Romans
Spring 2023
Gospel. Community. Mission.
June 9, 2024 • Cor Chmieleski • Romans 15:23–33
We’re nearing the end of our time in the book of Romans. Throughout it, there have been countless reminders of God’s faithfulness and goodness. We’ve pushed deeper into the gospel and life in his Spirit. But we’re not done. Even as Paul recounts his travel plans, we see afresh God’s heart to save and refresh and provide for his people. Questions: 1) Is it (y)our desire for the gospel to be shared with all? 2) Is it (y)our desire to bring refreshment to some within your community? 3) Is it (y)our desire to meet needs and encourage one another—mission to one?
Kingdom Ambition
June 2, 2024 • Steve Treichler • Romans 15:1–22
Words of strong emotions are thrown around today like candy. Something that is likeable is “awesome”. A new job is “a perfect match”. Even our local weather station has a TOP TEN WEATHER day that they use about 1-2 x per month. One of these words is the word ambition. What does this word really mean, and how to we have Godly Ambition?
Living an Upside-Down Life for the Sake of Unity!
May 26, 2024 • Steve Treichler • Romans 15:1–13
How in the world can we possibly live in community with others when there is such disagreement about so many things? This week, we examine how when we are awed by Jesus Christ that we are able to actually love, accept and welcome one another and not just live for our selves.
Big and Ugly, Small and Petty
May 19, 2024 • Cor Chmieleski • Romans 14
Have you ever disagreed with another Christian? Have you ever disagreed with a church you’ve been a part of? If so, today’s passage is for you. It deals with that gray area of opinion, items that are neither commanded nor prohibited in Scripture. In other words, there is freedom to choose. This becomes fertile ground for disagreement amongst Christians. And yet God gives us an exceedingly high calling—to love even at expense of our own freedom. Questions 1. As a church, is it our aim to put no stumbling block in the path of faith except Christ? 2. In the name of Christ, might we show a better way than quarreling (i.e. belligerence) over disputable matters? 3. Is Christ your treasure because he forgives not only the big and ugly, but also the small and petty?
This is a Test
May 12, 2024 • Davis Johnson • Romans 13:8–14
Planning for retirement, dating apps, on-the-job performance reviews, gentle parenting, the list goes on — life itself often feels more like finals week on repeat rather than summer vacation. Rounding out Romans 13, we learn why life so often feels like a test and a specific way the gospel leads to a surprising form of exam-free living.