Endurance and Encouragement: Praying in Harmony with Christ, Our Source

In today’s message, we dive into Romans 15 to uncover truths about prayer, endurance, encouragement, and unity. We’ll look at how Paul’s prayers model a way to grow our own prayer lives and connect us to God as our source of strength. When words fail, we can turn to scripture to express our needs and find guidance.

This message explores the rich context of Romans, an essential text that deeply shapes our understanding of the gospel. Written to Christians facing persecution, it’s a reminder of the gospel’s power to transform lives and unite believers.

Here’s what we’ll focus on:

Jesus as the Source – More than giving us what we need, Jesus is all we need. In Him, we find endurance, encouragement, and unity.

Endurance – How our relationship with Jesus sustains us to endure, especially through trials. True endurance isn’t about overcoming every struggle but staying faithful.

Encouragement – Despite suffering, we can find encouragement in God’s promises, and we’re called to lean on Him for strength and peace.

Unity – Paul calls the church to harmony through Christ. Imagine the power of believers united in purpose and love, transcending differences.

As we wrap up, we’re invited to pray and reflect:

Adoration – Recognizing Jesus as our source.

Confession – Admitting times we haven’t relied on Him.

Thanksgiving – Gratefulness for His restoration.

Supplication – Asking for His help in endurance, encouragement, and unity.

Join us as we explore how resting in Jesus enables us to endure, find encouragement, and walk in unity, ultimately bringing glory to God.