The Dwelling Place Lounge

The Danger of Entitlement - Romans 14:13-23

Romans 14:1-12

We are starting week 1 of 2 going through Romans 14! We have only 3 more sessions in Romans after this before we finish our Snowbirding series and move into Easter and our NEXT series! What does it mean to have our own relationship with God when God designed us for community? How do we encourage brothers and sisters who are not at the same stage of relationship in Jesus as we are? How do we not hinder their growth while still living in our freedom that Christ gives us? We cover this and more in today's message, so grab some kuupiak and join us as we grow closer to God, TOGETHER

Romans 13 with Lance Kramer

Romans 12:9-21

Genuine Christian love stands apart from worldly expressions of love through its sacrificial and unconditional nature. This transformative love calls believers to detest evil while firmly holding onto what is good, demonstrating honor to others ahead of themselves, and maintaining spiritual passion in service to the Lord. It encompasses showing kindness to those who hurt us, blessing those who persecute us, and choosing forgiveness over revenge.This kind of love can only be manifested through the power of the Holy Spirit, as it often goes against our natural human instincts. It requires practical application in daily life, such as loving those with different viewpoints, serving without expecting recognition, and putting others' needs before our own. The practice of forgiveness becomes crucial, acknowledging that vengeance belongs to God alone. This love challenges believers to examine their hearts, remove conditions from their love for others, and extend the same grace to themselves that Christ offers.
 

Romans 12:1-8

Today we dive in to the beginning of Romans 12 where we will learn about the 3 "be's" of christian lifestyle -
Be Transformed (not conformed)
Be Humble
Be Obedient
Grab some coffee and join us as we grow closer to God, together.

God's Plan for Israel - Romans 11:11-36

Sermon Review - Drunk Promises (Young PJ)

Today in our sermon review, I am going over one of the oldest videos I have of me teaching! What were some of the red flags I had in my old teaching and what are some of the green flags? This is a fun review that'll be beneficial for you to watch as we learn about how to spot the important aspects of Biblical teaching.

Romans 10:14-11:10

Today we continue on in Romans dealing with our role as believers and God's desire to save for Himself a remnant of Israel despite their rejection of the message of Christ. Grab some coffee and join us as we grow closer to God, together.

Let Your Zeal be Informed - Romans 9:30- 10:13

The sermon focuses on Romans 9:30-10:13, discussing the contrast between the Gentiles who obtained righteousness through faith and the Jewish people who sought it through works of the law. The pastor emphasizes how the Jewish people, particularly the Pharisees, had great zeal for God but lacked proper knowledge, leading them to pursue their own righteousness rather than God's righteousness through Christ. The message highlights the importance of having both zeal and knowledge in our faith, warning against pursuing passion without biblical understanding. It concludes by emphasizing that while God is sovereign in election, humans are still responsible for confessing and believing in Christ for salvation. Key Verses are
Romans 9:30-31
Romans 10:9-10
Romans 10:13
1 Corinthians 13:8
Questions
What's the difference between having zeal for God and having knowledge of God? Why are both important?
How can we ensure our understanding of God comes from Scripture rather than our own preferences?
What does it mean to pursue righteousness through works versus through faith?
How do you balance God's sovereignty with human responsibility in salvation?
What are some ways we might be trying to establish our own righteousness rather than submitting to God's?
Why do you think it's possible to be religiously zealous yet miss the true message of the gospel?
How does proper theological understanding lead to greater freedom in Christ?
What role does the local church play in helping believers develop both zeal and knowledge?
Life Application This week, identify one area of your faith where you might be operating on zeal without knowledge. Choose a passage of Scripture related to that area and spend time studying it, asking God to help you align your passion with biblical truth. Key Takeaways
Zeal without knowledge can lead to misguided religious efforts
True righteousness comes through faith in Christ, not works
Understanding biblical truth leads to genuine freedom in Christ
God's salvation is available to everyone who believes
We need both passion and proper understanding in our faith

Lounge - Romans 9 More on Election

Romans 9 is one of the chapters of the Bible that could be (and have been) talked about for years and we still have not come to its final full conclusion. But, God has given us what WE need to know and He knows the rest. Take some extra time with us today as we dive deeper into the specific doctrine of election and how God is glorified in His sovereignty. Hopefully some questions you may have had can be answered and your faith in God can be challenged in this comforting truth of the Lord.