Romans 13 | Grace: Wake Up and Submit

04/07/25 • 55 min

In this powerful message we unpack Romans 13’s call to submit to governing authorities as part of God’s design. He acknowledges the difficulty of this teaching, especially in unjust systems, but emphasizes that submission reflects trust in God’s sovereignty. Balancing this, he highlights when civil disobedience is biblical—when obedience to authorities conflicts with clear Scripture, as seen in examples like Peter, Daniel, and the Hebrew midwives. Pastor Karl urges the church to wake up from spiritual slumber, cut off the supply lines to sin, and put on Christ daily. With salvation nearer than ever, he challenges listeners to live sober, alert lives, rooted in love—the only debt that grows the more we pay it. Looking ahead, Pastor Karl previews upcoming sermons on Palm Sunday and Easter, encouraging a 13-day devotional journey through the Gospels’ accounts of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection.

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Romans 12 | Grace: A Transformed Life

In this sermon, Pastor Karl explores Romans 12, where Paul shifts from 11 chapters of doctrine—God’s mercy and grace through Christ—to a call for transformed living. He unpacks verses 1-2, urging believers to offer themselves as "living sacrifices," choosing holiness and renewing their minds to discern God’s will, contrasting worldly conformity with the metamorphosis of a Christ-centered life. Pastor Karl emphasizes that knowing truth must lead to doing and becoming, using personal anecdotes to highlight how a renewed mind sparks a shifted life.

Focusing on verses 3-21, Pastor Karl examines spiritual gifts like prophecy, service, and mercy, suggesting Romans 12 offers the core list for expounding God’s Word or expanding His work, encouraging their use over mere possession. He outlines practical transformation—genuine love, abhorring evil, honoring others, and overcoming evil with good—stressing that our lives preach a sermon to those around us. This message challenges us to reject conformity and fully embrace a life that reflects God’s grace.

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Palm Sunday | Welcome the King

Join Pastor Karl as he dives into the significance of Palm Sunday, also known as the Triumphal Entry, in this compelling episode. Explore why this day, marking Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem on the 10th of Nissan, holds profound historical and spiritual importance. Pastor Karl highlights three key insights from John 12: Jesus is more appealing than religion, offering grace over ritual; Scripture is more reliable than opinion, fulfilling ancient prophecies with precision; and following Jesus as an apprentice is more vital than debating His identity. Discover how this pivotal moment invites us to prepare our hearts, embrace repentance, and live devotedly for Christ.

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