Romans 7 exposes something every believer feels: the internal war between what we know is right and what we actually do. Paul teaches that the law isn’t the problem — it’s holy, good, and reveals the sin we were blind to. God uses His standard ...

December 1, 2025Romans 7 teaches that following Jesus isn’t about obeying God out of pressure — it’s about loving God out of freedom. Paul uses the picture of a marriage covenant to show that when we died with Christ, we were released f...

Series: "The Epistle of Paul to the Romans" This world is divided by so much right now. We must remember that there is much which unites us as humans. We are all united by our sinful desires, but also in our need for a savior. To be...

Series: "The Epistle of Paul to the Romans" Romans 6 is a call to live like the resurrection actually changed us. Paul reminds believers that sin’s power is broken — we’re no longer slaves, no longer controlled by what once ruled us...

Series: "The Epistle of Paul to the Romans" In Romans 5, Paul parallels the transgression of Adam with the obedience of Jesus, not to compare two humans, but to highlight a new form of humanity.  This new humanity ha...

Series: "The Epistle of Paul to the Romans" Life’s hardest moments aren’t wasted—they’re where God builds endurance, character, and hope. Romans 5 reminds us that even in pain, we have peace, purpose, and proof of God’s love throug...

As we get back to Romans, we review the drama of Sin's ensnarement and defeat through death, making possible the fulfillment of righteousness and justice in accordance with the lawScripture:Romans 2:6-13Romans 8:1-4Resou...

The purpose of this message for people to understand the importance of stewarding the resources God has given us in a manner that glorifies Him. God is our source, everything else is a REsource.Scripture:1 Timothy 6: 6-19Acts 5:...

We will be taking a deeper look at what it means to steward our bodies  so we can understand the bigger effects it has not only on us but others.Scripture:Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEma...

God has entrusted every believer with gifts—abilities meant not for self-promotion, but for serving others and glorifying Him. Scripture reminds us that the body of Christ thrives only when each member plays their part, from the seemingly small...

This message includes key principles and life applications to help clairfy what it means to steward the many different relationships that God has entrusted us with.Scripture:Romans 14:7-91Corinthians 6:19-20Ephesians 4:1-3

This message addresses how followers of Jesus can process a week filled with tragedy, violence, and confusion. While culture spins stories and social media fuels division, Scripture reminds us that we are living in a spiritual battle far deeper...

September 8, 2025Stewarding our time is a vital part of our calling, and key to all other areas of Stewardship.  Time cannot be stored up or saved or earned - it can only be invested.  How are you investing yours?Scrip...

We all face moments when identity struggles, unmet expectations, and anxiety seem unshakable—even after we’ve tried every “Christian” answer we know. The problem isn’t that Scripture isn’t enough; it’s that we sometimes use it like a band-aid i...

We live in an image-driven world, where the fear of truly being known leads people into isolation. In contrast, scripture encourages us to embrace truth and live in reality as it actually is. How do we put this into practice?Scriptu...

This week, we will be going over Romans 4:1-12, to better understand what Paul is saying in his thorough presentation of God's gospel in Christ Jesus. Paul describes Abraham's righteousness as not stemming from the works of the law (as the law ...

The promises of God are true and real, often times we want them in our own time, when we think they should happen. How do you handle yourself when the promises don't happen when you think they should. We need to take encouragement from waiting ...

In a world where we're constantly trying to prove ourselves—morally, spiritually, even socially—Romans 3:19-31 offers good news: we can stop striving and start trusting. This passage confronts the futility of earning righteousness through the l...

In Romans 3:21-30 Paul says God's righteousness has been revealed. Jesus Christ has been put forward as the new mercy seat, establishing the sacred, tabernacling presence of God on planet earth once again and empowering the formation of a just ...

On a spectrum of legalism to "cheap grace", Paul calls out both camps and calls the Church of Rome (and us) to a higher standard.Scripture:Romans 3:1-20Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- ...

The right action done with the wrong intent, is in fact the wrong action. God desires for His people to be holy in all of life. Paul condemns the Jews for being people who said one thing and then did another, and did not practice what they prea...

We have all sinned, we all fall under God and we can't look down on anyone else. Those who follow the law are condemned by the law that they can't keep, those who follow their own standards fail their own standards. Yet, we are judged by the pe...

May 12, 2025What happens when humanity trades the truth of God for a lie? Romans 1 paints a sobering picture of what it means when God gives people over to the desires of their own hearts. In a world full of idols shaped in our own imag...

Paul begins by thanking God for the Roman believers, whose faith was so vibrant it was known throughout the world—reminding us that gratitude and prayer must be the foundation of all Christian relationships and ministry. He emphasizes his deep ...

So often we skip the greeting but what is Paul trying to tell us? Why is the greeting important?Scripture:Romans 1:1-7Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- fccyadmin@fccsantamaria.orgWeb...