Sermons on imputation: showing 46-60 of 2,032

Circumcision Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 22, 2024

Using OT Scripture, Paul proves in Romans 4:9-12 that circumcision is not a prerequisite for justification. Justification is by faith alone. Vital principles applicable today are taught in this passage of Scripture.

Intro Romans 4 naturally divides into sections: 1. Justification is by faith, not by works (vv.1-8). 2. Justification by faith is not dependent on ritual (vv. 9-16). 3. The kind of faith that leads to justification is exemplified by Abraham (vv. 17-22). 4. Justification is available now for all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-16, Genesis 15:6, Galatians 6:12, Galatians 3:28-29, Romans 11:1-36, Romans 9:6-7, Luke 3:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is Sin Defined?

Contributed by Pastor Aham Igbokwe on Feb 5, 2022

Exploring the origination, historicity, genres, and remedy to the malady called sin!

Sin Defined: Deut. 9:7, Joshua 14:12-15 Sin is rebellion against God. James 4:17 Sin is whosoever knows what is good but doesn’t do it. 1 John 3:4 Sin is lawlessness (chaos, disorder, unruliness, etc.). Historicity of Sin: Sin originated with Lucifer (back in heaven) - Isaiah 14:12-15 ? Satan owns ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Romans 3:23, 1 John 3:4, Deuteronomy 9:7

Three Types Of Righteousness

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 14, 2018

Describing the three types of righteousness found in Scripture.

TITLE: Three types of righteousness SCRIPTURE: (1.) A filthy rags type of righteousness. Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away." (2.) Christs righteousness ...read more

David And God's Righeousnes Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 10, 2024

David is in agreement with Paul about the righteousness of God.

4:5 “But to him who does not work but believes on him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness.” Nothing you can do. Remember Jesus’ parable of the vineyard? A guy comes in at six in the morning and is promised a day’s wage. A guy who comes in at three in the afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Justification By Faith Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

NOW THAT PAUL HAS SHOWN HOW SINFUL HUMANITY IS IN ROMANS 1-3, IN ROMANS 4 HE SHOWS THE ONLY CURE FOR THE SIN PROBLEM IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN FAITH

Romans 4—Justification by Faith Examples – David & Abraham 1. What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2. For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3. For what saith the scripture? Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006

The second piece of our spiritual armor is the Breastplate of Righteousness.

Christian Warfare - Pt. 3 In our previous studies in this series, we have seen that we are engaged in a spiritual war. All of the forces of evil are arrayed against us to prevent us from doing the divine will of Jesus Christ our Lord and reaching our Heavenly Home. We have learned that Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 5, 2008

59th in a series from Ephesians. The breastplate of righteousness requires us to live out the righteousness we have in Jesus.

If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, then whether you know it or not, you have enlisted in a spiritual war against Satan and his demons. And the only way that you can possibly be successful in that war is to be strengthened continually by God as you allow Jesus to dwell in your life and then put ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Being Justified By Faith

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 23, 2008

Only through faith can a believer maintain growth Spiritually. A verse upon verse study on the book of Romans.

Being Justified by Faith Text: Romans 4: 1-12 1 What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Declaration Of Dependence Series

Contributed by David Tack on Jul 14, 2013

Have you ever run into the religiously righteous crowd who thought they had a little somethin, somethin extra? Well, in Romans chapter 4 the Apostle Paul is dealing with the same type of folks.

INTRODUCTION: “How dangerous it is to join anything of our own [works] to the righteousness of Christ, in pursuit of justification before God! Jesus Christ will never endure this; it reflects upon His work dishonorably” (Flavel, John). JUST WHAT IS JUSTIFICATION? It is a legal term, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Just Shall Live By Faith

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Jul 8, 2002

This is a sermon on Romans 1:17 showing how we are justified by faith apart from our works.

Let’s go on a journey back in time almost 500 years ago. Germany, a dimly lit room, a young Augistianian monk studies. He struggled with guilt, he did pilgrimages, penance, masses, prayer – if a monk could be saved by his monkery it was him. After long hours of study the truth of Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Life Altering Gift

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 3, 2007

Thanks to the Sermont Central Contributor for the "G.I.F.T." format. God’s gift of faith is a life altering gift.

God’s Gift is Imputed I. When you open your gifts on Christmas morning, remember the word “Imputed.” II. Think of the word “Imputed” as meaning, A. Not given according to your own merits, but rather according to someone else’s. B. In other words, I’m not getting a gift I deserve, but rather ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Ang Diyos Ay Nagbibigay Katiyakan Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 29, 2024

Si Abraham ay may ilang napakalaking matataas na puntos, ngunit mayroon din siyang mababang puntos. Ang pag-alam na makakatulong sa amin kapag hindi ka nakakaranas ng tagumpay pagkatapos ng tagumpay.

Sinabi ito ng Diyos. Naniniwala ako. Na settles ito. Iyon ay isang matapang na pahayag. Maaari kang mag-order ng bumper sticker na may ganitong deklarasyon ng pananampalataya. Gayunpaman, may mga pagkakataon bang kailangan natin ng katiyakan mula sa Diyos? Maaaring nag-order si Abraham ng bumper ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

When Do We Sin? Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 21, 2010

This message answers the question, "When does it becaome a sin in out thought?"

"I Want The Truth!” January 17, 2010 This morning I am continuing with the sermon series “I want the truth!” I got some response to my request and hope to get many more as we go along. For those who were not here last week I will explain what I am doing and I hope you will ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Headship Of Adam Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 7, 2018

Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned.

(18) Headship of Adam Romans 5:12-14 12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned— 13 (For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14 Nevertheless death reigned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 27, 2023

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness." This beatitude calls for an intense desire for righteousness. Are we actively and passionately seeking to be more and more like Jesus?

Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.”i What do you long for in life? People are hunger machines. Bruce Springsteen sang in the 80s, “Everybody’s got a hungry heart.”ii Even the world recognizes the internal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 57:15, Philippians 3:1-14, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 6:33, 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 John 3:7, Luke 6:21, Titus 2:11-12, Psalm 42:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic