Sermons on Romans 12:5-8:

Stewardship: Trusting An Unchanging God

Contributed by David Simmons on Feb 22, 2002

Our love for God is best measured by the use of our resources. God wants us to offer our entire selves as living sacrifices – sold out and on fire for God through and through.

INTRODUCTION This week, I heard a sound I had not heard for at least six weeks. I was sitting at one of our city’s notoriously long red lights. There were a couple of cars in front of me, and when the light turned green, and the guy at the front of the line had was also slow off the light. In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Has A Ministry

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 3, 2002

A brief teaching, before the Ministry Fair, on the importance of using our unique gifts and anointings to serve the Lord and one another.

Everyone Has A Ministry  We are a church that believes that everyone has a ministry and should use the gifts and deposits of grace in our lives to glorify God MAIN TEXT Rom 12:1-13 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Want A Gift?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at Spritual gifts

It was my mother’s birthday last Tuesday. She was fifty five years old, don’t try to do the math trust me, it’s scary. The only reason I mentioned her age is that it’s crucial to the story. We’re driving to Saint John on this Tuesday which happens to be my sisters birthday and we are having what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cry For Revival And Visitation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 8, 2001

Revival and visitation comes when the fundamental call to Holiness is answered.

Human tragedy, the death of a loved one or beloved prominant person, the devastation of rampant crime or war, natural disssters, etc., affect everyone and shine a spotlight on the shortness of this life causing a stirring in the heart for answers this world can't give and a hunger for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4, Philippians 3:10, 2 Timothy 1:6, Romans 7:18, John 12:32, John 8:28, Matthew 25:1, Revelation 19:9, Revelation 2:4, Romans 12:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Christians Think About The Church Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Four word pictures about the church for people investigating the Christian faith.

Back when I was a college intern here at LBF Church, we sent some college students on a short-term missions trip to London. While they did street ministry in London they stayed in an abandoned church in downtown London. You see, London is littered with abandoned churches that were once packed with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pick Up Your Cross And Follow Me Series

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001

Examines the call to vocation of everyone, whether to the priesthood to be a Christian in Society. Written for a young audience in a very open style.

How Does the Gospel Affect Our Lives? Given at the Chichester Diocese Youth Summer Camp, August 2000. Texts: Romans 12: 1-13; Luke 9:23-28 Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all, `If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me’. Well, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-28, Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Ultimate Evil Desire

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 29, 2001

The Ultimate Desire of the satan is to display Christians as Trophies in Hell Fire. Any Believer who goes to hell fire is tresspassing.

Our message concerns everyone. No matter how long we stay here on earth, there is a place where we are going to stay forever. No matter the enjoyment we have here, there is a place of eternal enjoyment, where all the pleasures in the world and everything here cannot match. There is a better ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-11, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encouragement Jumper Leads Series

Contributed by Brian Winslade on Jul 22, 2001

Following the example of Barnabas in being known for our encouragement of others

Encouragement Jumper Leads Unedited transcript of sermon delivered at Windsor Park Baptist Church 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, E-mail: bnw@wpbc.org.nz Sunday 29/4/2001,  Brian Winslade, All rights reserved You might have heard the story of the married couple ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8, 1 Chronicles 21:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Qualifications Of A Church Planter

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Qualifications of a Church Planter

Qualifications of a Church Planter I. Spiritual Characteristics A. Committed to Christ, the Church, and to the great commission of Matthew 28:19,20. B. Possessing the gifts, callings, and leading to plant and grow a church. C. Filled by the Spirit of God to love people who may not be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Minister To Drivers Like Paul, Expressives Like Peter Or Amiables Li

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

HOW TO MINISTER TO DRIVERS LIKE PAUL, EXPRESSIVES LIKE PETER OR AMIABLES LIKE JOSEPH - TEMPERAMENTS AND CONTEXTUALIZED CRISIS INTERVENTION

HOW TO MINISTER TO DRIVERS LIKE PAUL, EXPRESSIVES LIKE PETER OR AMIABLES LIKE JOSEPH - TEMPERAMENTS AND CONTEXTUALIZED CRISIS INTERVENTION Personality types as developed through one’s heredity or from one’s environment can also greatly influence the way one contextually views crisis. The various ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contrasting Defeatist And Overcoming Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Too many people are succumbing to the cynicism of the postmodern mindset of defeatism. Paul writes, "Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good." (Rom. 12:21)

Romans 12:21 - Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good. Illustration:One salesman came back from a remote part of the world informing his boss that he could not sell any shoes to the people. When the supervisor asked the salesman why the people were resistant to purchasing shoes the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Progress

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us progress in all dimensions of life in Christ as we speak the truth in love. Paul wrote, "Let our lives lovingly express truth in all things, speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly. Enfolded in love, let us grow up in every wa

1. The Holy Spirit helps us progress in all dimensions of life in Christ as we speak the truth in love. Paul wrote, "Let our lives lovingly express truth in all things, speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly. Enfolded in love, let us grow up in every way and in all things into Him who is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contrasts Between People Who Do Things Right Vs People Who Focus On Doing The Best Things

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The following two lists seeks to contrasts the kinds of people who choose to just do "right things" as opposed to people who focus on choosing to do the "best things". Only through the leading of the Spirit of God and obedience to the will of God are we a

Perhaps one of the biggest limitations most Christians are facing today is to make the best choices over those which are merely good. The following two lists seeks to contrasts the kinds of people who choose to just do "right things" as opposed to people who focus on choosing to do the "best ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Paul Aimed For Transformation More Than Just Information In His Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What is your response to the Potter today? Are you yielding all of your rights to Him so He can transform you according to His perfect plan, process and power?

Quote: Transformation is rooted in the Greek word, metamorphisis. A complete change from one form to another form happens when when a caterpillar turns in to a beautiful butterfly. That is what God wants us to experience as we speak the truth in love out of obedience and grow up in all aspects into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Church In Praxis

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our study this morning moves into the third and final major section of this wonderful epistle. 2. We have been studying Romans for twenty weeks now. If you remember, Paul began his letter to the Christians there with a blistering indictment of mankind before the face of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8