Advent reminds us of a simple but world-shaping truth: when we could not reach God, God came to us.

In this short Advent homily, we look at Psalm 24, Romans 1, and Matthew’s account of Jesus’ birth through Joseph's eyes. Scripture confronts our inability to stand before a holy God—and then answers that longing with Emmanuel, God with us.

This message reflects on grace freely given, love not earned, and the hope that carries us through weary seasons. As Christmas approaches, we are invited to respond not with perfection, but with worship and witness.

Preached November 2, 2025 — The Table Church (All Saints Sunday)

From Hebrews 11:32–12:3, Gabriel Roman explores what All Saints really means: not praying to spiritual celebrities, but remembering that every believer in Christ is called “saint”—set apart by grace, not perfection. Drawing on the “Hall of Faith,” he shows that faith includes both triumphs (kingdoms conquered, lions’ mouths shut) and real suffering (imprisonment, persecution, loss).

Rooted in Hebrews 10, the message presses a simple truth: Jesus is sufficient. Because Christ’s sacrifice is enough, we can “throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles” and “run with perseverance the race marked out for us,” fixing our eyes on Jesus.

Practical invitations close the sermon: thank God for the saints who encourage you, tell someone how their faith has helped you keep your eyes on Christ, and bring your burdens to the cross—because belonging to the communion of saints means we don’t run alone.

September 14, 2025 — The Table Church Youth

In this message from The Table Church Youth’s Judges series, Gabriel Roman shares the story of Samson — a man called by God, gifted with incredible strength, and yet constantly led astray by his own desires.

Samson’s life is a story of strength and failure, calling and compromise. But even after breaking every vow, when everything was stripped away, Samson prayed, “Sovereign Lord, remember me.”

This sermon reminds students that faith isn’t about perfection — it’s about returning to God even after we’ve fallen. When we cry out to Him in weakness, He still hears. The same God who remembered Samson remembers you.