Sermons on Romans 4:18-5:1:

Making Sense Out Of Suffering

Contributed by Owen Lukins on Nov 15, 2000

Making sense out of suffering as a result of an unexpected disaster. While we are helpless Christ comes to the rescue.

17th August 1997 Tathra/Bega UCA SCRIPTURE: Romans5:1-8 SUBJECT: Making sense out of suffering INTRODUCTION: I will never forget the scene …. I had just entered the Thredo Alpine Hotel which had been transformed into the Disaster Welfare Centre. I was not really that sure of what my role as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: *other

Responding To God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Stewardship sermon.

Responding To God's Amazing Grace Romans 5:1-11 We are now entering the time of year when we as a church look to the upcoming year, when we reevaluate all of the ministries in the church, and when each of us as individuals reevaluate our stewardship of God's gifts given so freely to each of us - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Grown-Up Christmas List

Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 6, 2000

Christmas wishes for adults

A Grown-Up Christmas List - Peace (Rom 5:1) Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, - Love (John 3:16) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Trials

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Dec 21, 2000

How God uses trials to develop Christ-like character in us.

Romans 5:3-4 The Truth about Trials Introduction · Was Paul crazy? Rejoice when we run into problems and trials? · Did we just read what we just read? Is God really serious in His word that we have the ability through Jesus to actually rejoice when we suffer hardship? Message in a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, Romans 5:1-20, Romans 5:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Circle Of Glory

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 2, 2001

Our faith starts with, and ends with, our great hope of glorification

“THEREFORE HAVING BEEN JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, WE HAVE PEACE WITH GOD THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, 2 THROUGH WHOM ALSO WE HAVE OBTAINED OUR INTRODUCTION BY FAITH INTO THIS GRACE IN WHICH WE STAND, AND WE EXULT IN HOPE OF THE GLORY OF GOD. 3 AND NOT ONLY THIS, BUT WE ALSO EXULT IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Faith - It's All About Faith

Contributed by Jeff Steele on Oct 18, 2000

To this point in Paul’s letter to the Roman Church, Paul has stressed faith as the way -- the only way -- to salvation.

To this point in Paul’s letter to the Roman Church, Paul has stressed faith as the way -- the only way -- to salvation. To counter any arguments from Jewish Christians in the congregation, Paul used the example of Abraham as one who was made right with God -- justified -- by faith. In our study ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-25

The Benefits Of Righteousness

Contributed by Jeff Steele on Oct 18, 2000

Paul has concluded his argument about faith and righteousness we read in this morning’s text.

Paul has concluded his argument about faith and righteousness we read in this morning’s text. Now, he pushes forward with the benefits of faith-producing righteousness. Note that the text begins with the word, “Therefore” which we could read, “As you can plainly see.” He continues, “...since we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Receiving God's Promised Blessing

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

RECEIVING GOD'S PROMISED BLESSING HAS ALWAYS REQUIRED REAL FAITH--THE KIND OF FAITH THAT LOOKS BEYOND NATURAL OBSTACLES TO FIND STRENGTH IN GOD'S POWER AND FAITHFULNESS (The illustration of Abraham / the application to us today) 1.

RECEIVING GOD'S PROMISED BLESSING HAS ALWAYS REQUIRED REAL FAITH--THE KIND OF FAITH THAT LOOKS BEYOND NATURAL OBSTACLES TO FIND STRENGTH IN GOD'S POWER AND FAITHFULNESS (The illustration of Abraham / the application to us today) 1. Faith Makes Sense Because of Who God Is (:17b) (the Nature of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Regarding Abraham

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION The fourth chapter of Romans consists primarily of a lengthy illustration of the powerful truth proclaimed by the apostle Paul in the third chapter.

A. INTRODUCTION The fourth chapter of Romans consists primarily of a lengthy illustration of the powerful truth proclaimed by the apostle Paul in the third chapter. That truth is summarized by Paul in 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. [ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

How To Help Your Friends Grow In Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust.

HOW TO HELP YOUR FRIENDS GROW IN FAITH INSTEAD OF FRUSTRATION Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. This principle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Grow In Faith To Avoid The Mistake Of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to Grow in Faith To Avoid the Mistake of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21

How to Grow in Faith To Avoid the Mistake of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21 Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping Reactionaries Grow In Faith Instead Of Frustration

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires.

Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. This principle is illustrated by a true story told by Dr. Howard Pope. He tells ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of Justification

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Benefits of Justification by Faith - Rom. 5:1-5

The Benefits of Justification by Faith - Rom. 5:1-5 Illustration:It is no wonder that in 15 years of asking high school students throughout America whether, in an emergency situation, they would save their dog or a stranger first, most students have answered that they would not save the stranger. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Perfect

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 24, 2002

We will stand inspection one day, here is how to pass inspection with flying colors.

Standing perfect before God Rom. 4:1-25 Wherever we go, whatever we do Character counts! When we stand before God character counts. Illustration: a platoon was about to stand General’s inspection. There was one in the platoon who did not speak very good English; he was an immigrant to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Justification

Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Feb 18, 2002

We all as Christians are Justified trought Jesus Christ our Lord and we should have the Joy to go along with it....

THE JOY OF JUSTIFICATION Romans 5:1-10 1. WE HAVE A PRESENT ASSURANCE. (VS 1) A. We Have Been Justified. B. We Have Been Unified. C. We Have Been Purified 2. WE HAVE A PROMISED ACCESS. (VS 2) A. We Have Been Introduced to Our Savior. B. We Have Been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist