Sermons on Romans 1:5-21:

Called To Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

If you study all of the heroes of the faith, you discover that the virtue they all had in common was the virtue of obedience. They were different in many ways, but they were all obedient to what they knew was the will of God. Obedience was the key virtue in the Bible and still is today.

Colonel Wilbur Rogers was ordered to let loose an artillery barrage in a World War I battle. He was right there on the battlefield, and he could see what the commander could not see. If he fired as ordered he would shell 10,000 American infantry just ahead of him. He refused to obey an order that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Established By Encouragement Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

There are disappointments in serving Jesus, that is why Paul needed the encouragement of others, and that is why we all do. The only way any Christian can be obedient over the long hall, and not get weary in well doing, is to be encouraged by other believers.

One of the greatest heroes in Minnesota history was James Root of White Bear. He was the engineer on the No. 4 Limited the day it pulled out of Duluth heading for St. Paul on Sept. 1, 1894. Before that day ended he saved the lives of nearly 400 people. Unknown to him and his passengers they were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-13

The Duty Of Being In Debt Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

We saw in a previous message that we have an obligation to be an encourager of all in the body of Christ, and now we see that we have an obligation to be an enlightener of all who are outside of the body of Christ. We are debtors to all people, and we owe everybody something.

In 1901 Andrew Carnegie sold his Pennsylvania steel mill to J. P. Morgan for 420 million dollars, and thereby became the richest man in the world. That fortune was made by the sacrifice of thousands of common laborers. He under paid them ruthlessly, and he forced them to work 12 hours a day 7 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

Shipping Out Shame Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The paradox is that the only way we can get back to Paul's position of not being ashamed of the Gospel is to add to our lives shame for all that is not the Gospel. We need to be embarrassed by all of the false gospels of our day.

It is on the highest interest level to hear of people's most embarrassing moments. Jane Wyman tells of hers. She was preparing for very important guests and she put a note on the guest towels that she had so carefully selected. The note read, "If you use these I will murder you." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

Antichrist? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 19, 2020

Some believe that there is coming a world ruler, a personal Antichrist, who will appear shortly before the Second Coming of Christ. But what does the Bible say?

Some believe that there is coming a world ruler, a personal Antichrist, who will appear shortly before the Second Coming of Christ. Agreement about the who, what, when, where, and how is in short supply. You will get different answers depending on who is preaching, teaching, or selling what their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-25, 1 John 4:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Thank You

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 22, 2020

With Thanksgiving just days away, this is the time of year when we focus on the reasons we are thankful. That might be harder to do this year with COVID but we still need to be in a mode of giving thanks. Thank you-two small but powerful words that mean so much.

THANK YOU With Thanksgiving just days away, this is the time of year when we focus on the reasons we are thankful. That might be harder to do this year with COVID but we still need to be in a mode of giving thanks. We should be in thank you mode the entire year; yes, even this year. There are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Luke 17:11-19, Daniel 6:10, Psalm 100:1-5, Deuteronomy 24:10-13, Exodus 22:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fundamentals Of The Faith - Week 1 - What It Means To Not Be A Christian. Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 15, 2020

I. THE REJECTION OF DIVINE REVELATION CONDEMNS EVERY HUMAN BEING II. MANKINDS RELATIONSHIP TO THE WORLD CONDEMNS HIM III. MANKINDS RELATIONSHIP TO SATAN CONDEMNS THEM IV. MANKIND IS CONDEMNED BECAUSE OF THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO SIN

(The Reality of Being One of the LOST) Jesus said in Luke 19:10 "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." He spoke of the lost coin, the lost sheep, and the lost son. The apostle Paul wrote in 2 Cor 4:3 "And even if our gospel is veiled, (hidden) it is veiled to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1, Romans 1:18, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Truth Matter To You? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 18, 2020

The Bereans received the Word with eagerness and examined the Scriptures. They believe in the sufficiency and authority of Scripture. We see the efficacy of Scripture.

Let us pray before we read the Word of God. Heavenly Father, as we draw near to Christmas, our hearts are filled with gladness again, remembering your love and sacrifice for us. We are a different person today because of Christ. Thank you for sending your Son as the atoning sacrifice for our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-15, Romans 1:18-20, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"i Will Not Be Ashamed" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 20, 2020

Imprisoned and facing death, the aged warrior for Christ, the apostle Paul, presents his final instructions and counsel to the young pastor from Ephesus, his "son in the faith", Timothy.

This second letter to Timothy is considered to be the last writing of the apostle Paul, composed around 67 A.D., from the confinement of Rome's infamous Mamertine Prison. He had been placed under arrest for the preaching of the Gospel and no doubt accused of insurrection for preaching that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, 2 Corinthians 11:24-28, Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Faith Looks Like Series

Contributed by James Wallace on May 11, 2021

This is a reality check. When you're surprised by the challenges of the Christian life and even tempted to quit, consider how the people who are part of Faith's Hall of Fame lived.

This past week we all heard about another horrific tragedy on the border. Three people died and 25 were injured as smugglers attempted to bring dozens of illegal immigrants into the U.S. via boat along the California Coast. The 40-foot boat broke up on a reef just west of Point Loma off the San ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16, Romans 1:18-20, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Bible Church

The Fight Of Our Lives

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on May 17, 2021

revival sermon

The fight of our lives Brothers and sisters thank you all for coming out tonight the last night of revival, I hope you have been blessed this week. And I thank our Savior for those who have accepted Christ this week. Brothers and sisters I don’t know where this world is headed at this moment. But I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3, Isaiah 5:20, Genesis 12:3, Romans 1:18-32, Matthew 24:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

The Passion For The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 31, 2021

We see Paul's concern for the saints in Rome whom he has not met, his compassion for the lost, and his conviction in the efficacy of the Gospel.

We had a good start to the book of Romans, with the message of the Gospel succinctly expressed. • Having introduced himself, Paul gave us concise statements of the Gospel of God. • The good news has to do with Jesus Christ, the descendant of David by birth and declared the Son of God by His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17, Philippians 3:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evidence For God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2022

Is the evidence of God’s existence visible? How would we discuss this with an atheist?

Is the evidence of God’s existence visible? An ancient songwriter wrote: “The heavens tell of the glory of God; And their expanse declares the work of His hands. Day to day pours forth speech, And night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words; Their voice is not heard. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6, Job 38:2-12, Romans 1:18-25, Romans 1:26-32, Job 12:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Vocabulary

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2022

Let’s look at Genesis and why it’s important. Let’s first of all look at some vocabulary that may need a little clarification.

Let’s look at Genesis and why it’s important. Let’s first of all look at some vocabulary that may need a little clarification. Day Read Genesis 1-2 and notice how the context defines the meaning of words. For instance, how is the word day defined at least three different ways in Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20, Psalm 19:1-4, Matthew 19:4

Denomination: Baptist

No Excuse

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 28, 2021

Benjamin Franklin said, "He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything els." I think that God would agree. Because He says those who deny His existence are without excuse.

6-27-2021 NO EXCUSE Romans 1:18-25 Benjamin Franklin said, “He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.” I think that God would agree. Because He says those who deny His existence are without excuse. Our text for today, Romans 1:18-25, tells us: 18 For the wrath of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ