Romans 12:9-21

This sermon explores Romans chapter 12, focusing on the transition from doctrinal understanding to practical Christian living. The pastor emphasizes that knowing theological truth is essential, but it must translate into how believers treat one another and interact with the world. The message centers on genuine love without hypocrisy, preferring others above ourselves, and responding to persecution and enemies with blessing rather than revenge. The sermon challenges believers to live counter-culturally by being patient in tribulation, fervent in spirit, and overcoming evil with good. Throughout, the pastor stresses that spiritual living is not easy—it requires constant warfare against our flesh—but we have God's power through spiritual gifts to accomplish what our natural selves cannot.