Sermons on Romans 9:16:

Is God Faithful And Fair? Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

An expository message on the faithfulness and fairness of God, especially in His dealings with Israel.

Romans Series # 42 June 12, 2002 Title: Is God Faithful and Fair? Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 9 of Romans as we continue with message #42 of our verse-by-verse study of the Book ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why God Does What God Does Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A study of the Book of Romans

Why God Does What God Does Chapter 9 Does God make mistakes? Paul, your logic says that justification is how God is making His people right but if that is true, what about the promises made to the Jews? Did He lie to them? Did He finally give them up after they continually disappointed Him? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Dry Morsels Or Sweet Relish?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 11, 2002

Often what appears as hopelessness is God’s opportunity to show His stuff!

Dry Morsels or Sweet Relish? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr, Kyfingers@aol.com I have a carrot, an egg, and a tea bag. I asked what does hot water over a period of time do to these three things. The carrot gets soft. The egg gets hard. The tea bag brings out flavor. I have learned that some times, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:4, Romans 9:21, Romans 9:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Envy

Contributed by Peter Parry on May 16, 2003

For the Christian who wants to overcome the temptation of envy learn to fear the Lord.

The Christian’s Answer to Envy (Rom.9:14-18; Prov.23:17) Envy has been called the third deadly sin and for good reason. You see its evil consequences everywhere. Envy is defined as “a painful or resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another person that you lack and want….” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-18, Proverbs 23:17

Denomination: Congregational

In Charge! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 10, 2005

Who’s in control when things seem to go against even what God says? Look again! God’s word never fails! Our understanding is stretched by God’s amazing sovereignty over all.

Who’s in Charge? Our God’s Sovereign choice is mercy for those who have faith. The see-saw of sovereignty and free will falls clearly on the sovereignty side in Romans 9. Intro: There was a time when humanity viewed knowledge as a pyramid where at the bottom there was much to learn, but the more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sovereignty

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 7, 2005

God is sovereign; He is trustworthy; He will save all who will believe in Him.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: It was a rainy Sunday morning. As Harry turned into the main road, he saw ahead of him three bedraggled figures huddled under a single umbrella at the next bus stop. One was old Mrs Fletcher. She still insisted on getting to church by herself, despite her arthritis ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

God On Trial

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 24, 2007

Response to the Virginia Tech Massacre dealing with the Christian response to things like this

Text: Romans 9:14-21, Title: God on Trial, Subject: Theodicy, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/22/07, AM A. Opening illustration: “Our God who is omnipotent is also weak in that God has imposed limitations on God’s omnipotence to give us the space to have a real autonomy” – Bishop Tutu, “The only answer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Action Of Surrender Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2007

Christianity as a lifestyle, a relationship with Jesus; exists, is one of surrender. And this is the concept – Christian Surrender that I would like to look at biblically this morning. What does it mean to be surrendered to Christ?

THE MARTYR’S OATH The Action Of Surrender Romans 9:16-21 INTRODUCTION: This morning, we continue our series of the Martyr’s Oath. Christianity as a lifestyle, a relationship with Jesus; exists, is one of surrender. And this is the concept – Christian Surrender that I would like to look at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Saints God's Choice" Romans Pt. 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 8, 2007

God choose the saints because they are individuals who have followed and aligned themselves with the Promise to Abraham. This promise is associated with faith in God – the willingness to believe and to be saved by faith not works.

“Saints God’s Choice” Romans pt. 12 Honoring the Graduates of New Life Community Church - play video by Blue Fish TV “Honoring Graduates” – recognize the graduates and hand out Bibles to them. Opening Story: Tell the story of Tiffany and her being healed of Cancer this last week. Thesis: God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Does God Play Favorites?" Romans Pt.. 13 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 26, 2007

Does God play favorites with people’s lives and choose some for eternal life and others for eternal judgment and even eternal death? Does God only call his favorites to serve Him in the Kingdom and anyone who wants to but is not His favorite is not allowe

Does God Play Favorites? Romans part 13 Opening Video Clip - from Romans 8 to review for the message today. Scripture Text: Romans chapters 9-11 Romans 9:1-33: 1I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit—2I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans 9:14-29 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 2, 2007

Romans 9:14-29

Romans 9:14-29 Before we get started in this next section we need to look back at a verse from last week. Paul in this weeks verses is answering some questions that he feels may arise from a statement he made in verse eleven from last week. 11Yet, before the twins were born or had done ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-29

Denomination: Bible Church

Kicking The Sides Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 31, 2001

Changing the mindset of what it means to be t he people of God

Flat Earth: At one time everybody believed, comfortable theory that seemed right. Globe makes no sense to me. When evidence countered that theory people became upset. GOD IS FLAT: safe, easy, and comfortable ideas of God which are predictable and securely locked in our own little theological ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:15-33

The Potter's Freedom Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 12, 2001

Three reasons we can trust God to be fair in the unfolding of his plan.

There are certain phrases every parent begins to expect from their kids. Phrases like "why?" or, "But Greg’s parents let him do it." One of those phrases is, "That’s not fair!" We said it as kids, and when we become parents our kids bombard us with that phrase. And of course the standard response ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational