Sermons on Romanos 12:8:

The Church Is God's Team

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 11, 2019

United in Jesus Christ, all Christians are on the same team...God's team. We stand united in mission to the world through Jesus Christ regardless of what our denominational title may be or if we are Protestant, Orthodox or Catholic. We all proclaim and live out the commands of Jesus Christ.

WITHIN EVERY HUMAN HEART LIES THE YEARNING TO BE LOVED, AFFIRMED, UNDERSTOOD, AND USEFUL. I BELIEVE THERE IS NO OTHER PLACE IN WHICH TO HAVE THESE DESIRES FULFILLED THAN WITHIN THE BODY OF CHRIST, THE CHURCH. THERE IS NO SAFER PLACE ON EARTH IN WHICH TO USE ONE’S GIFTS, TALENTS AND ABILITIES THAN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-11, Galatians 6:10, Ephesians 4:4-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Mission To The "nones" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 2, 2019

Today we are all called to reach out to what sociology calls the “nones,” people who profess no faith at all. It is critical.

Tuesday of the 31st Week in Course 2019 St. Guido Maria Conforti One of the recurring errors embraced by lazy Christians is that all one has to do is accept Jesus Christ as your personal savior and you are saved. That statement leads to all kinds of presumptuous behavior. Neither Jesus nor St. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-16, Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Catholic

Part 11 - Prayer In Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 26, 2020

If prayer is the fundamental key in worship why do churches neglect it so much

Note: This sermon was written in late 2019 and scheduled for March 29, well before the COVID-19 outbreak. The delivery was slightly modified and updated to connect with the COVID-19 pandemic. I believe every message is Spirit-led as I write them, but I truly believe this message was given by God in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Psalm 5:1-3, Romans 12:1-12, Luke 22:23, James 4:7, James 1:5, James 5:16-20, Matthew 26:41, Matthew 9:38, James 5:13-15, Mark 11:23-24, Ephesians 6:18-20, Romans 8:26-27, 1 Chronicles 16:28-29, Ecclesiastes 5:1, Jude 1:20, Ephesians 6:10-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

A Living Sacrifice To God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the themes of holiness, transformation, and sacrificial living as outlined in Romans 12:1-8, reminding us that God is not in a hurry and we should strive to live according to His will and grace.

Good morning, family! Today, we are diving deep into the heart of Paul's letter to the Romans. We'll be focusing on Romans 12:1-8 where we are called to holiness, the power of transformation, and living a life of sacrifice. It's a tall order, isn't it? But as Harry Ironside once said, "No sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Topics: Personal Responsibility

True Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're diving into a deep and beautiful piece of Scripture from the book of Romans, which calls us to a higher level of worship. It's about more than just singing songs on a Sunday morning; it's about living a life of worship, every day, in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Topics: Surrender, God

Celebrate The Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Explores recognizing our unique spiritual gifts, rejoicing in our faith journey, and recommitting to God's mission for us, as part of the body of Christ.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, a fellowship of believers, standing shoulder to shoulder in the house of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father has a word for us today, a word that will challenge us, enlighten us, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Topics: Gift Of Calling

Unity Of The Church - Sermon For Proper 16 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 19, 2020

An challenging exploration of what it means to be the church here and now. This is a re-work of a much older sermon of mine, which feels as relevant now as it did years ago. The analogy was used from another source, although I cannot now remember where that source is.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Throughout the Gospels we see Jesus involved in situations where a number of profound questions are asked. Questions such as Pilate asking what is truth, or what is power, and today our Gospel leaves us with another when he asks his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

A Mind For Service

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 19, 2020

Gifts given for the benefit of the Church.

A MIND FOR SERVICE. Romans 12:3-8. Romans 12:3. “For” connects with the immediately preceding two verses, in which it has been made clear that, as an act of gratitude for God's mercy (outlined in the whole of the preceding 11 chapters), we should submit our bodies to Him as a ‘living ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 20, 2020

In order to make God's kingdom a reality, we must be willing to become an active part of God's work.

Changed Romans 12: 1 - 8 Intro: You may be intrigued by the fact that as you entered worship this morning you were presented with a gift from me. You should have received a teabag in a plastic bag. I know that many think I am a bit, shall we say, “odd.” I admit that I am different than most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sacrifice

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 24, 2020

Paul tells us to give ourselves a living sacrifice.

Sacrifice Romans 12:1-8 • Saint Catherine Maximinus ordered her death on the wheel but it broke. She was then beheaded because of her Faith in Christ. • Joan of Arc felt led by God to set her people free, in the Hundred Years’ War she was called a heretic and burned at the stake. • Mark, who wrote ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Changed From The Inside Out PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

Explores becoming living sacrifices for God, transforming our minds, discerning His will, and using our unique gifts in service to Him and others.

Welcome, dear friends and family in Christ, to this gathering under the banner of His grace. We are here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative of redemption and transformation. As we gather in this sacred space, we are reminded of the words of John ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Topics: Shift, Within

Faith Causes Us To Live With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 3, 2025

Faith does not call us to sit and wait for something big to happen — it calls us to live every day with purpose. God has gifted each of us uniquely, and true faith leads us to use those gifts in service to His mission. Living beyond belief means living out our calling.

### **Introduction: Purpose or Performance?** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 2 ### **Opening Story + Transition (Refined for Sermon 2)** Power Outage Teaches Church a Valuable Lesson Source: Clark Cothern, "Power outage or Power display?" Leadershipjournal.net ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 12:3-8, 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healthy Church (Growing Together In Christ)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 16, 2025

A healthy church functions like a well-orchestrated body—each member contributing uniquely, speaking truth in love, and allowing God's Word to transform our community from within.

Healthy Church Growing Together in Christ Introduction A healthy church isn't merely a gathering of individuals under one roof but a living organism where every member functions in harmony toward a divine purpose. In Ephesians 4:15-16, Paul uses the metaphor of a body to describe the church, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16, Colossians 3:16-17, Acts 18:24-26, Galatians 6:1, Acts 2:42, Acts 17:11, Ephesians 4:14, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 3:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Use What God Has Given You - Romans 12:6–8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 17, 2025

"Go! And Use What God Has Given You.” This is a call not to sit back in comfort or hide behind humility, but to step out boldly in faith and obedience—because you are not saved to sit, you are saved to serve.

Go! And Use What God Has Given You - Romans 12:6–8 Romans 12:6–8 (NLT): “In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45, Romans 15:13, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Ephesians 4:11-12, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Galatians 5:13, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Equipped: In God's Workshop Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 14, 2025

In the shop of a blacksmith, there are three types of tools....

EQUIPPED For The Workshop Introduction “In the shop of a blacksmith, there are three types of tools. There are tools on the junk pile: outdated, broken, dull, rusty. They sit in the cobwebbed corner, useless to their master, oblivious to their calling. There are tools on the anvil: melted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ