Discussion Series | Rooted | 8. Why Do I Still Sin If I'm Saved?

Discussion Series | Rooted | 8. Why Do I Still Sin If I'm Saved?

In today's conversation, Pastor Steve walks us through one of the most honest questions in the Christian life. Why do believers still struggle with sin after salvation? We cover the ongoing battle every believer faces, spend real time in Romans 7, and draw a crucial line between struggling with sin and being enslaved to it. Key Topics Covered * Why the Christian life is still a war after salvation * What Paul actually means in Romans 7 * The difference between struggling with sin and being enslaved to it * How to live between despair and dismissiveness Key Scriptures * Romans 6:17–18 — freed from slavery to sin * Romans 7:15–25 — Paul's honest description of the ongoing battle * Romans 8:1 — no condemnation in Christ Jesus * Romans 8:11 — the Spirit who raised Jesus lives in you * Galatians 5:16–17 — the flesh and the Spirit in active opposition * 1 Peter 5:8 — your enemy prowls like a roaring lion * 1 John 1:9 — He is faithful to forgive * Hebrews 12:1 — throw off the sin that entangles and run Key Takeaways * You are justified — declared righteous. You are being sanctified — becoming righteous. You are not yet glorified — and that's why the battle continues. * The war between flesh and Spirit is not a malfunction. It is the normal Christian experience. * Romans 7 is Paul being honest — not defeated. The war itself is evidence of new life. * A person with no Spirit has no war. They just sin. * The answer to ongoing sin is not trying harder. It is Jesus. * Slavery says — I can't stop and I don't want to. Struggle says — I fell again, but I'm getting back up. * The difference is not perfection. The difference is direction. Reflection Questions * Does Romans 7 sound like your experience — and does that comfort you or concern you? * What's the difference between a struggling believer and someone who was never saved? * Which are you more prone to — despair over your sin or dismissiveness about it? * What does getting back up look like for you practically? Enjoyed this episode? Share it with someone who's been carrying the weight of wondering if their struggle means they aren't saved. Subscribe | Leave a Review | Share with a Friend

Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 11. The Worthiness of Jesus

The End is All About Jesus The Worthiness of Jesus Revelation 5:1-14 The Main Point: Only Jesus is worthy. * A Reason to Wonder: Who is worthy to rule over history? (vv1-2; Ezek 2:9-10b; Jn 1:26-27) * A Reason to Weep: No one is worthy to rule over history! (vv3-4) * A Reason to not Worry: Jesus is worthy to rule over history. (vv5-7) * He is worthy because he has conquered the world. (v5; Gen 49:9-10; Jer 23:5-6) * He is worthy because he has conquered sin and death. (v6a; Isa 53:5-7) * He is worthy because he has conquered history. (vv6b-7) * A Reason to Worship: We know the one who is worthy to rule over history. (vv8-14) Next week’s sermon: The Authority of Jesus over History (Revelation 6:1-8)

Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 10. The Father of Jesus on the Throne

The End is All About Jesus The Father of Jesus on the Throne Revelation 4:1-11 The Main Point: We place our hope in the God of glory. * John sees the beauty of the God of glory. (vv1-3; Ex 19:19-20; Ezek 1:27b-28) * Elders stand before the perfect power of the God of glory. (vv4-6a; Isa 6:5; Rev 15:2) * Living creatures serve the eternal holiness of the God of glory. (vv6b-8; Ezek 1:5-6, 10-11; Isa 6:33) * All things worship the supremacy of the God of glory. (vv9-11) * We place our hope in the God of glory. * We experience God’s glory through salvation in Jesus Christ. (Ex 33:20; Rev 1:17-18; Heb 1:3) * We experience God’s glory through serving Him. (Isa 43:7; 1 Cor 10:31) * We experience God’s glory through worshipping Him. Next week’s sermon: The Worthiness of Jesus (Revelation 5:1-14)

Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 9. The Churches of Jesus, Pt. 7: The Lukewarm Church in Laodicea

The End is All About Jesus The Churches of Jesus, Pt. 7: The Lukewarm Church in Laodicea Revelation 3:14-22 Is Jesus welcome in our church? ● A church that welcomes Jesus is passionate about Jesus. (v.14-16) ● A church that welcomes Jesus depends onJesus. (v.17-19) ● A church that welcomes Jesus welcomesJesus entirely. (v.20-21) They welcome his Word. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) ○ They welcome his worship. (Psalm 29:2) ○ They welcome his people. (Galatians 3:28) ○ They welcome him into their homes. (Joshua 24:15)

Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 8. The Churches of Jesus Part 6: The Loyal Church in Philadelphia

The End is All About Jesus The Churches of Jesus Part 6: The Loyal Church in Philadelphia Revelation 3:7-13 The Main Point: We must be loyal to Jesus, just as he is loyal to us! * The Loving City (v7a) * The Lord Jesus (v7b) * Jesus is the holy Lord. (Rev 4:8b) * Jesus is the true Lord. (1 Jn 5:20; Rev 6:10) * Jesus is the sovereign Lord. (Isa 22:22; Isa 9:7) * The Loyal Church (vv8-11) * They are loyal even though they are weak. (v8) * Loyalty to Jesus isn’t about earthly treasures. * They are loyal even though they are rejected. (v9; Jn 12:42; 16:2; Isa 45:14; Isa 43:4) * Loyalty to Jesus isn’t about earthly acceptance. (Jn 15:18) * They are loyal even though they are tested. (vv10-11; Heb 11:24-26; Jn 16:33; 17:15) * Loyalty to Jesus isn’t about earthly security. (Heb 11:35-38) The Lasting People (v12) * They will last as worshippers in the temple of God. * God’s loyal people have a better worship to look forward to. * They will last as citizens in the city of God. * God’s loyal people have a better home to look forward to. (Heb 13:14) * They will last as members of the family of God. * God’s loyal people have a better family to look forward to. * Will we remain loyal? (v13) Next week’s sermon: The Churches of Jesus: Part 7, The Lukewarm Church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22)