Sermons on Roman Centurions:

The Cross

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Aug 10, 2020

“The Cross!” Before Jesus the cross was despised, a symbol of the worse kind of cruelty and horrific barbarity imaginable... But, after Jesus, the cross became the symbol of unconditional love, such sacrifice and forgiveness that it came to represent the whole Christian faith.

Today’s sermon is entitled simply, “The Cross!” Before Jesus the cross was despised, a symbol of the worse kind of cruelty and horrific barbarity imaginable. Its sole purpose was to execute offenders in the most hideous and protracted means, producing the greatest amount of pain and agony over an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

And Jesus Marveled

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jun 22, 2007

This message deals with what makes Jesus Marvel, Smile as it relates to the acts of a human personality. Beblessed as your read and/or listen to this message!

I want to use this preaching moment to explore with you Matthew 8:5-10 (read). I want to highlite this headline in our little chat: “Jesus Marveled.” Basically in the 8th, 9th, 11th and 12th chapters of Matthew, Matthew is treating the Ministry of the Master to the Disenfranchised. Those poor, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Speak The Word Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on Aug 17, 2015

Many Christians live unhappy, fruitless, worried and negative lives. But God’s plan is exactly opposite, He wants His children not just to achieve victory, but LIVE in it! Scripture provides 3 keys to winning in life.

Introduction As Christians we are ever in a war, never make any mistake about that! There are unseen forces that are constantly after every Bible believing family and individual. At every moment the devil has a demon or several demons and in some cases a legion (1,000 – Mark 5:9) of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Avenues Of Grace

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

Praying down the bountiful grace of God upon others

"AVENUES OF GRACE" From the beginning of the Hebrews recorded history there has always been a priest unto God. From Melchizedec, who ministered during the first years of Hebrew history, to the priesthood of the Christian believer at the present time, God has always had His representatives on ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Tries To Save Pilate Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

Is Pilate trying Jesus, or is Jesus trying Pilate?

Jesus Tries to Save Pilate John 18:28-38 Introduction Last week we talked about three trials. We talked about the mock trial of Jesus before Annas and the Jewish leaders. The second trial was that of the Jewish nation before Jesus. The third was the trial of Peter and John in the courtyard before ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38, John 18:33-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abc's Of Salvation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 24, 2001

ABC’s of Salvation - Romans 10:9,10 A simple presentation that everyone needs to hear

The ABCs of Salvation In a very complicated, "religious" world... God has made salvation simple. Whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Romans 10:13) Your salvation experience will be the beginning of your relationship with Jesus Christ. Understanding salvation is as simple as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salvation: Received By Faith; Demonstrated By Works; Forever By Grace

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 23, 2001

Romans 4:1-8 and James 2:14-26 do not contradict each other.

Listen to these two verses and think to yourself whether or not they contradict each other: "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness" (Romans 4:5). "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone" (James ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8, James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Right With God Series

Contributed by Jeff Mims on Sep 18, 2001

Man has always wondered how to be right with God, and Paul gives the answers in the Epistle to the Romans.

Right With God Romans 3:21-25 Job 9:2, 3-20; 25:4 Job wondered how a person could ever hope to approach a God like this. Bildad agreed. Job 25:4 This question has always troubled man... * The People hearing John the Baptist preach "asked him saying, What shall we do then?" Luke 3:10 *The crowd ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Frustration!

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Jul 9, 2002

A look at frustration (and its cure) through the eyes of St. Paul in his letter to the Romans.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Frustration. How many of you here today have been frustrated in the past week? How many of you have suffered some form of frustration even this morning? Did anybody pull out in front of you when you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Tug Of War With Oneself

Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Jul 12, 2002

Romans 7 allows us to see the tug of war we face each and every day

With the weather being so hot I was surprised to find upon returning from out biannual visit to my sisters in Chicago that there were still strawberries available for picking. I had noticed when we left the area that the signs were up that said, “pick your own” so I honestly felt that there ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defining Moments Series

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Jun 5, 2004

Starter message for a series through Romans which, in storytelling form, introduces us to the Apostle Paul

As we look back over the centuries, there are few cities that stand out above the rest as outstanding; worthy of being remembered throughout the generations. Some of these cities, like Athens Greece, are remembered for their greatness in influencing the world as a whole. Some, like Paris ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

None Is Righteous Series

Contributed by Sue Richard on Mar 11, 2004

Sin, according to Romans 3 is like a cancer that infects the whole body from head to toe.

None is Righteous Romans 3:9-18 Today we are beginning a series of messages from the letter to the Romans. I want you to hear the way Paul expresses his love and concern for the congregation in Rome. He begins, “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-18, Romans 3:21-25

Denomination: Brethren

Unity

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 21, 2005

A sermon preached at the local thriving Roman Catholic church as part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Unity. Preached at St Peter’s RC church as a pulpit swap during the week of prayer for Christian unity. Sun 23rd Jan 2005 Lectionary texts: I Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4: 12-23 George loves the race track. One day he was there betting on the ponies and nearly losing his shirt when he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

My God Is Able To Save

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Mar 6, 2002

How is God able to save to the uttermost? Questions answered from Romans 8:29-30.

My God Is Able To Save (Hebrews 7:25) "Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them." How is God able to save to the uttermost? (Romans 8:29-30) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30, Hebrews 7:25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bad To The Bone Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2002

A sermon on Romans 3:10-26 (Adapted from Croft Pentz and D. Stuart Briscoe)

Sermon for March 10, 2002 Romans 3:10-26 The 3:16’s of the Bible Introduction: World Trade Center Bombings and the unifying effect. The togetherness is disappearing gradually, and human race is getting back to the business of fragmentation. President Bush is doing a good job of keeping people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-26, Romans 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ