Sermon Title: Romans 1:8–15

Passage: Romans 1:8–15 (NKJV)

Key Theme:

Faith flourishes on the gospel’s basics and matures through the Spirit’s work and sound doctrine; Paul models grateful prayer, mutual encouragement, and readiness to preach.

Summary:

Paul thanks God that the Roman believers’ faith is widely known. He continually prays for them and longs to visit—not as a celebrity, but as a fellow disciple eager to strengthen and be strengthened by their mutual faith. He has often planned to come but was providentially hindered. As a debtor to all peoples, Paul is ready to preach the gospel in Rome, emphasizing that strong churches grow by the Word, the Spirit, and obedience—not by legalism or mere hype.

Key Points:

  1. Grateful Intercession: Paul’s ministry begins with thanksgiving and persistent prayer (vv. 8–10).
  2. Mutual Encouragement: Gifts strengthen the church so that both leaders and saints are established together (vv. 11–12).
  3. Ready to Preach: Hindrances don’t cancel calling; Paul lives as a debtor to all and stands ready to bring the gospel in Rome (vv. 13–15).

Application:

  • Pray for your church by name this week—thank God for evidences of faith and ask Him to establish believers in truth.
  • Seek mutual encouragement: share one concrete testimony and ask one honest question in your small group.
  • Live as a “debtor to all”: identify one person (neighbor, coworker, classmate) and purpose to share the gospel simply and clearly.

Scripture to Remember:

“So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also.” (Romans 1:15, NKJV)

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Calvary Chapel Jacksonville, NC

Disclaimer:

These notes were taken based on the sermon at Calvary Chapel Jacksonville, NC. These notes were compiled by ChatGPT using the bulleted notes I personally took during the sermon, combined with the transcript of the YouTube video produced. Since the notes were ultimately compiled using AI, please verify their full validity using your Bible and the Word of God alone.