This week, we study Romans 14 to discover how a church filled with diverse preferences can remain united. Paul shows us the way: keep essentials central, giving liberty in non-essentials, and practicing charity in all things. We’re called to lay down our preferences, welcome one another, and trust God to be the Judge.

In this message, we explore:

• What it meant to have strong and weak consciences in Rome
• How to welcome without quarreling over opinions
• Disputes about food, special days, and conscience
• Why God alone is Judge—and we are not
• Essentials as the foundation for unity
• Non-essentials as areas of liberty
• Charity as the posture in every disagreement
• Denominational differences as secondary
• Dying to self for the sake of the body
• Unity as a powerful witness in a divided world
• An invitation to join, believe, be baptized, or pray

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We read Romans 13:8–10 and make the case that love is the debt Christians never finish paying, and that love fulfills the law by doing no harm and seeking good. We challenge ourselves to practice a clear, countercultural love that points directly to Jesus, not to our virtue.

• the ongoing debt to love our neighbors
• why Christian love fulfills the law
• who counts as a neighbor, including the least likely
• love that is patient, kind, and not self-seeking
• small acts of love as light in darkness
• benevolence with gospel purpose, not just relief
• clarity in witness and motives
• a practical homework challenge to love someone tangibly

If you’re in our area and don’t have a church home, we would love to see you any Sunday morning at First Baptist El Dorado

We focus on Romans 12:13 and how a generous, hospitable church turns resources into real ministry. From the tithe as a baseline to a culture of welcome, we trace how open hands fuel missions, benevolence, and lasting impact across generations.

• giving as a command and a joy
• tithe as baseline not ceiling
• Jesus’ teaching on treasure and idols
• needs of the saints met locally and globally
• cooperative program and missions sending
• benevolence stories and quiet aid
• legacy giving and planting for future generations
• hospitality pursued, not passive
• practical outcomes from small consistent gifts
• invitation to commit, belong and be baptized

We would love to see you any Sunday morning at First Baptist El Dorado