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Paul has shared with us how to stay healthy within the walls of the church, but what about when we interact with the world? How do we handle persecution? How do we love our enemy? Paul shows what it really looks like to be a part of a culture that truly can change the world....and did!

Paul knows that the most important part of the Church is not their gifting, but their genuine love for one another. This love is what will keep the new Church together. He now explains what that genuine love looks like.

Paul shifts his focus from inner transformation to the community of the Church. The healthier the community, the deeper the transformation. In order to be a healthy Christian, being a part of a healthy church is vital.

Now that Paul has established the Church of Jesus Christ as the new Israel, how are these Jews and Gentiles meant to interact with one another? Paul goes back to the beginning. Before our actions can change, our heart must be transformed.

(Sunday Sermon) - In one of the most famous passages of Scripture, Jesus shows us two things: Who we truly worship, and who He truly is.

(Youth Camp Sermon) - We end our time in the 7 Churches of Revelation with the only 2 churches that Jesus does not correct. Philadelphia & Smyrna are in deep trouble with the world. Some of them are even about to die. But Jesus goes with them, even into death, and He will bring them out again.

(Youth Camp Sermon) - The Churches at Pergamum and Thyatira relate to our own day and age perfectly. While both churches are doing several things right, they struggle in 2 main areas: sexual immorality and idolatry of politics. The American Church has much to learn from these two groups.

(Youth Camp Sermon) - The 7 Churches of Revelation begin with Ephesus. They are a church that is doing many things right, but idolatry has crept in and hardened their heart. Could the same be true of us?

What should a Church stand on? What should a Christian build their life on? What did Jesus think about the Bible? Ryan walks us through the importance of God's Word.

Paul concludes this section of Romans reminding us of God's beautiful, incredible plan for the resurrection of Israel. Jew and Gentile alike, all who put their faith in Christ get to be a part of this breathtaking plan of God.