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Romans: A Burden for Israel

Romans 9:1-5

In Romans 9, there’s a transition from an individual perspective to a national perspective. The election of Israel is discussed as well as their past redemption. Here, we begin to clearly see Paul’s heart towards his people. We must ask ourselves: Are we as aware as Paul was in terms of the souls of those around us? Are we people of sorrow or are we distracted from the mission?

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Romans: If God Be For Us

Romans 8:31-39

Once we understand that it's God's purpose that the follower of Christ be conformed to Christ's image, we begin to consider what things might impede that process. In the closing of Romans 8, Paul addresses three types of personal attack on the believer: opposition, condemnation and the threat of separation.

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The Cost of Discipleship: Salvation & the Lordship of Christ / Myles Cheadle

The Cost of Discipleship

In this section of the COD series, Myles covers salvation in detail and how this is the first necessary step in order to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. He also discusses the reality of discipleship and the price we must consider. We must see Jesus for who He is and understand the magnitude of His Lordship in our lives.

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3 Parts of an Offering / Uriah Guenther

John 4:23

This sermon covers a brief overview of the three keys to an offering: (1) fire - the presence and activation of God, (2) wood - the vessel and presence of man, and (3) the offering - the gift. Using these keys as an example, Uriah also shares how Christ has transformed this practice for our daily lives.

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Romans: Our Sonship pt 1

Romans 8:14-17

This section of Romans 8 shows us what it truly means to be a son of God. Pastor Briscoe uses verses 14-17 to outline three defining characteristics of sonship: (1) A son must be led - choosing to listen and obey, (2) A son is loved - we must know that we are loved by God and this must lead us to devote our lives to Him, and (3) A son is lifted - we are heirs of God and this should direct our focus to eternal things rather than the things of this world.

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