An unrivaled passion for Jesus and the gospel message is fully demonstrated by the Apostle Paul, as he pens a letter to the church of Philippi while imprisoned in a Roman jail. His message of the completed work of Jesus Christ offers believers a new perspective on some old beliefs, reiterating the promise of eternal security for those new Christians. Pastor John opens up a series on the book of Philippians this week with an exuberant message of our salvation plan, an unstoppable victory procession from election to glorification. When believers receive the gospel call away from this world, we undergo an amazing spiritual process of regeneration, where we receive a new heart, a new life, and a new desire to shift our time and our resources to building God's kingdom and serving others. The sanctification process is a challenging one for believers because the battle of the flesh rages there, but those biblical promises of eternity are worth this wild and joyful mission for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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Just outside the Garden of Eden Cain was the first man born into a world of sin, and through him, the ancient texts of the Bible show mankind's first demonstration of refusal to fight against one's own sinful nature. God pronounces His sovereign and righteous judgement on those who let arrogance and pride rule over their heart, yet in His infinite mercy, He offers grace to those who humbly repent and seek forgiveness. Listen this week as Brett Gossett shares a passionate sermon on overcoming our own selfishness through the process of sanctification, while presenting some tough questions regarding the sins we choose to hold onto tightly. He encourages fellow believers, who are saved by grace and marked by love, to walk in humility and selflessness, knowing that our true value comes solely from our Savior, Jesus Christ.

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Highly valued women are viewed as essential to the early Christian church and are honored in the Bible for their obedience to their faith. In the Apostle Paul's heartfelt conclusion in his letter to the Romans, he commends the worthy efforts of the community of like-minded believers, who have shared their faith and their services while on a focused mission for the gospel. In stark contrast to the modern-day "Boss Babe" culture that encourages dominance, pride, and competition, the Bible clarifies a woman's role in the family, the church, and the community, encouraging a noble servanthood with godly attributes. Listen as Pastor John acknowledges the benefits of women's leadership in building the ancient church and encourages us to celebrate the gifts and contributions of today's women in our Christian communities.

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One of the most influential preachers and theologians of the 19th Century, Charles Spurgeon, once asserted that "every Christian is either a missionary or an imposter". Seemingly impossible missions, whose cause is Jesus Christ, have created some unlikely heroes in our Christian past. Pastor John's message this week celebrates these past champions of the Christian faith. He guides us through the scripture that shows the Apostle Paul's heart for mission work, as the apostle pioneered the biblical model for evangelism, and created a global impact for the gospel. He emphasizes the responsibility of every believer to actively share the gospel - and then challenges us to examine our commitment to Christ's mission, whether in the local or the foreign mission fields. Let God's Word reveal the clarity of your mission for Christ!

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Strong Christian believers are called to act in love and to follow the example of Jesus Christ, whose ultimate sacrifice led to the rescue of others. Spiritual strength and robust faith equip believers to prioritize the needs of weaker Christians and to sacrificially bear the failings of those who fall behind. Against all cultural beliefs regarding strength and masculinity, the church has a biblical obligation to build each other up through prayer and service. Listen this week as Pastor John emphasizes the importance of boldly flexing our Christian faith - physically, mentally, and spiritually - as we are commanded to be strong and courageous. Strength is a divine gift from God and should be continually pursued, not for personal gain but for serving others and glorifying God in unity.

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Imagine your response to being plucked from the crowded streets of Jerusalem by Roman soldiers and commanded to carry the cross of Jesus. The New Testament recounts the story of Simon of Cyrene, who was compelled to carry this heavy, splintered, blood-stained cross and bear the burden of following Jesus. Grace City Rome welcomes Guest Pastor Hank Stanley from Roatan, Honduras to the pulpit this week with this spirit-filled message of sacrifice and reward. Listen as he urges believers to remember the goodness of God, because walking with Him will always cost you something. He encourages us in this broken world to stand strong in Christ, to enjoy the holy presence of God, and to be bold as a lion as we carry our crosses for future generations.

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The Bible is quite clear in how Christians are directed to handle their differences in personal convictions, particularly regarding the matters of our faith that are not essential to salvation. While civil discourse is welcome concerning a variety of opinions, we are to accept these differences among believers without judging and division. The Apostle Paul encourages believers in Romans 14 to live in peace, building each other up, and embracing our differences as we serve our Savior, Jesus Christ, together in unity. Listen as Pastor John emboldens us to care more about personal relationships than about being right, and to actively pursue opportunities for forgiveness, peace, and unity.

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Believers in Jesus Christ would wholeheartedly agree that the laws of the Old Testament were oppressive and unattainable, so the life-altering advice offered in Romans this week provides the life and freedom we all desire. God's great love for His children is witnessed in the life of Jesus Christ and all of His commandments can be summarized into one eternal directive: Love One Another. It was love that held Jesus on that cross, love that lifted Him from death, and that love radically changes the Christians' lives. Pastor John offers a wake-up call to the church, reminding us of the battle for precious souls raging all around us. Will you have the courage to put on the Armor of Light to bring souls to Jesus? Or do you hold tightly to your Armor of Darkness and only please yourself? Strive to love and to live freely with the holy expectation of Christ's return.

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