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Are you tired of feeling like you never have enough? Does worrying about money make it hard to trust God? What if you could find peace even when life feels uncertain? Jesus invites us into a life of generosity, trust, and freedom from the constant pressure to have more. Through His love and sacrifice, Jesus gave everything to bring us into the riches of God's grace. The good news of the gospel gives us a foundation that holds, even when our finances, circumstances, and the world around us feel uncertain.    You were never meant to face life's struggles alone. In Romans 15, Paul reminds us that following Jesus means standing together through prayer, generosity, and a shared commitment to God's purposes. When we carry one another's burdens, we discover the strength of Christian community and the peace that comes from trusting God together.    Whether you're struggling with financial anxiety, wondering how to be more generous, or simply trying to grow in your faith, Jesus offers a better way forward. You can learn to trust God with what you have, find freedom from the fear of never having enough, and invest your life in what truly lasts. In Christ, we find the courage to face our struggles together and the hope of a God who faithfully provides.    Scripture: Romans 15:30-33    “I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.” Romans 15:30    “The God of peace be with you all. Amen.” Romans 15:33    Belong at First Pres by taking the first step: join us for worship on Sundays in person. https://firstprescos.org/belong

Do you ever feel like there is never enough money to go around? Is it hard to trust God with your finances when life feels uncertain? What would it look like to live with greater generosity and peace? Jesus shows us the fullness of God's generosity through His sacrifice on the cross. He gave His whole life for us, then rose again so that everyone who believes in Him can receive forgiveness and new life. This is the good news of the gospel, a foundation that steadies our hearts and frees us to live with open hands.    In Romans 15, we see how generosity connects us to something bigger than ourselves. When we trust God with our money, time, and resources, we become part of His work to bring hope, healing, and the love of Jesus to others. Biblical generosity begins with recognizing how much God has already given us. Whether you are struggling with financial stress, wondering what the Bible says about tithing, or learning how to trust God more deeply, His faithfulness gives you a place to begin.    God invites us into a life of wholehearted faith and joyful generosity. As we invest what we have in what God wants to do, we participate in sharing the gospel, caring for people in need, and bringing the light and life of Jesus into our communities. What might God do through a people who trust Him enough to give the full measure?    Scripture: Romans 15:23 to 29    “I know that when I come to you, I will come in the full measure of the blessing of Christ.” Romans 15:29    “For if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews’ spiritual blessings, they owe it to the Jews to share with them their material blessings.” Romans 15:27    Belong at First Pres by taking the first step: join us for worship on Sundays in person. https://firstprescos.org/belong

Have you ever wondered how God could use your life to make a difference? What does it look like to share your faith with someone who doesn't know Jesus? Are you willing to step beyond what's comfortable to help someone discover God's love? The good news of the gospel is that Jesus Christ gave His life to bring us near to God, opening the way for people from every nation and every walk of life to experience His grace and salvation. His love gives us a firm foundation for faith and the courage to follow wherever He leads.  In Romans 15:14 to 22, we see God's heart for reaching people who have yet to hear the good news of Jesus. The apostle Paul's pioneering faith reminds us that sharing the gospel begins with a willingness to trust God, love others, and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. Through Jesus, we are invited into a greater purpose, one that reaches beyond our own lives and brings hope to our neighbors, our communities, and the world.  You don't have to travel across the world to make a difference for God's kingdom. There are people in your everyday life who need to know they are seen, loved, and welcomed by Jesus. As we keep our eyes fixed on Christ, the pioneer of our faith, we can discover the joy of living generously, stepping out in faith, and sharing the hope that has transformed our own lives. Who might God be calling you to reach?  Scripture: Romans 15:14 to 22  "It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known." Romans 15:20  "Those who were not told about him will see, and those who have not heard will understand." Romans 15:21  Belong at First Pres by taking the first step: join us for worship on Sundays in person. https://firstprescos.org/belong

Are you running low on hope? Do you feel like you are giving more than you have left? What would it look like to live from a source that does not run dry? Jesus brings the good news of God’s grace to every person, filling us with hope that can overflow into the lives of others. The gospel gives us a foundation that holds when our own reserves feel empty. God’s grace was always meant to overflow, reaching every nation, every people, and every person. In Jesus, you are invited into a life connected to the God of hope, where joy and peace grow as you trust him. You do not have to manufacture enough hope on your own. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God fills his people so that his grace, love, and hope can flow through us to people who need to know Jesus. What might change if you lived connected to that source? There are people around you who need hope, belonging, grace, and the good news of Jesus. As the Body of Christ, we can share what God has given us, welcome those who are still searching, and let the gospel overflow into our relationships, neighborhoods, and world. Scripture: Romans 15:8 to 13 “In him the Gentiles will hope.” Romans 15:12 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him.” Romans 15:13 Belong at First Pres by taking the first step: join us for worship on Sundays in person. https://firstprescos.org/belong

What happens when Christians disagree? Can people with real differences still live in unity? What could change if the world saw Christians truly loving one another? Jesus draws us close through the gospel, taking our sin upon himself and giving his life to bring us near to God. His grace gives us a foundation that holds, freeing us to love, serve, and welcome others with the same generosity he has shown us. Christian unity begins as we draw closer to Jesus and learn to put others first. When Christ becomes greater in our view, we can hold our preferences more loosely, serve our neighbors more freely, and accept one another as Jesus has accepted us. In a divided world, the unity of Christians can become a powerful witness to the love of Jesus and the good news of the gospel. Scripture: Romans 15:1 to 7 “Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.” Romans 15:2 “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you.” Romans 15:7 Belong at First Pres by taking the first step: join us for worship on Sundays in person. https://firstprescos.org/belong

Do disagreements ever make it hard to stay close to people you love? How do you know when to stand firm and when to give something up? What does it look like to keep the peace without avoiding hard conversations? Jesus shows us a deeper kind of freedom, one shaped by sacrificial love. The gospel gives us a foundation that holds because Jesus gave himself for us, making peace with God possible and drawing us into a new family where we can learn to love one another. Romans 14 invites us to ask a different question when our preferences, rights, and convictions collide. What would you be willing to give up for the sake of someone you love? Christian freedom becomes an opportunity to build others up, pursue peace, and help people grow closer to Jesus. Even disagreement can become a place where God forms us into people who love like Christ and value relationships more than getting our own way. When you are trying to navigate difficult choices, conflict with other Christians, or questions about what is right and wrong, you do not have to find your way alone. Jesus is our peace. As you depend on him, he can give you wisdom to love God, love your neighbor, and use your freedom in ways that reflect his heart.

Where do you turn when you feel unsure about the future? How can you find peace and joy when life keeps shifting? What would it look like to make more room for God in your life? Jesus meets us with good news: through his death on the cross, we can be forgiven, redeemed, and brought into the family of God. The gospel gives us a foundation that holds because our hope rests in Jesus and the transforming presence of the Holy Spirit. God invites you into a life shaped by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. You do not have to manufacture spiritual strength or figure out the journey alone. The Holy Spirit transforms lives, draws people to Jesus, and gives us courage to trust God with what comes next. When you belong to Jesus, his Spirit can bring new life within you and shine his light through you. Wherever you are in your faith, you can make more room for the Holy Spirit and trust Jesus with your whole life. God is still seeking people, saving people, and transforming people through the good news of Christ. You are invited to believe, belong, grow in faith, and discover the peace and joy that come from life with Jesus. Scripture: Romans 14:16 to 18  “The kingdom of God is a matter of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Romans 14:17  “Anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God.” Romans 14:18 Belong at First Pres by taking the first step: join us for worship on Sundays in person. https://firstprescos.org/belong

Why is it so easy to judge someone who sees things differently? What happens when disagreement turns into contempt? How can Christians love each other when convictions collide? Jesus meets us in these divided places with good news: you are created by God, redeemed through Christ, and deeply loved. The gospel steadies our souls with a foundation that holds, freeing us to receive that same beloved person beside us with grace.    Romans 14 calls us to love people more deeply than we defend our personal freedom. When Scripture leaves room for different convictions, you can resist judging others, care for another person’s conscience, and remember that Jesus is Lord of you both. His sacrificial love gives you a better way through Christian disagreement, division, resentment, and judgment. Because Jesus has loved and redeemed you, you are free to love like Jesus, choosing peace and the spiritual good of others.    Hatred has no place in the body of Christ. As you tend the garden of your own heart, Jesus can uproot contempt, hostility, gossip, and bitterness and grow a love that reflects him. In a divided world, the church has an opportunity to show what becomes possible when people rest securely in the love of Christ and learn to love one another.    Scripture: Romans 14:1 to 15  “Who are you to judge someone else’s servant?” Romans 14:4  “Each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.” Romans 14:12    Belong at First Pres by taking the first step: join us for worship on Sundays in person. https://firstprescos.org/belong

What does it really mean to love your neighbor? What if love feels more like a feeling than something you can actually live out? Where could one simple act of love make a difference today? Jesus shows us a love that gives, serves, and builds people up. The gospel gives us a foundation that holds because Jesus has loved us completely and invites us to belong to him.    Romans 13 calls us to love our neighbor as ourselves and reminds us that love is something we never finish giving. You can love like Jesus through ordinary acts of compassion, generosity, patience, and care. God can take even a small act of love and use it to bring hope into another person’s life.    There is an urgency to this kind of life. Scripture calls us to wake up, live as people of the light, and clothe ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ. As you belong more fully to Jesus, his love can shape how you see people and how you respond to the needs around you. Today is an opportunity to receive the love of Christ and let that love flow through you.    Scripture: Romans 13:8 to 14  “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Romans 13:9  “Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 13:14    Belong at First Pres by taking the first step: join us for worship on Sundays in person. https://firstprescos.org/belong

Has politics made it harder to love people you disagree with? What does a Christian owe the government? How do you honor leaders when you believe they are wrong? Jesus gives us good news that reaches deeper than political division. Our highest allegiance belongs to Christ and his Kingdom, and the gospel gives us a foundation that holds when politics, relationships, and the world around us feel unstable.    Romans 13 calls Christians to honor governing authorities, pray for leaders, pursue what is good, and remember that all human authority remains under God. When government and faith come into conflict, Scripture calls us to obey God and remain faithful to Jesus. You can participate in politics without allowing politics to define your identity, divide the family of God, or replace your hope in Christ.    Our life together in Jesus is bigger than a political party or a preferred future for our country. Because Christ is Lord of all, you can approach political disagreement with conviction, humility, respect, and love. His Kingdom gives you a deeper belonging and a lasting hope that no election or government can provide.    Scripture: Romans 13:1 to 7  “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities.” Romans 13:1  “If respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.” Romans 13:7    Belong at First Pres by taking the first step: join us for worship on Sundays in person. https://firstprescos.org/belong

Have you been hurt by someone and wondered how to respond? How do you forgive when the pain is still real? Is it possible to pursue peace without putting yourself back in harm’s way? Jesus shows us a way through conflict that is grounded in grace, forgiveness, and trust in God. Because Jesus laid down his life for us, we can release revenge, love our enemies, and trust God with justice. The gospel gives us a foundation that holds when relationships become painful and complicated.    Following Jesus can mean blessing those who hurt you, stepping toward people who grieve, choosing humility, and overcoming evil with good. It can also mean recognizing the limits of your responsibility and stepping away from ongoing harm. You can forgive because Christ has forgiven you, even when another person has not changed. The Holy Spirit gives you strength to live the Jesus way, bringing peace and goodness into a world shaped by anger and retaliation.    Scripture: Romans 12:14 to 21  “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” Romans 12:14  “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21    Belong at First Pres by taking the first step: join us for worship on Sundays in person. https://firstprescos.org/belong

Are you longing to live a life that truly matters?  Do you wonder what it looks like to follow Jesus every day?  Have you ever wanted your faith to shape the way you love and serve others?    Jesus invites you into more than believing the right things. He calls you to become a living sacrifice, transformed by his mercy and filled with his love. The good news of the gospel is that Jesus gave himself for you so you can live a new life in him. His grace is the foundation that steadies our souls when we are tempted to live for ourselves instead of for him.    Romans 12 paints a beautiful picture of a life shaped by Christ through sincere love, joyful hope, faithful prayer, generous service, and genuine community. If you have been searching for purpose, wondering how to grow spiritually, or asking how to love people like Jesus, this message points you back to the Savior who transforms hearts from the inside out. As you lay your life before Jesus again and again, he forms you into the person you were always created to become.    Scripture: Romans 12:9 to 13  “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9  “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12    Belong at First Pres by taking the first step: join us for worship on Sundays in person. https://firstprescos.org/belong

What if you have a place in God's kingdom that no one else can fill?  Have you ever wondered if your life really matters?  Do you feel like you have nothing meaningful to offer?    Jesus does not save you to leave you standing on the sidelines. Through His death and resurrection, He welcomes you into His family and fills you with His Spirit. The gospel gives us something solid to build on because our identity is rooted in Christ before it is ever expressed through what we do. When you know you belong to Jesus, you can discover how He has uniquely shaped you to love others and bear lasting fruit.    Romans 12 reminds us that every follower of Jesus has been given gifts by God's grace to strengthen His church. As you seek to understand how God has wired you, this message invites you to live with humble confidence, serve others with joy, and pursue the kind of fruitfulness that grows from staying close to Christ each day. Whether you are asking how to discover your spiritual gifts, how to serve God with purpose, or how to find your place in the church, you will find hope in the One who is building His body through ordinary people transformed by extraordinary grace.    Scripture: Romans 12:3 to 8  "Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment." Romans 12:3  "We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us." Romans 12:6    Belong at First Pres by taking the first step: join us for worship on Sundays in person. https://firstprescos.org/belong

Are you wondering what it really means to surrender your life to God?  Do you feel pulled in different directions by the world around you?  Could there be a better way to discover God's purpose for your life? Jesus gave His life so you could belong to God with confidence, freedom, and hope. Through His mercy, He forgives our sin, makes us new, and gives us a foundation that steadies our souls no matter what life brings. Romans 12 reminds us that because of everything God has done through Christ, the most life giving response is to offer ourselves fully to Him as living sacrifices, trusting that His ways lead to true life. This message explores what wholehearted devotion to Christ looks like in everyday life. As God renews your mind through His Word and His Spirit, you begin to see beyond the pressures of this world and discover His good, pleasing, and perfect will. If you have been searching for God's direction, wondering how to grow spiritually, or longing to live with deeper purpose, this invitation to surrender points you to the One who is always faithful. Scripture: Romans 12:1 to 2 “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. This is your true and proper worship.” Romans 12:1 “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is, His good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 Belong at First Pres by taking the first step: join us for worship on Sundays in person. https://firstprescos.org/belong

Are you carrying questions that never seem to find an answer? Have you ever wondered why God allows things you cannot understand? Do you long for a faith that can stand when life feels uncertain? Jesus meets us in our deepest questions with the good news of the gospel. Through His death and resurrection, we receive mercy we could never earn and a foundation that holds steady even when His ways are beyond our understanding.    Romans 11 reminds us that God's wisdom is far greater than our own, yet His faithfulness never fails. As Paul reflects on God's unfolding plan of salvation, he moves from wrestling with difficult questions into joyful worship. If you are searching for hope, wondering if God can be trusted, or learning how to trust God in difficult seasons, this message invites you to rest in the mercy of Jesus. When we cannot see the whole story, we can still worship the One who holds every part of it and whose glory and grace never change.    Scripture: Romans 11:25 to 36    “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!” Romans 11:33    “For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.” Romans 11:36    Belong at First Pres by taking the first step: join us for worship on Sundays in person. https://firstprescos.org/belong