Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans: #7 – God is in Charge!

By Steve Anderson.

Stop #1: God is God! (Rom. 9:16-29)

Stop #2: It’s not about what we have done. It’s about what Jesus has done! (Rom. 9:30-10:4)

9:32)

Stop #3: Salvation is for everyone! (Rom. 10:5-13)

Next Steps:

• Surrender to God.

• Don’t write anyone off; yourself included.

• Celebrate!

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans: #7 - What it Means to Live in the Spirit!

By Luke Smith.

- Stop #1: Living in the Spirit means we are __________.

- Stop #2: Living in the Spirit means there will be

- Stop #3: Living in the Spirit declares __________ and __________ .

- Stop #4: Living in the Spirit means __________ .

Next Steps:

- Engage __________ .

- Pray __________ .

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans: #6 – From Law Bound to Spirit Led!

By Steve Anderson.

Stop #1: In Christ we are released from the Law! (Rom. 7:1-6)

Stop #2: God’s Law reveals sin. (Rom. 7:7-13)

Stop #3: Struggling with sin brings us to Jesus! (Rom. 7:14-25)

Stop #4: In Jesus Christ we live by the Spirit of God! (Rom. 8:1-11)

Prayer for a Spirit led life:

Lord Jesus, thank you for freeing me from guilt, condemnation and shame. I renounce just going through the motions of being “good”. Today I ask that you fill me with your Holy Spirit and give me the desire to love God and love my neighbor as myself. Amen.

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans: #5 – Free from the power of sin!

By Steve Anderson.

Stop #1: God’s grace rules! (Rom. 5:18-21)

Stop #2: Sin’s power is broken! (Rom. 6:1-23)

- Baptism is a sign that we join Jesus in his death and resurrection.

- In Jesus Christ, we are free to do what is right!

Baptism Prayer for the road trip:

Lord Jesus, today I remember my baptism. Thank you that my baptism is a sign that I join you in your death and resurrection, setting me free from the power of sin, and empowering me to live a new life that brings glory to the Father. Amen.

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans: #4 – Faith in Jesus Brings Joy!

By Steve Anderson.

Stop #1: It’s not about being good; it’s about faith in Jesus! (Rom. 4:13-25)

Stop #2: Faith in Jesus brings joy! (Rom. 5:1-11)

• Peace with God brings joy!

• Problems and trials can’t squelch joy!

• Being friends of God through Jesus brings joy!

Stop #3: We can avoid Adam’s disaster and enjoy Jesus’ rescue! (Rom. 5:12-17)

• Adam’s disaster: Sin, Guilt, Death, Death rules

• Jesus’ rescue: Wonderful grace, Gift of forgiveness, Right with God, Triumph over

death

Road trip questions:

• Do I have faith in Jesus Christ?

• Can I see how God is using problems and trials to strengthen my faith?

• Do I need a new story?

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans #3 – Jesus Saves!

By Jesse Hurkes.

Rom. 3:21-23 “Stopping Points”:- Making It Right

Rom. 3:27-28 “Stopping Points”:- No Boasting

Rom. 4:1-3 “Stopping Points”:- Heritage and Works???

Rom. 4:4-5 “Stopping Points”:- Receive

Road trip map for this week:

-Take advantage of the Romans Daily Devotionals

- Process through this question: Do I rely on my heritage and works for my righteousness or my faith in God’s grace?

- Think about what you need to receive from God.

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans #2 – Sin Backfires!

By Steve Anderson.

Rom. 2:17-28 “Stopping Points”:- What's needed is a changed heart

Rom. 3:1-8 “Stopping Points”:- God is faithful and true

Rom. 3:9-18 “Stopping Points”:- All people are under the power of sin

Road trip map for this week:

- Enjoy the daily devotionals.

- Start each day saying: “Jesus Christ is my Cornerstone!”

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans #1 - Good News & Bad News!

By Steve Anderson

Rom. 1:1-6 “Stopping Points”:

- Chosen (Acts 9:1-18), Good News, Called to belong to Jesus Christ

Rom. 1:8-16 “Stopping Points”:

- Mutual encouragement, The Good News

Rom. 1:18-32 “Stopping Points”:

- Truth, Worship, God abandoned them

Rom. 2:1-4 “Stopping Points”:

- Condemnation and judgment, God’s patience

Road trip map for this week:

- Enjoy the daily devotionals.

- Start each day saying: “Jesus Christ is my Cornerstone!”

We Enjoy God’s Design! #4 – God’s Design for Families

By Steve Anderson.

Family is not an important thing. It’s everything!

For Jesus family is not about blood; family is about mission! (Mark 3:31-35)

Not family or mission, not family and mission, but family on mission!

The one true God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – is on mission! (Gen. 12:1-3)

Next Steps:

• Pray daily for people in your God-given network using the “Family on Mission Prayer”.

• Participate in “Fire Nights” and 24/7 Prayer.

• Receive prayer for God’s power for your family to be on mission.

Family on Mission Prayer:

Jesus, we renounce the goal of our family is to be safe and successful. We affirm your goal

for our family of being on mission with you. Hear us as we pray for the people you’ve given

us in our network… Amen.

We Enjoy God’s Design! #3 – God’s Design for Fathers

By Steve Anderson.

How do you learn to be a father?

There is only one prefect father – God the Father!

Fathers use words to powerfully affirm their children. (Mt. 3:16-17)

Fathers discipline wisely. (Eph. 6:11; Col. 3:21)

Fathers set the tone for the family. (Joshua 24:15)

Next Steps:

1. Pray the “Prayer for Fathers” this week.

2. Contact Pastor Luke to find out where you can plug in.

3. Come forward and receive a prayer of blessing on you as a father.

A Father’s Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank you for entrusting me with children. Thank you that your Spirit will

help me use my words to powerfully affirm my children, discipline wisely, and set the

spiritual tone for my family to bring you honor and praise. Amen.