Boasting Excluded

Boasting is building confidence based on your performance, especially if you can out-perform others. One of the effects of receiving justification by faith is that it squeezes out all boasting. This sermon considers why it does that, and what effect that can have on how we relate to other people. 

Righteousness from God

This passage has been described by many as the most important passage in the whole Bible. It's the turning point in Romans where Paul begins to describe the greatest news ever – that in the gospel God has revealed the way he can declare the unrighteous “righteous”, while maintaining his own righteousness.

All Under Sin

This is a very confronting passage showing the pervasiveness of sin in humanity. It includes some outrageous statements like, "No one seeks God" and "No one does good". How can the Apostle Paul say such a thing? What about all the people who seem to be seeking God? What about all the good things unbelievers do?

Empty Religion Exposed

Romans begins by establishing that everyone, apart from the gospel, is under God's wrath and destined for judgment. But the Jews in Paul's day assumed they would be safe because they had God's law, a rich biblical heritage and an outward sign of belonging to him. Would these things give them any advantage on Judgment Day? How might we make the same assumptions?

Self-Righteousness Exposed

God has plainly revealed in the Bible that there is a future day when his judgment will come crashing down on humanity. Sadly, there people who think they are prepared for that day, but are not. How do you know if that’s you? This sermon unpacks the passage to find out.

When God Gives Up

Immediately after the opening greeting, Romans gets straight to telling us why we so desperately need what the gospel offers: because everyone, apart from the gospel, is under God's wrath. This sermon considers what God’s wrath is, why he’s is right to be angry, and where we see his wrath today. 

Good News for Everyone

The letter of Romans is all about ‘the gospel of God’. Even Paul's customary greeting is packed with talk about the gospel. He was clearly excited about spreading it, and wanted the believers in Rome (and us today) to share his excitement for the gospel. 

Transformed Community

The gospel benefits our communities when God's people do good to others. Also, the gospel gives us a new way to live in the community, whether out in the world or in the church. How God saves us should shape how we live in His world and with His people.

Living the Good Life

Want to live the good life but don't quite know how? Do you want to know how to work and live well at home and at work? Regardless of where we are, God's word in Titus 2 provides practical guidelines that show us how to live the good life.

What Makes a Good Leader?

Who our leaders are matters. We want good leaders but struggle to know where to find them. Often our idea of a good leader conflicts with what others think. So, what actually makes a leader worth their salt? God’s word in Titus 1 shows us what good leadership looks like.