“Beating Discouragement with an Attitude of Gratitude" (Romans 16), Sunday AM, December 28, 2025

Pastor Smith concludes his year-long series, "Contending for the Faith," with a final message from Romans 16. The first 25 minutes of this sermon provide an overview of the Book of Romans, and the remainder of the recording offers a verse-by-verse exposition of Romans 16. In this final chapter to the believers in Rome, Paul expresses his love and gratitude for 17 men and 7 women by name. He acknowledges their faithfulness, ministries, and dedication to the Lord, His minister, and the church. Paul's gratitude is an inspiration to believers tempted to be discouraged or depressed.