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Said 98 times in Romans, in 54 of 262 sermons, across 25 Sundays.

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Sunday	Passage	Lines
Introduction/Main Theme	1:1-17	2
The NEED of the World	1:18-32	3
The NEED of the Religious, Pt. 2	2:17-3:8	2
All Are Guilty Before God and NEED to be Saved	3:9-20	3
Righteousness Explained	3:21-31	4
Righteousness Illustrated, Pt. 1	4:1-12	5
Righteousness Illustrated, Pt. 2	4:13-25	3
The Blessings of Righteousness	5:1-11	2
Through One Man	5:12-21	5
SIN - We Are Dead	6:1-11	5
SELF - Incapable in Relation to the Law of God	7:1-12	5
SELF - Incapable in Relation to Right Living	7:13-25	6
The Spirit - Sets Us Free	8:1-8	3
The Spirit - Gives Us Life	8:9-11	6
The Spirit - Helps Us in our Weakness	8:18-27	3
Gather - Encouragement	1:12; 14:19; 15:2	5
Grow - Conforming to the Image of Christ	8:29	4
Israel's Present	9:30-10:21	3
Israel's Future	11:1-36	1
Applying Righteousness: Towards the Lord	12:1-2	11
Applying Righteousness: Towards Others/Church	12:3-8	3
Applying Righteousness: Towards…	13:1-10	4
Applying Righteousness: Towards…	13:11-14	5
Applying Righteousness: Towards…	14:1-15:13	2
Conclusion	15:14-16:27	3

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Introduction/Main Theme

1:1-17

d it's so encouraging. And he tells them, I'm praying for you continually and I want to come and see you. And so, as we said, Paul has

Chuck Lindsey27 Apr 202547:51

t? We can be called every name in the book. But if my name is continually associated with Jesus Christ and he's greater than mine, that

Josh Yates27 Apr 202512:41

The NEED of the World

1:18-32 The NEED

he's talking about. He uses the word suppress. That means to continually strive against the truth. It has the idea of holding somethin

Gary Wright4 May 202512:39

u let go. And what happens? Pops right back up. So you got to continually suppress it. And the scriptures make it clear that this is wh

Keaton Washburn4 May 20253:52

. When I ask for forgiveness and I ask him to change me and I continually break that with sin in my life, I'm breaking the covenant bet

Matt Montgomery4 May 202541:56

The NEED of the Religious, Pt. 2

2:17-3:8 The NEED

ion of God. And this is a quote from Isaiah 52. God says, and continually all the day, my name is despised because of that preaching an

Josh Combs18 May 202517:06

away, for nothing. Their rulers wail, declares the Lord, and continually all the day my name is despised. That's just thinking about i

Randy Johnson18 May 202538:23

All Are Guilty Before God and NEED to be Saved

3:9-20 The NEED

egrade. We've traded unity with God for our own passions that continually get more sinful and more debased. In Romans chapter two, in t

Josh Yates25 May 20252:38

nough to do it after that. That's what we talk about working, continually working out your faith or walking out your faith. That is all

Lee Hotchkiss25 May 202536:17

e and worse. Before the flood, people only thought about evil continually except for God. Except for Noah. We are depraved. We are othe

Zach Honnen25 May 202516:18

Righteousness Explained

3:21-31 Righteousness

these realities, it can never be the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, made perfect those who draw near. What th

Gary Wright1 Jun 202523:45

. We've traded our unity with God for passions that have been continually more hedonistic, more sinful, and more debased. We see that a

Josh Yates1 Jun 20252:38

ou look at the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, blood continually flowed in the temple and in the tabernacle. Because our sin,

Josh Yates1 Jun 202532:37

or if you'll call on it. Thank you for your love for us. I am continually blown away by how you love, by how you care. I loved hearing

Josh Yates1 Jun 202546:42

Righteousness Illustrated, Pt. 1

4:1-12 Righteousness

to learn it. To learn what faith in God looked like. And God continually shone his grace upon him by crediting his faith to him as rig

Josh Yates8 Jun 202518:34

r life to the Lord, we do change. Our goals are different. We continually learn. It doesn't mean we're perfect. Just like Abraham wasn'

Josh Yates8 Jun 202531:43

an we're perfect. Just like Abraham wasn't perfect because we continually need the grace of God every single day. There isn't one of us

Josh Yates8 Jun 202531:46

godly, his faith is counted as righteousness. Because Paul is continually pointing out this truth, specifically, that if we're talking

Justin Dean8 Jun 202522:32

t to step on my toes too much. But that's really what Paul is continually building. Abraham was not credited righteousness because of h

Justin Dean8 Jun 202529:15

Righteousness Illustrated, Pt. 2

4:13-25 Righteousness

t, not as an adherence to the law, but instead on faith. Paul continually points and makes this picture of faith where he looks and he

Justin Dean15 Jun 20259:13

k we always stop there can you see that initial change do you continually see it transforming you and you continually see it changing w

Ryan Story15 Jun 202521:55

ial change do you continually see it transforming you and you continually see it changing we stop at that just salvation moment well if

Ryan Story15 Jun 202522:00

The Blessings of Righteousness

5:1-11 Righteousness

amazing it will be to have total access to God himself, to be continually close to him. You know, the closest thing we have here in thi

Chuck Lindsey22 Jun 202519:25

en have to do anything for. And when an individual chooses to continually over and over and over and over and over again reject what he

John Carter22 Jun 202536:22

Through One Man

5:12-21 Righteousness

that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually . That is God saying there wasn't one good thought in their mi

Chuck Lindsey29 Jun 202526:14

oot view of the Old Testament, from this original sin, God is continually calling people back to him. He's showing us more of who he is

Josh Yates29 Jun 202521:37

fill the law of Christ. Pretty clear. We all must realize and continually and prayerfully remind ourselves, going back to Romans, do yo

Patrick Turner29 Jun 202515:56

with him in a resurrection like his. We witness this reminder continually every time we see the baptism of a new believer. We do this n

Patrick Turner29 Jun 202516:32

e their life to you. For those of us who do, that we would be continually thankful. For changing our lives. We love you, but we know it

Randy Johnson29 Jun 202536:36

SIN - We Are Dead

6:1-11 SIN / SELF

d everything about the gospel up until this point. Paul's not continually talking about those who are under the law. He's not necessari

Ryan Story6 Jul 202511:04

should live, right guys? Paul says, what shall I say? If I'm continually just finding that line, and I'm stepping over it, but just be

Ryan Story6 Jul 202518:01

it of Adam? Does it help me show Jesus more if I allow him to continually show me more grace? Does it help me evangelize if I continual

Ryan Story6 Jul 202518:17

ntinually show me more grace? Does it help me evangelize if I continually show how horrible I am and how hard it is to live for Christ?

Ryan Story6 Jul 202518:23

nking this about people or even being mad at that barista who continually messes up your order every single day at Starbucks. Like, if

Ryan Story6 Jul 202520:07

SELF - Incapable in Relation to the Law of God

7:1-12 SIN / SELF

I was the problem. I wanted to be faithful to the Lord, but I continually failed. And so, listen, I would try harder, right? Okay, it m

Chuck Lindsey20 Jul 20257:03

ease the Lord and I wanted to do what was right, but I failed continually , constantly. And it just beat me to death, honestly. But list

Chuck Lindsey20 Jul 20258:24

died. Donnie talked about this in in Romans six. You have to continually remind yourself you the old you is dead. Now the amazing thin

Chuck Lindsey20 Jul 202525:19

e to teach. It's inside of us. Those sinful desires. They are continually at work. That's the point of the verse. They are inside of us

Chuck Lindsey20 Jul 202535:46

o? That starts working on the But we got to trust that God is continually working on us. He sends the rains and he waters that. He wate

Rich Sawicki20 Jul 202518:41

SELF - Incapable in Relation to Right Living

7:13-25 SIN / SELF

old. In fact, he's losing. He says what I the new one want to continually do. That is what I the new man do not continually do. Instead

Chuck Lindsey27 Jul 202533:02

one want to continually do. That is what I the new man do not continually do. Instead, it's the opposite. I have good intentions. I do

Chuck Lindsey27 Jul 202533:06

od thing dwells in the old you. Not one good thing. Only evil continually . That would be God's summary. Crazy, right? So verse 18 goes

Chuck Lindsey27 Jul 202537:33

on his power and so it practically it means we are asking God continually and then he gives us the ability we are looking to him to giv

Chuck Lindsey27 Jul 202552:31

ow that sin is drawing us back toward death. We know Jesus is continually fighting against this outer person that desires to sin. And t

Josh Yates27 Jul 202523:44

person that desires to sin. And this is a struggle that we'll continually face in our lives. We still bear the responsibility because n

Josh Yates27 Jul 202523:48

The Spirit - Sets Us Free

8:1-8 The Spirit

s right here. It's the answer. So surrender your trust in him continually daily. Now, verse three, look what it says for why else you c

Chuck Lindsey3 Aug 202533:42

e're all going to struggle. Bible says, man's heart is wicked continually . Verbatim. I have nothing I can give Christ. But I'm told to

Matt Montgomery3 Aug 20257:33

e is a conflict between the flesh and the Spirit, where we're continually in this battle. Galatians 5.17, if you would put that up, ple

Matt Montgomery3 Aug 202534:13

The Spirit - Gives Us Life

8:9-11 The Spirit

tents of man's heart was only ever wickedness, only ever evil continually . So God sent the flood, and it was a reset. After the flood,

Chuck Lindsey10 Aug 202535:58

phecy. This prophecy that he would give his people his spirit continually . And so Acts chapter 2, verse 17 quotes from Joel chapter 2,

Chuck Lindsey10 Aug 202537:48

very follower of Jesus Christ. Permanently, not occasionally, continually . So as Leon Morris said it, the Spirit is not an occasional v

Chuck Lindsey10 Aug 202539:31

ving since then. That's what Paul paints, this picture. He is continually moving in our life. He's continually guiding us. He's continu

Justin Dean10 Aug 202532:28

nts, this picture. He is continually moving in our life. He's continually guiding us. He's continually doing these things because he's,

Justin Dean10 Aug 202532:28

inually moving in our life. He's continually guiding us. He's continually doing these things because he's, helping us to stop doing fle

Justin Dean10 Aug 202532:33

The Spirit - Helps Us in our Weakness

8:18-27 The Spirit

fe was full of real trouble. He suffered greatly. He suffered continually and, and all of the ways that we can as people in this life,

Chuck Lindsey24 Aug 20257:33

ness, disease, neglect, and death. And he was in these places continually . That's what the word frequently means. Not just occasionally

Chuck Lindsey24 Aug 20259:36

That's what the word frequently means. Not just occasionally, continually . Paul was in prison. Then he says he faced death often. Peopl

Chuck Lindsey24 Aug 20259:42

Gather - Encouragement

1:12; 14:19; 15:2 REACH, GATHER, GROW

says that they immediately started to do something. That they continually did. They didn't move away from this. They stayed with this.

Chuck Lindsey14 Sep 202513:35

n't move away from this. They stayed with this. They began to continually do something. What was it? Well, it's what we're doing here t

Chuck Lindsey14 Sep 202513:41

s of what it took to rescue us. And then finally it says they continually came together for verse 42, their prayer. So very, very simpl

Chuck Lindsey14 Sep 202524:20

we see is, again, we got to stay to the source. And if we're continually seeking Christ for steadfastness and encouragement, that sour

Ryan Story14 Sep 202528:53

ause man, it's really tough right now. Because the reality is continually to work this world out on this side of eternity on your own s

Ryan Story14 Sep 202538:10

Grow - Conforming to the Image of Christ

8:29 REACH, GATHER, GROW

it's something i've really incorporated into my ministry and continually talk about because i think it's so effective in helping peopl

Josh Yates21 Sep 202516:18

gain, also speak for myself, I got a long way to go and God's continually growing me in different areas of life. And sometimes I go, ca

Josh Yates21 Sep 202537:19

is process too, you have to abide in Christ. Abiding means to continually live in him, and to drink from him, and to learn from him, an

Josh Yates21 Sep 202543:24

e not. Sometimes it takes time. It takes dedication. It takes continually running after it. So I got to ask you, are you filling yourse

Ryan Story21 Sep 202525:24

Israel's Present

9:30-10:21 Romans 9-16

0, as I communicated just a few minutes ago, Paul identifies, continually identifies his passion to see his family, the Jews, the Israe

Caleb Combs5 Oct 20256:32

at's wise sometimes. But listen, God's heart is that we would continually share the good news. Just like He opens His hands out continu

John Carter5 Oct 202533:12

inually share the good news. Just like He opens His hands out continually all day long, we should also be of the same mind and of the s

John Carter5 Oct 202533:19

Israel's Future

11:1-36 Romans 9-16

in his lifetime. On prayer alone. It's an amazing story. God continually provided as he prayed. This guy, he never asked for donations

Josh Yates12 Oct 202527:41

Applying Righteousness: Towards the Lord

12:1-2 Romans 9-16

he maintenance on our life, we need to be careful. We need to continually change our mind. Do not be conformed to this world. What does

Jayson Combs19 Oct 202525:03

can be living sacrifices. Jesus was consumed, so you could be continually renewed. And as we look at this, Paul shows us that this wors

John Carter19 Oct 202539:42

be changed today. The gospel gives us hope that we are being continually changed and will be continually changed until we see Jesus fa

Josh Yates19 Oct 20259:02

ves us hope that we are being continually changed and will be continually changed until we see Jesus face to face one day in heaven. Go

Josh Yates19 Oct 20259:04

ged until we see Jesus face to face one day in heaven. God is continually making us more into Jesus Christ if you have given him your l

Josh Yates19 Oct 20259:11

h in Paul's day. And we're called to be a living sacrifice to continually offer, offer ourselves to God. It's a total commitment. This

Josh Yates19 Oct 202524:00

. You would need another animal, another crop. You need to be continually doing that. That thing would die and you need another one. Bu

Patrick Bicknell19 Oct 202515:35

worship to God. It is our lives that we are presenting to him continually . He says our entire bodies, our heart, our soul, our mind, ou

Patrick Bicknell19 Oct 202515:49

r heart, our soul, our mind, our flesh, we are to give to God continually as an act of worship, not just on Sunday mornings for the few

Patrick Bicknell19 Oct 202515:59

friends, not just when it's convenient for you. But Paul says continually present your life, your body as a living sacrifice to him, bu

Patrick Bicknell19 Oct 202516:17

e a living sacrifice, presenting our lives, our bodies to God continually as worship. How do we practically do that? So go with me to v

Patrick Bicknell19 Oct 202518:03

Applying Righteousness: Towards Others/Church

12:3-8 Romans 9-16

t it's about what you put it in. And so, uh, they're using it continually , but there's another reason that we are not to think of ourse

Chuck Lindsey26 Oct 202522:44

and justified and a son or daughter of the King. See, when we continually put Jesus, at the forefront of our lives and who we're strivi

Josh Yates26 Oct 202512:11

the mercies of God, make yourself a living sacrifice. He says continually , every day, surrender yourself to God. Draw closer to him. Ma

Patrick Bicknell26 Oct 202511:06

Applying Righteousness: Towards Others/Government

13:1-10 Romans 9-16

d, oh, right? It says, for they are God's ministers attending continually to this very thing. Render therefore all their due or to all

Chuck Lindsey9 Nov 202538:42

o do for our benefit, okay? And the words ministers attending continually mean that our taxes are used so that they can do this continu

Chuck Lindsey9 Nov 202539:16

inually mean that our taxes are used so that they can do this continually and not sporadically, okay? So as someone might do who does t

Chuck Lindsey9 Nov 202539:21

go towards making it so that they can attend to these things continually . But in regards to taxes, I remind you that the Lord Jesus, w

Chuck Lindsey9 Nov 202540:05

Applying Righteousness: Towards Others/Eternity

13:11-14 Romans 9-16

of the law. Listen, you can't say you love someone if you are continually trying to injure them. Side note, if you are in a relationshi

Chuck Lindsey16 Nov 202518:35

onship today, and the person says they love you, but they are continually injuring and hurting you, they are lying. They don't love you

Chuck Lindsey16 Nov 202518:48

Christian, for you to have this outfit to put on, you got to continually be laying down. This means you cannot have these thoughts of

Jayson Combs16 Nov 202535:11

and going, yep, I know Jesus, I'm good. It is this battle of continually putting on the light of Christ and putting down the thoughts.

Jayson Combs16 Nov 202537:07

ot a problem. I'm not going to speak at all. Where God's word continually says, if you truly love someone, you're going to tell them th

Josh Yates16 Nov 202513:21

Applying Righteousness: Towards Others/Selflessness

14:1-15:13 Romans 9-16

e that is pleasing and that worships the Lord. And that we're continually being changed into the likeness to think like him. In this li

Jayson Combs23 Nov 20253:01

we would have missed out on God's blessing. And yet again, we continually break relationship over things that just don't matter. And ap

Josh Yates23 Nov 202518:57

Conclusion

15:14-16:27 Romans 9-16

y say. And they might say, we are the Lord's, but, they prove continually that they are not. And I remind you, Paul's warning about peo

Chuck Lindsey30 Nov 202555:40

nd since that time, I've just been in God's Word, right? Just continually in God's Word, and I'm always learning something new. I'm alw

Noble Baird30 Nov 20254:42

se of the gospel. They are working for what Paul is preaching continually , what he is writing here in the book of Romans to the church

Noble Baird30 Nov 20259:04

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