Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 8:31-32. As Paul brings the chapter to a close, he reflects on all that God has done for us in salvation. And instead of stating fact after fact -- he asks questions. He wants us to reflect. He wants us to engage. He wants us to come to conclusions. In our text today, Paul asks three questions. The first is a question that stirs reflection. The second question asks if anything or anyone can oppose us in a way that causes the golden chain of salvation to break. And finally, Paul asks a question of assurance. How can I know that God is for me? Has he proven it? Is there something I can point to -- in order to know -- that God loves me. Spoiler alert -- there is. Listen and be encouraged to know that God loves you and is for you.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 8:28-30. In these verses God makes an unbelievable promise -- for those that love God all things work together for good. A promise of this height needs a strong foundation to support it. In verses 29-30, God provides an unbreakable foundation. Listen and be challenged as we consider the sovereign hand of God in salvation and his fierce commitment to work all things together for good.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 8:26-27. If we were left to our own weakness, our prayers would be hindered. We are weak mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. But God the Holy Spirit, in his grace, draws near to us. He is our help -- our partner in prayer. He amplifies and perfects our prayers. Be encouraged and challenged to pray.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Romans 8:17-25. In this passage, Paul gives us an essential perspective on suffering and the Christian Life. There is coming a glory that is beyond anything that we can imagine; A glory so incredible that one day all of our pain, suffering, and struggle will suddenly make sense. The message of Romans 8:18-25 is this: Christian, you will suffer, but incomparable glory is coming, so endure today with hope-filled patience.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 8:14-16. In this text Paul gives us three reasons why believers can have confident assurance in their salvation -- God's Spirit leads God's children, God's love goes beyond forgiveness to adoption, and God's continuously reminds us that we are his children. Listen and be encouraged to consider why if you believe in Christ, you can also have confident assurance that you are beloved.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 8:12-13. Paul puts before us the choice -- life or death. Sin is serious and it will kill you -- unless you kill it. You can't control it. You can't tame it. But you can kill it. Be killing sin or it will be killing you. Listen and be challenged to mortify -- to kill -- your sin.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 8:9-11. In this passage, Paul addresses his readers personally. He tells them who they are in Christ Jesus. Our identity drives our activity and Paul spend much time in this passage and the rest of Romans 8 to remind his readers of their identity in Christ. Listen and be challenged to consider who you are.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Romans 8:5-8. Here, Paul confronts us with the reality that there are only two ways to live: either we are oriented toward the flesh, which leads to death; or the Spirit transforms us, so that our minds are set on life and peace. Therefore, answering the question "how am I living?" is essential - for without the Spirit, we “cannot please God.”

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 8:1-4 to see how Jesus sets us free. In Christ, our condemnation has been annulled, our liberation has begun, and the Spirit empowers us to walk in newness of life. Romans 8 has been called the greatest chapter in the Bible. Listen and be encouraged to live out your identity in Christ.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 1-8 as we begin our series in Romans 8. This overview sermon provides the context for our study through chapter 8. In Chapters 1-3, Paul gives explains why we deserve judgment for sin. In Chapters 3-4, Paul gives one of the greatest explanations of the gospel, how God gives unmerited grace through faith. And then in Chapters 5-8, Paul unpacks all the glorious blessings that are ours in Christ. Romans 1-8 is pure gospel. Listen and be changed by the greatest news.