Rooted in What Lasts, Part 2 | Pastor Chris Chadwick | Romans 15:14-21

In the second part of "Rooted in What Lasts", Pastor Chris Chadwick continues his exposition of Romans 15:14-21. This sermon draws parallels between the deep root system of a palm tree and the stability a believer gains by being deeply rooted in the truths of the Gospel. Pastor Chadwick explores Paul's shepherding of the church at Rome, emphasizing the importance of a pastor's character and the church's responsibility in developing new ministers of the Gospel. He also highlights Paul's reliance on the sufficiency of Scripture and his unwavering conviction to share the Gospel, reminding listeners to prioritize what is eternal over trivial concerns.Chapters:0:00:00 - Introduction to Rooted in What Lasts, Part 20:00:40 - The Root System of a Palm Tree0:02:00 - Review of Part 1: Paul's Confidence in the Church0:02:20 - United in the Gospel and Full of Goodness0:03:00 - Godly Christian Character0:04:00 - Filled with All Knowledge0:05:40 - Able to Admonish One Another0:06:10 - Paul's Shepherding of the Church at Rome0:07:00 - The Role of a Pastor0:07:50 - The Temporary Office of Apostle0:08:50 - Requirements to be an Apostle0:11:30 - Biblical Qualifications for a Pastor0:13:50 - Desire and Equipping for Ministry0:14:20 - Feeding the Flock and Being an Example0:15:30 - Shepherding with Boldness0:16:10 - Faith Must Be Tested0:18:00 - Analogy of the Cold Plunge and Tested Faith0:22:00 - A Pastor Cannot Be a Novice0:23:00 - Developing Young Men for Ministry0:25:00 - Shepherding by Reminding0:26:00 - The Ministry of Reminding0:27:00 - Learning and Being Reminded of Scripture0:28:00 - The Purpose of Community Bible Study0:29:00 - Paul's Reliance on the Sufficiency of Scripture0:30:00 - Not Manipulating with Preferences0:32:00 - Focusing on the Gospel0:34:00 - Words and Actions Honor Christ0:35:00 - The Sufficiency of Scripture0:37:00 - Paul's Conviction to Share the Gospel0:37:30 - Going to the Unreached0:38:00 - Investing Life in Sharing the Gospel0:39:00 - The Gospel Slowed Paul Down0:40:00 - Evangelism Takes Time and Effort0:41:00 - Prioritizing the Eternal Gospel0:43:00 - Invitation to Accept Christ0:44:00 - Focus on the Eternal Soul0:45:00 - ConclusionThank you for listening! Hear more messages anytime at canyonridgebaptist.com. If you're in the San Diego area, please join us for a service. We meet on Sundays at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you.Please share this video with your friends and encourage them to learn more at:www.canyonridgebaptist.comDid you accept Christ as your Savior today? Do you have questions about the Bible, life, death? Just need to talk to someone? Here's how to get a hold of us:Call the office at 858-627-9394Shoot us an email at [email protected] us a line on our website, canyonridgebaptist.comLeave us a note on our Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram.Want to obey the Lord in giving today? You can do that on our website:https://www.canyonridgebaptist.com/give