Sermons on Romans 3:23-8:18:

A Beautiful Mind

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 17, 2005

In this message we will talk about how to have a mind that will be in flow with the spirit, with the living waters inside of us so that those waters can carry us to new life.

A Beautiful Mind I Am Jesus – part 23 John 7:37-39 (slowly type onto screen…) Then The River Video (Sermon Spice) 2,000 years ago God the Son – emptied himself… put on human flesh, left all the glories of heaven and walked the dusty streets of first century Palestine… AND UNDERSTAND – Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Meeting Aslan Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Nov 17, 2005

Comparison of Aslan and God. What if we met God face to face, what would we think? What would God think?

December 18 Narnia IV Template for worship planning David Selleck Lakeside United Methodist, Muskegon, Michigan Felt Need: What would it be like to meet God face to face, would He care about me? Hoped for Results: Convey that God is there for us in the everyday and we can talk to him like He was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: Turkish Delight And Grace Series

Contributed by Randy Christensen on Nov 25, 2005

Edmund’s selfish choices enslaved him to the White Witch. He could only be set free by the Lion’s sacrifice, and a personal encounter with Aslan.

Introduction: …there was a land that existed where a horrible evil ruler had come and taken over the land… …she knew that 4 children…2 sons of Adam and 2 daughters of Eve were to rule in the land… she met one—Edmund—whom she tempted Powerpoint of Edmund and witch …Turkish delight …he wanted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Died For You And Me - True Or False

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Examining the question did Jesus die for you and me? Easter Series

Jesus died for you and me– True or False? Well, today is Good Friday, the day that we remember Christ’s death on the cross. Have you ever stopped to wonder about this contradiction in terms. You would normally only associate celebration or happiness with the death of someone bad or evil. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Justification

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 28, 2005

Four facts about justification

Romans 3:24 Justification Woodlawn Baptist Church November 27, 2005 Introduction (see footnote) As we get started, I want to read to you four verses from Paul’s letter to the Romans. First we’ll read Romans 3:24, “Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24

Denomination: Baptist

Part 10 - Self-Control Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 13, 2006

Self-control is important for releasing the other fruits to grow in our Spiritual life.

The Fruit of the Spirit Part 10 – Self-Control Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on The Fruits of the Holy Spirit. INTRODUCTION Each of the different characteristics of the Fruit of the Spirit focuses on how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18

Denomination: Bible Church

"God's Tour Guide” (Pentecost)

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

The tour guide keeps you from getting lost in unfamiliar territory. He plans your trip and plots your course. In our text today, taken from the book of Romans, we’re launching an expedition…venturing out into unknown territory…we’re going on a journey ….a

Biblical Text: Romans 8:14-17 (KJV) “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Convicition Of The Spirit

Contributed by Timothy Jones on Sep 14, 2006

What does the Holy Spirit do?

THE CONVICTION OF THE SPIRIT Romans 8:12-14 JOKE: Late one night, a burglar broke into a house that he thought was empty. He tiptoed through the living room but suddenly he froze in his tracks when he heard a loud voice say: "Jesus is watching you." Silence returned to the house, so the burglar ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

Good News!* Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 18, 2006

We want to be told the truth, but sometimes that is not pleasant, occasionally it is bad news; this good news is better than the bad was bad.

Romans 3:21-31 We want to be told the truth, but sometimes that is not pleasant, occasionally it is bad news. Last weeks message was all bad news. As bad as that was, this good news is better than the bad was bad. 1) But Now! Romans 3:21 • Modern calendars reflect the fact that Christ divided ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

The Evidence Of Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 19, 2006

What is the evidence for faith? Abraham was justified by faith & not by works; here is the logic of this.

Romans 4:1-15 1) Jews are proud of their heritage in Abraham. • They have something to be proud of! I can only trace my family history a little way, but I am proud of my father & grandfather. But my pride says nothing about their worth before God. • In point of fact, no one can be proud before God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

Resurrection Power Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 19, 2006

Chapter 4 vv. 1-8 contrasted faith & works; vv. 9-17 contrasted law & grace; now in vv. 16-25 we see the contrast of life & death.

Romans 4:16-25 Children have a can do attitude: "I can do it my own self!" We chuckle at them. 1) Abraham & Sarah were as good as dead. • If ever there were 2 people with one foot in the grave, and the other on a bannana peel it’s Abraham and Sarah. He 100, she 90. No children, though they wanted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-25

Justification's Results Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 21, 2006

Justification: to count or show someone as if righteous; reckon, credit, account, judge, treat, or look on as righteous. It doesn’t mean to make a man righteous. Justified, we’re still sinners.

Romans 5:1-5 Justification: to count or show someone as righteous; reckon, credit, account, judge, treat, or look on as righteous. It doesn’t mean to make a man righteous. Justified, we’re still sinners. 1) Review: Paul established that justifcation is by faith. • Justification is not earned, it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Assurance Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 21, 2006

How do we know for sure that we are really, genuinely, saved? Many things are blamed on God, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, plagues, famines. How do we know that God will keep His word?

Romans 5:6-11 1) Our condition before being saved was that we were helpless. • We were “without strength”: weak, sick, feeble, and powerless. We were spiritually worthless & unable to help ourselves. We were like helpless, weak, sick & dying babies. Our condition was desperate. • “For my life is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Rejoice In What!?!?!

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 22, 2006

We can rejoice in many things, but rejoicing in suffering might have us asking "Rejoice in What!?!?!"

Rejoice in What?!?! TCF Sermon September 17, 2006 What do you rejoice in? For the language-challenged among you, rejoice means “to feel joyful about something; to be delighted about something.” You might rejoice in something you accomplished. You might rejoice in your childrens’ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Peace With God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2006

If we want to be "radical" believers we must return to our roots in the Book of Romans.

Making Peace With God Romans 5:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 9/24/06 Our world is whacked out and the lack of peace is pervasive. First we hear that spinach is no longer safe and then the Pope got in trouble with some Muslims for quoting an old emperor, inflaming the Islamic world. The leaders of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist