Romans 9:1-33

This sermon examines Romans chapter 9, addressing the crucial question of whether God has abandoned His promises to Israel or if the church has replaced them. The pastor explains that God has not rejected Israel but has temporarily set them aside while working through the church. The message emphasizes that God's election and mercy operate according to His sovereign purposes, not human works or merit. Through examples of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Esau, and Pharaoh, the sermon demonstrates that salvation has always been by faith in God's promises, not by works of the law. Israel stumbled over Christ as their Messiah, but a future remnant will be saved when Christ returns. The sermon challenges believers to trust God's sovereignty and righteousness, even when His ways seem difficult to understand, and emphasizes the urgency of sharing the gospel with the lost.