Sermons on Romans 6:16:

"How To Fight Temptation" Part 1

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Nov 10, 2001

Temptations will come to us but the power of Christ through the cross enables us to say no.

Temptation: An enticement or invitation to sin with the implied promise of greater good to be derived from following the way of disobedience. Think how many temptations you and I face in an ordinary day. Staying in bed late - the temptation to laziness. Growling at the breakfast table - the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-18, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will You Allow To Be Your Master?

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jul 11, 2002

Paul says we’re no longer under law but under grace, he means we no longer live under the old regime of the law; that is part of the old creation, old self, joined to Adam, slaves of sin. Instead we’ve been brought into a new reality, the grace of God

Rom 6:12-23 - Who has mastery over us? Old Horror Movie – “The Hand”  Regardless of what they did to this hand it kept coming back to haunt them Background So Far  God has had to deal with two problems – sin, and our sinful nature  In the first part of this chapter we talked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Slaves Either Way...

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jul 20, 2002

St. Paul tells us we’re going to be slaves, but will we be slaves to sin or slaves to righteousness (draws heavily on some Martin Luther quotes).

As we approach Independence Day, I hear more and more conversations talking about what freedom means. In 1941, FDR identified four essential freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of each individual to worship God in their own way, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Today some people suggest ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Cómo Llegar A La Experiencia De La Verdadera Libertad

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on May 21, 2002

¿Cómo llegar a la experiencia de la verdadera libertad? El programa de liberación de Cristo quiebra nuestra servidumbre tanto a la carne como al diablo. Nadie puede ser esclavo y libre a la vez. Nadie puede servir a dos señores a la vez.

Cómo llegar a la experiencia de la verdadera libertad Romanos 6:1-23 Introducción ¡Libertad! Son muchas las personas que han abandonado todo en busca de ella. Son muchas las personas que han luchado y muerto por defenderla, otros han tomado nuevos rumbos, enfrentando los peligros que sean por ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Freedom Does Freedom Bring?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Slavery to God leads to righteousness and eternal life.

Thesis: Slavery to God leads to righteousness and eternal life. Intro.: 1. One of the most striking things to foreigners visiting our country is the incredible number of choices we have as consumers. The rest of the world simply doesn't have them. And choices are multiplying. For example ... a. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

So Why Do We Still Sin Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A study on the Book of Romans

So Then, Why Do We Still Sin? Romans 6 Romans 6:1-6 Correct preaching in our churches should have people believe that they can do whatever they want and still be saved. V2 Sin has power if we think it does, like the former master of a freed slave. Col 1:15; Phil 3:20; Eph 2:19 Died to sin - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Is Holiness Passe? Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 17, 2005

Introduction to a series drawn from the work of JI Packer, "Rediscovering Holiness". We don’t talk much about holiness anymore, but how important is holiness to Christian life? Is holiness old fashioned and out of date?

Is Holiness Passé? Romans 6:15-23; Hebrews 12:14 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 13, 2005 (1st Sunday of Lent) Part 1 of Rediscovering Holiness In the February 5 edition of the Citizen Patriot the headline read “JPS faces $3 million shortfall.” In recent weeks we have read of a shortfall ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Will Prevent Revival

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A Revival preparation message.

WHAT WILL PREVENT REVIVAL? Romans 6:1-16 INTRO: If I told you there was something you could do that would guarantee revival, each of you would want to know what it was so that you could do it. If it cost money, you would be willing to pay for it to have a successful revival. Well, there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Dear God, Please Kick Me...

Contributed by Rick Young on Aug 4, 2004

Why do we sometimes wait for God to "punish" us if we mess up as Christians? We are not under the law any longer, but under grace. And sometimes it’s hard to remember that.

“For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law, but under grace. What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rightouse Lifestyle Series

Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003

An authentic Christian is one who hungers and thirsts for righteousness. Jesus calls these believers blessed. He also promises that He will fill those, and give us all of our desires if we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness.

“RIGHTOUSE LIFESTYLE” TEXT: Romans 6:11-18; Ephesians 4:25-5:7; Various INTRO: Living the life of an “Authentic Christian” is of the utmost importance if we are to be true servants of Jesus Christ. The world is full on Non-authentic Christians. Let that not be a label that we settle for. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Renewed Mind

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 2, 2003

God desires not only a Change in the Mind of His children at the time of conversion; He also desires a Mind that is Totally Renewed. The Reason evil spirits can work is that we have not been liberated entirely from a Carnal Mind.

God desires not only a Change in the Mind of His children at the time of conversion; He also desires a Mind that is Totally Renewed. The Reason evil spirits can work is that we have not been liberated entirely from a Carnal Mind. We may start out with a Narrow Mentality which cannot tolerate others ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32, Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer Is Not To Continue In Sin (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

Just because we are under grace and not the law does not mean that we should sin. Sin is something that traps, entices, and can control you; it is very hard to break away from. We should not seek to abuse God’s grace, but to live under His grace day in

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO Sermon done with help from The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible The Believer is Not to Continue in Sin (Part 3) He Does Not Have License to Sin, 6:14-23 Intro: Just because we are under grace and not the law does not mean that we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Slaves To Sin Or Slaves To Obedience

Contributed by Ryan Dalgliesh on Oct 20, 2001

A look at what it means to be a slave unto God.

SLAVES TO SIN or SLAVES TO OBEDIENCE 10-13,14-01 PART ONE: SLAVES INDEED BUT TO WHOM— “Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods of which your fathers served beyond the river and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. And if it is disagreeable in your sight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23, Exodus 21:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You A Slave To?

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Nov 10, 2007

Exploring what it means to be a "slave of Christ"

What Are You A Slave To? (Romans 6:16-22) Today is Veteran’s Day, a day in which our nation remembers all those soldiers who fought and died, and those who are still fighting so that we could enjoy the freedoms that we have today. Someone wrote, “It is the soldier, not the preacher, who gives ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Dead To Sin; Alive To God (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 30, 2008

What is it like to be "alive to God"?

12Therefore, do not let sin exercise dominion in your mortal bodies, to make you obey their passions. 13No longer present your members to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and present your members to God as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: United Methodist