Sermons on Romanos 4:10:

Does God Owe You? The 4 Keys To Faith Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 13, 2003

When we do a job we expect to get paid for it. When we do something right we might expect God to repay us - but that’s not how it works in God’s economy. Learn about the four keys to faith by Paul’s account of Abraham’s faith.

For an audio version of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. My first job (after being a newspaper delivery person) was in a dry cleaners and carpet cleaning business. The man who owned it had employed his son, but they guy drove himself off a cliff and died. No kidding. So I went to work ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Flesh

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 22, 2004

. Paul has already made it clear that there must be an inward change of heart and obedience to the law, and that mere external observances can never save a lost sinner. Now Paul proceeds to show how Abraham was pronounced righteous before he was circumc

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The flesh is a built-in law of failure, making it impossible for the natural man to please or serve God. It is a compulsive inner force inherited from man’s fall, which expresses itself in general and specific rebellion against God and His righteousness. The flesh can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham Justified Before Circumcision Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Mar 1, 2005

Abraham justified before circumcision

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Romans 4: 9Does this blessedness then come upon the circumcised only, or upon the uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness. 10How then was it accounted? While he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It The Same Old (Wonderful) Song Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 20, 2004

If we received a phone call from Abraham, we would conclude that God has ALWAYS saved people by grace through faith – always. And we would conclude that without faith, it is impossible to please God.

It’s the Same Old (But Wonderful) Song (Romans 4:1-25) 1. PITTSBURGH (Reuters)- "One felony, extra crispy, please." City police on Friday said they were looking for a man who called a KFC restaurant and placed an unusual takeout order — a robbery. The man called the restaurant March 31 and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Righteous By Faith Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004

What shall we say then, is it by works or by faith in Jesus?

Righteous by Faith RO 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God. 3 What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Imitating The Faith Of Abraham Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004

Fifth in the romans series dealing with Abraham’s faith.

Chico Alliance Church June 10, 2001 Pastor David Welch “Imitating the Faith of Abraham” Romans 4:1-25 The theme of Romans is the “righteousness of God.” God will restore righteousness throughout His creation. • Righteousness of God – His very nature • Righteousness by God – an absolute universal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Romans 4:1-12 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 27, 2006

Romans 4:1-12

Abraham Justified by Faith (1)What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather 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 counted to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church

The Evidence Of Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 19, 2006

What is the evidence for faith? Abraham was justified by faith & not by works; here is the logic of this.

Romans 4:1-15 1) Jews are proud of their heritage in Abraham. • They have something to be proud of! I can only trace my family history a little way, but I am proud of my father & grandfather. But my pride says nothing about their worth before God. • In point of fact, no one can be proud before God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

Resurrection Power Not Human Effort Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 3, 2006

Romans chapter four is a powerful chapter that every believer needs to master. The Apostle Paul continues talking about justification, a term that he introduces in Romans Chapter three. Romans chapter four also has probably the best definition of faith

Resurrection Power and Not Human Effort By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Romans chapter four is a powerful chapter that every believer needs to master. The Apostle Paul continues talking about justification, a term that he introduces in Romans Chapter three. Romans chapter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Voice Of History - Faith Or Law Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 1, 2002

Righteousness has always been by grace alone, even Abraham was justified by his faith apart from works

It might be good to stop for a moment and think again about what it was that occasioned this letter from Paul. Remember that he’s planning to visit Rome but has so far been prevented. But in the meantime he wants to make sure that the Christians in Rome have a sure foundation for their faith. He’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Triumph Of Faith Over Reason

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 17, 2003

Human sensibility and common sense will only take a person so far. The best logic will not help a person get into heaven. Abraham is an outstanding example of man whose faith defied all human reasoning through many crises.

Why Abraham’s Faith Was Superior to Human Reasoning (Rom. 4:10-12) Illustration:The more we know of God, the more unreservedly we will trust him; the greater our progress in theology, the simpler and more childlike will be our faith. J. G. Machen. 1. Why do you suppose that Abraham’s faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Friday

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 17, 2003

Is the sinlessness of Jesus vital to the message of Good Friday?

Good Friday April 18, 2003 One of the mainline denominations in the USA is in an uproar this Easter because one of its chief bishops gave an Easter message in which he said that Jesus was a sinner. He said that we need to repent of our sins in the same way that Jesus did when He was baptized by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:5-11, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Justification

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 18, 2004

How God wills for man to be justified before Him. Rom. 4:5-12

Justification Theme: How God wills for man to be justified before Him. Romans 4:5-12 INTRODUCTION A. In the next few weeks we will look at some various words or phrases that are often misunderstood by many professing Christians: 1. Justification. 2. Falling from grace. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 18, 2008

Romans 4, uses Abraham as an example to show us how faith brings the power of God into our lives

Faith is a very necessary element in order to receive the good things that God has said that we could have. Romans 4, uses Abraham as an example to show us how faith brings the power of God into our lives. JUSTIFIES THE BELIEVER Verse 3 says, “...Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham Justified By Grace - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 18, 2008

In this sermon we notice that Abraham was justified not by circumcision but rather by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

Scripture What does the word Yankee mean to you? Robert W. Mayer, in a Wall Street Journal article, writes, “To people in other parts of the world it simply means someone from the United States; to people in the United States it means someone from north of the Mason-Dixon Line; to us Northerners ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed