Sermons on Roman Empire:

Best. Job. Ever. Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 7, 2022

After taking most of Romans 2 to explain that there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile, Paul throws a curve in Romans 3:1. Turns out, there is an advantage to being a Jew after all.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Romans 3. I appreciate Lauren reading the Scripture passage for us earlier. You guys should be proud of Lauren. This year she is taking leadership in the State of Alabama as one of the emerging leaders identified by the Alabama WMU, and this past weekend ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8, 1 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, A King For All.

Contributed by Dr. Jeffrey Dukeman on Nov 27, 2018

At the triumphal entry, Luke emphasizes that Jesus has some similarities with Roman rulers, even while having important differences, in order to help make the point that Jesus is a king for all.

12/2/18 Luke 19:28–40 This morning we begin a new church year, a year that will focus on readings from Luke’s Gospel. Luke has some distinctive themes and emphases. One that is central is that Luke wrote his Gospel in a way that would be easily accessible to people in the Roman Empire. The early ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Paul’s Purpose Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 24, 2018

Here he thanks God through Jesus Christ, the Mediator, because the faith of the Roman Christians was proclaimed throughout the whole world.

(2) Paul’s Purpose Romans 1:8-13 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. Whenever possible, the apostle began his letters by expressing appreciation for whatever was commendable in his readers; a good example for all of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Mystery Babylon. The Papacy , The Jews, The Muslims Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 13, 2015

Greater and greater grows the power of "Christendom" under the Popes of the darkened ages. Lesser and lesser grows the prospects of the descendants of Abraham. And what is the Islamic connection to Babylon?

TWENTY-FIVE: THE FIRST "REAL" POPES? Some claim that Leo I was the first pope (440-461). "He claimed that he was, by Divine appointment, Primate of all Bishops...that resistance to His authority was a sure way to Hell...advocated the death penalty for heresy..." (Halley, p. 770) Again it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Rolling With Romans: An Introduction

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2019

As we get started with the Book of Romans, it is helpful if we lay a foundation. Today I will share three facts about this letter and church.

Get Rolling with Romans: An Introduction 1. The Book of Romans is not for the faint hearted, nor for the unmotivated Christian. By this, I don’t mean Romans is hard to understand. It can be difficult to accept, however. 2. Mrs. Smartt was fumbling in her purse for her offering when a large ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Romans 1:24-32 The World’s Tailspin Spiral Hits Rock Bottom On The Bedrock Of Homosexuality – Romans Message 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 27, 2023

It is not up to human beings to decide what is right or wrong. The pendulum of the gravity of sin lies with God alone. He is the moral compass of right and wrong. Once a nation adopts homosexuality and legislates in its favour, the downward spiral has hit rock bottom.

Romans 1:24-32 THE WORLD’S TAILSPIN SPIRAL HITS ROCK BOTTOM. WHAT IS THAT? WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL WITH HOMOSEXUALITY? – Romans Message 4 This message in Romans continues from last time where we looked at the path man has taken away from God and it goes down and down. Step by step, as he went ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24, Romans 1:26-27, Romans 1:25, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 13:16-18, Revelation 6:14-17, Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 1 Timothy 1:9-11, Matthew 19:4-6, Romans 1:28, Romans 1:29-32, 2 Timothy 3:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Manichaeans Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2022

ACCORDING TO ONE TRADITION, MANI INVENTED THE UNIQUE VERSION OF THE SYRIAC SCRIPT KNOWN AS THE MANICHAEAN ALPHABET, WHICH WAS USED IN ALL OF THE MANICHAEAN WORKS WRITTEN WITHIN THE SASANIAN EMPIRE,

THE MANICHAEANS DEFINITION OF MANICHAEAN 1: A BELIEVER IN A SYNCRETISTIC [1: THE COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT FORMS OF BELIEF OR PRACTICE 2: THE FUSION OF TWO OR MORE ORIGINALLY DIFFERENT INFLECTIONAL FORMS] RELIGIOUS DUALISM (SYMMETRY) ORIGINATING IN PERSIA IN THE THIRD CENTURY A.D. AND TEACHING THE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #18 Series

Contributed by James May on Oct 7, 2014

Continuing study of the Book of Romans covering chapter 8:9-8:18

Book of Romans Study Lesson #18 Roman’s 8:9 - 8:18 By Rev. James May Is anyone here a Born Again Christian, then, Say Amen! The experience of being Born Again is the greatest experience and most wonderful miracle that could ever happen to the heart of anyone. To be brought from spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #19 Series

Contributed by James May on Oct 7, 2014

Continuing Study of the Book of Romans covering chapter 8:18-8:28

Book of Romans Lesson # 19 By Rev. James May Romans Chapter 8:18 – 28 Romans 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. This was the verse that we ended with last time, but it seems appropriate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #20 Series

Contributed by James May on Oct 7, 2014

Continuing Study of the Book of Romans chapter 8:29-8:39

Book of Romans Lesson # 20 By Rev. James May Romans Chapter 8:29 – 39 At the end of our last lesson we talked about Romans 8:28 where Paul writes, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #6 Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014

An expository study of the Book of Romans

Book of Romans Study Romans Lesson # 6 By Rev. James May Let us begin tonight by backing up just one verse into our last lesson. Romans 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God. We had spoken concerning the fact that God is ultimately Just and Holy, and that He alone is Sovereign in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #7 Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014

Expository teaching on Romans chapter 2 and beginning of 3

Book of Romans Study Lesson # 7 Romans 2:20 – 3:4 By Rev. James May As we continue our study we must remind ourselves that the Apostle Paul is writing to the saints that are at Rome, in an epistle, or letter. As he sits and writes, the Holy Spirit is upon him, speaking to his heart, putting ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #8 Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014

Expository teaching on Romans chapter 3

Book of Romans Lesson #8 Romans 3:1-3:12 By Rev. James May Since it has been a few weeks since we last taught on Romans, let us digress just a little and go to the beginning of Chapter 3. If you will recall, what we had studied was that Paul was trying to tell the Jews that they were no more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #9 Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014

Expository teaching on Romans chapter 3

Book of Romans Lesson # 9 Romans 3:13- 26 By Rev. James May We ended our last lesson in Romans at Chapter 3, verse 12. In that lesson we were speaking of how that God is going to be justified in bringing judgment upon sinful man because of man’s rebellion against God. Man has forgotten ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:13-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #10 Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014

Expository teaching on Romans chapter 3 and 4

Book of Romans Lesson # 10 Romans 3:25 – 4:5 By Rev. James May As we continue our lesson tonight on the Book of Romans, Chapter three, let me bring to your remembrance that the Apostle Paul is writing to the saints who were at Rome at the time. Among those saints at Rome there were both ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible