Wildwood Church Sermons

It’s easy to nod your head in agreement that God’s judgment is warranted for people who sin in ways you do not. It’s another thing altogether to realize that the sins you do commit also warrant His judgement. Christians fundamentally acknowledge that their sin, whatever it is, is worthy of God’s wrath. They call out for forgiveness and they repent. Moralizers and religions hypocrites, on the other...

What happens when a man thinks in futility, develops a darkened heart, and indulges in self-idolatry? How does God respond to the unrighteousness of men who choose to persist in their unrighteousness? Today we explore the idea of God’s judicial abandonment as a response to mankind’s persistent self-idolatry and how that truth should shape our lives as followers of Jesus. #Romans1 #Everymemberamiss...

Today’s American society, not unlike those of the past, lives day to day in a relative peace and security. The temptation is to believe that we can, therefore, carry on without any kind of urgency. Paul gives a stark warning in Romans 1 however that God’s wrath is poured out on all sin. The urgency is for unbelievers to repent and turn from their sin and for believers to carry the gospel to those...

Paul was a man who lived solely for the glory of God and to do His will. In today’s passage you get a sense of his submission to Christ and his passion to preach the Gospel. Oh, to be a church full of followers of Christ who would like likewise! Scripture References: Romans 1:8-15

If you are in Christ, consider yourself a sent missionary. You have a commission to make disciples everywhere you go until Jesus comes back. At Wildwood Church we believe in this commission, called the Great Commission, because Jesus called us to it and because the gospel which we proclaim has power to save people from their sin! Scripture References: Romans 1:16-17

What does the movie Toy Story have to do with the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Turns out it has a LOT to do with it! Identity matters. Knowing who you and whose you are makes a world of difference in living faithfully. We are called to belong to Jesus. What does that language imply? There’s much to unpack! Scripture References: Romans 1:5-7

The Apostle Paul wanted to make it clear that the Gospel message he preached was no new religion. Instead, the Gospel was promised by prophets long before Paul! The Gospel does not replace the Old Testament, but rather fulfills it; specifically in the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord. In Him, all the promises of God have been fulfilled! Scripture References: Romans 1:2-4

Paul was a real man who wrote a real letter to a real church for a real purpose. This week we explore who Paul was and what motivated his ministry and his letter to the Romans, the most important letter ever written! Scripture References: Romans 1:1

Fellowship of believers begins with complete surrender to God, is characterized by humble service and love for the body, unites us and compels us to Christ’s mission, and is possible only by His blood. The church is no mere-social gathering. It is a gathering of God’s people who have been made distinct by His presence. We are not to pursue whatever we may choose, but rather we take all our cues an...

Paul develops the concept of God's sovereignty in Romans 9-11 more than any other biblical writer. How one views God's complete control over every detail in human history depends on one's view of God. Paul describes God as worthy of all glory and praise because of his infinite wealth, wisdom, and knowledge. Ultimately God's sovereignty is a comfort to the believer even if it is difficult to unders...

Paul explains the great tension of the believer's inner righteousness and sinlessness in Christ with the still present problem of sin in our flesh. God's grace that gave his own Son to die for our sin is the same grace that enables us to live righteously through the power of the Holy Spirit. Scripture References: Romans 6:1-23

It’s one thing to know you have a real problem. It’s another to know there’s a solution. In week one of our overview series, we surveyed man’s fundamental problem: man rejects God and is subject to His just judgment. In week two, we survey God’s solution to our fundamental problem: God justifies sinners by faith! Scripture References: Romans 3:21-31

Why does evil exist in the world? Why does God allow bad things to happen to “good” people? Does God send people to hell? These and questions like them find their answers in Romans 1-3. Join us as we begin our study of this remarkable letter written by the Apostle Paul. It has changed the lives of countless people and has the power to change yours, too! Scripture References: Romans 1:1-32

There is One God and one way to salvation – faith in Jesus Christ. We are saved by faith alone, but saving faith does not remain alone. It will produce life change! Join us on our second-part of a two-part sermon, “By Faith, Alone.”

Did you know that you have nothing to do with your salvation? Paul tells us that one is justified (declared righteous) by faith, alone. There is nothing you or I can point to and say, “Well, I had to...” Nope. In Christ, sinners are the unwitting and undeserving recipients of God’s grace and mercy. He makes a legally binding and permanent declaration that the sinner is righteous simply by faith in...

How is it possible that sinful people can have a right relationship with a holy God? Check out what Paul has to say in Romans 3:21-26! Learn why it’s called the Gospel, which means “Good News.”

From great advantage to just condemnation in eight verses. Join us as we explore one of Paul’s most difficult passages in Romans 3:1-8.

Think you’re a pretty good person? Paul doesn’t think so! In this week’s passage in Romans, Paul issues the death knell to any hope you or I might have of standing before God on our own virtue. This is so necessary because unless we understand the severity of our disease, we won’t accept the cure.