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Good News is Shared News

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Why does Paul include Romans 9-11, and how does it address whether God keeps His promises to Israel and us?
This episode is a sermon from Salem Chapel's series 'The Power of the Gospel,' walking through the book of Romans. Pastor Johnny begins by reviewing Romans 1-8, which cover God's righteousness and salvation through Jesus, and previews chapters 12-16 on practical living. He then delves into chapters 9-11, noting they can seem complex but are crucial for addressing doubts about God's promises, especially for Jewish believers questioning God's faithfulness to Israel. Johnny reads Romans 10:14-17, highlighting that faith comes from hearing the message about Christ. He titles the sermon 'Good News is Shared News' and argues that the gospel's power must be shared with others. The sermon addresses common fears and guilt around evangelism, using a personal anecdote about a mall kiosk to illustrate how people naturally share good news. Johnny explains three reasons to share the gospel: Jesus is the only Savior, believers are God's preachers, and they are sent by God into their mission fields. He offers practical steps for evangelism, such as picking a people group, partnering with another believer, praying, being present, and preparing one's story. Johnny introduces the 'grace story tool,' a color-coded method to share personal testimonies and the gospel, referencing a wordless book adaptation from a mission trip. He concludes by emphasizing God's patience, as shown in Romans 10:16-21, encouraging listeners not to give up on loved ones who haven't yet believed. The sermon ends with a prayer for intentionality in sharing faith.

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A Romans 10 sermon frames gospel witness as an ordinary calling shaped by compassion.

Salem Chapel's sermon on Romans 10 presents the gospel as news that must be spoken, not merely believed in private. Its main point is direct: everyone is relying on some kind of savior, and people cannot call on Jesus unless they first hear that he is the Savior.

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You get a Romans 10 sermon that makes sharing the gospel feel personal: Jesus is the only Savior, and you are sent to announce good news.

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