March 3, 2024
Included | Romans 8:1-17
Children of God
One of the struggles with Christianity is knowing how it really works. We can feel shame because we do something wrong or we're not doing enough. We re-dedicate ourselves hoping the next time is a charm. Or we think the point of life is to ‘go to heaven and take as many people with us as possible.' Is that what Jesus intended? How can we know what Jesus intends? Romans 8 is a power-packed, super-condensed explanation of how Christianity works.
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- Tell the story of a time you struggled to learn something new. Have you ever had those same feelings when it comes to believing in Jesus?’
- What is the power of there being "NO condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”? Does condemnation still call your name?
- Describe ‘life in the flesh’ vs ‘life in the Spirit’ using words your co-workers would understand.
- v.10-11 describes two new realities for Christians: The Spirit gives us life (now), and we are promised life “to our mortal bodies.” What does each of those mean?
- Do you feel like a slave or an heir (one with inheritance)? Give evidence to back up your answer. Are you able to call God Abba (Daddy)?
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Recent Sermons
Mark 1:35 - Jesus modelled a life of restraint and rhythm, showing us how to live with peace and purpose even amid urgency through the practices he shared.
Luke 6:39-49 - Jesus reminds us that we all have teachers shaping us. Some lead us astray, but when we follow him, we learn to live as we were truly meant to.
Romans 12:1-2 - Jesus’ invitation is to follow him: to be with him, become like him, and do what he did. We surrender control to Jesus, resist the pattern of the world that shapes us, and rely on the power of the Holy Spirit for transformation.
Mark 1:16-18 -We begin our series on Practicing the Way—exploring how Jesus’ rhythms of prayer, fasting, solitude, and Sabbath invite ordinary people to grow in grace and intimacy with God
Acts 17:16-34 -Paul shares the hope of Jesus in everyday language, guiding seekers toward truth and showing where their search for God had gone astray.
Acts 13:1-5 -The first Christians had small groups! They knew, because Jesus modelled it, that we’re much better in groups than we are as individuals. The group that gathered in Antioch was diverse, zoned in on Jesus and figuring out how to be outward-facing. Your own group will want all that and more!
