scripture: romans 16:1-16:16

Calvary Bible Chapel

"...it can change someone's life by just inviting them to come along with you." The results of Church done wrong are often the exact opposite of what God intended: division instead of unity, hurt instead of healing, isolation instead of connection, and people being pushed further from God instead of being brought nearer. It is important that we do church right. This is a series of sermons on doing Church God's way in Romans 14-16. Impacted? Let us know: https://Creekside.Me/Respond Miss a sermon in this series? Watch them all at https://Wilsonville.Church/Greetings

God has given us others to enjoy and serve because God Himself is a relationship enjoying and serving Himself.

God has given us others to enjoy and serve because God Himself is a relationship enjoying and serving Himself.

We are now entering the final chapter of our "Amazing Grace" study through the book of Romans!  And don’t think Romans 16 is a “throw away” chapter!  Yes its the end of the letter, but don’t give up now.  In some ways this is one of my favorite chapters!  In chapter 16, the “greeting chapter,” we are reminded that the letter Paul wrote was not to nameless and faceless people.  We are reminded that ministry builds relationships and relationships build ministry!  He mentions 27 people (including Phoebe in verse 1) by name and gives some details about his relationships with them!  With some he shared living space or prison space, with others he labored for Jesus.  Behind every name is a story about Paul’s Holy Spirit-led, gospel-spreading network! So, as we start the home stretch we see that this final chapter of Romans is about getting and being connected!  One of the biggest complaints I hear is that people have a hard time “connecting”.  We will explore the idea as it relates to the internet and the giant Redwood trees.  They both have something to add to the very personal aspect of Romans 16. Listen in as Pastor Steve opens up chapter 16 with Paul's greetings and final words to the church in Rome.

Paul sends his greetings to a number of friends and ministry partners that he knows in the church of Rome. He is grateful for how they have served the Lord and aided in the ministry of the gospel.

Rev. Dr. Larry R. Hayward begins the fall sermon series, "Westminster at 75." As our 75th anniversary approaches, we take a look at our past, present, and future as a congregation. This Sunday, we explored how genuine friendships in the life of the church comfort us in times of need and lift us in times of joy. Today's Scripture lesson is Romans 16:1-16.

Romans 16:1-16

An expository teaching from the Book of Romans