ROMANS: The Necessity of a Big "Then"

How does having a vision of eternal glory reshape how we endure present hardship, grief, and unanswered questions in our daily lives?In this sermon on Romans 8:18–30, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon unpacks the necessity of having a "big then", a vibrant, biblical hope in future glory that overshadows the suffering of right now. Pastor Neil walks through how creation, believers, and the Holy Spirit all groan in eager anticipation of final redemption. Discover why present trials cannot be compared to the future God has prepared, how the Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf during moments of weakness, and what it truly means that God works all things together for those who love Him.In this episode, we cover:Then Is Real and Bigger Than Now: Why our future hope in Christ must outweigh present struggles to keep us grounded and faithful.Universal Groaning: Examining how creation longs for liberation, how believers long for complete redemption, and how the Holy Spirit groans on our behalf in prayer.The Intercession of the Spirit: How the Holy Spirit prays perfect prayers aligned with God's will when we don't know what to ask.God's Unshakable Faithfulness: Unpacking Romans 8:28–30 to see how God's sovereign plan stretches from foreknowledge to final glorification.Hope, Waiting, and Prayer: How to live actively in the present by placing our expectation on the unseen promises of God.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube