Can We Be Victorious? (Romans 7:14–25)
Phil Gons · 1999 · Calvary Baptist Church · 42m
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For families
Ages Teens
This sermon tackles the real struggle between desire and action that Paul describes in Romans 7—a passage many teens encounter and find confusing or discouraging. The preacher connects it honestly to daily life (worldly pressures, personal weakness) and offers concrete help: God’s Word and prayer as weapons. It’s direct about the seriousness of spiritual life without being preachy.
Worth knowing: The sermon opens with references to school shootings (Columbine, Conyers) as a hook; the preacher uses these tragedies to illustrate heart problems, not to dwell on violence, but parents may want to know this context.
Apologetics & hard questionsHoliness & obedienceFaith & trust
Talk about it together (4 questions)
- Paul says he wants to do good but finds himself doing evil instead. Can you think of a time when you felt that same struggle—wanting to do the right thing but finding it hard?
- The preacher talks about three enemies: the world’s system, Satan, and our own flesh. Which of these do you think is hardest for you to resist, and why?
- What does it mean to ‘walk in the Spirit’? The preacher says it comes down to God’s Word and prayer—do you think that’s really enough, or does it sound too simple?
- The sermon warns against ‘putting confidence in the flesh’—trusting yourself too much. How can a Christian stay humble about their own strength without becoming paralyzed by doubt?
Used by permission of Phil Gons — philgons.com