Sermons

Romans 8:1-11

Big Idea: In Christ We Are Freed From Condemnation By The Spirit To Walk Daily In Our New Life Of Gospel Transformation In The Spirit.

Gospel Gifts Of Grace:

1) A new freedom (v. 1-4)

How does God provide us a new freedom?
1. By the Spirit (v. 2)
2. Through His Son (v. 3-4)

2 Freedom-giving realities of our no condemnation in Christ (v. 1-2):
1. The no reality (v. 1-2)
2. The now reality (v. 1-2)

2) A new mindset (v. 5-8)

Fruit of a flesh-focused mind:
1. Death (v. 6)
2. Hostility towards God (v. 7)
3. No submission to God (v. 7)
4) No pleasing God (v. 8)

Fruit of a Spirit-focused mind:
1. Life (v. 6)

“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.”
- Colossians 3:1-4

2. Peace (v. 6)

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me - practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.”
- Philippians 4:8-9

“For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.”
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

3) A new assurance (v. 9-11)

3 Confidence-giving assurances of the Holy Spirit:
1) God’s presence (v. 9-11)
2) God’s power (v. 11)
3) God’s promise (v. 11)

Romans 7:7-25

Big Idea: Maturing Christians Recognize Their Sin, Wrestle With Their Sin, And Rejoice In Their Savior.

1. Do I see my sin for what it is? (7-13)

2. Do I share Paul’s care for how I live? (14-23)

3. Do I savor my Savior for what He’s done? (24-25)

Romans 7:1-6

Big Idea: In Christ We Are Dead To The Law And Wed To Christ

1) The Principle: Only death releases us from the Mosaic Law (v. 1)

2) The Picture: Death frees us to remarry (v. 2-3)

3) The Purpose: Through faith in Christ we are released from the Mosaic Law and intimately united with Christ (v. 4)

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.”
– Matthew 5:17

“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her, that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that He might present the church to Himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.”
– Ephesians 5:25-27

4) The Practical: Through our union with Christ we are empowered to bear fruit for Christ (v. 4b-6)

Romans 6:15-23

Big Idea: In Christ We Have Been Set Free From Being Slaves To Sin To Walk Faithfully Pursuing Righteousness As Slaves Of God

1) Who am I truly obeying? (v. 15-16)

2) Am I a heart-level slave to righteousness? (v. 17-19)

3 marks of a slave of righteousness:
1) Rejoicing because of the work of God (v. 17a)
2) A faithful heart-level obedience to God (v. 17b)
3) Pursuing the righteousness of God (v.19)

“For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”
– Matthew 7:13-14

3) What fruit is evident in my life? (v. 20-23)

Who’s your master? (v. 20-23)
Master: Fruit: End: Source:

1. Sin Shame Death Wages Earned

2. God Sanctification Eternal Life Free Gift Of God’s Grace

Romans 6:1-14

Big Idea: In Christ we are dead to sin and alive to God: believe it and behave it!

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, ‘The righteous shall live by faith.’”
– Romans 1:16-17

In Christ we are dead to sin:
1) Justification: dead to sin’s penalty (Romans 3:21-5:21)
2) Sanctification: dead to sin’s power (Romans 6:1-23)
3) Glorification: dead to sin’s presence (Romans 8:18-30)

Because I am dead to sin in Christ:
1) Embrace my new union and identity in Christ (v. 6-7)

“I have been crucified with Christ. It no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”
- Galatians 2:20

Embracing my death to sin in Christ:
1) Means I no longer desire to sin
2) Means I no longer ought to sin
3) Means I am actively moving away from sin
4) Means I have renounced sin and disavowed sinful behavior
5) Means I rest my identity in the fact I am no longer deemed guilty of sin

2) Embrace my new master and freedom in Christ (v. 6-7)

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, He is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold the new has come.”
– 2 Corinthians 5:17

How to kill sin in my life:
1) Pray over it
2) Confess it
3) Get accountability for it
4) Destroy it
5) Starve it
6) Replace it

3) Embrace my new life and purpose in Christ (v. 8-14)

How to walk in newness of life in 2026 and beyond:
1) Embrace Jesus myself (v. 8)
2) Embrace Jesus’ means (v. 9)
3) Embrace Jesus’ model (v. 10-11)
4) Embrace Jesus' mission (v. 12-14)

Luke 2:8-20

Big Idea: We Magnify The Lord Because No One And Nothing Else Is Worthy But The Lord

Magnify the Lord:

1) Because the Lord always fulfills His promises (v. 39-45)

2) Because of the Lord’s enduring holiness and worthiness (v. 46-56)

The Lord is worthy of our worship:
1) He is the Holy One Who looks upon the humble (v. 46-49)
2) He gives mercy to all those who fear Him (v. 50-53)
3) He keeps His covenants and provides redemption for His people (v.54-56)

Luke 1:39-56

Big Idea: We Magnify The Lord Because No One And Nothing Else Is Worthy But The Lord

Magnify the Lord:

1) Because the Lord always fulfills His promises (v. 39-45)

2) Because of the Lord’s enduring holiness and worthiness (v. 46-56)

The Lord is worthy of our worship:
1) He is the Holy One Who looks upon the humble (v. 46-49)
2) He gives mercy to all those who fear Him (v. 50-53)
3) He keeps His covenants and provides redemption for His people (v.54-56)

Matthew 1:18-25

Big Idea: God’s Worthiness Fuels My Obedience In Every Earthly Circumstance

God Is Always Worthy Of Our Obedience:

1) Even when life is hard (v. 18-20)

Living righteously in earthly difficulty:
1) Am I doing the next right God-honoring thing? (v. 19)
2) Am I laying down my rights and considering others more important than myself? (v. 19)
3) Am I resolved to be grace-filled and gracious? (v.19)
4) Am I acting with Biblical wisdom and principles? (v. 20)

2) Even when God asks us to change our plans (v. 20-23)

This we know and believe:
1) God’s power (v. 20-21)
2) God’s salvation (v. 21)
3) God’s promises (v. 22-23)
4) God’s providence (v. 22-23)
5) God’s presence (v. 23)

3) Even when it is costly (v. 24-25)

Luke 1:26-38

Big Idea: The Lord’s Worthiness Compels Our Wholehearted Surrender And Propels Our Faithful Obedience

The Lord Is Worthy:

1) His grace sustains and strengthens us (v. 26-31)

“Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”
- Isaiah 7:14

“He who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:24

2) Jesus reigns sovereignly and eternally over us (v. 31-33)

3) He does the seemingly impossible in, through, and around us (v. 34-37)

3 aspects of the power of God that strengthen and sustain us for surrender and obedience:
1) The power of the presence of God (v. 35)
2) The power of the people of God (v. 36)
3) The power of the purposes of God (v. 37)

4) His way and His Word are always what’s best for us (v. 38)

Overcoming potential obstacles to my obedience:
1) My home
2) My age
3) My experience
4) My finances
5) My comfort and safety
6) My fear of man
7) My relationships
8) My future plans/current priorities
9) My readiness
10) My heart