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Robert Lewis Sermons

Robert Lewis Sermons

By: Robert Lewis
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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”.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Christianity Spirituality
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  • Growing Old, But Not Up

    Growing Old, But Not Up
    Jun 15 2026
    Guided Question

    Are you growing older in your faith—or truly growing up through intentional application of God’s Word?

    Summary

    In this sermon from Fellowship Bible Church, Dr. Robert Lewis challenges believers to examine whether they are spiritually maturing or merely aging in the faith. Drawing from Epistle to the Hebrews 5, he addresses Christians who had followed Christ for decades yet remained spiritually immature.

    He describes three evidences of spiritual stagnation: dull hearing, an ailing appetite for truth, and failing discernment. Spiritual truth is never neutral—if not applied, it hardens the heart. Using the parable of the talents from Gospel of Matthew 25, he emphasizes that unused truth is eventually lost.

    The heart of the message centers on intent and application. Maturity is not measured by biblical knowledge but by practiced obedience. Christianity becomes boring when it is merely acknowledged—but becomes an adventure when lived.

    Through a powerful real-life story of a woman who chose obedience during a painful divorce, the sermon concludes with a compelling reminder: abundant life cannot be defined without application.

    Outline I. Introduction: Growing Older vs. Growing Up

    • Age does not equal maturity.

    • Christians can expend energy yet remain spiritually stagnant.

    • The “spiritual treadmill” problem.

    II. Context: Hebrews 5 and Spiritual Immaturity

    • Written to believers mature in years but immature in growth.

    • The writer pauses discussion of Melchizedek to address stagnation.

    III. Three Evidences of Spiritual Stagnation (Hebrews 5:11–14) 1. Impaired Hearing (Dull of Hearing)

    • Spiritual calluses form when truth is not applied.

    • Two root causes:

      • Utility — Failing to see Scripture as useful.

      • Intent — Never intending to fully live it out.

    • If truth is not used, it is lost (Matthew 25 principle).

    2. An Ailing Appetite (Milk Instead of Meat)

    • Stuck on elementary principles.

    • Immaturity is lack of experience, not lack of knowledge.

    • Maturity = practiced obedience, not accumulated information.

    3. Failing Faculties (Lack of Discernment)

    • Without practice, life becomes guesswork.

    • Repeated conflict and instability often stem from lack of biblical discernment.

    • Meditation integrates Scripture with daily living.

    IV. The Proposal: An Exciting Christian Life

    • The difference between reading about something and experiencing it.

    • Christianity is not a job—it’s an adventure.

    • Radical obedience breeds:

      • Joy

      • Freedom

      • Anticipation

      • Abundant life

    V. Illustration: Obedience in Divorce

    • A woman applies 1 Corinthians 6 instead of retaliating.

    • Intentional obedience brings freedom and restoration.

    • Application leads to true spiritual adventure.

    VI. Conclusion

    • Abundant life cannot be defined without application.

    • Choose adventure over boredom.

    • Apply one specific truth this week.

    Key Takeaways

    • Growing older in Christ does not guarantee spiritual maturity.

    • Spiritual truth is never neutral—it either softens or hardens.

    • If you don’t use what you’ve been given, you lose it.

    • Maturity is measured by practiced obedience, not Bible knowledge.

    • Discernment comes through application.

    • Christianity without application is boring.

    • Christianity with radical intent is an adventure.

    • Abundant life begins where obedience begins.

    Scripture References

    • Hebrews 5:11–14 — Spiritual immaturity revealed through dull hearing, spiritual infancy, and lack of discernment.

    • Matthew 25:14–29 — What is not used is lost; faithful application leads to growth and joy.

    • Proverbs 14:12 — What seems right without wisdom leads to destruction.

    • Psalms 1:1–3 — Meditating on God’s Word produces stability and fruitfulness.

    • 1 Corinthians 6:7 — Better to suffer wrong than abandon obedience among believers.

    • 3 John 1:4 — True joy comes from walking in the truth.

    Recorded 3.14.82
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    45 mins
  • Hair Dos and Hair Don'ts

    Hair Dos and Hair Don'ts
    Jun 8 2026
    Guided Question

    How should believers respond when Scripture challenges modern cultural assumptions about gender roles, authority, and visible expressions of faith?

    Summary

    In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 11:2–16, Dr. Robert Lewis addresses one of the New Testament’s most debated and culturally sensitive passages: head coverings in worship. Framing the chapter as a theological “Rubik’s Cube,” he carefully examines Paul’s teaching on Christian tradition, authority, and God’s design for order.

    Dr. Lewis explains that 1 Corinthians 11 discusses two traditions—head coverings and the Lord’s Supper—and focuses here on the doctrine behind head coverings: the principle of headship. Drawing from the relationship between God the Father and Christ, he highlights the biblical pattern of equality in essence with distinction in function. Applying this to men and women, he argues that Paul’s instruction was rooted not in temporary culture, but in creation order.

    Rather than promoting legalism, the message calls believers to wrestle honestly with Scripture, to understand the meaning behind tradition, and to consider how visible practices can reflect spiritual realities. The ultimate aim is harmony, humility, and faithfulness to God’s design within the church.

    Outline I. Christian Tradition and Context (1 Corinthians 11:2, 17–34)

    • Two traditions addressed: head coverings and the Lord’s Supper

    • The importance of understanding the meaning behind church practices

    II. The Principle of Headship (1 Corinthians 11:3)

    • God → Christ → Man → Woman

    • Equality in essence, distinction in function

    • Order as part of God’s design

    III. Head Coverings in Worship (1 Corinthians 11:4–6)

    • Worn during public prayer and prophecy

    • A visible symbol of authority and distinction

    IV. Rooted in Creation (1 Corinthians 11:7–12; Genesis 2)

    • Creation order as the foundation

    • Mutual dependence “in the Lord”

    V. Nature and Symbolism (1 Corinthians 11:13–16)

    • Hair length as a natural distinction

    • Head covering as a spiritual symbol

    • Affirmed as apostolic practice among the churches

    Key Takeaways

    • Christian traditions are meant to communicate theological truth.

    • Biblical headship reflects order, not inequality.

    • Equality of worth does not eliminate functional distinction.

    • Visible practices can teach and reinforce spiritual realities.

    • Scripture must be wrestled with, not ignored.

    • Cultural shifts do not automatically nullify biblical principles.

    • Faithfulness to God’s design requires humility and courage.

    Scripture References

    1 Corinthians 11:2–16 — Head coverings reflect divine order in worship.

    1 Corinthians 11:3 — The order of headship is established.

    John 5:30 — Jesus submits to the Father’s will.

    John 6:38 — Christ fulfills the Father’s purpose.

    Philippians 2:6–11 — Equal with God, Christ humbles Himself.

    Colossians 2:9 — Christ possesses full deity.

    1 Peter 2:23 — Jesus models trusting submission.

    Genesis 2 — Creation establishes male–female order.

    1 Corinthians 11:7–9 — Creation order shapes distinct roles.

    1 Corinthians 11:11–12 — Men and women are mutually dependent.

    1 Peter 3:7 — Husband and wife are fellow heirs.

    1 Corinthians 11:17–34 — Worship must reflect reverence and order.

    1 Corinthians 14 — Corporate worship requires structure and clarity.

    Recorded 2.21.82
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    47 mins
  • In the Beginning...Roles

    In the Beginning...Roles
    Jun 1 2026
    Guided Question How does returning to God’s original design for men and women—through submission to Scripture and dependence on the Holy Spirit—challenge the way you currently understand leadership, responsibility, and relationship in your own life? Summary In this message, Dr. Robert Lewis continues his Genesis series by examining roles as part of God’s original design for humanity. Building on the prior discussion of equality and difference between men and women, he explores how biblical roles are revealed in Genesis 1–3 and how New Testament writers interpret these passages. Dr. Lewis argues that while men and women are created equal in value and dignity as image-bearers of God, they are given distinct, complementary roles. He highlights several features from Genesis 2 that suggest male headship: Adam’s creation first, his assignment to cultivate and guard the garden, his receiving God’s command directly, and his role in naming both the animals and the woman. These elements, Lewis explains, are foundational to how the New Testament understands leadership in the home and the church. The sermon then turns to Genesis 3 and the Fall, showing how sin disrupts God’s intended order. Satan approaches Eve first, roles are reversed, and Adam fails to lead—resulting in devastating consequences. God’s curse affects men and women differently, distorting both leadership and submission into struggle, domination, and resistance. Dr. Lewis explains that this “battle of the sexes” flows directly from the Fall, not from God’s original design. Finally, the message offers hope through redemption in Christ. While the curse still affects believers, it can be progressively reversed through radical submission to God’s Word and dependence on the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Ephesians 5 and Colossians 3, Dr. Lewis emphasizes that Spirit-filled living restores God’s design—calling husbands to loving, sacrificial leadership and wives to respectful submission—so that God’s original intent for harmony, purpose, and witness can again be displayed to the world. Outline Introduction: From Differentness to Roles Review of Genesis 1: equality and distinction Cultural resistance to biblical roles Trusting God’s conclusions rather than human reasoning Genesis 2: Roles Revealed Adam as primary focus of the chapter God as Father providing occupation and wife Man’s role as leader; woman as helper Symbiotic design for subduing and multiplying Theological Indicators of Headship Man created first Adam receiving God’s command directly Adam’s responsibility to instruct Eve Naming as an act of authority New Testament Affirmation Paul’s grounding of church roles in Genesis Key passages: 1 Timothy 2; 1 Corinthians 11 & 14 Roles rooted in creation, not culture Genesis 3: The Fall and Role Reversal Satan’s strategy and temptation Doubting God’s Word and motives Eve leads; Adam follows Adam held responsible for the Fall The Curse and Distorted Roles Pain in childbirth and toil in work “Desire” and “rule” explained through Genesis 4:7 Struggle, domination, and oppression introduced Roles Restored Through Christ The curse still affects believers Radical commitment required The Word and the Spirit working together Ephesians 5 and Colossians 3 as the pathway forward Conclusion God’s design as a witness to the world Faithfulness to Scripture despite cultural opposition Key Takeaways Men and women are equal in worth but distinct in role, according to God’s design. Biblical roles are rooted in creation, not culture or convenience. The Fall distorted both male leadership and female submission into struggle and oppression. Adam bears responsibility for the Fall because headship includes accountability. Every temptation involves doubting God’s Word and His character. The conflict between men and women is a result of sin, not God’s original plan. Restoration of roles requires radical submission to Scripture and reliance on the Holy Spirit. Spirit-filled, Word-centered lives enable loving leadership and willing submission. God’s redeemed design in marriage and church serves as a testimony to the world. Scripture References Genesis 1:26–28 — Men and women are equally created in God’s image and given shared purpose. Genesis 2:15–25 — Distinct, complementary roles are established in creation. Genesis 3:1–19 — Sin reverses God’s design and introduces conflict and hardship. Genesis 4:6–7 — “Desire” describes a struggle for control. Luke 3:38 — Adam’s representative responsibility is affirmed. 1 Corinthians 11:8–9 — Creation order informs male and female roles. 1 Timothy 2:12–13 — Church roles are grounded in creation, not culture. Ephesians 5:18–33 — Spirit-filled living restores God’s design in marriage. Colossians 3:16–19 — God’s Word directs healthy marital relationships. Recorded on ...
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    55 mins
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