Sermons on ancient rome: showing 241-255 of 29,350

An Eager Unashamed Debtor For The Gospel

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Paul tells the believers at Rome why he is so eager to visit them; because he is a debtor to and is not ashamed of the Gospel.

I think that most people want to visit the capital city of their homeland. I remember when my parents took the family to London when we were in our teens. To visit the capital was quite an occasion, especially nearly 50 years ago when travelling wasn’t so easy as it is now. It was quite something ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Your Faith Is Being Reported Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 31, 2013

Paul speaks of the faith of those saints at Rome. 1- A faith that is remembered 2- A faith that is renewed 3- A faith that is rewarded

INTRO.- ILL.- Little Billy brought home his report card. His mother was very disappointed with his low grades and she let him know about it. Billy said, “But it’s got a good side to it too. At least you know I’m not cheating.” ILL.- Another boy came home from school with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Providence Of God Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 15, 2009

Exposition of Acts 25:1-12 about the providential hand of God upon Paul’s life and journey to Rome

Text: Acts 25:1-12, Title: The Providence of God, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/16/09, AM A. Opening illustration: The story of the guy who wrote “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “The providence of God means the continuing action of God in preserving His creation and guiding it toward his intended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Second In Your Life?

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

Ancient Obadiah teaches us modern lessons that help us express love toward our neighbors.

Who is Second? Jesus declared that, after our devotion to God, as involved in the first and great commandment, that there is a second that is “like to it.” So, there’s a second commandment that is, also, of incredible importance and position in God’s scheme of things. We call it the second great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39, Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road Less Traveled Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 27, 2009

Although evangelism can be a group event, sharing the Gospel with one person at a time is as ancient as the early church.

The Road Less Traveled (Acts 8:26-40) The History of Judaism in Ethiopia is fascinating, but uncertain. Ethiopia is different from every other country in Africa. Ethiopian Jews, Beta Israel, aka Falasha Jews, lived in Ethiopia for centuries. Where did they come from? Nearly 85% of the Ethiopian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Identity Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

A journey to ancient Corinth, a place of materialism, sexuality and conflicting religious traditions, much like us today.

Spiritual Identity Today we begin our new series. Come on a journey with me to ancient Corinth, a place of materialism, sexuality and conflicting religious traditions, much like us today. Come discover God’s spiritual wisdom for how to live for Christ in a foolish world. The Corinthian Christians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Revelation 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2020

Let’s move into an exciting lesson about the churches that we attend, mirrored in seven ancient churches.

Let’s move into an exciting lesson about the churches that we attend, mirrored in seven ancient churches. Ephesus Revelation 2:1-3 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conquest Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 27, 2022

What was the secret to the successful conquest of ancient Canaan? God's Promises - Strength - Courage - Obedience

August 27, 2022 The book of Joshua begins where Deuteronomy left off – with the death of Moses: “Moses my servant is dead. Get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them. 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, just as I promised Moses. 4 Your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:2-8, Genesis 15:18-21, Deuteronomy 6:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon On An Odyssey Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 26, 2024

“The Odyssey” is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer, a Greek poet.

Bettany Mary Hughes, a British-born historian, author and broadcaster once remarked: “To me that is what the Odyssey is all about, it's about being in the world and unexpected challenges and dangers are thrown at you.” Matthew 5:17 reminds us: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, 1 Corinthians 2:13, John 14:6, Luke 16:17

Mystery Babylon, In Medo-Persia And Greece Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 6, 2015

With this section we cover the rest of the Old Testament period. "Babylon" has served as a backdrop to the Biblical story from early Genesis. It is still the backdrop, in our own day!

7: DANIEL AND BABYLON 600 B.C. In captivity, the Jews continue to manifest a presence. Daniel in particular is a thorn in the side of Babylon, and Satan takes special measures to rid the earth of him, all of which are unsuccessful. (For those who have not done so recently, a quick reading of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Technology And The Soul Of Man

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 4, 2017

How should the Christian view technology?

Technology and the Soul of Man Genesis 4:16-24 We live in a blizzard of new technology today. We even wonder how we could live without it. I can remember the surprise snowstorm which hit the South in March of 1993 when the power was out in some places here for a week. It was interesting to see how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Vacation In Paradise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 12, 2014

We are strangers in this world, on vacation in a foreign land, with advantages the natives of this world don't even begin to understand. But do we realize what those advantages are, and what difference those blessings can mean to our lives?

OPEN: (Video of MercyMe’s “Shake”) How many of you have ever been on a vacation? Me too. Going on Vacation can be a very pleasurable experience…as long as you know where you’re going and what to expect when you get there. But not everybody does. Travel agents have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12, 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mystery Babylon During World War I, And A Look At "Our Lady." Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 24, 2015

How was Rome involved in the political and military crisis that was World War I? And what influence was there on the world by certain apparitions that allegedly occurred?

FIFTY-TWO: THE TWENTIETH CENTURY BEGINS At the turn of our present century, the Roman system is continuing its diatribes against Protestants through men like "Pius" X . He refers to the leaders of the Reformation as "Enemies of the Cross of Christ." The outright blasphemies and superstitions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Questions And Answers Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2019

Paul anticipates that the Jewish Christians in Rome will have a lot of questions and so he asks and answers three questions in this section of Romans.

A. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and grandmothers in our congregation, whether they be biological, adoptive, surrogate, or spiritual mothers and granmothers! 1. We all thank God for the influence of godly women in our individual lives and in the life of the church as a whole! 2. May God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Epaenetus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 25, 2022

Epaenetus is a personal Christian friend of Paul's at Rome to whom Paul sent his salutation in Romans 16:5.

Epaenetus Epenetus ("praised") or Epaentus: is a saint in the Greek Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church, considered one of the seventy disciples, and may have been the first Bishop of Carthage or Cartagena. All that is known of him is told here. Epaenetus is a personal Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:5

Denomination: Baptist