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What does it look like to follow Christ in a culture constantly shaping the way we think? Romans 12:1-2 calls us not to be conformed to the world, but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. True transformation is deep work over time, rooted in Scripture and lived out in Christian community.

What does it mean to renew your mind? Romans 12:2 tells us that transformation happens through the renewal of our minds. In this message, we explore how what we allow into our minds shapes us and how dwelling on God’s Word teaches us to think about God-like things in God-like ways.

What does it look like to live fully devoted to God? In Romans 12:1-8, Paul shifts from what God has done for us to how we should respond. Because of God’s mercy, believers are called to offer every part of their lives to Him, resist being shaped by the world, and be transformed through the renewing of their minds.

In Romans 11, Paul reveals God’s continuing plan for Israel and His mercy toward both Jews and Gentiles. As we look at Romans 11:19-36, we’re reminded that God’s wisdom, mercy, and faithfulness are far greater than we can fully comprehend, and that all glory belongs to Him.

No matter how badly we’ve messed up, God’s grace is sufficient. He is patient with us even when we keep pushing Him away. Whether you feel far from God or you're wondering if someone can be too far gone for God to forgive, this message will help you see how God’s love for you is beyond all we can fathom.

Have you ever been striving hard for something only to realize it was the wrong thing? Romans 10:1-11 shows us that striving isn’t what earns favor with God. In fact, there’s nothing we can humanly do to accomplish this. It’s only through submitting to God, confessing our need for a Savior and resting in His grace that we can be right with God. This is great news for a world full of people who are striving in the wrong direction.

Romans 9 is one of the most challenging passages in the New Testament, and it confronts us with difficult questions about God’s sovereignty, His freedom, His justice, and His grace. Paul’s answer is clear: God has not failed. His promises remain true, and salvation has never been based on ethnicity, morality, human effort, or personal merit. From Isaac and Ishmael to Jacob and Esau, Paul points to the sovereign mercy and grace of God.

What does Romans 8:28 actually mean when life is painful?In this message from Romans 8:26-39, we explore how God meets believers in weakness, how the Holy Spirit intercedes when we do not know what to pray, and how God uses even suffering to conform His children to the image of Christ.Romans 8:28 is not a promise that every circumstance is good or that we will always receive the outcome we desire. It is the assurance that God is working through every part of our story according to His eternal purpose. Even when we cannot understand how the pieces fit together, we can trust the One who sees the entire story.

What if the struggle you feel against sin is actually proof you belong to God? If you're waiting for suffering to end before you feel secure in your faith, this message might surprise you. In Romans 8:12-23, we explore how new desires, the Spirit's assurance, present hardship, and future glory work together—not as obstacles to belief, but as evidence of it.

If you’ve ever struggled with guilt, doubt, or insecurity in your faith, this sermon is a reminder of the absolute security we have in Christ. In this message, Pastor Jay dives into Romans 8:1-11, exploring what is arguably one of the most powerful, comforting, and foundational chapters in all of Scripture.

Have you ever felt like you’ve been given a new life in Christ, yet you still find yourself wrestling with old habits? In this week's message, Pastor Jay continues our journey through the Book of Romans, diving into one of the most relatable, and sometimes challenging passages in Scripture: Romans 7:13-25. If you've ever found yourself doing the very thing you hate, this message will bring you comfort, clarity, and point you back to our only Deliverer.

Why does God's perfect Law seem to expose our failures instead of fixing them? In this powerful study of Romans 7, you'll discover that the Law's purpose is not to make you righteous, but to lead you to Jesus, the One who can. If you've ever felt trapped between guilt and striving, this message points to the freedom, grace and fruitfulness found in a new relationship with Christ.

Raise Your SailsRomans 6:17-23Matt Mackie

Our salvation gives us a new nature that desires to obey God and sin less.Romans 6:1-17