Grace Clarksville

Most people would say that to be a Christian is to be loving. But what does that mean? In this sermon, we look at how love is an unpaid debt, a fulfillment, and a foretaste of what is to come.  Key Verses: Romans 13:8-14

Paul focuses on how salvation should shape every aspect of our lives, including our response to authority. We feel tension toward Paul’s words in Romans 13 because we ultimately all have an authority problem, specifically a problem with submitting to authority. Reflect today on why God places authority over us and how authority draws us toward Him and righteousness. Key Verses: Romans 13:1-7

Loving others is an essential part of following Jesus. But how are we supposed to do it? In this sermon, we look at the need for love, the ways of love, and the cost of love. Key Verses: Romans 12:9-21

In Romans, Paul begins to address the practicalities of living in community with other believers. Challenged to self-examination by thinking rightly about our own gifts and the gifts of those we are in close relationship with. He calls everyone to use their unique gifts in service to his greater purpose.  Key Verses: Romans 12:3-8

At the beginning of a new year, most of us think about how we have lived and how we want to live in the future. Paul says real change is possible if we consider two things: our bodies and our minds. In this sermon, we look at what it means to offer our bodies and our minds to God and what he promises to do for us when we do. Key Verses: Romans 12:1-2

 The Messiah comes with the promise of bringing peace, but what does this mean? In this sermon, we look at the kinds of peace Jesus comes to bring, how he does it, and how we can get it. Key Verses: Isaiah 9:6-7  

In Isaiah we see the unique image of a child given to us, that is also to be called our Everlasting Father. In Jesus Christ, we have the Son of God that shows us the characteristics of the perfect father. A father that will never leave us, promising to be reachable for eternity.  He gives to us an everlasting father that will love us endlessly.  Key Verses: Isaiah 9:2,6

When Jesus comes into the world, he promises to come as a “mighty God” — as someone who comes with real power. In this sermon, we look at what it means for Jesus to offer us His power in the midst of our daily lives. Key Verses: Isaiah 9:6

One of the clearest prophecies of Jesus’ birth, apart from the gospels, is found in Isaiah 9. Here we see that a child is born to us, that he is actually God’s son, and that God is giving him to us. As we prepare our hearts to celebrate the gift of Jesus this Christmas season, we will take a closer look at Isaiah 9:6-7 to better understand what we have been offered through Christ. This message focuses on the significance that Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor.  Key Verses: Isaiah 9:6-7

Romans 8 is the culmination of the book of Romans. Throughout this chapter, Paul has shown us the powerful work of the Holy Spirit. He explained that the Holy Spirit gives life and hope in our suffering, and specifically in Romans 8:31-39, Paul points to the love of God that can only begin to be understood through the teaching of the Holy Spirit. We all face a love deficit in how we express, understand, and experience it. Only through our leaning on the Holy Spirit can we begin to be reminded and transformed by the love of God. Key Verses: Romans 8:31-39

As we are led by the Spirit, we’ll experience both glory and suffering. Suffering isn’t meaningless; it holds the promise of future glory, which we all eagerly anticipate. As we wait for redemption, we lament what is broken in our world and move through loss towards hope. Key Verses: Romans 8:18-25

Jesus fulfilled the law’s impossible task, freeing us from condemnation. This truth is essential for leading spirit-directed lives. The Spirit gives us life and direction, enabling us to join God’s family. As adopted children, we enjoy security, intimacy, and God’s presence. Now, we are called to carry on our Father’s mission.  Key Verses: Romans 8:1, 11-17

In Romans, Paul has been building a case for real lasting life change to happen for the followers of Jesus. He is proclaiming the Good News of a free mercy offered through Jesus that can lead to renewal on this earth and an eternity spent with Him. Yet, within this message of hope there is also a warning to not trust in our own abilities to keep doing good. We are split creatures, full of desires to do good and desires to do evil. Jesus is then the only answer in this world and it is the promise of His indwelling Spirit that gives us hope.   Key Verses: Romans 7:14-25

If God gives us unlimited grace, does it really matter how we live? In this sermon, we see how grace challenges us to leave our former sinful ways and to embrace a new, deeper freedom in God’s free gift of love. Key Verses: Romans 6:15-23

This week, we will continue our study in the book of Romans by taking a closer look at the peace with God that is available to us through the work of Jesus Christ. Christ died for us while we were still sinners, so anyone who puts their faith in Jesus is no longer under God’s condemnation. This truth ushers in the reality of peace with God, which leads us to experience joy: in our waiting, in our trials, and in our relationship with God.  Key Verses: Romans 5:1-11

Paul focuses most of his message to the Romans on the gospel. He explains the gospel, who it is for, and how it should change everything about us. We tend to think we know the gospel and then, in turn, miss the mysteries that it reveals for us. The gospel is meant to be the good news that becomes our eternal meditation. Every day, we should meditate on the gospel and allow it to transform how we see God, ourselves, and our purpose in life. Reflect today on the gospel and what it shows us about God, ourselves, and our purpose in life. Key Verses: Romans 3:21-31

The Bible makes an astounding claim: no one is righteous — not one. What does this mean? How can we accept this truth about the world and ourselves? In this sermon, we explore how Paul shows us what it means to believe this key insight into our lives, and the the hope that we have in Jesus. Key Verses: Romans 3:9-20

How do we have a right relationship with God? Paul tells us that it does not come from being perfect or from coming from the right circumstances, but instead because of a changed heart. In this sermon, we look at why we need our hearts to be changed, how God does it, and what he gives us through his process of changing us. Key Verses: Romans 2:25-29

As Paul builds the case for the Good News of Jesus being available to everyone, he points his readers towards the righteous judgement of God. God will come to bring justice and none can excuse themselves from his judgement; neither the morally corrupt or the self-righteous rule followers. Our only hope for repentance comes when we are drawn towards God because of his wonderful kindness, tolerance, and patience. His kindness towards sinners shows itself through his retraint and patience.

As Paul begins his argument for our need of God’s salvation, he tells us an uncomfortable truth: that we have no excuses for not being aware of who God is. In this sermon, we look at how God sends each of us a message of his presence, why we often ignore it, and how he responds. Key Verses: Romans 1:18-23