In this sermon from Romans 15:22-33, Pastor Chris Chadwick examines how the Apostle Paul, facing the twilight of his life, made plans for the future. He highlights the brevity of life and the importance of having a gospel-focused mission. Paul's plan was not only to share the Gospel in new, unreached territories like Spain, but also to prioritize ministering to fellow believers and seeking joyful fellowship. Discover the principles of giving, spiritual prosperity, and the power of prayer in shaping a life's trajectory, and be challenged to ensure your own future plans are always centered on God's will.
Chapters:
0:00:00 - Introduction to Our Future Plans
0:00:50 - The Life and Ministry of Paul
0:01:10 - Life Expectancy in the First Century
0:03:00 - Life is a Vapor
0:05:00 - Planning for the Future
0:06:50 - Paul's Mission: Continue Sharing the Gospel
0:07:00 - Paul's Gospel-Focused Plans
0:07:30 - Paul's Plan to Go to Spain
0:09:40 - Preaching in the Power of the Spirit
0:11:30 - The Spirit of God is Available to All Believers
0:12:00 - Paul Desired to Gather with the Saints in Rome
0:13:00 - A Believer is a Member of the Local Congregation
0:14:00 - Being Sent Out and Receiving Provisions
0:15:00 - Being Filled with the Company of the Saints
0:16:00 - Mature Believers Are Not Easily Offended
0:18:00 - A Church Known for Encouraging Others
0:19:00 - Supporting Missionaries
0:21:00 - The Blessing of Giving
0:22:30 - Paul's Priority: Ministering to the Saints in Jerusalem
0:23:45 - The Needy Christians in Jerusalem
0:25:00 - Why the Gentiles Owed the Church in Jerusalem
0:27:30 - The Debt to Those Who Shared the Gospel with You
0:28:00 - The Example of Lily Wardlaw, a Preacher of the Gospel
0:29:00 - A Personal Testimony of Salvation
0:30:00 - Paying the Debt: A Thank You Card
0:33:00 - Paul's Spiritual Prosperity
0:35:00 - The Fullness of the Blessing of the Gospel
0:36:00 - Expecting Spiritual Profit from Church
0:38:00 - Paul's Pleading: Pray for Me
0:39:00 - Pray for Deliverance from Unbelievers
0:41:00 - Pray for Service to the Saints
0:42:00 - Pray to be Delivered from Obstacles to the Gospel
0:43:00 - Pray for Joy and Refreshment
0:46:00 - The God of Peace Be with You
0:46:40 - Future Plans Should Be Gospel Focused
0:48:00 - Introverts Can Still Share the Gospel
0:49:00 - Examples of Gospel-Focused Lives
0:51:00 - The Example of Bill and Linda Griffith
0:53:00 - Is Your Future Plan Gospel Focused?
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