Sermons on Romans 12:4-11:

A Noble Request

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 16, 2005

Sacrifice is a word that few people enjoy hearing about unless it is in baseball. When a runner is on third base and the hitter hits a deep fly ball to left field, he is credited with belting a sacrifice fly to bring the runner home.

Presenting Yourselves as a Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1-10) Sacrifice is a word that few people enjoy hearing about unless it is in baseball. When a runner is on third base and the hitter hits a deep fly ball to left field, he is credited with belting a sacrifice fly to bring the runner home. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Then Shall We Walk Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

How are we who are Christians to walk in this world. Let us review what God’s word tells us in light of this today...

How then should We Walk? Eli Black was a brilliant businessman best know for two events in his life: He masterminded the multimillion dollar takeover of the United Fruit conglomerate, and he jumped to his death from the 42nd floor of the Pan Am building in New York City. In the book An American ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Life A Living Sacrifice? Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

When you view your life, is it a living sacrifice to the things of God? We are called to make sacrifices as we seek after God and not the world.

Is your life a “Living” SacrificeDo you think more highly of yourself than God?Do you use God’s gifts that are given to benefit the church? During his reign, King Frederick William III of Prussia found himself in trouble. Wars had been costly, and in trying to build the nation, he was seriously ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

In View Of God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 31, 2005

What is a reasonable response to God who did not spare his own Son, but freely gave him up for us all? Romans 12-16 tell us!

Romans 12 In View of God’s Mercy Romans reaches a climax at the end of Paul’s theology section. Chapters 1-11 are a systematic look at Christian theology. Chapters 12-16 will be a systematic look at Christian living. Someone has said, Christian theology is grace and Christian ethics is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life's Too Short To...go It Alone Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 3, 2005

Tenth and final in series, "Life’s Too Short To..." this message looks at the ekklesia - the living body of Christ in the world, and challenges the idea that Christianity can be legitmately lived apart from it.

Life’s Too Short To. . .Go It Alone Life’s Too Short To…10 of 10 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 5, 2005 Last week I talked to you about how life is too short to follow the crowd. Today I’m going to preach a message that could almost seem like the exact opposite – Life’s Too Short ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Keeping The Zing In Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 14, 2004

Caleb is an example of a senior citizen that kept the zing in life. At 85 he was ready to take on giants for the Lord.

KEEPING THE ZING IN LIFE ZEST Joshua 14:6-15 Romans 12:11 “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord with enthusiasm.” When I think of ZEST I think of Caleb said to Joshua, “Give me this hill country- Anakites the giants live there – The Lord helping me I will drive them out.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Healthy Church: One That Gives Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 16, 2004

It has to do with transforming attitude and producing action. This morning we will talk about giving, but it is not the kind of giving that you are thinking of. The kind of giving we will talk about today is not the giving of tithes and offerings, but t

A HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT GIVES ROMANS 12:1-21 INTRODUCTION DL Moody once said, “The Scriptures were not given for our information, but for our transformation.” Becoming a healthy church, is a transformation and a process that is a worthy goal for any church to have. We talked last time about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are The Body?

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

We must put aside our differences and work together for the benefit of the Kingdom.

We Are The Body? Romans 12:3ff Introduction: Have you ever been to a church where you didn’t feel welcome? You went in and looked around the foyer area and no one greets you. You proceed through the doors into the sanctuary and find yourself a seat in the back row and begin to prepare yourself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unwrapping Your Gift For Service Series

Contributed by Michael Sampson on Sep 21, 2004

How we can use our spiritual gifts for service to the Lord in his church.

"Unwrapping Your Gift For Service" Rom 12 : 1-8 / Matthew 25:14-30 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever given someone a gift …….. used it recklessly, carelessly, or destructively? Can you remember when you gave a gift ……………tossed it aside and didn’t bother to open it? Can you think of a time when you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

Living Life To Its Fullest Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

WE all want a full and productive life, if our lives are centered around Christ, what should we do to make sure that we live life to its fullest?

Romans 12:1-8 Getting on the Same Page as God about How to Live Life to its Fullest Introduction A. It is not over yet! B. What is not over yet, your life, if you are hearing me speak right now, your life is not over C. Why is your life not over? Because of God’s Mercy! D. WE deserve death, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Top Ten Rules Of Love Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

It worked for David Letterman so let me give it a try, the top ten rules for love

Romans 12:9-21 Getting on the Same Page as God about the top ten Rules of Love Introduction A. David Letterman has made a career out of his top 10 list B. You have to admit some of his list have been really funny C. Today we have a top ten list, however, these are not humor, these are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fellowship: What Does It Do? Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008

I want you to see the benefits of true fellowship; to understand what fellowship will do!

TEXT: Romans 12:9-16 TITLE: What does Fellowship do? TOPIC: The Playing Church part 2 - Fellowship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 9th, 2008 PROP.: I want you to see the benefits of true fellowship; to understand what fellowship will do! INTRODUCTION: Good morning. At this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Gifts Us - Part 10 Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Mar 17, 2008

Begins to look at the gifts of the Holy Spirit - such as helps, adminsistration, preaching, hospitality

How the Holy Spirit Gifts Us – Part 10 – Romans 12:3-8 What We Believe Series – March 16-08 Acknowledgement: Dr. Henry Schorr, Centre St. Church, Calgary AB Good morning. Were continuing in our ‘what we believe series.’ We have looked at what Christians believe about the God the Father, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

"Full Life" Investment (1 Of 4, Stewardship)

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 30, 2008

Stewardship is God’s invitation to us to experience freedom rather than live as slaves. Are you ready to take a journey of faith and liberation?

Church Humor (from The Daily Dilly, 1/6/03) as cited at http://bible.christianity.com/SermonHelps/11546199/ “Here are some comments you’ll probably never hear at church: 1.Hey! It’s my turn to sit in the front pew. 2.I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went 25 minutes over time. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

We All Have A Gift

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 15, 2008

DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVEN GIFTS PAUL MENTIONS IN ROMANS 12.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS ROMANS 12:4-8 INTRO: WE ALL HAVE A GIFT 1: MANY MEMBERS A) LOT A DIFFERENT PEOPLE MAKE UP THE BODY OF CHRIST B) PAUL USES A HUMAN BODY AS AN EXAMPLE C) OUR BODY HAS MANY DIFFERENT PARTS D) THEY DON’T ALL DO THE SAME THING POINT: ARMS AND LEGS DON’T HAVE THE SAME FUNCTION. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Other