Sermons on Romans 12:1-16:

Message 16 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:21 – Examine Carefully And Hold Fast To What Is Good – No Excuses! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 7, 2023

We live in a world today where all the boundaries have been blurred and are increasingly, becoming blurred. We have no fixed point for marriage, no correct lines for morality, no division of good or bad in gender or behaviour or attitudes. We examine what GOOD is. Do good to all.

MESSAGE 16 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:21 – EXAMINE CAREFULLY AND HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS GOOD – NO EXCUSES! {{1Thessalonians 5:21 “but examine everything carefully. HOLD FAST TO THAT WHICH IS GOOD.”}} [A]. THE INTRODUCTION When we consider this short instruction, two questions may come into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Romans 3:10-12, Isaiah 5:18-19, Isaiah 5:20-22, Acts 10:38, Galatians 6:10, Luke 6:33, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Romans 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Transformed Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2023

Paul tells us to present our bodies as living sacrifices. How are we transformed into a living sacrifice and live that out? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell

Read passage and pray. For the month of January, we’re preaching on the theme of Collide. The idea is that the ways of God often collide with the ways of the world. How do we conduct ourselves to align with God and point the world to Him? Last week, Jeff shared how to stand firm, today, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Do That? - Church Membership Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 23, 2023

Based on 1 Cor. 12:12-27 - Helps hearers to understand the importance of membership in a local, visible church body.

“WHY DO WE DO THAT? – CHURCH MEMBERSHIP 1 Cor. 12:12-27 FBCF – 1/22/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Let’s talk about the church. It’s not a social organization, although we certainly socialize & fellowship w/ each other. It’s not a civic organization, although we strive to impact our community in many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Romans 12:4-5, Colossians 1:17-18, 1 Corinthians 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Keys - Leviticus Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 25, 2023

Holiness is the result of Jesus' action to redeem our wicked hearts and the Holy Spirit’s continual interaction with us to guide us to be more like Christ as we listen and obey.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried the one year plan. You were faithful with the reading plan and then you came to Leviticus. You tried to read it but every time you picked up The Book it got heavier and heavier until you stopped picking it up. You gave yourself an out - ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:5, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 2:5, Leviticus 11:44, Leviticus 19:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

'anointed For Service'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 30, 2023

'Anointed for service' - Leviticus chapters 8 verses 1-36 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: WASHING: sinful people need cleansing (vs 6) CLOTHING: inadequate people need equipping (vs 7-9) ANOINTING: ordinary people need consecrating (vs 10-12&23-24) SACRIFICING: pardoned people need fellowship (vs 14-30) SERMON BODY: Ill: • You all know Britain’s longest-reigning ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 8:1-36, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

Walking, Talking Salt

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 30, 2023

Jesus calls us Salt - what does it mean?

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Romans 12:1-2 Theme: Salt Lives Title: Walking Talking Salt 1. Salt must be true to its nature – it must be salt 2. Salt to be true to its nature – it must give of itself fully INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20, Matthew 5:13, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

Fake Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 31, 2023

Do your coworkers know you are Christian? Does your work schedule reflect a weekly or yearly calendar of a Christian?

TO AVOID HYPROCRISY WE NEED TO LIVE OUR FAITH Do your coworkers know you are Christian? Does your work schedule reflect a weekly or yearly calendar of a Christian? Do you produce the best product or work as hard as you can to model excellent workmanship? Are you a benevolent manager? Do you care ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3, Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Without Hypocrisy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 2, 2023

Agape love in action.

LOVE WITHOUT HYPOCRISY. Romans 12:9-16b. In Greek, the first clause of Romans 12:9 has no verb, so could literally be rendered “love without hypocrisy” or “love unfeigned”. So far in Romans, ‘agape’ has spoken of the love of God toward us (cf. Romans 5:5; Romans 5:8; Romans 8:35; Romans 8:39). ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 21 - Discover Life's Purpose Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 3, 2023

Have you discovered God’s purpose for your life? Read on to understand how you can break free from every bondage, and be all that God created you to be.

We read in Romans 12:1, “For this reason I make request to you, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you will give your bodies as a living offering, holy, pleasing to God, which is the worship it is right for you to give him.” (BBE) In Romans 12:1, when Paul exhorts the believers with the words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Romans 11:36, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Genesis 1:1, Revelation 22:21, Matthew 24:37-38, Genesis 6:9, Deuteronomy 15:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Love Our Family Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 6, 2023

Our families may be the furthest thing from perfect, but God ordained the family in the beginning in the garden of Eden. Since then, Satan has been attacking the family. With God at the center, we need to protect, cherish, and love our families with which God has blessed us.

Introduction Video Ill.: Our Imperfect Family - Pixel Preacher Raise your hand today if your family is perfect! Anyone? Hopefully you’re not like the family in this story. You hear jokes about someone being left behind, but I often wonder does it really happen? I guess the answer is yes! Dad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-15, Joshua 24:14-15, Romans 12:10, Malachi 2:15, Luke 6:48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honoring Your Neighbor

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 15, 2023

God's mercy moves us to present ourselves as living sacrifices, a spiritual act of worship he called it. In verses 9-21, we see that life of worship on display when we love and honor others. Today, we're going to learn the recipe of honoring our neighbors.

I was watching a Julia Child cooking show last week. Julia Child will probably always be that perfect cooking personality. She continues to inspire generations today to embrace the joy of cooking. But it wasn't just her skill with intricate recipes, it was the way she responded to her own ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed! Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 17, 2023

From the background of Free Methodist Doctrine (Wesleyan-Arminian), we are called to be "transfigured" as Jesus by allowing the Holy Spirit to change us from the "inside-out" to live a holy and sanctified life.

IT IS CLEAR FROM SCRIPTURE THAT THE CHURCH IS OF GOD AND FOR PEOPLE. THE BIBLICAL CONCEPT OF THE CHURCH IN THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE FREE MEHTODIST CHURCH STATES: “THE CHURCH IS THE ORGANIC, CORPORATE INSTRUMENT GOD HAS CHOSEN TO REMAKE PEOPLE AND SOCIETY. IT HAS A MISSION OF HOLY LOVE. THE CHURCH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-7, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:22-24, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Matthew 5:48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Using Our Gifts

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 31, 2023

• Today is Fathers’ Day and I suspect most churches in America are hearing a Fathers’ Day sermon today. • There’s nothing wrong with that! • However, Cross Pointe Church is not most churches.

Yesterday, I watched a video of the metamorphosis of a butterfly. As a youth, I learned of the 4 stages: The egg- layed in a host plant The caterpillar-breaks out of the egg, eats the eggshell, feeds on the host plant The cocoon-hangs on the host plant and forms a cocoon, then emerges as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Ephesians 4:11, Romans 12:3-8

Precious Promises To Make Our Election Sure. Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Nov 6, 2023

Peter says in 1 Peter 1:1-11 we have been given (past tense) "all things" that pertain to Life and godliness therefore, The righteousness of God (Christ in us the hope of glory) SHOULD be manifested in us by The Holy Spirit's mighty power IF we believe.

Peter says because we have been given (past tense) "all things that pertain to Life and godliness" and because we have been given (past tense) "exceeding great and precious promises," we are without excuse and with all diligence SHOULD by believing Jesus is Who He says He is, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-11, Romans 12:3, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 8:29  (view more)  (view less)

Faith Is The Victory

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 8, 2023

How does faith give the victory? 1. Faith in the future. 2. Faith overcomes temptation. 3. Faith to Go on. 4. Faith to Die (Started working on this some years ago so have no idea where this outline came from. Yes, this sermon is based on the hymn, "Faith Is the Victory")

HoHum: “everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4, NIV. The hymn “Faith is the Victory” is based on this verse. The author of this hymn, John Yates, overcame an accident prone childhood. In 1844, 7 year old John fell ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 11:1, 2 Peter 3:9-14, John 17:15-16, Romans 12:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ