ROMANS: Seeing Christ

How does training your eyes to see Christ throughout Scripture transform your view of culture, service, and true kingdom joy?In this sermon on Romans 15:7–13, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon challenges believers to move past using the Bible for mere self-affirmation and instead learn to see Jesus clearly on every page. Focusing on Paul’s instructions to the church in Rome, Pastor Neil explores three key themes: how Christ stands over cultural and ethnic divides to unite us, how Jesus models true servanthood by humbling Himself for others, and how believing in Him unlocks the righteousness, peace, and joy of God's kingdom. Discover what it means to open your heart to welcome others and swap heavy religious burdens for the light, easy yoke of Jesus.In this episode, we cover:Training Your Eyes to See Christ: Shifting from reading the Bible as a search for self-affirmation to seeking the person and work of Jesus.Christ Over Culture: Overcoming ethnic and cultural divisions to embrace a diverse church that reflects the eternal kingdom of God.What It Means to Welcome: Defining biblical hospitality (proslambano) as genuinely opening up your heart to receive others.Christ the Servant: Contrasting human self-exaltation with Jesus’ choice to humble Himself to fulfill God's promises and extend mercy to all.Kingdom Joy and Peace: Recognizing that true, overflowing hope and peace come not from religious effort, but from trusting in Christ's easy yoke.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube