Sermons on Romans 7:17:

The Nature Of Our Nature Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 23, 2010

Why do we do what we don't want to do? Etc, etc. In this message we look at the why and how of the sinful nature

Wow that was depressing. I would have expected more from Paul, but this just sounds like whining. I half expected him to check himself into a rehab centre by the time I got to the end of this section. But at some time in our Christian life most of us could probably identify with what Paul is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Part 6 - Why Don’t I Have More Self-Control? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 19, 2010

We do what we don’t want, and vice versa...Why?

I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Romans 7:14 - 25 (NRSV) [1] We are still grappling with some of life’s “why” questions. Today’s question is #6 in the series – a riddle that is arguably one of the simplest and most basic; at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Is Legalism A Bad Word?

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

This message deals with the fact that God’s law (from Moses to Christ) is good and that its continued presence in church and culture is right, not wrong.

Too many people today, even Christians, feel like the days of grace and spiritual liberty should erase the law of God. If any minister or church preaches or teaches the laws of God as good, they are labeled as old-fashioned, cult-like, or legalistic. Since when did ‘legalism’ (the idea of abiding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Sin? Series

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009

Sin is the devils influence that has been planted in our hearts and that separates us from God, causing us to rebel against Him. Sin, then, in its original form and to this very day, is INSUBORDINATION.

WHAT IS SIN? Romans 7:13-20 The answer is rebellion against God? Paul says: “For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice. Now if I do what I will not to do, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me.” (Romans 7:19-20) Sin is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:13-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Happy Dependence Day!

Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 8, 2008

While it may be the 4th of July we are prisoners of war to sin.

Sermon for 4th of July 2008 Romans 7:15-25 Happy 4th of July weekend! Happy Independence Weekend! “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all People are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Right, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Despicable Me - Part 1 - Repentance Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 12, 2010

What if we aren’t what we seem? What if we try to be perfect and can’t pull it off? What is God’s prescription to deal with “Despicable Me”?

“Despicable Me” Pt. 1 – Repentance Text: Romans 7:15-20 15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-20, Romans 7:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Despicable Me - Part 2 - Confession Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 18, 2010

What if we aren’t what we seem? What if we try to be perfect and can’t pull it off? What is God’s prescription to deal with “Despicable Me”?

“Despicable Me” Pt. 2 – Confession A. Introduction Last week I read to you a passage of Scripture in which Paul reveals his inward struggle and the inner turmoil that exists in him between good and evil, holiness and sin. It is an intriguing description and one that I believe that most of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Have Victory Over Persistent Temptations Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on May 26, 2008

This message looks at the Apostle Paul’s dilemma in Romans 7:14-25. Paul evaluates why he does not have victory in his spiritual life.

BREAKING FREE FROM PERSISTENT TEMPTATIONS (Acknowledgment - Rick Warrens Series Breaking Free)- Breaking Free Part 1 (Romans 7:15-24) o Were calling this series “Breaking Free, breaking free areas in our lives that block us from fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives. o God wants to heal our inner ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Sin And The Christian Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 30, 2008

In this text we notice that even Christians still struggle with sin.

Scripture Billy Sunday was a well-known evangelist at the start of the 20th century. In preparation for a series of evangelistic services in a large city, Sunday wrote a letter to the Mayor of that city in which he asked for the names of individuals whom the Mayor knew had spiritual problems and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding Sin Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 26, 2008

This message reveals sin in a little different way.

UNDERSTANDING SIN Romans 7:7-25 (Begin with the skit – “Do Not Touch” – chair) 1. What is it about being told “not to” that cause us to “want to?” For some, reason, just the knowledge that we are not supposed to do “a thing” is enough to motivate us to “do it”. 2. As children, we remember the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness: What It Isn’t.

Contributed by Matt Stacy on Dec 6, 2010

A sermon addressing a few misconceptions of holiness and what it is or isn’t with the aid of theologian, preacher, and founder of The Salvation Army, William Booth. The inroduction is from my personal experience and can be left out if being used in your c

Holiness “Holiness is like a diamond. It has many facets” – Dr. Roger Green at Holiness Ablaze, 2010 Holiness. Holy is defined by Dictionary.com as, “1. Belonging to, derived from, or associated with a divine power; sacred. 2. Living according to a strict or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans, Part 21 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2011

Paul continues to describe the the Gentile that we are in a battle, a battle against sin and a battle to bring as many as we can to Jesus Christ. We must control our minds and become slaves to Christ in everything that we experience in life.

Romans, Part 21 Romans 7:7-25 Introduction - Romans 7:4 – key point of bearing fruit … - Paul reminds us that we are to die to what used to control us - That is, to put off the things of this world and focus only on Kingdom issues - All that separates us from living a life for God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Am A Mess"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 10, 2014

The sermon shares how messed up Paul is and if Paul is a mess then we are as well. Since we are a mess there is also a rescue Jesus Christ.

I am a Mess Romans 7:15-25a 1. First of all Paul says he is a mess. I am a Mess He writes, "For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing" (v. 19). • Paul reveals a man who feels tossed back and forth between what he sees as two forces at work ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Believer And Indwelling Sin

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 28, 2015

What about the sins of the saved?

The Believer and Indwelling Sin Romans 7: 14-25 This is a picture of a soul in conflict...in conflict with his desires, in conflict with his true self, in conflict with the Law of God, and in conflict with Satan. The conflict is real, intense and strong. It is summed up in verse 24, O ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Even More Implications Of Grace Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 6, 2012

Grace has more power than the Law; we must exercise the grace of God in our own lives.

Even More Implications of Grace February 5, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Grace has more power than the Law; we must exercise the grace of God in our own lives. Focus Passage: Romans 7:14-25 Supplemental Passage: "Keep watching and praying ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist