The following message is by pastor John Piper.

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This evening sermon text is from Romans

chapter 15 versus 28 to 33.

That's Romans 15, 28 to 33, can be found on your pew Bible on page 950.

When, therefore, I have completed this and have delivered to them what has been collected,

I will leave for Spain by way of you. I know that when I come to you I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.

I appeal to you brothers by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit to

strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service

for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the Saints, so that by God's will will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company.

May the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

Let's pray.

Father, you can work that miracle.

You can open the word of God through my mouth in such a way, whether it's being watched on a screen or watched in person, has life-changing power.

It's the truth. It's the truth that makes the difference.

You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.

So Grant, I pray that these 15 or 17 hours would collapse and that I and you would be there

and here in a most remarkable way. So come, bless these seven services this week and

and beginning I pray. with your presence and your power and your truth and your

converting force. I ask this in Jesus name, amen.

We think and we talk a lot at Bethlehem about the relationship between healthy biblical doctrine and loving, committed relationships.

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