SERMON OUTLINE Sunday July 22nd, 2018
Pastor Church Wysong – The Power of Affirmation
Romans 16
1. Be of leaders (vs. 1-2)
“I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in
Cenchrea. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the
saints and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been
a great help to many people, including me.” Rom. 16:1
• women in ministry… “I commend… receive her”
• women in ministry… “give her any help…”
• women in ministry… “she has been a great help”
2. Be of others
(vs. 3-16, 21-24)
• People are not
• Every Individual was
• People need
• Affection is a
3. Be for troublemakers (vs. 17-20)
Answers: Affirming, Accept, Assist, Affirm, Affectionate & Warm,
Buildings, Important, Praise, Christian Duty, Alert,
DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
TIME WITH GOD
Here’s a chance to “take it home”: Spend a few minutes every day reading Scripture, praying, and answering thought provoking questions about
this weekend’s topic!
This week’s memory verse:
“Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I am full of joy over you;
but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is
evil.” Rom. 16:19
Monday
Look back over the message notes and read through Romans 16 again.
What points were particularly meaningful to you?
What surprises you about Romans 16?
Write a note of thanks to your pastor, church staff. Send a text or email of
affirmation to those most dear to you.
Of the main message points this weekend, which is easiest for you to
apply?
Which is hardest?
Ask God today to help you in the area you named as your hardest to
apply this week.
Tuesday
Read Romans 16:17-19. How have divisions and obstacles been a problem for the Christian church from the day Paul wrote these words?
Why do you suppose this is true?
Why would some religious leaders, as Paul warns, be interested in serving their own appetites, and in deceiving naive people with their “smooth
talk and flattery”?
How and why do many of us live exactly the reverse of Paul’s command
in verse 19– we are too often naive about what is good, and wise about
what is evil?
Ask God for wisdom about what is good, and innocence about what is evil
— instead of the other way around!
Wednesday
Now that we’re finished with our Romans study, let’s review some key
verses from the first section of Romans dealing with doctrine. Read Romans 1:16-17; 1:20; 3:23,24; 4:5; 5:1; 6:11,12; 7:21-24; 8:1,2; 8:18; 8:28;
8:37-39; 11:33-36. (This seems like a long list, but these are all great
verses!)
As you think back over the Romans study we’ve been through in the past
six months or so, what ideas from Romans stand out?
How would you summarize the message of Romans?
How is different from the way many perceive the Christian message?
Thank God for His grace today! Pray by name for people you’d like to
share this message with.
Thursday
Today let’s focus on the last section of Romans– the section that deals
with the practical implications of the doctrine laid out in the first 11 chapters. Read Romans 12:1,2; 12:9,10; 12:21; 13:8-10; 14:1; 14:19; 15:1;
15:7; 15:14 ; 16:1
Is there anything in this section that surprises you?
What themes do you see consistently in this section of Romans?
How are these themes a natural outgrowth of understanding how much
God loves me?
Choose an area mentioned in Romans 12-16 where you need to grow.
Ask God this week to help you grow in this area.
Ask God to help you filter out all the advice you get through the grid of His
Word!
Friday
Read 1 Cor. 11:1 and Phil. 3:17. In studying the book of Romans, we’ve
become a little better acquainted with Paul the Apostle. How is Paul as
you’ve discovered him in Romans different than you expected – informed
by His revealed will in Scripture!
Saturday
Finish up any devotions you may have missed this week, and memorize
that verse on the top of the previous page! Please pray for the weekend
services! Thanks!