Sep. 22, 2024

“Gospel Impact”
Romans 1:8-15
Central Idea: The gospel has impacted us, now we need to impact
others with the gospel.
1. When we _____ out our faith, the gospel impacts those around us
• Paul is thankful for the Romans: thanks directed toward ______.
• Paul is thankful because they are living out their faith.
• “proclaim” - to declare __________, __________ & __________!
Application:
• What is our _______________ at GracePoint?
• How are you __________________ to this reputation?
2. When we make ___________ for others an unceasing part of our
lives, the gospel impacts those around us. (9-10)
• “unceasingly” - _____________; used of a continuous ________
Prayer is the most ________ aspect of a believer’s walk with God.
• Paul is praying for _______________ health and growth.
Application:
• Pray for ______ ___________.
• Each time we are _____________ of someone - we pray for them.
3. When we practice mutual ________________________, the gospel
impacts those around us.
• “longing” - so great that it makes your _________ ache
• What Paul is going to do for the Romans (11)
• “impart…spiritual gift” = any kind of spiritual ______________
• “establish” = fix _________ in place, make _________.
• What the Romans are going to do for Paul (12)
• Give Paul encouragement = _____________ of profitable things
• How does our faith in Christ build each other up?
• Seeing someone ____________ _______ their faith!
Application:
• Be ___________ in the lives of others, so you can be the
encouragement they need.
4. When we _______ the gospel, the gospel impacts those around us
• Paul is obligated to bring the gospel (14)
• I am under obligation = I am _____________ about others.
• “Greeks” and “barbarians” = __________ human race
• Paul is eager to preach the gospel (15)
I am eager = I am ______________, _________ to do the work.
• “the gospel” here - ______ Christian message, not just salvation
Application:
• Do we have the _____ obligation & eagerness in spiritual things?
• Who will God place on your heart this week with whom you can
__________ the love of God and the gospel of His grace?