Romans 8:1-11 Part 3
Romans: The Foundations of Faith
"Now This Is Life" (Part 3)
(Romans 8:1-11)
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PDF of Message Slides
Introduction: A Brief Pneumatology - Ministries of the Holy Spirit
• Conviction • Regeneration
• Baptism • Indwelling
• Sealing • Filling
• Gifting • Producing Fruit
Eternal Benefits: No Condemnation
Christians are free from any kind of condemnation and
can expect victory in Christ and through the Spirit.
(Romans 8:1-4)
Present Benefits: Life in the Spirit
Christians can experience life and peace in the Spirit.
(Romans 8:5-8)
Future Benefits: Assurance of Resurrection Victory
Christians will experience final deliverance from sin in the resurrection.
(Romans 8:9-11)
• The Spirit identifies Christians (8:9).
• Christ, through the Spirit, empowers us to live righteously (8:10).
• The Spirit guarantees our resurrection (8:11).
Life in the Spirit
is a life of vitality and harmony
rooted in a grace filled worldview.
Next Steps
• Stop making excuses for your sins.
• Stop minimizing your sin.
• Actively engage in yielding to the Holy Spirit.
This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
• Monday - Romans 8:1-11
• Tuesday - Romans 8:12-17
• Wednesday - Romans 8:18-27
• Thursday - Romans 8:28-36
• Friday - Romans 8:37-39
Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.
Home Church Questions
• Read Romans 8:1-11.
• What was the main point of the message this week?
• What have you taken away from the last three messages on Romans 8?
• What is the difference between condemnation and conviction?
• What role does Scripture play in the work of the Holy Spirit?
• What is the interplay between our emotions and our intellect in being led by the Holy Spirit?
• Talk about the difference between being filled for service and being filled for sanctification.
• The sealing of the Spirit provides both identification and security. How do each of these help you in your walk with the Lord?
• What gifts do you have and how are you using them to advance the purposes of God? Does anyone remember what our SHAPE acronym stands for and how it helps you figure out where to serve?
• How important is "resurrection hope" in your life in llight of how convenient our life is 2021?
Finances
Weekly Budget 25,962
Giving For 01/17 18,955
Giving For 01/24 30,867
YTD Budget 778,846
YTD Giving 845,902
Over 67,056
Generations Campaign
Total Pledge 1,665,885
Received-to-date 1,551,399
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A Time to Celebrate
Sunday, February 7, during both worship services we will pause our study through Romans for one week to celebrate as a church family all that God has done through our Generations Campaign.
We will have worship and a message as normal, but will take time to remember God’s faithfulness
and share how we have seen Him providing.
New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you joined the Fellowship Family to worship this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect” section of your bulletin, tear it off, and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.
Elder Recognition
Charlie Bates and Todd Watkins, two candidates for elder who have been recommended by our elder board, are being presented to the Fellowship family for consideration. Our desire is for everyone who calls Fellowship home to take the insert from their bulletin, fill it out, and drop in an offering basket on your way out. Two options of response: Yes, I can follow his leadership; No, I cannot follow his leadership. If you have concerns that should be looked into before confirming either as an elder, please use the space provided and sign your name.
Soup-er Bowl food Drive - Sunday, February 7
On a day when we watch the big game and celebrate with more food than most football teams could consume, let’s join together to help bless others through our Soup-er Bowl Sunday! Food items such as hearty soups, canned chili, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, tuna helper, canned meats (tuna, chicken), and Knorr brand pasta are needed to help restock the food pantry of Bethlehem House, one of our local ministry partners. Simply bring one or more of these items and drop it off at church on Sunday, Feb 7th or if you are worshipping with us online, you can bring them to the Ministry Office on Thursday (8-4:30 p.m.) or Friday (8:30-2:00 p.m.) the previous week.
Men’s Book Club
Men of Fellowship join us Thursdays, starting February 11, 6:00 p.m. (room 2110) as we get together and have great discussions about our featured book. The first meeting we will choose what book we will read, so join us with your suggestions. For information contact Andy Chouinard at men@fellowshipconway.org.
Home Church
Start the New Year in a Home Church where you will build deep relationships with other believers as you study God’s Word, pray together, and serve alongside one another. We believe that God intended for people to live in community. Questions? Contact Michael Harrison mharrison@fellowshipconway.org.
Fellowship Kids Baptism Class February 7, 14, 21, 28 | 10:45 a.m. | Room 2101
If your child has placed their faith in Christ or you have been having discussions about salvation and baptism, we would love for you to join us for this four week class. This is a class for you and your child to attend together as we discuss the character of God, salvation, baptism, and spiritual disciplines. If you are interested in attending, email Heather McKinney at hmckinney@fellowshipconway.org.