Sermons on Romans 1:16-30:

Paying Our Spiritual Debts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 4, 2001

Debt can be a good thing, spiritually; we owe debts to those who have shaped us, both negatively and positively, and pay that back by sharing in mutual respect and by offering the good news to a generation yet to come.

How do you feel about debt? Do you like debt? Do you take pleasure in interest payments? How many of you say, “Oh, Mr. Greenspan, please don’t lower the interest rate again. I want to pay more. I love debt.” Can I get a show of hands? I thought not. You don’t like debt. I don’t like ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Believer's Boast

Contributed by Dallas Powell on Sep 21, 2002

Our faith is an expression of our Godly boast.

Preacher’s Boast Romans 1:16-17 September 21, 2002 A minister, a boy scout, and a scientist were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and explained that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four people. The pilot then added, "I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrath Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 28, 2002

Defining proof why God is just in His wrath towards a lost world.

THE WRATH OF GOD ROMANS 1:18-32 • This a very important portion of Scripture. Not in the top 10 of most popular sermon texts. Not a touchy feely part of Scripture. The prosecuting attorney steps to the front of the Judge and lays out a case against mankind. • LOST WORLD: Name of a popular ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-22

Seven Words That Will Change Your Life

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Feb 27, 2003

Living fully committed to Christ as Paul was when he said, "I am not ashamed of the Gospel," changes our lives.

“Seven Words That Will Change Your Life” Romans 1:16 Illustration: A lady was out hitting all the local garage sales when she came across an old needlepoint picture that read, “Prayer Changes Lives.” She bought it, took it home and began to look for just the right place to hang the new picture. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Passionate Purpose Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 4, 2003

First in a series in Romans dealing with introductory matters and Paul’s portrait, passion and persuasion

Alliance Church May 13, 2001 Pastor David Welch “A Passionate Purpose” Romans 1:1-17 Introduction to the series How is it possible for a person to compensate for ignoring the living God? How does an errant person reconcile with a holy perfect God? Can a person corrupt by their very nature ever get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ragged Road To Atheism Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 4, 2003

Second in a series on Romans dealing with the path to atheism laid out in chapter one.

Alliance Church May 20, 2001 Pastor David Welch “The Ragged Road to Atheism” Romans 1:18-23 Introduction to the series My goal throughout this endeavor is that we will more deeply understand the great truths of our great salvation so wonderfully presented in chapters 1-8 and having understood them ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Wonderful World Of Worship Series

Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 27, 2001

Part 1 of 4

Have you ever been on a sailboat, with the wind at our backs blowing through the sails, riding across the waves, sun glistening across the water? It’s pretty exhilarating, isn’t it? But what happens to that sailboat when it’s tied down and not sailing? Wind sails through its riggings, but the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, Romans 1:16

Denomination: *other

Will God Excuse The Heathern That Have Never Heard About Him ?

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008

Paul has both good news and bad news for the world. The good news is that God has provided atonement for lost mans sins. The bad news, which he writes of first, is that all men need atonement for their sins.

WILL GOD EXCUSE THE HEATHERN THAT HAVE NEVER HEARD ABOUT HIM? Here in Romans 1:18-32 Paul has both good news and bad news for the world. The good news is that God has provided atonement for lost mans sins. The bad news, which he writes of first, is that all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Trading Places

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 12, 2008

Sometimes Trading Places with things we think we can do -- or seem right to do doesn’t work out. Have you traded the real you -- your character -- for someone that really isn’t you? Trying desperately to please people just so you will be accepted? Knowin

Sometimes Trading Places with things we think we can do -- or seem right to do doesn’t work out. Paul addressed that with the Romans… The Romans were dedicated to serving and worshipping their gods, but Paul saw that they needed to Trade Places with the one true God. The Romans had “Traded ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Just Shall Live By Faith Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Feb 20, 2005

The Just shall live by faith

Romans 1:16, “16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ,[a] for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” Among most Paul’s well known phrases and most often used quotes is the above verse. Paul had been imprisoned in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unrighteous Gentiles Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Feb 20, 2005

Unrighteous Gentiles

1:18-30 opens up a new section in Romans. After introducing the righteousness which comes from God (1:17), a theme he develops at length (3:21-5:21), Paul presents the overwhelming evidence of man’s sinfulness, underscoring how desperately he needs this righteousness that only God can provide. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"God's Foolishness And God's Wisdom" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 21, 2005

How do we view the cross during this Lenten Season that speaks to us in a meaningful way? Is the cross applicable to our 21st century life?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Church Third Sunday of Lent February 27, 2005 “God’s Foolishness and God’s Wisdom” I Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: Story: When a group of churches advertized their Easter services, no reference was made to the cross. This omission was deliberate. One church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Bible Code

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2005

Stop trying to appease the world’s intellect for they cannot understand God by the mind. True science affirms the Word, but science doesn’t convict the heart. Facts are easily ignored, but the Spirit working on the heart cannot; resisted, but not ignored

Having just seen a show about the Bible Code the other day, so I thought I would put in my two cents on the issue. I know some very good men think this is a great find, but even great men need to hear from an Amos from time to time. When you first listen to it, it sounds really cool especially to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-40, John 20:29, Colossians 2:5-6, Job 11:7-8, Luke 16:27-31, 2 Timothy 3:7, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Romans 1:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2005

One word sums up the Christian walk: Faith. Biblically defined, faith embraces and embodies the very fabric of our relationship with God by grace.

Few words in scripture relate to our eternal destiny like the word: faith. Love, hope, repentance, obedience, confession, all are interconnected and woven into the principle of this one expression: faith. Faith is a central word in the gospels, and in all the New Testament. In fact Jesus favorite ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Introduction To Romans” Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005

A scholar once said:Matthew through John gives us the “Gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ” The Acts of the Apostles give us the “Gospel of the Holy Spirit”But it is in Romans that we are given the “Gospel of God”

Sermon Series “The Gospel of God – A Study of Romans” Week #1 “Introduction to Romans” Text: Romans 1:16-17 INTRODUCTION: Knowledged and experienced, a district attorney makes his case. After calling witnesses, presenting evidences and giving an airtight summary, he leaves the jury with a stirring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational