Mosiac Church Harlow Podcast

Romans 8:31-39 - Goodbye to Fear and Condemnation - Ben Norris

Goodbye to Fear and Condemnation | Romans 8:31–39 | Week 10
We live in a culture shaped by one big idea: YOLO, You Only Live Once. So get happy, get successful, and grab everything you can now.
But what happens when life falls apart? What happens when fear, suffering, failure, or uncertainty hits?
In the closing verses of Romans 8, the apostle Paul gives one of the most hope-filled declarations in the whole Bible:
If God is for us, who can be against us?Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.
In this message, we explore how the gospel gives us something stronger than wishful thinking, a hope deep enough to sustain us through suffering, confidence in the face of fear, and security that cannot be shaken.
In this sermon:• Why modern life feels so anxious despite having more than ever• What Romans 8 says about fear, suffering, and hope• Why Christian failure doesn’t invalidate the gospel• How to live with confidence when life feels uncertain• What it means to be “more than conquerors”
No fear.No condemnation.No separation.

Romans 8:18-30 - Hope in suffering - Phil Bradbury - 03.05.2026

Hope in Suffering, Romans 8:18–30
In this message, we explore how Romans 8:18–30 helps us understand suffering through the lens of hope. Paul shows us that present pain is not meaningless, but part of God’s greater plan leading to future glory.
We look at creation’s groaning, the believer’s longing, the Spirit’s help in weakness, and the promise that God is working all things together for good.
A message for anyone navigating difficulty and seeking a deeper, more resilient hope in Christ.

Roman 8:1-17 - Knowing you really belong - Ben Norris - 26.04.2026

Romans 8 opens with one of the greatest declarations in Scripture: There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
In this message we explore how the gospel moves us from the courtroom to the family room, from justification to adoption, from slavery to freedom.
Jesus took our condemnation, and through the Spirit we are welcomed as beloved children who can cry, “Abba, Father.”
If you have ever wrestled with shame, identity, or whether you really belong, this message is for you.

Romans 7 Who are you married to? Jim Sealey 19.04.2026

In this message from Romans 7, we look at the powerful tension between being set free and still feeling pulled back to what once held us captive.
Through a real-life illustration of a destructive relationship, we see how people can remain emotionally bound even after freedom comes. Paul uses this same idea to explain our spiritual struggle with law, sin, and grace.
This sermon explores how both legalism and sin can keep us stuck, and why self-effort will never lead to true transformation. The good news is that freedom is not achieved by striving, but received through Jesus Christ.
Discover what it means to:
Die to the old life and belong to Christ
Break free from legalism and licence
Stop striving in your own strength
Live in the power of grace and the Holy Spirit
A message about real freedom, real struggle, and the real hope we have in Jesus.

Romans 6 - Living the New Life - Ben Norris - 29th March 2026

Why do Christians still struggle with sin if the gospel is truly powerful?
In this episode, we dive into Romans 6 and uncover how real transformation actually works. This is not about behaviour management or trying harder, it’s about identity.
Paul teaches that believers have been united with Christ in His death and resurrection. That means sin is no longer your master, even if it still feels like a battle.
This message explores:
What it means to have died with Christ
Why grace is not permission to sin, but power to be free
How to stop living like a prisoner when the door is already open
Practical ways to resist sin and live from your new identity
If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or confused about your spiritual growth, this episode will encourage you and give you clarity.
You are not a sinner trying to improve. You are a new creation learning to live differently.
The life of freedom is not just a promise, it’s available to you today.

Romans 5 - The peace you have been searching for - Ben Norris 22nd March 2026

The peace you’ve been searching for isn’t found in trying harder, it’s found in what Jesus has already done.
In this message from Romans 5, we explore how being justified by faith gives us real peace with God, a deep experience of His love, and a completely new identity in Christ.

Romans 4 - Faith That Receives The Gift - Ben Norris - 08.03.2026

Faith That Receives the Gift | Romans 4
What if salvation isn’t something you earn, but something you receive?
In Romans 4, the apostle Paul points to Abraham, the great hero of the Old Testament, to show that God has always saved people the same way, by grace through faith. Abraham wasn’t justified because of his works, religious rituals, or moral effort. He was declared righteous because he trusted God’s promise.
In this message we explore three powerful truths from Romans 4:
• Abraham was justified by faith, not works• Abraham was justified before religion• Abraham trusted God even when the promise seemed impossible
Paul reminds us that God justifies the ungodly. Salvation is not a wage we earn but a gift we receive. When we trust Christ, our sin is placed on Him and His righteousness is credited to us.
Even weak faith in a strong Saviour is enough.
If you have ever struggled with trying to earn God’s acceptance, or wondered how faith works when life feels uncertain, this passage offers deep hope and freedom.

Romans 3:21-26 - Tomi Amao 01.03.2026

Justified by Faith, Romans 3:21–26 In this message, we explore one of the most powerful and hope filled passages in the Bible. Romans 3:21–26 marks a turning point in Paul’s letter, moving from the problem of sin to the promise of salvation. After showing that every person stands guilty before God and unable to earn righteousness through good works or law keeping, Paul reveals the heart of the gospel. God makes sinners right with Himself, not through human effort, but through faith in Jesus Christ. This sermon unpacks what it means to be justified freely by grace, how faith receives God’s gift of righteousness, and why Jesus’ death on the cross is both an act of perfect justice and overwhelming mercy. We look at redemption, atonement, and how God remains both just and the one who justifies those who trust in Christ. If you have ever struggled with guilt, performance based faith, or the question of how a holy God can forgive sinners, this message points us to the finished work of Jesus and invites us to rest fully in grace. Justification is not something we achieve, it is a gift we receive. Grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

Romans 1:18-3:20 - Ben Norris - 15.02.2026

Romans begins with a tension we all feel. Good news and bad news.
In this sermon, we walk through Romans 1:18 to 3:20, one of the most challenging but essential sections of Scripture. Paul explains why God’s wrath is not reckless anger, but his settled and loving opposition to evil, because evil destroys what God loves.
You will hear how God has revealed himself clearly through creation and conscience, why humanity is without excuse, and how sin is fundamentally an exchange, trading the glory of God for substitutes that promise life but deliver bondage.
This message unpacks how judgement is already being experienced as God “gives people over” to disordered desires, allowing the consequences of idolatry to be felt. Sexuality is explored as one illustration of this wider exchange, alongside a strong warning against isolating any one sin or group.
Paul then turns his attention to religious people, dismantling the idea that moral performance or spiritual heritage can rescue us. The law exposes sin, it was never meant to save.
Romans 1 to 3 is sobering, but it is also deeply hopeful. It tells the truth about all of us, so that the grace of God can make sense for every one of us.
This is realism that leads to redemption. And it sets the stage for the most powerful words in the letter.
“But now.”
 
 
 

God does not change

We live in a world where almost everything is constantly changing. Our circumstances shift, our emotions fluctuate, and the future often feels uncertain. In the middle of all that movement, Scripture reveals a life-anchoring truth, God does not change.
In this message, The God Who Never Changes, we explore why God’s unchanging nature is not just a theological idea, but a deeply practical hope for everyday life.
Together we look at• Why change is a defining feature of human existence• How God is utterly unlike us, eternal and unchanging• Why God’s immutability would be terrifying without grace• Why it becomes glorious news because of Jesus
Because God does not change, His love is secure. His promises are dependable. His purposes for our lives will not fail.
Whether your faith feels inconsistent, your future feels uncertain, or your world feels like it is shaking, this message reminds us that God remains the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Let this truth steady your heart and renew your hope.