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Romans 16:1-27
Jared Keath
Romans 16:1-27
Jared Keath

Gospel Church

The Apostle Paul’s personal greetings to people in the church of Rome gives us a unique glimpse into the life of that first-century church. What he commends and encourages shows how the gospel can shape us as a church—especially our relationships, doctrine and worship.

Jared Keath
Romans 15:14-33
Jared Keath
Romans 15:14-33
Jared Keath

Gospel Mission

As the Apostle Paul outlines his plans and passion for the gospel mission, he calls on the Roman church to join him in this great task. Through it we learn about the gospel mission that all believers are to be involved in. This sermon looks at the work, the ambition and the partnership we have in the gospel.

Jared Keath
Romans 15:1-13
Jared Keath
Romans 15:1-13
Jared Keath

Gospel Unity

One of the ways God displays his glory in the world is by saving people from different backgrounds and bringing them together into a new community in Christ. Therefore, unity in the local church is of huge significance. This passage teaches the practice, the power and the plan for unity.

Jared Keath
Romans 14:13-23
Jared Keath
Romans 14:13-23
Jared Keath

Pursuing Peace

We live in a culture that values personal rights, and exercising personal rights, even at the expense of others. The gospel creates a different community where our responsibility toward others comes before our own rights. This is the basis for a deep unity that can exist even where there is diversity.

Jared Keath
Romans 14:1-12
Jared Keath
Romans 14:1-12
Jared Keath

When Opinions Collide

The gospel brings together people from different backgrounds, cultures and traditions. Therefore, not every believer will think the same way on every matter: e.g. views on politics, health, climate change, schooling, music—to name a few. How can we maintain unity when our opinions collide?

Jared Keath
Romans 13:8-14
Jared Keath
Romans 13:8-14
Jared Keath

Love & Light

The resurrection of Jesus is the dawning of the age to come. His return will bring it in its fulness. Therefore, those who belong to him live in the present age, yet belong to the age to come. How does this shape the way we live in our society today? What obligations do we have to those around us?

Jared Keath
Romans 13:1-7
Jared Keath
Romans 13:1-7
Jared Keath

The Government

In Australia it’s common to have a very cynical view of politicians and government. This can take the form of apathy and ignorance, or even out-right rebellion. But what difference does the gospel make to our relationship with governing authorities?

Jared Keath
Romans 12:9-21
Jared Keath
Romans 12:9-21
Jared Keath

Genuine Love

The gospel is about God's love for us while we were his enemies. In response to receiving God's love, we are called to demonstrate 'genuine' love to others. This passage teaches us how to show genuine love toward those inside and outside the church, and even toward those who are against us.

Jared Keath
Romans 12:3-8
Jared Keath
Romans 12:3-8
Jared Keath

Belonging to the Body

To belong to Christ is to belong to his body, the church. But for those who live in an individualistic, consumerist culture, this is not as intuitive as we might think. We need to let the gospel reshape our thinking about who we are, where we belong in the body, and what function we have.

Jared Keath
Romans 12:1-2
Jared Keath
Romans 12:1-2
Jared Keath

Gospel-shaped Life

The gospel is the good news that Jesus is Lord and Saviour, and that by trusting in him we receive salvation as a gift of grace. What difference will believing this make to our lives? This passage gives an incredible summary of the pattern, the purpose and the power of a distinctly gospel-shaped life.

Jared Keath
Romans 11:11-36
Jared Keath
Romans 11:11-36
Jared Keath

God’s Plan for Israel

Given that so many Jews rejected Jesus as the Messiah, it looked like God had given up on them and moved his focus to the Gentiles. But God still has some big plans for people from Israel. This passage presents the pattern, the picture and the puzzle of God’s plan.

Jared Keath
Romans 11:1-10
Jared Keath
Romans 11:1-10
Jared Keath

The Remnant

Historically the people of Israel were God’s people. But so many from Israel have rejected the Messiah. Has God therefore rejected his people? Paul answers that question in this passage. He gives a personal answer, a biblical answer and a sobering answer.

Jared Keath
Romans 9:30-10:21
Jared Keath
Romans 9:30-10:21
Jared Keath

Confessing Christ

Paul continues to explore why some people believe the gospel and others don’t. Here we see that many people assume that the way to get right with God is by keeping the demands of his law. But the good news is that righteousness is not gained by our efforts, but by God’s provision in Christ.

Jared Keath
Romans 9:14-29
Jared Keath
Romans 9:14-29
Jared Keath

Sovereign Mercy

The Bible's teaching on God's election can be difficult to understand. It often raises questions, if not objections, that it is unfair or just makes us into robots. It seems Paul has heard these objections before because he answers them in this passage.

Jared Keath
Romans 9:1-13
Jared Keath
Romans 9:1-13
Jared Keath

Has God Failed?

Why do some people believe the gospel, while others reject it? Ultimately this question pushes us to consider the doctrine of God's election. That's where Paul goes in Romans 9. This is a deep subject. But understanding it opens up some wonderful vistas into the gospel of grace.

Jared Keath
Romans 8:31-39
Jared Keath
Romans 8:31-39
Jared Keath

Eternally Secure

For those who trust in Christ our eternal security is guaranteed. Romans 8 concludes with a celebration of our security by testing it against our deepest fears. Is there anyone or anything that can seperate us from the love of God? When we look at the cross of Christ, we have a sure answer.

Jared Keath
Romans 8:28-30
Jared Keath
Romans 8:28-30
Jared Keath

All Things for Good

Romans 8:28 is one of the most loved verses in the Bible. We love the thought that for those who love God all things work together for good. But what is the good that God is working for? How can we see it in our lives, especially when things are not good?

Jared Keath
Romans 8:18-27
Jared Keath
Romans 8:18-27
Jared Keath

Groaning & Glory

The pattern of Jesus’ life was suffering before glory. To belong to Christ is to share that same pattern. This makes us the question if it’s worth it. Will the future glory outweigh present sufferings? This passage answers that question by showing us the weight of glory, the hope of glory and the help to glory.

Jared Keath
Romans 8:12-17
Jared Keath
Romans 8:12-17
Jared Keath

The Spirit of Adoption

“All who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.” This sermon explores how the Holy Spirit works in our lives - how he leads us into killing sin, guarantees the status of sonship, and enables us to enjoy all the privileges of being children of God.

Jared Keath
Romans 8:1-11
Jared Keath
Romans 8:1-11
Jared Keath

The Spirit of Life

Since everyone who belongs to Christ has the Holy Spirit dwelling in them, what difference does he make? This sermon explores three aspects of assurance provided by the Holy Spirit: the certainty of no condemnation, a new mindset focused on the things of the Spirit, and the confidence of final victory.

Jared Keath
Romans 7:7-25
Jared Keath
Romans 7:7-25
Jared Keath

War Within

Have you ever wondered why you do things you wished you didn’t do? It’s not just those caught in addiction who feel this way. Even the Apostle Paul admits, “The evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.” Why do we experience this struggle? Does being a Christian make any difference?

Jared Keath
Romans 7:1-6
Jared Keath
Romans 7:1-6
Jared Keath

Died to the Law

The role of God’s law in our lives is complex. The law tells us how to live God’s way, but it feels like a burden that we cannot live up to. Rather than fixing our sin problem, it condemns us. What are we to do? The gospel releases us from the burden and condemnation of the law to serve God in a new way.

Jared Keath
Romans 6:15-23
Jared Keath
Romans 6:15-23
Jared Keath

Slaves of God

Often people think of the Christian life as a choice between giving up your freedom and obeying God, or retaining your freedom and living your own way. But is living your own way really freedom? Or is true freedom found in knowing the one “whose service is perfect freedom”?

Jared Keath
Romans 6:1-14
Jared Keath
Romans 6:1-14
Jared Keath

Died to Sin

If the gospel assures us that God responds to our sin with more grace, won’t that just encourage us to keep on sinning? That’s not the logic of the gospel. Instead, the gospel tells us we have died to sin. What does that mean? How did it happen? And what difference does it make to our lives?

Jared Keath
Romans 5:12-21
Jared Keath
Romans 5:12-21
Jared Keath

In Adam or In Christ

Paul continues to explain the way the gospel works by showing us how all of humanity is represented by one of two men: Adam or Christ. In Adam there is sin, condemnation and death. But in Christ, there is grace, justification and eternal life. Which one represents you?

Jared Keath
Romans 5:1-11
Jared Keath
Romans 5:1-11
Jared Keath

Unshakeable Confidence

How can you be sure God loves you? How can you be certain that when you die you will enter straight into heaven? How can you be sure suffering will not destroy you along the way? This passage answers all of these questions (and more), and the answers centre on one thing: justification by faith.

Jared Keath
Romans 4:13-25
Jared Keath
Romans 4:13-25
Jared Keath

Faith Alone

One of the blessings of justification by faith is the assurance of salvation that it gives. By looking at the life of Abraham, we’ll consider why justification by faith alone is the only basis for real assurance, and what kind of faith it is that receives justification.

Jared Keath
Romans 3:27-4:12
Jared Keath
Romans 3:27-4:12
Jared Keath

Boasting Excluded

Boasting is building confidence based on your performance, especially if you can out-perform others. One of the effects of receiving justification by faith is that it squeezes out all boasting. This sermon considers why it does that, and what effect that can have on how we relate to other people. 

Jared Keath
Romans 3:21-26
Jared Keath
Romans 3:21-26
Jared Keath

Righteousness from God

This passage has been described by many as the most important passage in the whole Bible. It's the turning point in Romans where Paul begins to describe the greatest news ever – that in the gospel God has revealed the way he can declare the unrighteous “righteous”, while maintaining his own righteousness.

Jared Keath
Romans 3:1-20
Jared Keath
Romans 3:1-20
Jared Keath

All Under Sin

This is a very confronting passage showing the pervasiveness of sin in humanity. It includes some outrageous statements like, "No one seeks God" and "No one does good". How can the Apostle Paul say such a thing? What about all the people who seem to be seeking God? What about all the good things unbelievers do?

Jared Keath
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Romans 2:12-29
Jared Keath
Romans 2:12-29
Jared Keath

Empty Religion Exposed

Romans begins by establishing that everyone, apart from the gospel, is under God's wrath and destined for judgment. But the Jews in Paul's day assumed they would be safe because they had God's law, a rich biblical heritage and an outward sign of belonging to him. Would these things give them any advantage on Judgment Day? How might we make the same assumptions?

Jared Keath
Romans 2:1-11
Jared Keath
Romans 2:1-11
Jared Keath

Self-Righteousness Exposed

God has plainly revealed in the Bible that there is a future day when his judgment will come crashing down on humanity. Sadly, there people who think they are prepared for that day, but are not. How do you know if that’s you? This sermon unpacks the passage to find out.

Jared Keath
Romans 1:18-32
Jared Keath
Romans 1:18-32
Jared Keath

When God Gives Up

Immediately after the opening greeting, Romans gets straight to telling us why we so desperately need what the gospel offers: because everyone, apart from the gospel, is under God's wrath. This sermon considers what God’s wrath is, why he’s is right to be angry, and where we see his wrath today. 

Jared Keath
Romans 1:1-17
Jared Keath
Romans 1:1-17
Jared Keath

Good News for Everyone

The letter of Romans is all about ‘the gospel of God’. Even Paul's customary greeting is packed with talk about the gospel. He was clearly excited about spreading it, and wanted the believers in Rome (and us today) to share his excitement for the gospel.

Jared Keath
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