https://www.cbcninilchik.com/podcasts/70432/ Jack Johnston had been teaching the Paul's Epistle to the Romans prior to Pastor Jon Cardwell coming to minister in May 2018. At the request of the Sunday school class, Jon taught a series on practical Christianity from Romans 12-16. Religion & Spirituality Calvary Baptist Church http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/images/series/1440/1440/70432.1725431418.jpg https://www.cbcninilchik.com/podcasts/70432/ en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:56:46 +0000 30 Jon Cardwell no Jack Johnston had been teaching the Paul's Epistle to the Romans prior to Pastor Jon Cardwell coming to minister in May 2018. At the request of the Sunday school class, Jon taught a series on practical Christianity from Romans 12-16. https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/47191716266488 ROMANS 15-16 OUTLINE LOVE'S UNITY, 15:1-7 LOVE'S INDUSTRY, 15:8-33 LOVE'S FAMILIARITY, 16:1-27 LOVE'S FAMILIARITY: Romans 16:1-27 In the commendations, salutations, and final exhortations of Paul, we see that the Church of Jesus Christ is, among many things, characterized by: A. Christian Familiarity, vv1-16 B. Christian Unity, vv17-24 vv21-24, personal greetings from those with Paul & those of the church at Corinth (Rom 14:7) C. Christian Priority, vv25-27 Church perseveres in the reality of the supremacy of the Gospel of Christ for God's greatest glory (1) have faith in Christ; (2) trusting in His power; (3) staying fixed upon the gospel; (4) according to scripture; (5) for God's glory thru Jesus Christ https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/47191716266488 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Apr 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:37:30 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/3311983318959 In the commendations, salutations, and final exhortations of Paul, we see that the Church of Jesus Christ is, among many things, characterized by: A. Christian Familiarity, vv1-16 Church possesses an intimacy of fellowship among the brethren Individuals were commended, appreciated, recognized v1, διακονον (diakonon) servant (see Rom 13:4; Col 1:23) vv7, 10, συγγενεις (sungeneis) countrymen; kinsmen; relatives B. Christian Unity, vv17-24 Church promotes a sincere commitment to God's Word in doctrine & practice They were united by the word, w/discernment of the word, obedient to the word, having peace thru the word v17, διχοστασιας (dixostasías) divisions; sedition; disunion σκανδαλα (skándala) offenses; stumblingblocks; obstacles εκκλινετε απ' (ekklínete ap') avoid; shun; turn away from; eschew; Rom 3:12 (quot. Psa 14:3, LXX); 1 Pet 3:11 (quot. 34:14, LXX) εκκλινατω απο (ekklinátō apo) C. Christian Priority, vv25-27 Church perseveres in the reality of the supremacy of the Gospel of Christ for God's greatest glory (1) have faith in Christ; (2) trusting in His power; (3) staying fixed upon the gospel; (4) according to scripture; (5) for God's glory thru Jesus Christ https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/3311983318959 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 31 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:49:59 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/324191650504683 A. Christ's Ministry to the Gentiles, vv8-13 1. Christ Jesus: Our Royal & Eternal Illustration supreme & eternal example B. Paul's Ministry to the Gentiles, vv14-24 1. Christ's Called Leaders: Our Real & Temporal Imitation subordinate & immediate executor C. Gentile Ministry to the Jews, vv25-33 1. Christ's Church: Our Reasonable & United Implementation submissive & orderly expression https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/324191650504683 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:28:52 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/317191610317606 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. (KJV) We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. (NKJV) We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. (ESV) “weak” αδυνατος (adunatos) : unable, impossible, impotent, incapable “strong” δυνατος (dunatos) : able, possible, potent, capable “infirmities” ασθενημα (asthenēma): scruple of conscience, from root ασθενεω (astheneō): to be feeble, diseased, impotent, sick, weak... used in Rom 14:1, “weak in the faith” https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/317191610317606 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:48:35 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/22519543262580 I. ROMANS 15-16 OUTLINE LOVE'S UNITY, 15:1-7 LOVE'S INDUSTRY, 15:8-33 LOVE'S FAMILIARITY, 16:1-27 II. LOVE'S UNITY: Romans 15:1-7 A. SUFFER LONG WITH FRAILTIES, vv1-2 1. practical truth – unselfishness a. 1 Cor 9:22 b. 1 Cor 13:7 B. STRENGTHEN FAITH, vv3-6a 1. v3a, Psa 40:8; v3b, Psa 69:9 2. v4, 2 Tim 3:16-17; 1 Cor 10:11 3. v5, Rom 12:16; 1 Cor 1:10 4. v6a, Zeph 3:9 C. SUPPORTIVE FELLOWSHIP, vv6b-7 1. Soli Deo Gloria (to God alone be glory) a. v6b & v7b, 1 Cor 10:31 b. v7a, Matt 10:40 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/22519543262580 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:39:27 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/217191633481094 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/217191633481094 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:29:09 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/21219425495099 QUESTION AND ANSWERS SESSION FOR ROMANS 14 SADLY, THE RECORDING CUT OFF APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES AT THE END OF OUR Q & A https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/21219425495099 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:25:08 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/2419719205491 LOVE'S LIBERTY, Rom 14:1-9 LOVE'S RESPONSIBILITY, Rom 14:10-21 LOVE'S CERTAINTY, Rom 14:22-23 diet, vv2-3 days, vv5-6 drink, vv17, 21 LOVE'S CERTAINTY: Romans 14:22-23 A. Faith of the CHRISTIAN, v22a “Do you have faith?” 1. Gifted by God, Eph 2:8-9 2. Grows Stronger, Rom 4:19-21; 2 Thess 1:3 3. Generates Good Work a. produces obedience, Jas 2:21-24 b. proclaims the gospel, Heb 11:17-19 B. Faith with CONFIDENCE, vv22b-22d “(b) Have it to yourself before God. (c) Happy is he who does not condemn himself (d) in what he approves” 1. With Care (v22b) Rom 14:1-21 2. Without Condemnation (v22c) Rom 8:1; 1 Jn 3:21 3. With Conviction (v22d) Heb 10:23 C. Faith for CONSCIENCE Sake, v23a “But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith;” 1. Doubt, διακρινω (diakrino); Rom 4:20; Jas 1:6 (2x) a. damned (KJV) κατακρινω (katakrino) i. in this context, not eternally condemned, but of conscience; guilty b. dining apart from faith – one practical example of this guilt D. Faith through CHRIST, v23b “…for whatever is not from faith is sin.” 1. Faith from Christ, Heb 3:14 2. Faith in Christ, 1Pet 1:18-21 a. eternal proposition, vv18-20 b. exhortation in application, v21 3. Faith unto Christ, Heb 12:1-2 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/2419719205491 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:35:08 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/12719174026837 A. REALITY of Judgment, vv10-12 Rom 14:9 v10, Rom 1:18 & Rom 2:1 v11, quotes Isa 45:23 (swear, Heb שׇבַע). Confess (Gk. exomologeo) v12, accountability B. REFLECTION from Judgment, vv13-15 1. Personal Discernment, v13 2. Spiritual Development, v14, Rom 8:28-29 3. Eternal Duty, v15, to protect my brother (Rom 14:8-9), food is temporal, but love eternal. 1 Cor 13:13 C. RESPONSE in Judgment (discernment), vv16-18 1. In Humility, v16, my liberty may become a source of pride 2. With Dignity, v17, (broad word) ...kingdom of God is Christ 3. For Ministry, v18a, acceptable (Rom 12:1) 4. Unto Testimony, v18b, approved by men D. RESPONSIBILITY to Edify, vv19-21 1. Active, v19, pursue (NKJV, ESV), follow after (KJV), follow [hard] after 2. Amenable, vv19-20a, (joined together – make peace 3. Alert, v20b, & aware 4. Abstaining, v21, again, Rom 12:1, living sacrifice; unwillingness to abstain for the sake of other believers is a certain testimony of... a. conceit (pride), Rom 12:3 b. covetousness (idolatry), desire = or > Christ; Rom 1:23 c. corruption (uncleanness, adultery); Rom 1:24 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/12719174026837 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:56:49 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/120191741156249 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/120191741156249 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:06:13 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1131916333752 ROMANS 13 OUTLINE: OBEDIENT LOVE LOVE'S AUTHORITY, 13:1-7 (Honor & Submission to Authority) LOVE'S SUPREMACY, 13:8-10 (Mutual Honor & Submission) LOVE'S EXPECTANCY, 13:11-14 (A Limited Time to Glorify God) IV. Love's Expectancy: Romans 13:11-14 A Limited Time to Glorify God (Eph 5:15-16) Rom 13:1-7 – First Table of the Law Exodus 20:1-12 (Deut 6:4-6) Rom 13:8-14 – Second Table of the Law Exodus 20:13-17 (Lev 19:18) A. AWARENESS OF THE TIMES, vv11-12a (Expectation of Christ's Return) Rom 8:23; Eph 5:13-16 B. ATTITUDE THROUGH THE TIMES, vv12b-13 (Preparation for Christ's Return) John 15:5 C. ACTIONS IN THE TIMES, v14 (Provision until Christ's Return) Eph 6:10-18; 1 Thess 5:6-8 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1131916333752 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:45:49 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1619152476798 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1619152476798 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:36:46 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1230181723376332 Love's Supremacy: Romans 13:8-10 Mutual Honor & Submission (Eph 5:21) Rom 13:1-7 – First Table of the Law Exodus 20:1-12 (Deut 6:4-6) Rom 13:8-14 – Second Table of the Law Exodus 20:13-17 (Lev 19:18) A. SIXTH COMMANDMENT, Exo 20:13 1. honor God as the Lord of Life 2. exposes man's propensity to murder Christ B. SEVENTH COMMANDMENT, Exo 20:14 1. honor God in His gospel plans & purposes 2. exposes man's propensity to pervert Christ's gospel (idolatry) C. EIGHTH COMMANDMENT, Exo 20:15 1. honor God in His wisdom & providence 2. exposes man's propensity to steal Christ's crown D. NINTH COMMANDMENT, Exo 20:16 1. honor God in His revealed truth 2. exposes man's propensity to twist Christ's words E. TENTH COMMANDMENT, Exo 20:17 1. honor God in His Son's redeemed church 2. exposes man's propensity to covet Christ's authority https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1230181723376332 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:28:28 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1223181356126933 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1223181356126933 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:46:35 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1216181449176662 III. ROMANS 13 OUTLINE: OBEDIENT LOVE LOVE'S AUTHORITY, 13:1-7 LOVE'S SUPREMACY, 13:8-10 LOVE'S EXPECTANCY, 13:11-14 Love's Authority: Romans 13:1-7 A. AUTHORITY'S ORDINATION, vv1-2 1. Recognizing God's Sovereignty a. John 19:11 b. Jeremiah 27:5-9 c. Isaiah 45:1 B. AUTHORITY'S ADMINISTRATION, vv3-4 1. Reverence for God's Purpose a. Proverbs 14:35; 16:13 b. Romans 12:19 c. Jeremiah 27:8 C. AUTHORITY'S REPUTATION, vv5-7 1. Regard for God's Ministers a. Ecclesiastes 8:2 b. 1 Peter 2:13-17; 5:5-7 c. Matthew 22:21 D. APPLICATIONS, EXCEPTIONS, IMPLICATIONS 1. Exceptions a. Acts 4:19 b. Acts 5:29 2. Implications a. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 b. Romans 12:3 3. Applications a. maturity b. ministry c. marriage d. military https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1216181449176662 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:52:18 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/12918722588041 LIVING SACRIFICE (Metamorphosis), 12:1-2 LIBERAL SERVICE (Ministry), 12:3-8 LOVING SINCERITY (Mercy), 12:9-21 Our Loving Sincerity: Romans 12:9-21 Parallel Passage (for deeper study): Matt 5:43-48; 1 Cor 13:4-8, 13 1. the essence of the law, Matt 5:43-48 2. the eternal truth of love, 1 Cor 13:4-8, 13 A. GENUINE LOVE, vv9-13 1. depth of love, v9 2. degree of love, v10 3. diligence of love, v11 4. delight of love, v12 5. duty of love, v13 B. GIVING ATITUDE, vv14-16 1. bless those who persecute, v14 2. bemoan & rejoice with others, v15 3. be humble & likeminded, v16 C. GENTLE LATITUDE, vv17-21 1. recompense withheld, vv17-18 2. revenge withstood, v19 3. regeneration's witness, vv20-21 D. GRACIOUS APPLICATION 1. if this love is not the result of… a. my living sacrifice, or b. my liberal service c. maybe I need to re-evaluate… i. my perceived gifts (vv3-8) d. maybe I need to adjust… i. my process for renewing my mind (vv1-2) e. maybe I need to rethink… i. my principles of truth (Rom 1-11) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/12918722588041 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:48:15 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/122181546492998 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/122181546492998 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:36:11 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/112518151123131 LIVING SACRIFICE (Metamorphosis), 12:1-2 LIBERAL SERVICE (Ministry), 12:3-8 LOVING SINCERITY (Mercy), 12:9-21 Our Liberal Sacrifice: Romans 12:3-8 Parallel Passage (for deeper study): 1 Corinthians 12:4-13:3 1. written to Corinth as reproof & correction 2. written to Rome as reality & instruction A. MOTIVATED SERVICE, v3 1. eschew exalted estimations of self a. Prov 25:27 2. embrace sober considerations of personal faith a. Eph 4:6 B. MUTAL SERVICE, vv4-5 1. body of Christ a. many members, Eph 4:15-16 b. united membership, 1 Cor 10:17; 12:25-26 C. MANIFOLD SERVICE, vv6-9 1. areas of service, vv6-8 2. attitude in service, v9 (-16) a. 1Pet 4:10 D. MINISTRY APPLICATION 1. Every Christian has each gift to one extent or another… a. Which gifts in me bring Christ the greatest honor? b. Which gifts in me edify the brethren with the greatest blessing? c. What gifts in others allow me to serve more effectively? d. Am I suited for this gift? Is grace magnified? or am I anxious? Does the exercise of this gift draw me near to Christ & make His Word clearer to my soul? https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/112518151123131 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:47:45 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/111818153134304 LIVING SACRIFICE (Metamorphosis), 12:1-2 LIBERAL SERVICE (Ministry), 12:3-8 LOVING SINCERITY (Mercy), 12:9-21 The Living Sacrifice: Romans 12:1-2 A. ENABLED with the Truth, v1 1. “by the mercies of God… a living sacrifice” a. salvation by grace through faith b. we are alive because of Christ's cross c. no dead sacrifices at the temple B. EMPOWERED by the Truth, v1 1. “present your bodies” a. priesthood of believers, 1 Pet 2:5 b. priesthood of Christ, Heb 9:11-15 C. ENCOURAGED through the Truth, v1 1. “holy, acceptable to God” a. cleansed (purified) conscience, Heb 9:14 b. new creation in Christ, 2 Cor 5:17 D. EDIFIED in the Truth, v2 1. “do not be conformed to the world” a. all that is in the world, 1 Jn 2:16 b. answer to not conforming is being transformed 2. “be transformed by the renewing of your mind” a. renewed in knowledge, Col 3:9-10 E. ENDEAVOR to Apply the Truth 1. RESOLVE, in Christ, to live by those truths revealed a. Keep your eyes on Christ b. Don't seek to have everything changed at once 2. REJOICE in Christ's grace & mercy a. Exalt Christ, not your flesh b. Extol the cross, not your works c. Exercise caution in how your sacrifice appears to others. https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/111818153134304 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:49:22 no Jon Cardwell - Practical Christianity- Romans