Sermons on Romans 4:9:

Dealing With Conflict Series

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

A part of the Romans series. How did Paul deal with the conflict over "salvation?"

DEALING WITH CONFLICT Romans 4:9-12 * What comes to your mind when you hear this word; Conflict. For the normal person, the very word brings about some physiological changes which correspond to apprehension and stress. Perhaps your heart races, your blood pressure raises a bit, maybe your hands ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Are Forgiven By Grace Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

Living a life without Jesus Christ is not a blessed life.

1. What’s it like for a person to live without forgiveness? a. For the person that’s not spiritually connected to God through His Son Jesus Christ? b. For some of us, it’s been so long that we don’t even remember… the issues on the hearts of those who don’t know Jesus personally, intimately. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heads Or Tails

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 8, 2009

The old argument between Paul and James, faith or works, is really two sides of the same coin. Both are needed for a church’s life to be whole. Preached on a Sunday when members were asked to sign up for various ministries.

The funny thing about arguments is that two people can use all the same information and can come out on exactly the opposite ends of the argument. Two different people, just because they are different personalities, can read the same data, hear all the same pros and cons, examine all the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Pitiful Sight

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 29, 2011

An illustration of people groups who today do ’penance’ to earn God’s favor highlights Paul’s admonition to the Jews who made so many pitiful attempts at gaining God’s salvation He wants to freely give away. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, Powerpoint

A Pitiful Sight Romans 4:9-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PitifulSight.html Every hear a great throng of people make pilgrimage to the Shrine of Guadalupe in Mexico, a site where supposedly the Virgin Mary once stood...however unlikely that is. They go there hoping to get her attention, and to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ Alone

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 18, 2008

The Scriptures are trustworthy. They are the truth and they declare to us that we do not have to work to earn mercy! Our hope rests in Christ alone!

In Christ Alone, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Introduction I read the story of a 3-year-old little girl who used the word “salvation” in a conversation one day. Her mother was surprised to hear such a word come from such a little girl so she asked her daughter if she understood what the word meant. “I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

"Saint Abraham" Romans Part 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 5, 2007

Saint Abraham had Resurrection Faith because he believed even when there seemed to be no hope of becoming the father of many nations. His faith in the Lord opened the door for God to raise a dead womb and to birth a new nation in his wife Sarah.

“Saint Abraham” Romans pt 6 (He had resurrection faith!) Opening Illustration: “What Does Easter mean to you?” Blue Fish TV “Easter” DVD Introduction: The young mom was driving her 3-year-old child to church early on Easter morning. As she drove she told the Easter story. “This is the day we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living By Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Living a life of faith

Romans 4 - Living by Faith - 2/1/09 Turn with me this morning to Romans 4. Romans is a real letter to real people about a real question - the key question of life: How can a sinful man be made right with a holy God? Paul tells us we can never find right standing with God on our own. In chapters ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justification By Faith Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

NOW THAT PAUL HAS SHOWN HOW SINFUL HUMANITY IS IN ROMANS 1-3, IN ROMANS 4 HE SHOWS THE ONLY CURE FOR THE SIN PROBLEM IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN FAITH

Romans 4—Justification by Faith Examples – David & Abraham 1. What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2. For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3. For what saith the scripture? Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #11 Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014

Expository teaching of Romans chapter 4

Book of Romans Lesson # 11 Romans 4:6 - 25 By Rev. James May The Apostle Paul continues his discourse pertaining to justification by faith and not by works, making a strong argument against those Jewish converts to Christianity who wanted to believe that they were special above everyone else and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:6-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Works Won't Work(2013) Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 7, 2013

A deeper look at the issue of Justification by Faith: Theological explanation in chapter 3:21-31. Chapter 4 Paul gives us a practical example out of the OT: Abraham and David

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 eventually get to where you want to go. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

Abraham's Faith

Contributed by Gregory Kirk on Sep 26, 2016

Abraham accounted righteous for his faith

Romans 4:1-25 Abraham was accounted righteous by his faith—not good works. Our righteousness is as filthy rags—Isa. 64:6. We are righteous only through the new birth—John 3:1-8; II Cor. 5:17. To be right with God, we must be right with our fellowman. Note Abraham's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become The Friend Of God Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 30, 2015

There is one man in the Bible who is said to be the friend of God. His name is Abraham. How did he become the friend of God? Romans 4 is all about Abraham, and will provide us the answer.

How to Become the Friend of God Romans 4 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. John 15:13 states, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” If this is true, then all of us have a mighty good friend this morning, and that friend is Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Bible Church

A Perfect Credit Rating Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 9, 2015

This is the 7th sermon in the series "The Cure". Abraham is used as an example of faith.

Series: The Cure [#7] A PERFECT CREDIT RATING Romans 4:1-25 Introduction: As we continue to look at the cure, I want us to see how we can have a perfect credit rating. Before you purchase a house, take out a loan, etc…, they will run your credit rating. In order to have a perfect credit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Faith 101 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

When someone directs us to do something, before we take the first step, most of us want to know all the details. Abraham didn’t ask; he just kept on moving by faith until he came to this land that was going to one day be Israel.

INTRODUCTION In college, usually the most basic freshman courses are labeled “101.” It may be Algebra 101, History 101, Calculus 101 or something like that. Today I want to teach from Romans 4, some of the basics about faith. My favorite uncle was Uncle Charles, my mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Accepted By God! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

We are accepted by God through Faith.

Spurgeon: “Illustrations are like windows, they let light in.” Two Important Words: Justified—to be completely accepted by God. James 2:23 Credited—to compute or to calculate. This word is used 11 times in Romans chapter 4. How can I be Accepted by God? 1) We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist