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How Will They Hear? | Joel Rainey | Podcast Notes — Hello Pastor

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How Will They Hear?

Covenant Church • Aug 17, 2025 • 39 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this message from Romans 10:14–15, Pastor Joel Rainey explores the vital chain of events required for people to call on the Lord and be saved. While God makes Himself known to all people through creation and conscience, human sin leaves everyone in need of reconciliation that only Christ can provide. For lost people to believe and call on Jesus, believers must actively proclaim the gospel, send out messengers, and step outside comfortable boundaries to join God where He is working.

Themes

Evangelism and MissionsFaith and SalvationProclamation of the GospelChristian Service and DiscipleshipGod's Sovereignty and Grace

Pastor's Points

1.

Four foundational truths in Romans: 1. Everybody knows God and everybody has rejected God; 2. God responds to this rejection by justly condemning everyone; 3. God provided a way that we can be reconciled to Him; 4. You must hear and respond to this message.

2.

Five commands in Romans 10:14–15: 1. The command to believe; 2. The command to hear; 3. The command to proclaim; 4. The command to send; 5. The command to worship.

3.

Four concluding applications: 1. There are too few messengers; 2. Gospel preaching and teaching is scarce; 3. God is at work; 4. Today is the day of salvation.

Key Points

1.
Every person inherently knows God through creation and conscience, yet humanity naturally suppresses this truth to live in unrighteousness (Romans 1:18–19).
2.
Moral achievements and human good deeds cannot reconcile anyone with an infinitely holy God, whose divine justice demands an answer for rebellion (Romans 3:20).
3.
God provided a way of reconciliation through an alien righteousness credited to believers through faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 3:21, 5:1).
4.
Calling on the Lord for salvation requires authentic faith and trust—surrendering one's life to Jesus rather than treating Him as a secondary convenience in times of crisis.
5.
True faith comes through hearing the proclaimed gospel message of Christ, not through isolated personal revelations or selective cafeteria-style preferences.
6.
For people to hear, believe, and call on the Lord, the church must actively send out messengers to proclaim the good news (–15).

Sermon Moments

“"The whole reason we gather is to scatter."”

“"John Piper says that worship is both the fuel and the goal of evangelism."”

“"Don't blame the Holy Spirit for your desire to remain dumb."”

“"God is at work outside the circled wagons. Go join him there."”

“Hudson Taylor interviewing a candidate with one leg who stated: "Because I do not see those with two legs going."”

“Carl F.H. Henry quote: "It's only good news if it gets there in time."”

“Refuting the misattributed quote "Preach the gospel at all times and if necessary use words" by pointing out that you cannot preach without words.”

This Week

Surrender full control of your life to Jesus as Lord rather than treating Him as a secondary convenience during difficult moments.

Share the gospel message actively with people in your daily life, using clear words to explain Christ's life, death, and resurrection.

Step forward to serve in your local church community, utilizing your time and gifts to strengthen the church's mission.

Take advantage of opportunities to grow in biblical knowledge and discipleship, committing to renew your mind in God's Word.

Pray regularly for the Lord of the harvest to send out more laborers into local communities and global mission fields.

Step out past comfortable boundaries ("circled wagons") to join God where He is already at work in your surrounding community.

If you have not received forgiveness of sins, respond to Jesus today without postponing your salvation.

Remember This

For lost people to hear the gospel and call on the Lord, believers must actively step out, send messengers, and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.

A Challenge for You

"Today is your day. Don't delay that any longer. If you already know him, what's he calling you to do that you're saying no to? What kind of barriers are you putting up for your own comfort... that if you could just tear that down? ... Say yes to him. Whatever he's calling you to do."

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Worship is both the ultimate goal and the essential fuel for evangelism, keeping our service grounded in love for God rather than human approval.

8.

Believers must not let fear or comfort pull them inside "circled wagons," but should step out actively where God is already at work in a hurting world.

9.

Today is the favorable time for anyone who has not received forgiveness of sins to trust in Christ without delay (2 Corinthians 6:2).

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