Hurt. Anger. Bitterness. It isn't hard to find these things in our lives, but what are we supposed to do with them?
In this capstone of the Romans series, we investigate the powerful–yet often skimmed–final chapter.
Paul did many things during his life - good and bad. What was he proud of?
A church divided by preferences and convictions, but united in Christ.
Is this possible?
We are citizens of God's Kingdom first and foremost, but citizens of human nations as well. What does it mean for a Christ-follower to also be American, Chinese, German, or Roman?
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Hard times. Good times. What does it look like to trust God and be grateful in all seasons?
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Revenge is a part of us - when someone pushes, the natural thing is to push back.
However, God has a better way for us. A way that is more than natural.
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Honor. Humility. Hospitality. We all know these words, but do we really know what they mean?
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Different, but united in Christ. That is God's desire for His people, but it is rarely the way we actually function. Fortunately, Paul was no stranger to this issue.
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As we near the end of Romans, Paul really gets to the meat of his letter. He also gets really confusing for 21st-century people!
What is a living sacrifice, anyway?
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What goes through your head when you hear the word "tithe"?
Confusion? Fear? Suspicion?
Jesus spoke a lot to say about money, so maybe He can set the record straight.
Matthew 25:14-30
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Many of life's relationships can be chaotic, but none are more consuming of time and resources than children. What is a good parent, anyway, and what does it look like to thrive in this role?
Ephesians 6:1-4
God created marriage to be an unbreakable, life-giving bond that brings joy to both spouses–but that is seldom the picture we see.
What went wrong, and how can we submit ourselves to God's design?
Ephesians 5:22-33
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Looking for a chaotic life? Look no further than Hosea, the prophet who God told to marry an unfaithful woman. His book of the Bible brings both our waywardness and God's faithfulness into sharp focus.
Hosea 1-3
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Unfair circumstances. Unpredictable conflicts. Belligerent internet notifications. Our God is the master of chaos, but that doesn't mean he always gets rid of it.
What does it look like to walk through life's craziness alongside the Spirit of Jesus?
1 Peter 2:9-12
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On the eve of launching our 3rd campus, lead pastor Matt Zainea anticipates the exciting journey ahead. Risk and discomfort are essential if we are to move forward together.
Acts 6:1-11
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Work. Many either avoid it at all costs or worship it as a god, but what does scripture say?
Is it good? Bad? What did God make it for?
Genesis 2:15-17
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Baptism. So often misunderstood, argued about, and evaded by Christians - yet it speaks right to the heart of Jesus Christ and His work on the cross. This message investigates the what, why, and how.
Romans 6:3-4
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After Jesus rose from the dead, people of all different ethnicities and cultures began to follow Him. Finally, God's promise to bless all nations through Abraham had come true!
But what about Israel? Are they not important to God anymore?
Romans 11
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Humanity is broken. Got it.
Every human has been affected by shame in their past. Ok.
Jesus came, making a new way. What now? How do new humans process shame?
Ephesians 3:14-20
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Universal, pervasive, and often undetected. This is shame, something every person struggles with, and this teaching dives into the what, why, and how.
It may seem like it, but shame doesn't just come out of nowhere.
Genesis 2:15-3:10
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How do stars begin? Are there other planets like earth? What revolves around what, anyway? Professor Will Millar - making full use of his Ph.D. in Astrophysics - takes us through the history of the questions and updates us on the centuries-long search for answers.
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Is God really sovereign over everything, or can people mess up His plans? Can we really make choices, or is free will just an illusion?
Welcome to the doctrine of election. What does the Bible really say about all this?
Romans 10
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Every human being is different - some even seem to have more traits in contrast than in common! How, then, can we treat each other with dignity?
Joe Jones - head of the Grand Rapids Urban League and Second Ward Commissioner on the Grand Rapids City Council - teaches us this evening.
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Ever heard "but the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he did not let the people of Israel go" and wondered, "Wait, so did Pharaoh's have a choice?"
This is the teaching for you.
Romans 9
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