Supernatural Love

Whose steps are you following? Are you living to please yourself, or are you following the example Jesus set for us?In Romans 15:1–13, Paul challenges believers to look beyond their own preferences and freedoms and instead use their strengths to serve others, follow the example of Christ, and accept one another in love. Spiritual maturity isn't measured by how much freedom we exercise, but by how willing we are to put others before ourselves.

What does it mean to know your role as a follower of Jesus?In Romans 14:13–23, Paul challenges believers to stop judging one another over personal convictions and instead pursue peace, unity, and mutual encouragement. While we may have different backgrounds, opinions, and convictions, our freedom in Christ should never become a stumbling block to someone else's faith.In this message, Pastor Epi Garcia unpacks what it means to walk in love, put others before ourselves, and recognize that spiritual maturity isn't simply about what we know, but who we build up.

What does it mean to truly live like Jesus? In Romans 13:11–14, Paul challenges us to wake up, recognize the urgency of our faith, and live differently as followers of Christ.In this message from the Devoted series, we discover that following Jesus isn't simply about stopping sinful behaviors—it's about embracing a transformed life, walking in the light, and intentionally putting on the character and presence of Jesus every day.Our salvation gives us hope for eternity, but it also transforms how we live today. Are we spiritually awake? Are we prepared for Christ's return? And can the people around us see Jesus through the way we live?

What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself? In Romans 13:8–10, the Apostle Paul teaches us that love fulfills the law—and that genuine love begins with understanding the grace God has shown us through Jesus Christ.In this message, Pastor John Eastlick explores how Christ has paid the debt we could never repay, freeing us from guilt and self-justification so we can live with gratitude, humility, and grace. Rather than responding to offenses with retaliation or defensiveness, we're called to pursue forgiveness, reconciliation, and peace.God's commands are not simply rules to follow; they reveal how we're called to love others and protect our relationships and communities.

What does it look like to live out the love of Jesus in our everyday lives? In Romans 13:8–10, Paul reminds us that love fulfills the law—not as an idea we simply believe, but as a way of life that shapes how we treat others and share the Gospel.As followers of Jesus, we're called to love our neighbors, seek the good of others, and walk in obedience to the Holy Spirit. God's grace doesn't lower His standard of righteousness; through the power of the Holy Spirit, He empowers us to live differently and make Jesus visible to the world around us.

What does the Bible say about government, authority, and how Christians should respond when they disagree with those in power?In Romans 13:1–7, Paul calls believers to submit to governing authorities while reminding us that God remains sovereign over every human authority. In this message, Pastor Epi walks through what it means to trust God even when we don't understand His purposes, disagree with those in leadership, or struggle with the direction of our government.

In Romans 12, Paul challenges us to live with a kind of love that goes beyond our natural responses. Supernatural love isn’t about putting on a mask or pretending to care—it’s about allowing Jesus to transform the way we love, serve, honor, forgive, and respond to others.In this message, Pastor Eppie Garcia walks through Romans 12:9–21 and explores what it looks like to love genuinely, take initiative in relationships, bless those who hurt us, and overcome evil with good.

What is your role in the Body of Christ?In Romans 12:3–8, Paul reminds us that every believer has been given gifts by God’s grace. In this message, “Gifts of Grace,” Pastor Epi Garcia challenges us to see ourselves through the lens of grace—not with pride or false humility—and to recognize that God has uniquely gifted each of us to play a part in His Kingdom.Whether your gift is serving, teaching, encouraging, giving, leadership, mercy, prophecy, or something else, your gift is not about bringing attention to yourself. It is a gift of grace meant to be used for God’s glory and to build up His people.The church is not something we simply attend or consume. We are the Body of Christ, and every believer has a part to play.

What does it actually look like to follow Jesus every day?In Romans 12:1–2, Paul calls believers to respond to God’s mercy by offering their entire lives as a living sacrifice. Following Jesus isn’t simply about what happens on Sunday or about getting to heaven someday—it’s about allowing God to transform the way we think, live, work, relate to others, and make decisions every day.In this message, we explore what it means to stop being shaped by the world and instead be transformed by the renewing of our minds. As we surrender our lives to God, He changes us from the inside out and teaches us to recognize His will.Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or are just beginning your journey of faith, the invitation is the same: give God all of you and allow Him to transform your life.

What does Romans 11 teach us about God’s faithfulness, Israel, grace, and the mystery of God’s plan?In Romans 11:25–36, the Apostle Paul reminds us that God is not finished with Israel—and that His promises are irrevocable. As Paul unpacks the mystery of God’s plan of salvation, we are reminded that God’s mercy is bigger than our failures, His wisdom is greater than our understanding, and His faithfulness never changes.