Sunday, 20 October 2024
As Paul finishes his letter he is thankful to all those who ministered alongside him. In this chapter, we see people using their gifts, serving the church and working together all for the glory of God. What about us?
Sunday, 13 October 2024
Duration: 22 mins 18 secs
Paul has been reflecting on the ministry that the Gentiles received from the Jewish Christians. Now the Gentile Christians have the opportunity to return the favour and serve those in Jerusalem. What a joy it is to give and receive ministry as we serve Jesus.
Sunday, 06 October 2024
Duration: 30 mins 54 secs
In this passage, Paul reminds us of the of the call that Jesus places upon all of our lives, that is, to be MINISTERS to the grace given to us. We do this in word and action as we lead others to Jesus and they trust themselves to Him.
Sunday, 29 September 2024
Duration: 31 mins 25 secs
As Paul closes this section on how we live together in church community, he has outlined what that looks like. It involves us Receiving one another and not judging each other (14:1-12), building others up in the Lord (14:13-23) and setting out to follow Jesus' example of service, by pleasing others rather than ourselves (15:1-7). We do this as we read the scriptures and pray for one another.
Sunday, 22 September 2024
Duration: 30 mins 10 secs
Even though each Christian belongs to Jesus and is accountable to Him, we still have the responsibility to build others up in the faith. We do this in love as we serve Christ, rather than bringing judgement upon others.
Sunday, 25 August 2024
Duration: 35 mins 36 secs
In this passage, Paul is saying that we must be caring for those in the faith, but here he gives a warning about how we accept and judge others. The key verse in v.8 is "If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord". First and foremost, we belong to Jesus and it is to Him that we will have to give an account.
Sunday, 04 August 2024
Duration: 25 mins 49 secs
In this chapter Paul talks about our relationship with those who are in authority over us and gives us a very clear command, submit to them! How does that make you feel?
Sunday, 28 July 2024
Duration: 25 mins 57 secs
Paul continues to talk about what it means to live in connection with others. This section is all about love; love for those in the church, especially those who are in need and love for those who oppose us and stand against God.
Sunday, 21 July 2024
Duration: 32 mins 49 secs
In this chapter, Paul starts to apply everything he has been discussing in the last eleven chapters. Here he wants us to think about how we dedicate ourselves to God, in light of all that He has done for us (His mercy).
Sunday, 14 July 2024
Duration: 29 mins 37 secs
In this passage, Paul talks about the mystery he has already outlined in the letter, the mystery of the gospel about Jesus Christ:
Everyone needs salvation because we have all sinned.
▪ The price (or consequence) of sin is death.
▪ Jesus Christ died for our sins. He paid the price for our sin.
▪ We receive salvation and eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.
▪ Salvation through Jesus brings us into a relationship of peace with God.
Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God. Trust in Him!
