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Sermon Scripture:  Romans 1:1-17

Sermon Big Idea:  We, like Paul, have a purpose, passion, and path we are called to take.  And it all leads to grace.

Paul – Acts 7:58, 8:3, 9:1-6

Rome – don’t know who started it. Letter probably 56-57 AD. Heart of the beast

  1. Our purpose is to abide by God’s calling (v. 1)
    1. Servant – John 13:14-15
    2. Apostle – sent one – Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8
    3. Set apart – 2 Cor. 3:2
  2. Our passion is the message of the Gospel (v. 2-7)
    1. Promised beforehand
    2. By prophets – Isaiah 53:3-5
    3. Declared by the resurrection – 1 Cor. 15:13-14
    4. Bring about obedience of faith for HIS sake
    5. Including those called to belong to Jesus
  3. Our path starts in Kalkaska (v. 8-15)
    1. Does history matter as much as present with the Gospel?
    2. Very important to start here first
    3. Are we constantly praying for our community? – 1 Thess. 5:17
    4. This is our mission – Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8
  4. Our pistis will be our mode and our model (v. 16-17)
    1. From our faith we have strength to share – Mark 13:11
    2. In our faith is our message that is the power of God

We have the greatest message in the world, our God reigns!