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Romans 11:1-36 – God’s Amazing Plan
In Romans 11, Paul finishes the topic that he started on in chapter 9, answering the question, “Has God forgotten Israel?” Paul explains why God has definitely not forgotten Israel and what this means for future Jews. While most people at Island Pond are not Jewish, Pastor Kyle explains several applications that we can take away from a passage like this. Knowing that Jesus is the beginning and the end can give us hope in the middle! Sermon Clip …
Romans 9:30-10:21 – Our Responsibility
After spending most of chapter 9 talking about God’s sovereignty and his election of people, Paul transitions into something that seems to be contrary to what he just talked about: man’s responsibility. Paul says that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ. With that in mind, we as Christians are called to proclaim the message of Jesus to people around us. Paul was willing to step outside of his comfort zone, traditions, and customs in order to reach people. So…
Romans 9:1-29 – Is God Unfair?
Romans 9 is one of the most difficult chapters in the Bible to understand. We learn that God elects some for salvation, but does that make him unfair toward the others? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle walks through the passage and then explains what it means for us today. The fair thing would be for God to allow us to go straight to hell. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking on the…
Romans 8:28-39 – In Christ I Am Secure
In this last part of Romans 8, Paul shows us that we are secure in Christ. There is no one more powerful that will thwart God’s plans. We don’t have to worry about losing our salvation because of our sin. Because of this wonderful truth, we should live with boldness and courage as we seek to be an ambassador for Jesus. God accomplishes his plans 100% of the time! Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be…
Romans 8:18-30 – In Christ I Can Have Hope
Paul experienced a lot of suffering in his life. But in the midst of all the pain, he still had hope. How is that possible? In this passage, we see some of Paul’s thinking behind it. We see that we should put our hope in the future, not the present. We remember that the Holy Spirit will help us. Lastly, we remember that God has a plan for our life. This world stinks, but we can still live with hope.…
Romans 8:14-17 – In Christ I Am Adopted Into His Family
In this next section of Romans 8, Paul talks about how those who are in Christ are adopted into his spiritual family. We all love to listen to a good adoption story, but in this passage Paul says that WE are part of an adoption story from God. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what that means for us and how we should live out this idea. If you have been saved by Jesus, then you are part of an…
Romans 8:1-13 – In Christ I Am Declared Not Guilty
Romans 8 is a very important chapter in Romans. In this first sermon through the chapter, Pastor Kyle looks at Paul’s words in verses 1-13. Paul says that in Christ we are not condemned. That is a legal phrase that points to a judge looking at the facts and then declaring, “not guilty!” How amazing is it to see that he declares us not guilty through Jesus Christ! We are set free in Christ to walk “according to the spirit,”…
Romans 7:1-25 – Wretched Person, Amazing Savior
Paul writes about his own failings in Romans 7. He wants to do one thing but instead does another. Can you relate to that? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what we can learn from Paul and how we can keep pressing on in midst of failing at times. The answer to your sinfulness is not to try harder, but to hold more tightly to Jesus Christ. Sermon Clip The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by…
Romans 6:15-23 – Finding True Life In Obedience
In Romans 6:15-23, Paul writes the church to tell them about the difference between being a slave to sin and a slave to righteousness. While a person’s identity is made through faith in Jesus Christ, a person’s identity is SHOWN through obedience to your master. So your actions play a very important role in showing who you belong to. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what this means and how this applies to us today. As the text shows, true…
Romans 6:1-14 – Wake Up! You Are Dead
In Romans 6:1-14, Paul wants us to see two things about being a follower of Jesus. First, we are dead to sin. Second, we are alive in Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explains what it means to be both of these things and then shares some implications and action steps we can take in light of being dead to sin and alive in Christ. To be “dead to sin” means that the power of sin has been broken in…
Romans 5:12-21 – Who Is Your Representative?
In this passage, Pastor Kyle explains that there are two teams or representatives. We all begin in the first one (Adam), and we all have the choice to move to the other one (Jesus). Paul, the writer of Romans, also writes about the importance of having Jesus as your representative but then he also shares how we should live in the light of being on Jesus’ team. If Jesus is your federal head, then it is not necessary to earn…
Romans 5:1-11 – Since We Have Been Justified
In chapters 1-4, Paul has established the “how” and “why” of justification. But in chapter 5, Paul begins to explain the benefits of it. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at four benefits of being justified. This message looks at those benefits and explains why these are so important to understand and have in your life. Since he saved us when were his enemy, what do you think he will do now that we are part of his family? Sermon…