God Is For You - Romans 8:31 by Pastor Dan Roth

Main message: God is for you — He is working on your behalf and will not abandon you; respond actively and attentively to God's powerful Word so it can change your life.

Key points:

• The core truth of Romans 8:31 — God is on our side, so we need not be ultimately defeated even when circumstances look hopeless.
• God's Word has real power (healing, deliverance, restoration); faith comes by hearing and requires focused, participatory attention, not passive distraction.
• Don’t let pride or shame keep you from receiving practical help or church community; the church shares resources and pursues outreach to care for people.
• Biblical examples (David’s trust in God, Hezekiah’s appeal, Jesus’ resurrection) show apparent defeat is not final because God can reverse situations.
• The church should be a joyful, encouraging place that fosters discipleship and community; listeners were invited to respond to Christ (a prayer of repentance and new birth).

Scriptures mentioned: Romans 8, Psalm 56, Psalm 5, Ephesians 5, Ephesians 6, Colossians 3