Paul’s letter to the Romans may be at an end, but the pathway the believers travel is far from over. Paul reminds his audience to praise God for what He has done, and for Who He is. As we gather each week, we meet for the same purpose. Join with us as we conclude our […]

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Watch Out! (Romans 16:17 – 20)

As Paul nears the end of his discussion of the Pathway of Hope, he warns his audience that not everyone they meet along the way will be their friend. Some will appear to be friendly, but hide less than pure motives. As he encourages his readers to continue forward, he warns them of the potential […]

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The Next Frontier (Romans 15:23 – 33)

Mankind has always had a fascination with “what else is out there” – and it was shown to us vividly this week with the SpaceX launch. In Paul’s day, the “outer regions” was a recent province named Spain. As Paul prepares to journey to this remote outpost, he shares with the Roman church how to […]

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My Story (Romans 15:14 – 22)

Some moments in life make you stop and exclaim “My goodness! How great God is!” In this paragraph, Paul pauses in his writing to the Roman church and does just that. He praises God for the work He has done and the work in which He has allowed Paul to be a part. Listen as […]

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Praise Him! (Romans 15:7 – 13)

The Pathway of Hope is traveled by many who are following the example of Messiah Jesus the best they know how. As they travel they meet with other pilgrims whose ideas and practices are very similar yet not perfectly alike. Some are more rigid in their adherence to rules and regulations; others enjoy more fully […]

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Helping Others (Romans 15:1 – 6)

The struggle between those strong in the faith and those weaker in the faith appears in areas the Bible doesn’t clearly address – forms of entertainment, use of free time, management of spare funds, practice of skills and abilities, food or beverages to be enjoyed / avoided. The list will always be present, and opinions […]

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People make resolutions all the time. Soon the excitement diminishes yet the task remains unfinished, and many give up. Wouldn’t it be great to make a resolved commitment and see it through? Paul shows how as his discussion with the Romans continues. He discusses matters threatening the unity of the church, and gives three resolutions […]

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What Matters? (Romans 14:1 – 12)

Churches have disagreed and divided over serious issues, as well as over issues that seemed serious but were trivial. What happens when we disagree? How do we determine what matters? Paul discusses this with the Roman church, and we get to listen in on the conversation!

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