We live among friends who want friends they can open up to and share even difficult truths and failures. That comes from sharing our own failures, and as we will see in Scripture, Jesus looked for honesty and supported those who admitted their weakness.

We need a radical shift away from canned presentations of the gospel to the Christ-model of influencing the lives of those around us.

In the closing salutations of Romans 16:1-16, we find more than just names. We find workers, laborers whom Paul acknowledged as crucial in the church. As we see their backgrounds, we also see our place in the church today, and the great need to work together for the gospel in our community and the world.

In Romans 15:15-29 we see the heart of a missionary and find key steps we can take to emulate the heart of Paul as he lived and served.

Are you a "practicing Christian?" We often hear that phrase and in this message we see how that concept can get in the way of relationships and even discipleship.

What is worth fighting over and what is pettiness? Paul seeks to level the viewpoints of the believers in Rome by getting them to rethink some things that are separating them. In so doing, he lays out a very important lesson for those whose personal views become too often tests of fellowship.

How should a Christian respond to government in today's climate? Romans 13:1-7 is a timely text to answer this question.

What if you could turn the dreaded Monday into the start of a victorious week? Using Romans 11:28-12:3 as the text, we see that our gatherings are meant to be more than a religious duty; they are the prep for the week ahead.

Spiritual leadership is not just for the elite Christian - it's for the everyday believer as well. If you're a spiritual leader, discover the 4 character traits of the Apostle Paul that are must-haves to lead others on their spiritual journey. From Romans 9:1-5.

There is a groaning that God listens for, a groaning that is a sign of growing up spiritually. But it may not be what you think!