Robert Lewis Sermons

Sermon archives of Dr. Robert Lewis from his time as the Teaching Pastor and Directional Leader at Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. Robert is the founder of the well known “Men’s Fraternity” series and “BetterMan” ministry. He has authored several notable books including “Raising a Modern-Day Knight”, “The Church of Irresistible Influence”, and “Rocking the Roles: Building a Win-Win Marriage”.

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  Episode #141

  Jesus, Son of David

  Sep 7, 20261h 7m

  Guided Question Have you merely acknowledged Jesus as Savior, or have you truly received Him as King—and what would change in your life if He were fully reigning? Summary This episode explores the significance of the genealogy in Matthew 1, revealing that the long list of names is far more than a record of ancestry. In Jewish culture, genealogy carried tremendous power. A person's ancestry could determine his eligibility for the priesthood, his rights within the covenant community, and his claim to Israel's throne. Matthew therefore begins his Gospel by identifying Jesus as “the son of David and the son of Abraham,” establishing both His Jewish heritage and His royal credentials. The sermon examines Matthew's genealogy alongside Luke's, showing how the two genealogies emphasize different aspects of Jesus' lineage. Matthew traces the royal line through David and Solomon, while Luke traces another branch of David's family through Nathan. The discussion then addresses the curse placed on Jeconiah, whose descendants were disqualified from sitting on David's throne. Through the virgin birth and Joseph's legal adoption of Jesus, Christ receives the legal rights of the royal line without inheriting Jeconiah's cursed bloodline. Luke's genealogy is then understood as tracing Jesus' physical lineage through Mary, establishing that Jesus is both legally and naturally connected to David. Matthew's genealogy contains another striking feature: the inclusion of four women—Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. Their stories include immorality, foreign ancestry, and complicated family histories. Rather than presenting Israel's history as a story of flawless people and glorious kings, Matthew exposes the sin running throughout the royal lineage. Matthew also organizes the genealogy into three groups of fourteen generations. The first period, from Abraham to David, can be characterized by impurity; the second, from David to the Babylonian deportation, by idolatry; and the final period, from the deportation to Christ, by obscurity and bondage. Israel's history reveals a people who repeatedly failed to live out God's purposes and ultimately needed salvation from their sins. The sermon then turns the genealogy toward the listener. Beneath the appearance of successful and respectable lives can lie the same patterns of impurity, idolatry, and bondage. People may appear successful on the outside while privately struggling with sin, pursuing status, worshiping possessions or accomplishments, and eventually becoming controlled by the very things they once thought they controlled. Without Jesus Christ, humanity follows a similar trajectory to Israel. Jesus came not merely to be acknowledged as Savior but to reign as King. True transformation occurs when a person receives Christ, bows to His authority, and allows Him to take the throne of his or her life. The invitation of Jesus is not simply to wear the label of Christian but to become a child of God through genuine surrender and faith. The episode concludes with the picture of believers being brought into Christ's royal family. Those who truly receive Jesus become heirs and offspring of Abraham, part of His royal lineage, and children of the living God. The genealogy that begins Matthew's Gospel ultimately becomes an invitation: Jesus is the King—receive Him, submit to Him, and let Him reign. Episode Outline 1. Why Matthew Begins With a Genealogy Genealogy carried enormous significance in Jewish culture. Ancestry could determine priesthood, covenant privileges, and royal legitimacy. Matthew uses Jesus' genealogy to establish His identity as King. 2. Jesus' Royal Credentials Jesus is the Son of Abraham and Son of David. The Davidic covenant promised an enduring throne. Jesus is presented as the legitimate Messianic King. 3. Matthew and Luke's Genealogies Matthew emphasizes the royal line through Solomon. Luke traces another branch of David's family through Nathan. Together they demonstrate Jesus' legal and physical connection to David. The curse of Jeconiah makes Jesus' virgin birth and adoption especially significant. 4. The Unexpected People in Jesus' Lineage Matthew includes Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. Their stories expose immorality, foreign ancestry, and human failure. The genealogy challenges pride in Israel's supposedly glorious heritage. 5. Israel's Threefold Pattern Abraham to David — Impurity David to the Deportation — Idolatry Deportation to Christ — Obscurity and Bondage Israel's history demonstrates its need for salvation from sin. 6. Our Own Spiritual Genealogy Outward success can hide inward sin. Impurity can lead to idolatry and eventually bondage. Without Christ, people can become controlled by the things they once sought to control. 7. Jesus Came to Be King Jesus offers more than forgiveness or religious identification. Receiving Christ means embracing His authority. Genuine Christianity produces a changed lifestyle, not merely Christian rhetoric. 8. The Invitation of Royalty Those who receive Christ become children of God. Believers become heirs and offspring of Abraham. The King who fulfills David's promise invites us to let Him reign in our lives. Key Takeaways The genealogy establishes Jesus' royal credentials. Matthew identifies Him as the Son of David and Son of Abraham. Jesus is uniquely qualified to be the promised King. His legal and physical connections to David establish His claim to the throne. Israel's pedigree did not make them righteous. Ancestral privilege became distorted when people relied on heritage rather than faithful obedience. The genealogy exposes Israel's sin. Impurity, idolatry, and bondage characterize much of Israel's history. The genealogy includes unlikely people. Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba demonstrate that God's purposes operate through imperfect and unexpected people. Respectability can hide spiritual bondage. A life that looks successful outwardly may contain hidden impurity, misplaced worship, and growing enslavement. Jesus came to restore and liberate. He came to save His people from their sins and bring them into genuine freedom. Christianity is more than acknowledgment. Receiving Christ means embracing Him, submitting to Him, and recognizing His authority. Jesus must occupy the throne. A transformed Christian life comes when Christ becomes King rather than simply being an acknowledged religious figure. Believers become part of God's royal family. Those who receive Christ become children of God and heirs of the promises associated with Abraham and David. Scripture References Matthew 1:1–17 — Jesus' genealogy establishes His Davidic and Abrahamic heritage. Genesis 12:1–3 — God's promise to Abraham includes blessing the nations. 2 Samuel 7:12–16 — God promises David an enduring throne. Jeremiah 22:24–30 — Jeconiah's descendants are excluded from David's throne. Matthew 1:16, 18–25 — Joseph's legal relationship to Jesus and the virgin birth. Luke 3:23–38 — Jesus' lineage traces back through David to Adam. Matthew 3:7–10 — John the Baptist warns against relying on ancestry without repentance. John 8:37–44 — Jesus teaches that true children of Abraham should reflect Abraham's deeds. John 1:12 — Those who receive Christ are given authority to become children of God. Galatians 3:7–9 — Those who have faith are identified as children of Abraham. 1 Peter 2:9 — Believers are described as a royal priesthood. Matthew 1:21 — Jesus comes to save His people from their sins. Recorded 1.2.83

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  Episode #140

  Jesus, Son of God

  Aug 31, 202656 min

  Guided Question Do I truly know Jesus and experience His presence in my life, or am I simply trying to live by Christian rules without experiencing the new birth He came to give? Summary This episode explores Matthew 1:18–25 and the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. Dr. Robert Lewis emphasizes that Jesus’ birth is unique not simply because a baby was born, but because God Himself entered humanity. Matthew presents Jesus as both the Son of David, with a legitimate claim to the throne, and the divine Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit. The story begins with Mary and Joseph, whose response to God’s extraordinary plan demonstrates remarkable submission. Mary does not understand how God’s promise will be fulfilled, yet she responds, “Be it done to me according to thy word.” Joseph likewise obeys God despite the personal shame and potential consequences of taking Mary as his wife. Their lives demonstrate that God’s greatest works are often entrusted to people who are humble and willing to submit to His truth. Dr. Lewis then emphasizes the importance of believing the virgin birth as a literal work of the Holy Spirit. He argues that Christianity cannot be separated from biblical revelation: religion without revelation leaves people with nothing more than subjective beliefs and human imagination. The sermon then turns to the name Emmanuel—“God with us.” Jesus did not merely come to point people toward God or give them a better moral code. He came to make a relationship with God possible. He is not merely a teacher of truth; He is the truth, and He calls people not simply to follow His teachings but to receive Him. Finally, Dr. Lewis explains that the birth of Jesus points toward an even greater miracle: the new birth. Jesus was born so that people could be spiritually reborn. Christianity is therefore not merely about keeping rules, attending church, or proving ourselves worthy before God. It is about receiving Christ, being forgiven of sin, and experiencing His presence within us. The message closes with a personal invitation to respond to Christ. Just as Mary and Joseph submitted themselves to God's Word without fully understanding what He was doing, listeners are challenged to surrender themselves to Christ, receive Him, and experience the new life He came to give. Outline 1. The Uniqueness of Jesus’ Birth Matthew introduces Jesus’ birth as an extraordinary beginning. Jesus is both the Son of David and the divine Son of God. His conception by the Holy Spirit makes His birth unlike any other. 2. Mary and Joseph: Submission to God Mary faces an impossible and potentially shameful situation. She responds with trust and submission to God's Word. Joseph obeys despite the personal cost and public consequences. Their humility makes them examples of responsive faith. 3. The Virgin Birth and Biblical Revelation Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit. The virgin birth is presented as a foundational truth of Christianity. Faith must be grounded in God's revelation rather than personal preference or imagination. 4. Jesus Came to Save from Sin Israel expected the Messiah to deliver them from Roman oppression. Jesus came to address the deeper problem: humanity's bondage to sin. True deliverance begins when we stop focusing on everyone else's problems and allow Christ to deal with our own sin. 5. Emmanuel: God With Us Isaiah's prophecy points forward to Jesus. Jesus is the greater fulfillment of “Emmanuel.” He does not merely point the way to God—He makes relationship with God possible. 6. The Greater Miracle: The New Birth Jesus' birth prepares the way for our spiritual rebirth. Christianity is more than morality, religious activity, or following rules. We must receive Christ and experience His indwelling presence. Jesus was born so that we might be born again. Key Takeaways God works through humble people who are willing to submit to His Word. Faith does not require us to understand everything before we obey. Jesus came to deliver us from sin, not merely from difficult circumstances. Jesus is Emmanuel—God with us. Christianity is about a relationship with Christ, not merely religious rules or moral behavior. The miracle of Jesus' birth points to the greater miracle of the new birth. Receiving Christ means surrendering ourselves to Him and trusting His promise to transform our lives. Scripture References Matthew 1:18–25 — Jesus is conceived by the Holy Spirit and born to Mary. Luke 1:26–38 — Mary receives God's announcement and submits to His Word. Isaiah 7:10–16 — The sign of Emmanuel points to a greater future fulfillment. Philippians 2:5–8 — Christ humbles Himself and takes on human form. Hebrews 1:1–3 — God speaks fully through His Son. John 3:1–8 — Jesus teaches the necessity of being born again. Matthew 1:21 — Jesus comes to save His people from their sins. Matthew 1:23 — Jesus is Emmanuel, “God with us.” Recorded 12.19.82

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  Episode #139

  Clearing Our Vision

  Aug 24, 2026—

  Guided Question Have you lost sight of Jesus’ vision for your life because of busyness, comfort, fear, or distractions—and what would it look like to renew your commitment to making disciples where God has placed you? Summary This episode explores the vision that gives spiritual gifts their purpose: Jesus’ call to “go and make disciples of all the nations.” Spiritual gifts are not given simply for activity within the church; they are given so God can equip His people to participate in His mission of transforming lives. Jesus’ Great Commission is presented as a large, aggressive, specific, and promised vision. His followers are called to go, make disciples, and radically influence the lives of others, with the assurance that Christ remains with them. Yet the church can easily lose that vision. Relational overload, the frantic pace of life, personal comfort, excessive church programs, and fear of rejection or ridicule can cause believers to become busy without being fruitful. Instead of taking the gospel into the world, Christians can become absorbed in activities that make them comfortable while losing sight of their calling. The episode then returns to Jesus’ original call to Peter, Andrew, James, and John: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Their response reveals the excitement of discovering a higher purpose, one that answers the deep restlessness of the human soul. But the disciples later returned to fishing, illustrating how easily a God-given vision can fade when its consequences become uncomfortable. Through the story in Luke 5, Jesus renews that vision before the disciples. The question becomes personal: Will we remain with what is familiar and comfortable, or will we embrace Christ’s call to participate in changing lives? The episode challenges believers to recover the enthusiasm and purpose of following Jesus and to take His vision into their families, workplaces, communities, and world. Outline The Vision Behind Spiritual Gifts Spiritual gifts are given for ministry and mission. Their purpose becomes clear through Jesus’ vision for His followers. The Great Commission Jesus calls His disciples to go and make disciples. The vision is worldwide, active, specific, and accompanied by His presence. Why the Church Loses Its Vision Relational overload and a hurried pace of life. Comfort and the desire for safety. Church programs that entertain rather than equip. Fear of rejection, ridicule, and isolation. The Birth of the Vision Jesus calls ordinary fishermen to follow Him. “Fishers of men” gives them a higher purpose beyond their occupation. The Death of the Vision The disciples eventually return to fishing. Fear and familiarity can weaken enthusiasm for Christ’s mission. Renewing the Vision Jesus again places the choice before His disciples. Believers are challenged to move beyond comfort and participate in changing lives for Christ. Key Takeaways Spiritual Gifts Have a Purpose: God equips believers so they can participate in His work of reaching and transforming people. The Vision Is Bigger Than the Church: Jesus calls His followers to take the gospel into the world rather than simply creating comfortable environments within the church. Busyness Can Replace Mission: A crowded schedule can leave us active without actually investing deeply in people or making disciples. Comfort Can Kill Vision: Following Christ often requires moving beyond what is safe, familiar, and convenient. Fear Can Silence Our Calling: Fear of rejection, ridicule, or isolation can cause believers to retreat from the mission Jesus has given them. Jesus Offers a Higher Calling: Like the fishermen who left their nets, Christians are invited to find a purpose that goes beyond career, possessions, and worldly success. Vision Must Be Renewed: Even those who have enthusiastically followed Christ can lose sight of their calling. Jesus continually calls His followers back to His mission. The Mission Is Personal: The call to make disciples applies not only to pastors or church leaders but to every believer—in the family, workplace, community, and wider world. Scripture References Matthew 28:18–20 — Jesus commissions His followers to make disciples of all nations. Mark 1:14–20 — Jesus calls the fishermen to follow Him and become fishers of men. Luke 5:1–11 — Jesus renews His call to the disciples and redirects them toward His mission. 1 Corinthians 12–14 — Spiritual gifts are given for ministry within the body of Christ. Recorded 11.2.82

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  Episode #138

  Pocketbook Principles of Giving

  Aug 17, 202655 min

  Guided Question Does the way you use your time, talents, and money reflect an eternal perspective, or are you still living as though this life is all there is? Summary In this concluding message from 1 Corinthians, Dr. Robert Lewis examines the Corinthian church and finds a striking resemblance to the modern church. The Corinthians were athletic-minded, pleasure-loving, self-focused, biblically immature, and often struggled to bring their faith into everyday life. Their greatest problem was not a lack of teaching but a failure to allow biblical truth to shape how they actually lived. Turning to 1 Corinthians 16:1–4, Lewis addresses Paul's instructions concerning the collection for struggling believers in Jerusalem. He uses this passage to show that money and faith are intimately connected: how we handle our resources can reveal the practical reality of our faith. The resurrection in chapter 15 provides the foundation. Because this life is not all there is, Christians should invest their time, energy, and resources in things that have eternal significance—especially people. Lewis identifies five principles of Christian giving. Giving should flow from a conviction about the resurrection, be practiced personally by every Christian, be planned rather than pressured, be proportionate to what God has provided, and be handled with accountability and integrity. Ultimately, the message challenges believers not to give out of guilt, manipulation, or emotional pressure, but out of a genuine relationship with God and the leading of the Holy Spirit. A living church will cost its people something—time, talents, spiritual gifts, and earthly resources—but those sacrifices become meaningful when they are made with an eternal perspective. Outline The Corinthian Church: A Mirror for Today Worldly, self-focused, spiritually immature, and disconnected from practical faith. The Jerusalem Church in Need Persecution, loss of property and employment, and famine created severe hardship. The Resurrection and Giving The resurrection changes our perspective on life, possessions, and eternal priorities. Five Principles of Christian Giving Giving flows from the resurrection. Giving is the personal practice of every Christian. Giving should be planned, not pressured. Giving should be proportionate to what God provides. Giving should include accountability and integrity. Faith and Money in the Real World Christian giving should flow from the Holy Spirit rather than guilt, manipulation, or emotional pressure. The Cost of a Living Church A healthy, effective church requires the investment of its people's time, talents, spiritual gifts, and resources. An Invitation to New Life in Christ Salvation begins with receiving what God has given through Jesus Christ, followed by a commitment to grow in faith. Key Takeaways The Corinthian Church Is a Mirror for Today Spiritual immaturity can exist even where excellent biblical teaching is available. Faith must move from knowledge into everyday life. The Resurrection Changes How We Live Because this life is not all there is, believers should invest their resources in what has eternal value rather than living only for present pleasures. Giving Is an Expression of Faith Our use of money can reveal whether our faith is genuinely influencing our practical lives. Giving Is for Every Christian Paul says, "each one of you," making giving a personal responsibility rather than something reserved for a particular group. Giving Should Be Planned, Not Pressured Biblical giving is intended to become a deliberate, consistent practice rather than a response to emotional manipulation or guilt. Giving Should Be Proportionate Christians are called to give according to how God has provided, with the Holy Spirit guiding their decisions rather than relying merely on an external percentage. Giving Requires Accountability Paul establishes safeguards for the Jerusalem offering, demonstrating that Christian stewardship should be transparent and above reproach. A Living Church Will Cost Something If the church is going to be effective in the real world, its people must be willing to invest their time, talents, spiritual gifts, and resources. Scripture References 1 Corinthians 15:32, 58 — The resurrection gives life an eternal perspective. 1 Corinthians 16:1–4 — Giving for believers in need should be personal, planned, proportionate, and accountable. Acts 2 — The Jerusalem church experienced remarkable growth after Pentecost. Hebrews — Persecuted believers were encouraged to remain faithful despite loss and hardship. 2 Corinthians 9 — The Corinthians' commitment to help Jerusalem required continued follow-through. John 16:13 — The Holy Spirit guides believers into truth. Ephesians 1:3 — God has blessed believers with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Recorded 11.28.82

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  Episode #137

  Tackling the Tongues Issue (PART II)

  Aug 10, 202627 min

  Guided Question Are you faithfully using the spiritual gifts God has given you to serve others in love, or have you allowed those gifts to remain unused or misunderstood? Summary This episode examines the purpose and use of spiritual gifts, with particular attention to the gift of tongues. Dr. Robert Lewis begins by explaining that spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit to equip every believer for ministry and service. The gifts are not given for personal recognition but to be given away for the benefit of the body of Christ. Because using a gift is an act of self-giving, love must be the motivation behind its use. Without love, spiritual gifts can either be misused or remain dormant. Outline 1. Spiritual Gifts Equip Us for Ministry God gives every believer spiritual gifts so they can actively serve others. No gift is insignificant, and every gift contributes to the health of the body of Christ. 2. Love Must Motivate Our Gifts 1 Corinthians 13 shows that spiritual gifts must be exercised in love. Without love, gifts can be misused or left unused. 3. Understanding the Gift of Tongues Lewis turns to 1 Corinthians 14 and addresses the controversy surrounding tongues. Rather than beginning with modern debates, he encourages listeners to examine what Scripture teaches about the gift. 4. Acts as a Book of Spiritual Transition Lewis emphasizes that Acts records a unique period of spiritual transition as God moved from the Old Testament ministry of the Spirit to the New Testament ministry of the Spirit and established the church. Because of this, the experiences recorded in Acts should not automatically be treated as normative for believers today. 5. The Holy Spirit and the Believer Lewis argues that the New Testament presents the Holy Spirit as indwelling believers when they place their faith in Christ, rather than as an experience believers must seek at a later time. The unusual experiences recorded in Acts occurred within its unique transitional setting. 6. Tongues at Pentecost Acts 2 describes tongues as recognizable human languages spoken supernaturally by people who had never learned them. The gift served as a sign that attracted attention and enabled people from different nations to hear the disciples proclaiming the mighty works of God. Key Takeaways Spiritual gifts equip believers for ministry. God gives gifts so that believers can function as servants and build up one another. Gifts are meant to be given away. A spiritual gift is not primarily for personal benefit or recognition but for serving the body of Christ. Love must motivate spiritual gifts. Without love, gifts can be misused or left completely dormant. Acts records a unique spiritual transition. The book describes God's transition from the Old Testament ministry of the Spirit to the New Testament ministry of the Spirit and the establishment of the church. Acts should not automatically become today's doctrine. The unusual experiences surrounding the apostles must be understood within their transitional context. The Holy Spirit indwells believers at faith. Lewis argues that the rest of the New Testament presents receiving the Spirit as part of becoming a believer rather than as a later experience believers must seek. Tongues in Acts 2 were human languages. The disciples spoke languages they had never learned, and people from different nations understood them in their own languages. Tongues were supernatural. The ability was not learned or practiced beforehand; it was given by the Spirit. Spiritual gifts should point people toward God. In Acts 2, tongues helped gather attention so that people could hear the disciples proclaiming God's mighty works. Scripture References 1 Peter 4:10 — Use spiritual gifts to serve one another. 1 Corinthians 12 — The Spirit sovereignly gives different gifts, and every gift is important. 1 Corinthians 13 — Love provides the motivation for using spiritual gifts. 1 Corinthians 14 — Instructions concerning tongues, prophecy, and public worship. Acts 1:4–8 — Jesus promises the coming ministry of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:1–11 — The Spirit comes at Pentecost, and the disciples speak in other languages. Acts 8 — The Samaritans receive the Holy Spirit in a unique transitional event. Acts 10 — Gentiles receive the Spirit and speak in tongues. Acts 19 — Disciples of John receive the Holy Spirit and speak in tongues and prophesy. John 14:16–17 — Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will permanently dwell in His followers. 1 Corinthians 12:13 — All believers are baptized into one body by the Holy Spirit. Recorded 10.24.82

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