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Introduction By imitating the example of the Lord Jesus Christ, the church will do three things: bear with the weak, glorify God, and accept one another Romans 15:1-13 1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please our neighbors…

I believe that God wants us to make a difference in our families, our work places and our world. How does he want to do that? He wants us to be his witnesses. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem,…

Introduction Have you ever heard of a laughing heir? I’m not talking about laughing gas, I’m talking about when someone gets a call from a lawyer saying, “your rich uncle passed away and left you all his money!” It’s when you didn’t realize you would inherit something, but suddenly someone tells you…

Differences of opinion… like armpits, everyone has them... Though we are Chrisitians, there are things that are not addressed by scripture, about which we have differing opinions. Playing cards Peanut butter Alcohol Meat/vegan Two of the most famous Christians in the Victorian Era in England were Charles…

Romans 14 BI: On disputable matters, don’t judge others but walk in love like Christ Introduction: Good morning everyone. Welcome to Epping Church. Great to have you join us this morning. It’d be great to have your Bible’s open as we work through today’s passage. I love the Church. I have grown up in…

Romans 15:1-13 1 We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. 3 For even Christ did not please Himself; but…

13 Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never again eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble. 14 I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. 15 Yet if your brother is grieved because…

This weekend most people in our country and our churches will transition from the Thanksgiving holiday to the rush towards the Christmas season. We move from turkey and ham, family and friends to the rush of the crowds, the desire to find the perfect gift and to plan for holiday gatherings of fun and…

Pastor shared from God’s Word how believers are made for community with other believers. Pastor shared what the Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and…

Last week we talked about Honoring Authority, honoring your neighbor and honoring God by living right. Today we move into another area that is very difficult for us. Honoring the Brethren ( fellow Christians) Lets start by diving right into Romans 14 1 Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not…

Listening to Your Conscience Romans 14:5-9 , 22-23 Introduction Ask for prayers Review of the book 4 reasons you should listen to YOUR conscience 1) Your conscience is a gift from God, so appreciate it ( Rom 1-13 ) Explanation The conscience speaks to us It is part of the image of God, which reflects…

Intro Week 6 of the Book of James. James was written in a time when the church was scattered and persecuted. That’s why we are looking at it, because He is so practical about how to live. Who is wise? 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility…

Labor Till the Master Comes: Do not lose heart in doing good . 1 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For…

12 For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many as have sinned in the law will be judged by the law 13 (for not the hearers of the law are just in the sight of God, but the doers of the law will be justified; 14 for when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature…

Learning How to Live Like Jesus This doesn’t have to do with long hair and a perfect beard, or togas and sandals, or learning Hebrew or the street language of Aramaic: Learning how to live like Jesus means learning how to live with his values for personal choices of behavior, and even more importantly,…

INTRODUCTION . 1 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. 2 Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his building up. 3 For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “ THE REPROACHES OF THOSE WHO REPROACHED…

Saved, Sanctified and Too Holy for Holidays Those of us who know Jesus as Savior and Lord, who know the infilling power of the Holy Spirit, who have submitted ourselves and surrendered ourselves to God and have tasted the blessings of holiness have a special responsibility to others. But it is not the…

Importance Romans is the most complete explanation of the Gospel. In the Old Testament we have the foundations for the Gospel. In the Gospels we have the life of Christ, culminating in the death and resurrection which are the basis for good news. Acts tells of the spread of the gospel. Romans explains…

Others What do you think that means, others? But the slide says others does not mean? Think of ( Mt22:39 ) Filled with care for others It’s OK to love yourself, but you must love others and think of others more than self. Love others. Think of what Jesus said in ( Mt22:39 ) 39 “The second is like it,…

Concern with self? Easy question isn’t it? If we are totally honest, It is not an easy answer, most people, even Christians think of themselves first. Paul tells the others to take the mind of Christ, not to think of themselves at all, but to think of others first. Can you think where Paul tells others…

Announcements Are there any announcements? Introduction Good morning FCC! We are the few and the mighty as there are people traveling and graduations going on. What a blessing it is to open God’s Word every week to see what he has. We have come as far as Matthew 9 , so let us open our Bibles there. We…

Treat weakness as tenderly and patiently as God does, and quietly follow your Holy Spirit guided conscience in regards to disputable matters.

Today we are going to be talking about something that we have talked a little bit about before. Background Written by the apostle Paul, this amazing book teaches us about God, about Humanity, and about Salvation (the Roman road). It was written around AD 57 to the church in Rome. Paul had not preached…

Help! Why would anyone ask for help? Because they need and want it. Why would anyone help them? Because they can and should. That’s what Paul is telling his readers here (v. 1a). Mindful of Others Because God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ was mindful of us ( Romans 12:1 ). We must overcome being…