Sermons on Romans 12:21-14:7:

Getting Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 19, 2004

Romans 13:11-14 gives us three ways to prepare for Jesus’ Coming

Intro 1. General – 2. Specific – Are we prepared for the coming of our Savior? 3. Text –Romans 13: 11 Besides this you know what hour it is, how it is full time now for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; 12 the night is far gone, the day is at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Methodist

Playing To Win Series

Contributed by Sam Greene on Nov 30, 2004

The compelling nature of the Law of Love motivates the believer to seek the higher good.

Introduction: Our text reveals the compelling nature of the Law of Love and its relation to the believer. We’ll discover it has something it keeps, something it seeks, and somethings it reaps. Being impacted by the love of Christ will not leave you as before. It’s life changing work begins deep ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Everything You Wanted To Know About Revenge But Never Thought You'd Hear In Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004

The desire for revenge and justice is part of being in God’s image. But, because sin corrupts us, and because our lives are intended to center around God, we must defer revenge (and sometimes justice) to Him.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Revenge But Never Thought You’d Hear in Church (Romans 12:14, 17-21) 1. Today’s sermon has little to do with the subject of forgiveness. 2. The Bible is clear that forgiveness is crucial to the Christian life; it is the hallmark of our faith. 3. Not long ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Rid Of That Attitude About Government's Authority Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004

hristians should generally take a positive, constructive approach toward government (and authority in general) rather than nurture a cynical, rebellious attitude. We need government, like it or not. It is not man’s idea, but God’s. We should try to be

Getting Rid of That Attitude About Government’s Authority (Romans 13:1-7) 1. It is easy to be negative about authority and government. 2. One of my favorite authors and theologians, John Piper, said this: One of the crucial issues before the Church in America today is: Shall we be American with a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Debt Of Love Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004

When we present ourselves as a living sacrifice to God, we join the fellowship of those who choose to focus upon loving God and loving others. How to love can be confusing. We need some hands on principles about Biblical love. Biblical Love does not ju

The Debt of Love (Romans 13:8-14) 1. Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Clash Of Cultures Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2004

God wants us to hold one another accountable to His truth, but He wants us to tolerate our cultural differences; He wants us to make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification among believers.

A Clash of Cultures (Romans 14:1-23) A. Many churches are held hostage by SPIRITUAL terrorists who hold the church back in the name of being OFFENDED or claiming to be WEAKER BROTHERS. 1. If a vegetarian joins our church, should we forbid all meat at a church dinner? 2. If one person finds our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have A Nice Trip? Being Stumbling Blocks

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

I looked topically at what being a stumbling-block is, and the implications. Didn’t answer a lot of questions, but it makes a listener think anyway.

Have a Nice Trip? Being Stumbling Blocks Example: 2 youth ministers giving out Bibles at a porn retailers convention Example: my buying booze or fishing on Sunday What is a stumbling block? LEV 19:14 - " `Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Love?

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Sep 12, 2004

We need to understand that loving one another is the basic principle of the Christian life.

WHERE IS YOUR LOVE? Preached at North Baldwin Baptist Church Standish, Maine on 12 September 2004 Ø Prayer Ø Thanksgiving Ø Pastor Will Kindred Ø Acknowledge Wife and Daughter Text: Romans 13:8-10 [v.8] Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pray! Pay! Obey!

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Christians are good citizens of the governments they live under.

Thesis: Christians are good citizens of the governments they live under. Intro.: 1. This coming Tuesday our nation will celebrate Independence Day. 2. The Fourth of July is not a religious holiday, but it does provide the opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Contrasting Defeatist And Overcoming Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Too many people are succumbing to the cynicism of the postmodern mindset of defeatism. Paul writes, "Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good." (Rom. 12:21)

Romans 12:21 - Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good. Illustration:One salesman came back from a remote part of the world informing his boss that he could not sell any shoes to the people. When the supervisor asked the salesman why the people were resistant to purchasing shoes the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As Members Of The Church

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. All persons live within a network of relationships, and Christians are no different. What the apostle Paul has shown us in his epistle to the Romans is that the relationships in a believer's life are designed by God to be uniquely spiritual. a. The believer's relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-21

Keys To Successful Interpersonal Relationships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Love must be based in God's reality.

1. Love must be based in God's reality. Love should not be hvpocritically Pharisaical. The unconditional love of God is enduring without exhibiting undue anger, irritations, or annoyance. Love has the courage to change the things it can, the serenity to accept the things it cannot change and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving God By Overcoming Evil By Good

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY NOT BEING OVERCOME BY EVIL, BUT BY OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD -- 7 WAYS TO FIGHT YOUR ENEMIES 1.

WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY NOT BEING OVERCOME BY EVIL, BUT BY OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD -- 7 WAYS TO FIGHT YOUR ENEMIES 1. (:14) Determine to bring your enemy good not harm 2. (:15) Show concern for your enemy's gains and losses 3. (:16) Do not allow yourself to think you are better 4. (:17) Do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do When You Have Been Cheated

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands.

Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands. However, Paul once wrote, "Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: If your enemy is hungry, feed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Governing Authorities

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

How should we act toward those who rule over us?

Over the past couple years, most of us have heard, read, and watched a lot about our president. There are many things we see going on in our executive branch that have never happened before. Whether it is lying, felonies, or adultery, there are a lot of things we disagree with that the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-2, 1 Peter 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ