Romans 1:8-15

8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers, 10 making request if, by some means, now at last I may find a way in the will of God to come to you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established— 12 that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. 13 Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles. 14 I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. 15 So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. Romans 1:8-15 NKJV

I.    Prayer Life
a.    Prayer should be thankful
b.    Prayer should be personal
c.    Prayer should be continual
d.    Prayer should be sincere
e.    Prayer should be flexible
f.    Prayer should be submissive
g.    Prayer should be specific

II.    Strong Faith
a.    The Roman church was known for it’s faith
b.    Are you known for your faith?
c.    Faith without works is dead

What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. James 2:14-17

III.    What is your motivation for coming to church? Paul’s motivations were:
a.    Imparting spiritual gifts
b.    Fellowship and encouragement
c.    Paul desired to see his labor bear fruit

IV.    YOU- are in debt to:
a.    Greek-Jew-Christian
b.    Barbarian-Gentile-Unsaved
c.    Wise-Unwise
d.    How do you see other people?

V.    YOU-are established when:
a.    You are ready to…
b.    You are a clean vessel-1 John 5:12

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Romans 1:1-7

I.    Romans Overview
a.    Author/Date/Purpose
b.    Historical Background
c.    Paul’s Passion

I, Paul, am a devoted slave of Jesus Christ on assignment, authorized as an apostle to proclaim God’s words and acts. I write this letter to all the Christians in Rome, God’s friends. 2The sacred writings contain preliminary reports by the prophets 3on God’s Son. His descent from David roots him in history; 4his unique identity as Son of God was shown by the Spirit when Jesus was raised from the dead, setting him apart as the Messiah, our Master. 5Through him we received both the generous gift of his life and the urgent task of passing it on to others who receive it by entering into obedient trust in Jesus. 6You are who you are through this gift and call of Jesus Christ! 7And I greet you now with all the generosity of God our Father and our Master Jesus, the Messiah. Romans 1:1-7 MSG

II.    Paul The Devoted Slave
a.    Slave to Christ
b.    On Assignment
i.    Teaching the Romans from A-Z
ii.    Portraying his beliefs to a mixed-up culture
III.    Who Is A Spiritual Leader In Your Eyes- Parents, Pastors, Youth Leaders, Mature Peers?
a.    How often do you heed or obey their counsel or direction?
b.    Does what they say really matter to you?
c.    If it were between their instruction or a good time, which would really help you decide?
IV.    Spiritual Leaders- The Call
a.    Watch over the people
b.    Teach the people
c.    Give counsel
d.    Correction, rebuke, encouragement, or exhortation
V.    YOU—The Call
a.    Believe upon the Lord Jesus Christ
b.    Live for Christ 100%
c.    Tell others about Christ
d.    Raise up new families in the same fashion

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