Sermon: When Christians Disagree Text: Romans 14:1-12 Speaker: Pastor Jason Van Bemmel In this sermon on Romans 14:1-12, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel explores how believers should navigate secondary disagreements and matters of conscience. Opening with a fascinating historical anecdote about a dispute between famous 19th-century preachers Charles Spurgeon and Dr. George F. Pentecost, the message demonstrates how Christians can hold very different personal convictions while maintaining true friendship and ministry partnership. Short Summary Outline: Introduction: The Reality of Disagreement • Dr. George F. Pentecost publicly shared that he gave up smoking cigars, viewing it as a "little sin". • Charles Spurgeon, a cigar smoker, responded that without a clear biblical command, he could enjoy a cigar to the glory of God. I. Welcome One Another Without Contempt • In the Roman church, returning Jewish believers (the "weak in faith") and Gentile Christians clashed over Old Testament dietary laws and holy days. • Paul commands believers to welcome one another without quarreling over non-biblical opinions, because God has already welcomed them both. II. Remember Who is Actually in Charge • We must not judge the conscience-bound choices of other believers because Jesus is their Master. • This call for positive tolerance applies only to extra-biblical convictions, not obvious sins like sexual immorality, greed, or laziness. III. Prepare for Your Own Judgment • Judging others leads to the false measurement of comparing our holiness to theirs. • Believers will face a "stewardship judgment" regarding their time and opportunities, but they face zero condemnation because Jesus

Jesus declares Himself the source of living water during the Feast of Booths, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies regarding God's provision and future eschatological hope. The sermon explains that this promise refers to the Holy Spirit, which Jesus poured out upon His church at Pentecost after His glorification. Believers receive this Spirit not merely for personal renewal but to participate in Christ's ongoing ministry of blessing the nations. The church acts as the new temple, where the Spirit flows through preaching, sacraments, and spiritual gifts to transform the world. Christians are called to continually drink from Christ and fan the flame of the Spirit to serve others in their daily lives.

A new MP3 sermon from Redemption Baptist Church of Nashville is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Denominations, part 23, Pentecostalism

Subtitle: Denominations

Speaker: Tyler Krug

Broadcaster: Redemption Baptist Church of Nashville

Event: Sunday School

Date: 8/25/2024

Length: 47 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Redemption Baptist Church of Nashville is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Denominations, part 22, Pentecostalism

Subtitle: Denominations

Speaker: Tyler Krug

Broadcaster: Redemption Baptist Church of Nashville

Event: Sunday School

Date: 8/18/2024

Length: 48 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Temple Reformed Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: The Pentecostal Events in Acts

Speaker: Ryan Holloway

Broadcaster: Temple Reformed Baptist Church

Event: Sunday - PM

Date: 7/28/2024

Length: 36 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Church History: 18th Century

Subtitle: Church History

Speaker: Brent Floyd

Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church

Event: Sunday School

Date: 7/21/2024

Bible: Hebrews 12:2

Length: 47 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Midway Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: The Holy Spirit and You Part 1

Speaker: Phil Gerard

Broadcaster: Midway Bible Church

Event: Sunday - AM

Date: 7/14/2024

Bible: Ephesians 1:13-14

Length: 45 min.