You want to do what’s right. Most Christians do. But knowing how to walk that out isn’t always obvious. One moment you’re following your old instincts without even thinking, and the next you’re wondering why the Christian life feels harder than it should. If the Spirit is supposed to lead you, why does it feel so unclear at times? And how do you tell the difference between living in the flesh and actually walking in the Spirit?
In Romans 8:5–13, Paul shifts from declaring our freedom to showing us how to live in it. He explains the contrast between the flesh and the Spirit — two competing influences shaping the believer’s daily choices. The flesh pulls toward spiritually dead behaviors, while the Spirit forms new desires that reflect the life of Christ. Paul isn’t describing a momentary decision but a daily mindset: whatever you set your mind on will shape the direction of your life.
And that’s where so many believers get stuck. We think wanting to change should be enough — but desire alone can’t overcome old patterns.
Today Pastor Jeff helps us recognize what the flesh looks like, what the Spirit produces, and why our daily choices matter more than we think. He explains that the struggle doesn’t mean you’re failing — it simply reveals which nature you’ve been strengthening. Real freedom grows when you begin feeding your spirit instead of your flesh.
You know what it’s like to carry the weight of your own failures. You want to walk with God, but some days it feels like you’re dragging around every mistake you’ve ever made. You replay your shortcomings, beat yourself up over what you “should” be by now, and wonder why change feels so slow. And deep down, you fear that God must be disappointed in you — because you’re disappointed in yourself.
As we come into Romans 8, Paul delivers one of the most liberating truths in Scripture: “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” He’s writing to believers still wrestling with the frustration of Romans 7 — wanting to do right, struggling to carry it out, and feeling the sting of their own weakness. But in verses 1–4, Paul draws a line in the sand: if you belong to Christ, the death sentence is gone. The law’s demands have been fulfilled for you, and you now stand in the freedom Christ purchased.
Yet many of us continue relating to God as if He’s keeping score. We act like we’re still on spiritual probation, trying to prove that we belong. But condemnation isn’t how God speaks to His kids — and freedom isn’t something you earn by performing well enough.
Today Pastor Jeff shows how God removes the weight of condemnation, breaks the power of the old life, and makes you whole through what Christ has already done. He shows how real freedom begins when you stop trying to fix yourself and start walking by faith in the One who has set you free.
You ever hit that point where you’re tired of hearing yourself make the same promises? “I’m not doing that again… I’m changing this time…” And then—there you are—right back where you started. It’s frustrating when your intentions are sincere, but your follow-through collapses under pressure. You want to obey God, you want to live differently… but something inside pulls the opposite direction. And the harder you try to muscle your way into change, the more defeated you feel.
In the second half of Romans 7, Paul gets painfully honest. He shifts from teaching to testimony. He describes the exhausting conflict inside him — the desire to do good, the inability to carry it out, and the crushing realization that the law can expose sin but can’t empower obedience. He’s naming the experience every believer knows: the war between the new nature in Christ and the old flesh that refuses to die. And with raw transparency, Paul cries, “Who will deliver me from this body of death?”
That’s the struggle you face every time you try to overcome sin on your own strength. Willpower isn’t enough. Discipline isn’t enough. Trying harder isn’t enough. Paul’s words give language to the battle inside you… and point you to the only One who can actually change you.
Today Pastor Jeff walks us through Paul’s confession and the vivid illustration from Tarsus — a picture of what sin does when it clings to our lives. He shares why the law can diagnose sin but can’t cure it, and how real freedom comes through the Spirit, not the flesh. Failure doesn’t mean you’re not saved… it means you need the power Jesus supplies.
Sometimes it feels like you’re trying hard to be a Christian… You’re active in church, you read your Bible… you want to grow, you want to change, but you still feel pulled by old patterns and old thinking. And if you’re honest, sometimes it feels like your Christian life is more about managing behavior than actually being transformed. Rules and routines leave you feeling more burdened than free. Maybe you’ve experienced the frustration of doing all the “right” things and still feeling like something’s missing. What if faith isn’t about measuring up but about embracing a relationship that really changes you?
Today we step into Romans 7, where Paul is speaking to believers who grew up under the Mosaic Law — people who were used to relating to God through commandments, rituals, and performance. But Paul is showing them, and us, that in Christ something radically different has happened. We’ve been set free from the law’s dominion because we now stand under grace. And in verses 1–6, Paul explains what that means through an illustration of marriage: the old bond to the law has ended, and we now belong to Christ so that we might bear fruit to God.
The truth is, many of us still live as though a list of rules defines our spiritual success, and we relate to God as if He’s measuring our performance. When the focus is all about doing or not doing, we end up tired, guilty and disconnected. Paul’s message invites us to trade law‑keeping for a life-giving relationship with Jesus that actually transforms us from the inside out.
Today Pastor Jeff helps us see what sanctification looks like in everyday life. He’ll remind us that God has already delivered us from the law so that we can serve Him in the newness of the Spirit. We’ll learn why our allegiance is to Jesus and not to religious systems, and how living stones in a local body help us grow.
Most people think faith is just about believing in God — saying the right words, maybe going to church, or even standing up for social causes and volunteering in their community. But biblical faith was never meant to stop at words or works. It’s meant to reshape the way we live, the way we love, and the way we respond to God. Welcome back to No Greater Love with Pastor Jeff Cramer. In Romans chapter one, Paul points to believers in Rome whose faith was known throughout the world. Their lives displayed the transforming power of the gospel — faith that was alive, active, and visible. Drawing from the book of James, Pastor Jeff unpacks the qualities of a faith that engages needs, expresses itself through action, and stands firm in the power of God. You’ll also see how God’s transforming grace doesn’t stop at salvation — it keeps renewing us daily, delivering us from sin’s grip, and anchoring us in His righteousness from faith to faith.
Isn’t it interesting that you can work really hard at trying to become better — a better parent, a better spouse, better at your job — yet even after all that effort, true transformation still isn’t happening?
That’s because real change doesn’t come from trying harder, but from surrendering more. Welcome to No Greater Love with Pastor Jeff Cramer. In the opening section of Romans chapter one, Paul reminds believers that the gospel isn’t self-improvement — it’s the power of God transforming everyone who believes. God does the heavy lifting in our lives, shaping our hearts and renewing our minds through faith in Jesus. Today, Pastor Jeff explains how real transformation begins when we stop striving in our own strength and start trusting in God’s.
Have you ever noticed how following Jesus changes not just what you believe, but what you pursue?
Welcome back to No Greater Love with Pastor Jeff Cramer. In the opening verses of Romans chapter one, the Apostle Paul reminds us that Jesus was declared to be the Son of God with power by His resurrection from the dead. That same resurrection power now works in every believer—transforming our hearts, renewing our minds, and shaping our desires to align with God’s will. As Pastor Jeff explains, this is what grace does: it teaches us to say no to sin and yes to the purposes God has for our lives. Today, we’ll see that transformation means learning to stay away from what Jesus died for, and learning to participate in what He created us for. God’s grace empowers us to live with purpose, to shine where He’s placed us, and to be a light in the middle of a dark world.
Every follower of Jesus starts the same way — by grace. But what happens next? How do you grow once the excitement of salvation fades and real life sets in? Welcome to No Greater Love with Pastor Jeff Cramer. When Paul sat down to write the book of Romans, the church was less than 30 years old — young in its faith, but already in need of fresh renewal. Paul himself was 25 years into his own walk with Christ, writing from Corinth to believers he’d never met in person. In chapter 1, we’re reminded that transformation begins the moment we place our faith in Christ — but it doesn’t stop there. Today, Pastor Jeff explains how salvation leads to sanctification, and how the gospel continues to shape our thinking, our walk, and our daily life.
We all know what it’s like to live in a world that feels broken — sickness, loss, pain, fear, and a constant pull toward things we wish we could shake off. You don’t have to look very far to see that something’s wrong with the world, and something’s wrong in us. And according to the Bible, that all began with one man’s choice. Welcome to No Greater Love with Pastor Jeff Cramer. As Paul moves into Romans 5:12–17, he shows that every one of us was born into the fallout of Adam’s decision. Sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin — and we’ve all lived under that shadow. But God didn’t leave us there. Through another Man — Jesus — grace, righteousness, and life overflow to anyone who believes. Today, Pastor Jeff explains what it means to live under Adam or to live under Christ, and how God offers strength, stability, and supernatural help the moment we decide to trust Him.
There are parts of your story you’d rather forget — choices you regret, seasons you’d never want anyone to see. And even as a believer, those old failures can creep back in and whisper, “God can’t really love you after that.” But the gospel tells a completely different story. Welcome back to No Greater Love with Pastor Jeff Cramer. As we continue in Romans chapter five, Paul shows us the staggering, personal nature of God’s love — that Christ died for us not when we were strong or put-together, but when we were at our worst. Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that the cross isn’t proof that God once loved you — it’s proof that He still does. If Jesus met you in your mess then, you can trust Him with your mess now.
A lot of people treat salvation like a finish line — I’m forgiven, I’m going to heaven, I’m good.
But that’s where many stop. They never step into what justification actually gives them right now — in their thinking, their emotions, and in the everyday grind of life. It’s like winning a massive lottery and never cashing the ticket. Welcome to No Greater Love with Pastor Jeff Cramer. As we turn the corner from Romans 4, Paul has taught us the truth about justification — unearned, declared righteousness because of Jesus. Now in Romans 5, he shows us the practical side of justification: peace with God, access to grace, and strength for the struggles we face daily. Today, Pastor Jeff explains how God uses justification not only to secure your eternity, but to deliver every part of you in the present — moment by moment.
There are moments in life when the situation feels so far gone that you can’t imagine anything changing. You’ve tried, you’ve prayed, you’ve waited — yet nothing seems to move. And when hope starts to fade, it’s easy to rely on your own strength again, trying to fix what only God can restore. Welcome back to No Greater Love with Pastor Jeff Cramer. In the second half of Romans chapter four, Paul takes us into the heart of Abraham’s faith — a faith that trusted God even when everything around him pointed in the opposite direction. Abraham didn’t believe because the circumstances looked possible; he believed because he knew the character of the God who keeps His promises. Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that the same God who raised Jesus from the dead is the God who is faithful to fulfill every promise He has spoken over your life.
People love to measure progress by what they can see. We track numbers, results, routines, and accomplishments — even when it comes to faith. But God’s not impressed by performance; He’s after the heart. That’s where faith begins — not in what we do for God, but in trusting what He’s already done for us. Welcome to No Greater Love with Pastor Jeff Cramer. In Romans chapter four, Paul points back to Abraham and reminds us that righteousness came by faith long before any outward act. Today, Pastor Jeff explains why religious activity can’t substitute for genuine faith, and how real justification always starts inside — in a heart that believes God.
Most of us hate waiting — we like results, progress, and control. But sometimes God waits until we finally stop trying to fix things ourselves. Abraham spent 25 years wrestling with God’s promise before he learned to simply trust. Welcome back to No Greater Love with Pastor Jeff Cramer. In the second half of Romans chapter four, Paul shows that justification isn’t just a doctrine — it’s a relationship built on trust. Using Abraham and David as examples, Pastor Jeff reminds us that God’s greatest work often begins when our strength runs out and surrender begins.
We all know what it feels like to try to make up for something — to serve a little harder, give a little more, or act a little better to feel like we’re back in God’s favor. But that mindset actually misses the heart of the gospel. When we start working to earn approval, we’re skipping over grace — and we end up frustrated, tired, and spiritually bankrupt. Welcome to No Greater Love with Pastor Jeff Cramer. In Romans chapter four, Paul uses the life of Abraham to show that righteousness was never earned — it was credited by faith. Today, Pastor Jeff explains how justification works like God’s accounting system: when we stop striving and start trusting, Jesus clears our debt and fills our account with His righteousness.
We all know what it’s like to try to make up for our mistakes — to do something good to balance out the bad, to prove we’re better now than we used to be. But no matter how much we try to fix ourselves, it never quite feels like enough. That’s because what we need isn’t self-improvement — it’s a Savior. Welcome to No Greater Love with Pastor Jeff Cramer. In Romans chapter three, Paul turns the conversation from guilt to grace, revealing one of the most powerful truths in all of Scripture — justification by faith. Today, Pastor Jeff explains how God doesn’t make us righteous through our effort, but declares us righteous because of Jesus.
You know that moment when frustration takes over — when words come out before you can stop them, or you make a choice you instantly regret? It’s proof that sin’s reach goes deeper than willpower. It’s not just an action problem; it’s a heart problem. It’s who we are apart from Jesus. Welcome to No Greater Love with Pastor Jeff Cramer. In Romans chapter three, Paul brings every person — religious or not — to the same conclusion: all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Today, Pastor Jeff explains how sin affects every part of who we are, but also how God’s mercy meets us in our brokenness.
Have you ever caught yourself saying, “Nobody’s perfect — God understands”? Maybe it’s that one area of compromise you justify because you know God is gracious. It’s easy to mistake God’s patience for His approval. We say we’re walking in grace, but sometimes we’re just avoiding conviction. Welcome to No Greater Love with Pastor Jeff Cramer. In Romans chapter three, Paul confronts a distortion of truth that still sneaks into the church today — people who talk about God’s grace but ignore His call to holiness. Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that real grace doesn’t excuse sin; it transforms the heart that’s willing to surrender.
Have you ever caught yourself saying, “Nobody’s perfect — God understands”? Maybe it’s that one area of compromise you justify because you know God is gracious. It’s easy to mistake God’s patience for His approval. We say we’re walking in grace, but sometimes we’re just avoiding conviction. Welcome to No Greater Love with Pastor Jeff Cramer. In Romans chapter three, Paul confronts a distortion of truth that still sneaks into the church today — people who talk about God’s grace but ignore His call to holiness. Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that real grace doesn’t excuse sin; it transforms the heart that’s willing to surrender.
Have you ever found yourself dodging something God’s been pressing on — maybe a habit you know isn’t right, a conversation you’ve been avoiding, or an attitude you’ve justified for too long? You know exactly what He’s asking you to change, but instead of surrendering, you try to manage it — keeping it just out of His reach. It’s easy to say that we’ve surrendered everything to the Lord, but deep down, there may be some areas where we haven’t. Welcome back to No Greater Love with Pastor Jeff Cramer. In Romans chapter two, Paul exposes the danger of knowing God’s Word but refusing to obey it. It’s not about more knowledge — it’s about a heart that’s willing to yield. Today, Pastor Jeff encourages us to stop resisting the areas we’ve been holding back from God and to discover the freedom that comes when we finally surrender.