Sermons on Romanos 4:18:

The Choice Of Faith

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 30, 2001

Faith is a choice we have to make, even when life disappoints us. We can choose faith, or discouragement. The choice of faith is what God is pleased with, and responds to.

Life is not always easy. It’s not always fair, nor is it always kind. Life can take some twists and turns that we are simply not prepared for. And although we know that life can be cruel and disappointing, it seems that we are rarely ever prepared for things to go wrong. One of the facts of life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Able To Keep His Promises Series

Contributed by Mark Cavinee on May 22, 2001

Keeping your promises.

GOD IS ABLE TO KEEP HIS PROMISES Romans 4:18-21 INTRODUCTION: A. One of the most devastating lessons a young person learns is that people break their promises. - Children naively assume that if someone says, "I promise," they can count on it. - But this assumption takes a vicious beating. - A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-21

Denomination: Holiness

Justification By Faith Alone Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Questions for application in small group Bible study

ROMANS 4:13-24 GOOD FRIDAY 18 APRIL 2003 [Verses from Romans 4 unless otherwise stated] Earlier on today some of us talked to two dear Jehovah’s Witnesses, Simba and Natasha, both from Zimbabwe. They really confirmed just how stuck human religion is: stuck in a slavery of works-righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Faith

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008

I want to turn to the subject of Faith and how to develop strong faith. We look at Abraham our father of faith as we study this. Our aim will be to develop strong faith that will cause us to be successful in life.

Introduction: We have been talking about signs of faith and being filled with the Holy Spirit for these signs to accompany us. Today I want to turn to the subject of Faith and how to develop strong faith. We look at Abraham our father of faith as we study this. Our aim will be to develop ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-22

Denomination: Charismatic

The Zero Factor

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Jul 19, 2010

Are you facing a seemingly impossible situation? I want you to know that, as a child ofAbraham, you are in a position to make use of the zero factor. Put yourself in the place of Abraham and Sarah. They were both over 90 years of age, with nothing but a

Are you facing a seemingly impossible situation? I want you to know that, as a child ofAbraham, you are in a position to make use of the zero factor. Put yourself in the place of Abraham and Sarah. They were both over 90 years of age, with nothing but a promise from God that a son would come from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faith Like Abraham Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 29, 2008

When we examine Abraham’s faith, we discover a model which leads us to a relationship with God.

A Faith Like Abraham Romans 4:13-25 * The word Faith carries many different meanings. First, it means “belief in, devotion to, or trust in somebody or something and many times without logical proof.” In fact, true faith will defy logic. Faith also denotes a ‘system of religious belief or the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Five Knots In The Rope Of Faith

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 2, 2008

A prescription for faith building

FIVE KNOTS ON THE ROPE OF FAITH 6/1/08 Romans 4:17-25; 5:1 S__L__R__ 1. Ever Climb a Rope Hanging From Gym Ceiling? a. How did they get them up there? b. Very bottom Knot – grab rope pull up – feet- stayed 2. Abraham – example of the faith life – perfect no! a. perfectly forgiven – always ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Availability Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 5, 2011

When we trust in Christ, God takes the righteousness of his Son and applies it to our account.

Grace And Availability Romans 4:17-25 I. Justified By Faith A. Abraham’s example of justification by faith. (v. 17) 1. As already mentioned, Abraham was not justified by circumcision or by obedience to the Law given to Moses. 2. He lived long before the law was given, and Paul has already ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Unwavering Faith (Pt 1)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011

Message about having faith in God during the hard times in life

Unwavering Faith (part 1) Romans 4:18-25 Introduction If God says He will do something for you, He will do it! He always keeps his promises, but there are some things that you have to do in order to receive from Him. The best example of this is seen in the life of Abraham. When God promised ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Unwavering Faith (Part 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011

Meesage about keeping faith in the hard times

Abraham’s Unwavering Faith (part 2) Romans 4:18-25 Review Last week, when we examined Romans 4, we looked at the faith of Abraham We saw that Abraham – Against all hope – He believed He didn’t let the circumstances dictate his faith or belief in God’s promises We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Your Credit Union Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 28, 2011

The foundation of Abraham's life was that he confidently placed his trust in God. That decision determined all of the choices he made in his life.

“Between the Lines: Choosing Your Credit Union” Romans 4:1-25 When investing or saving our money, we look for an institution that has a good track record, a firm in which we have great confidence. Our hard earned dollars are simply too precious to entrust to someone or something we do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Believe And Hope With No Reason At All, That's The Start Of Faith - Romans

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 12, 2011

Believe And Hope With No Reason At All, That's The Start Of Faith - Romans 4:18-19

Believe And Hope With No Reason At All, That's The Start Of Faith - Romans 4:18-19 Romans 4:18 Abraham believed and hoped, even when there was no reason for hoping, and so became "the father of many nations." Just as the scripture says, "Your descendants will be as many as the stars." Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hoping Against Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 3, 2011

Three realities of Biblical hope: 1) Its Analysis (Rom. 4:18–19), 2) Its Assurance (Rom. 4:20- 22), and 3) Its Application (Rom. 4:23–25).

After six months of intense fighting that shut down oil-production facilities and forced massive evacuations of expatriate oil workers, Libya’s future as a place to do business brightened dramatically as leaders of the Libyan uprising met with world powers in Paris France to map out the country’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Other

Fe Inconmovible

Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Sep 6, 2011

Para obtener la victoria tu fe no puede flaquear

Fe inconmovible Introduccion. Para recibir algo de Dios tenemos que tener fe solida, que no tambalea. ¿Estas esperando que se cumpla alguna promesa de Dios para ti? ¿Estas confiando en Dios para un milagro en tus finanzas? Si es así, debes asegurarte que tu fe sea fuerte e inconmovible. Tienes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Will We Carry Into Eternity?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 5, 2012

What will we carry into Eternity? Romans 4:13-25 1 Timothy 6:7For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it We will not carry into eternity Good Works We will not carry with us into enternity religious laws We will not carry with us into enternity christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Methodist