5–9
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. Today we’re taking a step backward into Romans 14:4-9 and considering the nature of the Sabbath day. This may not seem like the most pressing of issues, but it’s far more significant than we might think. So, is the Sabbath for Jesus’ people today?
Our Ambition to Spread the Gospel Where Jesus is Not Named
January 30, 2022 • Pastor Adam Sinnett
(Cross-posted from New Year Essentials series) We conclude a set of annual sermons we refer to as our new year essentials. These sermons address subjects and important themes that we must repeatedly return to for the glory of God and the transformation of our inner and outer lives. These are not, of course, the same sermons. Rather, they are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we get insight into the Apostle Paul’s missionary strategy and encouragement to spread the gospel where Jesus is not yet named.
Does Christianity Diminish Women?
January 23, 2022 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Romans 12:1–2
(Cross-posted from New Year Essentials series) Today we are continuing a set of annual sermons we refer to as our new year essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we consider the question, “Does Christianity diminish women?” Is Christianity ‘anti-woman’ used to ‘control women’ with little concern for their well-being?
Is Christianity Against Diversity?
January 16, 2022 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Romans 15:7–13
(Cross-posted from New Year Essentials series) We are continuing a set of annual sermons we refer to as our new year essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we consider the question, “Is Christianity against diversity?” Is Christianity, as is increasingly claimed, merely a white, western, patriarchal religion, used to oppress?
How Do You See the Bible?
January 9, 2022 • Pastor Adam Sinnett
(Cross-posted from New Year Essentials series) We are beginning a set of annual sermons we refer to as our new year essentials. These sermons address subjects and important themes that we must repeatedly return to for the glory of God and the transformation of our inner and outer lives. These are not, of course, the same sermons. Rather, they are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. We begin our series by considering the significance of the Bible.
A Prayer to the God of Unshakeable Peace
December 19, 2021 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Romans 15:33
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolds the heights and depths of Jesus’ gospel. In chapters 12-13, he then applies God’s gospel-forged mercies to our many relationships. Finally, in closing, 14:1-15:13, he surprisingly turns to address the importance of hope-filled harmony among Jesus’ people amidst our many differences.
A Prayer to the God of Joy-Filled Hope
December 12, 2021 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Romans 15:7–13
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolds the heights and depths of Jesus' gospel. In chapters 12-13, he then applies God’s gospel-forged mercies to our many relationships. Finally, in closing, 14:1-15:13, he surprisingly turns to address the importance of hope-filled harmony among Jesus’ people amidst our many differences.
A Prayer to the God of Steadfast Encouragement
December 5, 2021 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Romans 15:5–6
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolds the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in chapters 12-13, he applies God’s gospel-forged mercies to our many relationships. Then, in closing, 14:1 - 15:13, he surprisingly turns to address the importance of "harmony" among Jesus' people amidst our many differences.
Welcome One Another As Jesus Has Welcomed You
November 21, 2021 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Romans 14:1—15:13
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolds the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in chapters 12-16, he applies God’s gospel-forged mercies to our many relationships. In 14:1-15:13, surprisingly, he turns to address issues of the conscience and Christian freedom. What do we do when we disagree with one another?
Conflict and Our Conscience
November 14, 2021 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Romans 14:1–13
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolds the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in chapters 12-16, he applies God’s gospel-forged mercies to our many relationships. Lastly, in 14:1-15:13, he turns to his last major section of exhortation. How will he close? What will he say in his last teaching passage? His answer may surprise you.
Put on the Lord Jesus
November 7, 2021 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Romans 13:11–14
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolds the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in chapters 12-16, he applies God’s gospel-forged mercies to our many relationships. Today, in 13:11-14, he exhorts us to live in light of Jesus’ imminent return.
Fulfilling the Law of Love
October 31, 2021 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Romans 13:8–10
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolds the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in chapters 12-16, he turns to apply God’s mercies to our many relationships. Amidst his gospel-fueled exhortation, in 13:8-10 he pauses to underscore the importance of the golden thread of love in the Christian life.