Sermon Cloud

Romans #27

1. Introduction

   • A pastor's heart opened before us

2. Paul's pastoral work

   • Praise - what are they complete & competent for? (15¹⁴)
   • Purpose - why be bold with them? (15¹⁵)
   • Priestly - why offerings must be living and self-giving! (15¹⁶)
   • Past preaching - why can he glory in this? (15^17-19)
   • Power - what is greater than signs & miracles? (15^18-19)
   • Plans - why man proposes but God disposes! (15^{22-24, 28-29})
   • Poor - why go all the way to Jerusalem? (15^25-28)

3. Paul's passion

   • A heart for the unchurched (15²⁰)
   • A heart for the church of God (1^11-12)
   • A heart for the unity of the church of God (15^27-28)

4. Paul's plea

   • Pray with me - why prayer is like wrestling! (15³⁰)
   • Pray for me - why? because I'm weak too! (15³⁰)
   • Pray concerning me - why? so my motives will not be misunderstood (15³¹)
   • Pray for us - who wants to be refreshed? (15³²)

5. Conclusion

   • Our hearts opened for one another