The River Church CT

Our preparation for Christmas begins as Pastor George takes us through the short book of Jude.

After a year of going through the book of Romans, we finish Paul's letter with chapter 16. Don't tune out: you'll want to stay put during these credits, because There Is More.

Our year-long series going through the book of Romans, "There is More," is coming to a close.

Pastor George concludes Season 7 of our year-long series "There is More" with the first part of Romans chapter 15.

“From Him, through Him, to Him—why the gospel ends in worship.”

Podcast Summary

In the finale of More to Israel (Romans 11:12–36), we trace God’s mysterious plan that turns Israel’s current unbelief into worldwide blessing—and promises even greater joy when He restores them. Paul warns Gentile believers against arrogance: we’re grafted into Israel’s story by grace, not merit. The heart of the passage isn’t speculation about election but adoration of God and the good news that saves Jew and Gentile alike. Paul lands in worship—“from Him and through Him and to Him are all things”—and we’re invited to respond with hopeful humility, personal faith in Jesus, and a readiness to shine as “lights in the darkness” in our community.

Takeaways

• God’s plan brings unity: one family in Christ, Jew and Gentile.

• Grace, not pedigree or performance, is the basis of salvation.

• Humility guards our hearts; arrogance cuts us off from gratitude.

• Right doctrine should end in doxology: God deserves glory forever.

• Our response: trust Jesus, carry the gospel, and live as a light.

“God’s not done with Israel—and He’s not done with you.”

Podcast Summary:
In this week’s message from our More to Israel series through Romans, we wrestle with one of Scripture’s “grey areas”: the tension between God’s election and our freewill. Paul reminds us that although Israel has largely rejected the gospel, God has not rejected His people. Instead, He has preserved a remnant chosen by grace, pointing us to His unfailing faithfulness and sovereign plan.

Through Romans 11, we see that God is not finished with Israel—His purposes extend beyond their current unbelief and toward future glory. And just as He continues to work with Israel, He continues to pursue us. No matter our past, God’s arms remain open in grace.

This sermon challenges us to:

1. Live with a hopeful expectation, trusting God’s plan even in difficulty.

2. Recognize that corporate association (family, culture, church attendance) cannot save us—only personal faith in Jesus can.

With God, it’s never over until it’s over. He is always working, always faithful, and always calling us to respond to His grace.

Listen in as Pastor George shares about how deeply you are loved by God!

We're continuing thru the book of Romans. Chapter 7 can be a confusing chapter. Listen in as Pastor George shares some ways to interpret and apply this very difficult text.

Join us as we continue through the book of Romans!

In the season 4 finale, listen in as Pastor George explains - thru the story of Moses - how God's grace gives us a new identity!