Doxology & Benediction [Sermon] Romans 16:25-27. Conclusion to the Epistle to the Romans.

NEW BOOK: Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards. Now available in paperback and ebook! Get it here: https://amzn.to/49FjBA8 Do you feel weak—physically, spiritually, mentally? In this powerful exposition of Romans 16:25–27, Dr. Matthew Everhard closes Paul’s greatest epistle by showing how God makes weak believers strong. From Romans 1:16 (“the power of God for salvation”) to Romans 5:6 (“while we were still weak”) to this final doxology—“Now to Him who is able to strengthen you”—the whole letter sweeps from power, down to the cross, and back up to glory. In this sermon, you will discover Three Ways God Makes Us Strong: 1️⃣ By His Power – The omnipotent God strengthens His people through the Gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ. 2️⃣ Under His Authority – True strength comes through obedience of faith, submission to the eternal God, and deep roots in the prophetic Scriptures. 3️⃣ For His Glory – Our lives are meant to reflect praise back to the only wise God forever through Jesus Christ. This message engages critics like Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche, Bertrand Russell, and Christopher Hitchens—answering the claim that Christianity is merely a “crutch.” The Gospel is not a crutch. It is resurrection power. It is new birth. It is transformation. We also compare this great doxology with the closing praise of Jude and the opening worship of Revelation, tracing the beautiful downward blessing of God’s grace and the upward reflection of glory back to Him. If you are weary… If you are battling temptation… If you feel spiritually drained… This text is for you. 📖 Scripture: Romans 16:25–27 📅 March 1, 2026 🎙️ Dr. Matthew V. Everhard Be strong in the Gospel. Be strong in the Word. Be strong in obedience. Live your whole life as a doxology—to Him be the glory forever. Amen. #Romans16 #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #ExpositoryPreaching #MeansOfGrace #Doxology #ChristianStrength #GospelPower (1) MY CHURCH Gospel Fellowship PCA - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4sKhJMv8-7nmtTiHwAsLA Gospel Fellowship PCA Website - https://www.gospelfellowshippca.org/ Gospel Fellowship PCA Podcast - Spotify: Gospel Fellowship Presbyterian Church (2) Study at RPTS Seminary! https://studyatrpts.com/index.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=MatthewEverhard_CTA (3) MY BOOKS: Worshiptainment - https://amzn.to/4040jPQ A Theology of Joy - https://amzn.to/3tUfBZO Souls: How Jesus Saves Sinners - https://amzn.to/3f233s6 AUDIBLE: Souls: How Jesus Saves Sinners - https://amzn.to/3VT7wN9 Holy Living: Jonathan Edwards's 70 Resolutions - https://amzn.to/38fl4vX Hold Fast the Faith: A Devotional Commentary on the Westminster Confession - https://amzn.to/3Bco9cI Unknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians - https://amzn.to/38hiQwg (4) SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - @matt_everhard Instagram - matthew_everhard Email Me: doctor + everhard (all one word) at gmail dot you know Note - this channel contains affiliate links. Some books and products on this channel have been provided free for the purpose of fair and honest reviews.