Sermons on Romans 2:4-8:

Fear God Not Karma

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 9, 2019

Karma is as unbiblical as luck. Stop using that term. Instant Karma's not going to get you.

John Lennon sang about “Instant Karma’s gonna get you” and even Christians will talk about Karma. Karma means deed or action and it is part of many beliefs in India as well as Taoism/Buddhism. Do you need to really worry about Karma? Karma is part of the belief that what we do here determines ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6, Galatians 6:7, Psalm 73:1-5, Romans 2:4, Hebrews 9:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Superiority Bias Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 16, 2019

The human race suffers from three sin-related problems that alienate mankind from the true God.

Superiority Bias (Romans 2:1-29) 1. This week was a tough week, losing Ginny. I know many of you are hurting, as are Marylu and me. Ginny was quite a woman of God as well as everyone’s friend. 2. She was also very much enjoying and looking forward to this series in Romans. She was a woman of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Takes Away Our Pain

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Nov 22, 2020

God is good and does not want any of us to be in pain.

Looking at what is going on all over the world at the present moment, all we see is a chaotic world. And even though we are seeing things that we have not seen before happen and there is panic everywhere, we still have a God that is aware of all things, for He is a God that does not slumber nor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8, Romans 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excuses Are Like Elbows, Everyone’s Got Two Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jul 14, 2020

Paul is addressing the Jews in chapter two but he's addressing all of us.

Excuses are like elbows, everyone’s got two Romans 2:1-11 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Tolerating Tolerance

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 9, 2020

Last week's sermon was on acceptance. So with a follow-up sermon on tolerance you might be wondering if it's going to be redundant. Though it's common to use the words interchangeably, they are different for a reason.

TOLERATING TOLERANCE Last week's sermon was on acceptance. So with a follow-up sermon on tolerance you might be wondering if it's going to be redundant. Though the words accept and tolerate are often used interchangeably there are times when they're not. You've heard the phrase, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-4, Matthew 9:9-13, Romans 2:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Power Toward Us Who Believe

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Mar 3, 2021

Man has always sought unlimited power. God has given believers just that. What is this power that God has given us, and how do we avoid squandering it?

I) The search for unlimited power has been constant theme of history. A) Politically, we see this in attempts throughout history to rule the world. For example, Alexander the Great ruled Greece at the age of sixteen and soon set out on a conquest that saw him ruling most of the known Western ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19, Ephesians 3:20-21, Matthew 19:26, Genesis 18:14, Matthew 13:30-50, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, Matthew 6:19-21, Romans 2:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Religious Freedom In Jeopardy? A Look At The First Amendment And What The Bible Has To Say.

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 1, 2020

During the current global viral Pandemic, it was apparent that some churches were not following government guidelines designed to help save the lives of its citizens.

During the current global viral Pandemic, it is apparent that some church Pastors are not following government guidelines designed to help save the lives of its citizens, and some have even vowed not to permit "any dictator law" to stop services, and have encouraged worshippers to meet, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 22:34-40, Romans 2:4, John 13:34-35, 1 Peter 2:12-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Forgotten Feature Of Faith: Repentance Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2019

There seems to be a forgotten word in our modern Christian vocabulary, a word that describes a feature that should still be visible and active in our lives today as followers of Jesus. What is the forgotten feature, what is the forgotten word? The word is Repentance.

The forgotten feature of faith: Repentance We continue in our series Dare to be Different and this month our focus has been on Different Features, Different Characteristics. Tonight I want us to consider together the forgotten feature of faith. There seems to be a forgotten word in our modern ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2, Romans 3:23-24, Romans 2:4, Luke 15:22-24, Luke 15:21, Matthew 27:3, Matthew 27:24, Luke 18:23, Revelation 2:5, Acts 17:30, Acts 2:37-38, Mark 6:12, Luke 24:46-47, Romans 6:23, Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:14-15, 1 John 1:8-10, Romans 6:6-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Think About The Consequences

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 4, 2017

Life is made up of choices. Life is a series of decisions we make, and whatever choice we make, we must live with the result of that decision. Choice is the basis of every part of your existence.

Every day people all over the world do things that change their lives for good or bad. These are life’s experiences, and the most common action that affects our experience is choice. AMEN Life is made up of choices. Life is a series of decisions we make, and whatever choice we make, we must live ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Romans 2:5-6

Be Angry, But Do Not Sin

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2015

God is saying that there is love that is good, & that there is love that is not good. In the same way, He also says that there is anger that is acceptable, & anger that is not acceptable.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL: In his communion meditations, Hank often mentions church signs & what they say. Well, here is another one that I think is worth mentioning: "Anger is just one letter short of being danger." A. Anger can be dangerous, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, Romans 2:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repentance And The Character Of God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 21, 2017

The reason why we do not have a close relationship with our Creator is because we do not know how to repent in a God-fearing manner!

REPENTANCE SERIES Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 From the moment, God created humanity from the dust of the ground onwards we have been struggling to know and have a relationship with our Creator. You would think the ambassadors of Christ and royal priests that have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Goodness Leads Us To Repentance

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 19, 2016

To show that GOD is good and His goodness to a wicked person causes that wicked person to come to the LORD JESUS, like what have happened to me.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD good? Yes, all the time. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is good and His goodness to a wicked person causes that wicked person to come to the LORD JESUS, like what have happened to me. IV. TEXT: Romans 2:4 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wrath Of God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 9, 2016

The Wrath of God – Romans chapter 2 verse 5 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). Initial remarks regarding God's wrath. • (2). Explanation of God's wrath. • (3). Three truths about God's wrath. • #1: God's wrath is just. • #2: God's wrath is to be feared. • #3: God's wrath is satisfied in Christ. SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:5

Denomination: Brethren

What Of Those Who Have Never Heard The Gospel?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 30, 2016

A response to the question, "What of those who have never heard the Gospel?" God is just and God is gathering to Himself and for His glory a great harvest of souls.

“You have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. Do you suppose, O man—you who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Delight, Deeds And Destinty Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 28, 2014

My delight determines my deeds; My deeds determine my destiny

This morning I need to begin by asking for your forgiveness. As I was preparing the message this week, God brought to mind something that I did several weeks ago that was sinful and for which I needed to ask His forgiveness and for which I also need to do the same with you. That particular week I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist