Sermons on Romans 4:15:

Dare To Decide

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 29, 2001

Be it according to thy word-It shall be done just when thou wouldst have it done, that thou mayst know, there is none like unto the Lord our God-None has such a command as he has over all creatures, nor is any so ready to forgive those that humble themsel

Dare to Decide "Be it according to thy word." Ex 8:10 And he said, To morrow. And he said, [Be it] according to thy word: that thou mayest know that [there is] none like unto the LORD our God. Be it according to thy word-It shall be done just when thou wouldst have it done, that thou mayst know, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:10, Romans 4:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Way To Get Right With God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2002

We must get over the law, and come in with faith.

Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 “THE WAY TO BE RIGHT WITH GOD” BY: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A lot of us think we can become acceptable or right with God by simply doing the best we can. Many of us actually believe that we can gain God’s approval by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

God Offers The Ultimate Credit Advance

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 21, 2002

We are justified by faith, not by works. God’s grace is freely credited to us.

It’s been said that more Americans are in debt these days than ever before. Many blame credit cards as the culprit. It is easier than ever for people to spend and it’s easier than ever to put off paying the bill. “Buy now! Pay later!” That seems to be the basis of our economy these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Children Of Abraham

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 26, 2002

What is faith? What did the Scriptures mean by "Abraham believed God?" How can we believe God?

There is a play entitled, THE REAL THING, in which there is a conversation between a husband and a wife. It is one of those trecherous marital conversations and in this particular case, the husband is trying to discover if his wife has been faithful to him. "Have you ever taken a lover," he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Salvation And Faith In The Old Testament

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study of faith in the Old Testament

I. Abraham Was Justified by Faith, Not Works (4:1-8) A. Salvation is not of works nor has it ever been, and is only by faith. B. It should be clear that man can not contribute anything to his salvation. It is all of God, all of grace. C. Ephesians 2:8, 9 D. Hebrews 11 E. Thomas Watson (C. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Work Or Promise, You Choose Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A study on the Book of Romans

Work Or Promise, You Choose Chapter 4 How can a holy and righteous God be just and holy and at the same time allow sinful man to come into His presence? It also teaches that man is a sinful creature. In fact, he is dead in his sins and trespasses. Paul views salvation in three ways: 1. as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Why Works Won't Work Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 24, 2008

Paul stresses the foolishness of trying to get into heaven by our own efforts

WHY WORKS WON”T WORK Romans 4:1-15 Old story of frog that jumped in a bucket of milk. Instead of just giving up the frog began to swim and swim and swim. The frog swam so much that the milk turned to butter and the frog hopped out of the bucket. Great story about working so had that you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

Abraham Justified By Grace - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 26, 2008

In this sermon we see that Abraham was not justified by circumcision or by the law; rather, he was justified by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

Scripture Let’s read Romans 4:9-17: 9 Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? We say that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness. 10 How then was it counted to him? Was it before or after he had been circumcised? It was not after, but before he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abraham As An Example Of Salvation Through Faith Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 28, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 4:1-25 Title: Abraham as an Example of Salvation through Faith Romans 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Face Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 1, 2001

Abraham illustrates Paul’s belief in salvation by faith.

Introduction: Did you have any childhood heroes? Who were they? What was it about them that made them a hero to you? One of my heroes was Captain James T Kirk of the starship Enterprise. It was his ability to command and direct that fascinated me. Heroes are human examples of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Justification By Faith

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

JUSTIFICTION BY FAITH APART FROM WORKS HAS ALWAYS BEEN GOD'S UNIVERSAL PLAN OF SALVATION--THE OT EXAMPLE OF ABRAHAM 1.

JUSTIFICTION BY FAITH APART FROM WORKS HAS ALWAYS BEEN GOD'S UNIVERSAL PLAN OF SALVATION--THE OT EXAMPLE OF ABRAHAM 1. (:1-5) Only Naked Faith Leads to Righteousness Since Any Reliance on Human Achievement Makes Grace Impossible (the Proof Case of Abraham) a. Abraham makes for a good proof case b. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Regarding Abraham

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION The fourth chapter of Romans consists primarily of a lengthy illustration of the powerful truth proclaimed by the apostle Paul in the third chapter.

A. INTRODUCTION The fourth chapter of Romans consists primarily of a lengthy illustration of the powerful truth proclaimed by the apostle Paul in the third chapter. That truth is summarized by Paul in 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. [ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

How Are We Saved

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jul 11, 2002

Lenten Sermon

How Are We Saved? Not by the Law Which Brings God’s Wrath But by God’s Grace Through Faith The story is told about a small, country church where the pastor called a special meeting of the congregation to approve the purchase of a brand new chandelier. After some discussion pro and con, one member ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran