Romans 16:1–23 | The Beauty of God’s Family | Jared Lyda

What is the church? Is it a building, a weekly service, or something greater?In Romans 16, the Apostle Paul closes his greatest theological letter with what many people skip—a long list of names. But these names reveal something extraordinary. They show us what the gospel of Jesus Christ produces: a beautiful and diverse family of redeemed people united by grace, serving together for the glory of God.This sermon explores how Jesus gathers people from every background into one spiritual family, why every believer has a meaningful role in the local church, and what it looks like to protect the unity Christ died to create. Along the way, you’ll discover the significance of Phoebe’s faithful ministry, the beauty of ordinary obedience, the power of gospel generosity, and the biblical call to develop spiritual discernment in an age of deception.Whether you’re new to Jesus, looking for a church home, or seeking to grow as a disciple of Jesus, Romans 16 offers a compelling picture of the kind of family only the gospel can create.In this sermon, you’ll learn:· Why the church is God’s redeemed family—not merely a building, denomination, or weekly worship service.· How the gospel unites men and women, Jews and Gentiles, rich and poor, into one family through Jesus Christ.· What Phoebe’s example teaches about Christian service, generosity, and partnering in gospel ministry.· Why God delights in ordinary faithfulness and how your quiet obedience matters in His kingdom.· How to recognize division, grow in biblical discernment, and protect the unity of the local church.Support our mission and learn more atwww.alloflife.churchGive to the work of the gospel herewww.alloflife.churchcenter.com/giving