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In Romans, Sermons

The Human Condition

What does it mean to be human? This is the most pressing and divisive question of our day. Does it mean being true to ourselves? Does it mean being free from systemic oppression? Does it mean nothing more than being advanced organisms? The Bible’s answer is far more relatable and satisfying than any of those provided by our culture. But in order to understand it, we need to take a deep look at the doctrine of sin. Listen as Pastor Josh explains what these verses teach us about our fallen human condition.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 3:9-12
Series: Romans

In Romans, Sermons

Three Unchanging Truths About God

What the Bible teaches about the nation of Israel in the era of the New Testament is fundamental to how Christians respond to current world events. In this text, however, the Apostle Paul shows us that everything – including what we believe about Israel – is meant to serve the greatest purpose of leading us to know and worship God. Listen as Pastor Josh explains.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 3:1-8
Series: Romans

In Sermons, Standalone

A Portrait of a Godly Man

What comes to mind when you think about masculinity? A well-dressed gentleman? A bearded hunter? A corporate executive? A muscular brute? Contrary to these popular depictions in our culture, this verse shows us that true masculinity is expressed in a life devoted to prayer. Listen as Pastor Josh explains.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: 1 Timothy 2:8
Series: Standalone

In Sermons, Standalone

Bringing Our Anxieties to God

We live in what has been called an “epidemic of anxiety”. Our culture deals with anxiety through therapy, medication, and/or removal of triggers. What does the Bible say? Psalm 27 provides us with one example of how an ancient king brought his anxieties to God and found relief. Listen as Pastor Josh shows us how this beloved Psalm gives us tools to bring our anxieties to God.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Psalm 27:1-14
Series: Standalone

In Romans, Sermons

Circumcision of the Heart

Circumcision is one of the distinguishing marks of the Jewish people. But what was its purpose? What relevance does it have to Christianity today? Listen as Pastor Josh explains the spiritual significance of this practice and its ongoing relevance to the Christian life.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 2:25-29
Series: Romans

In Romans, Sermons

The Judgment of the Law

In a culture that emphasizes God’s justice for us, the first two chapters of Romans have emphasized God’s justice against us. But why? Even if we can understand why God judges those who received His law and failed to keep it, why would He judge those who never received it? Listen as Pastor Josh explains how the existence of Natural Law ensures that everyone is accountable before God.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 2:12-16
Series: Romans

In Romans, Sermons

The Right Response to God’s Kindness

Kindness is a beautiful thing. Some people say more of it would change the world. The Bible teaches that God’s kindness has already changed the world. But what is that kindness, and how are we to respond to it? Listen as Pastor Josh explains.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 2:4-5
Series: Romans

In Romans, Sermons

Life Without God

What would life without God look like? Would it lead to a “brotherhood of man” with everyone “livin’ life in peace”, as John Lennon prophesied? Or would it lead to the opposite? Listen as Pastor Josh teaches on the depravity that results when a society abandons God, and how there is always hope for change.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 1:28-32
Series: Romans

In Romans, Sermons

Five Questions About Homosexuality

The Bible is clear in teaching that homosexuality is wrong, and yet many do not understand the reasons why. In this sermon, Pastor Josh will teach on how this passage helps us understand the nature of homosexuality, and how Christians should respond to those who hold and practice different views.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 1:26-27
Series: Romans

In Romans, Sermons

What Judgment Looks Like

What do you imagine when you think about divine judgment? Do you think about natural disasters? Warfare and destruction? Eternal gloom and misery? While the Bible teaches that God’s judgment can and will look like those things, it can also look like divine withdrawal. God can judge a society by leaving it to do what it wants. Listen as Pastor Josh explains.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 1:24-25
Series: Romans

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