Sermons on Romans 9:1-12:2: showing 1-15 of 2,626

Be Transformed

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

In this coming year we hope to work well together as a church in the tasks to proclaim Christ and to worship Him. Before we can do so as a church, we as individuals need to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

Introductory Considerations 1. One of most beautiful expressions of worship and praise is Handel’s Messiah - I love to hear good orchestra play this wonderful work and listen to choir sing the chorus. 2. Perhaps I am picturing an ideal situation in my mind, but I like to think of the church as an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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 To Free Your Mind From Bad Memories

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

We all tend to be restricted by our memories. Paul, the apostle wrote, "Be transformed (actually metamorphized) - changed from within, by the renewing of your mind- attitude and perceptions."

We all tend to be restricted by our memories. Paul, the apostle wrote, "Be transformed (actually metamorphized) - changed from within, by the renewing of your mind- attitude and perceptions." Illustration: Behind the scenes of an Arizona circus, Bobb Biehl started chatting with a man who trains ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Us Offer Up Sacrifices Of Praise! Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#5 in the "Let Us" Series

#5 "LET US OFFER UP SACRIFICES OF PRAISE!" TEXT: Heb. 13:15-16; Rom. 12:1-2 INTRO: Mention the word "Worship" to someone and see how they respond! To most people the idea of "Worship" is something that happens on a Sunday morning in a building somewhere called a Church. For some, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Serving In His Body

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

ALL BELIEVERS MUST HUMBLY SERVE GOD TOGETHER AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS MEMBERS OF THE ONE BODY OF CHRIST A.

ALL BELIEVERS MUST HUMBLY SERVE GOD TOGETHER AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS MEMBERS OF THE ONE BODY OF CHRIST A. (12:1-8) WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE GOD THROUGH SERVING IN HIS BODY. 1. Serving God -- Offering ourselves as Living Sacrifices Pleases God and Enables us to Experience His Perfect Will a. Our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Burden For Lost Souls

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Oct 18, 2000

Learn how to develop a burden for the lost.

"A BURDEN FOR LOST SOULS" By Dr. Dennis Deese ROMANS 9:1-3 & 10:1-3 One of the most profound and provocative questions I have ever heard or have been asked is this, "If everybody witnessed like you, would you be saved?" Paul had a passion for lost souls to be saved. Notice the Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-3

God's Sovereign Grace

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THERE IS NO ROOM FOR BOASTING BECAUSE GOD'S GREAT PLAN OF SALVATION UNFOLDED THROUGHOUT THE AGES DISPLAYS HIS SOVEREIGN GRACE AND JUDGEMENT TO BOTH JEWS AND GENTILES.

THERE IS NO ROOM FOR BOASTING BECAUSE GOD'S GREAT PLAN OF SALVATION UNFOLDED THROUGHOUT THE AGES DISPLAYS HIS SOVEREIGN GRACE AND JUDGEMENT TO BOTH JEWS AND GENTILES. A. (9:1-13) THE SAD FAILURE OF THE NATION ISRAEL DOES NOT CONTRADICT THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD IN CHOOSING THE RECIPIENTS OF HIS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Inalienable Rights

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE HAVE NO BUSINESS QUESTIONING GOD'S SOVEREIGN CHOICE IN SALVATION (EXERCISING HIS RIGHT TO SELECTIVELY FORGIVE SOME BUT TO CONDEMN MANY) 1.

WE HAVE NO BUSINESS QUESTIONING GOD'S SOVEREIGN CHOICE IN SALVATION (EXERCISING HIS RIGHT TO SELECTIVELY FORGIVE SOME BUT TO CONDEMN MANY) 1. (:14-18) Is God Unjust? Election Is Consistent With the Divine Character. God is always just, but salvation is mainly an issue of God's right to exercise ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Severe Mercy

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. The doctrine of election wasn't invented by Augustine, or John Calvin, or Jonathan Edwards. It is presented explicitly throughout Scripture but, "like every truth about God, the doctrine of election involves mystery, and it sometimes stirs controversy." That may be the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-29

Saving Many Gentiles Through Faith

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

AS THE OT PROPHETS PROMISED, GOD HAS CHOSEN TO SOVEREIGNLY SAVE MANY GENTILES THROUGH FAITH IN CHRIST, BUT EXCLUDE THE VAST MAJORITY OF JEWS.

AS THE OT PROPHETS PROMISED, GOD HAS CHOSEN TO SOVEREIGNLY SAVE MANY GENTILES THROUGH FAITH IN CHRIST, BUT EXCLUDE THE VAST MAJORITY OF JEWS. 1. (:25-26) God Includes the Gentiles (quote from Hosea) God has chosen to include many Gentiles who had no previous ancestral relationship to God. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salvation Is Easy

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SALVATION IS EASY -- WHOEVER TRUSTS IN CHRIST'S RIGHTEOUSNESS AND NOT IN HIS OWN WILL BE SAVED.

SALVATION IS EASY -- WHOEVER TRUSTS IN CHRIST'S RIGHTEOUSNESS AND NOT IN HIS OWN WILL BE SAVED. 1. (:1-4) Sadly, Israel did not accept the righteousness of Christ, but tried very hard to earn their salvation. 2. (:5-6) Salvation demands perfect obedience so faith does not try to add to what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible