Sermons on Romans 8:14-17:

Are You Good Enough

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 12, 2018

We are all sinners! Our salvation is a gift and cannot be earned or deserved. Freedom from the bondage of sin!

Mid-week Message/Devotion March 14, 2018 Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 Are You Good Enough? Right from the get go, let me answer that title question. The answer is a resounding NO! Will we ever be good enough? No! The most basic truth that we must accept about ourselves is that we are all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-16, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit-Led Heirs Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2020

Every true believer in Christ is a Spirit-led heir of eternal life and blessings we cannot imagine. This is all from the hand of a loving Father.

Spirit-Led Heirs (Romans 8:12-17) 1. “You may have heard the term “laughing heir” used by an estate planning lawyer, the media, or by courts. The legal definition of a “laughing heir” is a distant relative with inheritance rights without a close degree of kinship to the decedent. At common law, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Leads Us

Contributed by David Koop on Jun 2, 2020

The Holy Spirit is here to empower and guide us in the everyday decisions we struggle with.

The Holy Spirit is here to empower and guide us in the everyday decisions we struggle with. To be guided by the Holy Spirit we must understand: 1. What our spirit is. The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, Searching all the inner depths of his heart. - Prov. 20:27a (NKJV) Your spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Charismatic

God As A Father

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 18, 2020

God sent Jesus to show them the father heart of God. God wants to relate us as a personal father, eternal father, and Abba father. Would you come and meet your Father?

God as A Father “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be call the children of God! Therefore, the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.”– 1 John 3:1 A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, Romans 8:15-16, Galatians 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Our Father

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Jun 22, 2020

Father's Day message looking at what God the Father does for his children.

Romans 8:12-15 One morning, a seminary professors family was eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished-looking, white-haired man moving from table to table, visiting with the guests. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-15, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Psalm 63:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fixing Our Corrupted Os

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 2, 2020

Makes sense of Paul's comparison of living "by the flesh" or "by the Spirit." Analogy of corrupted computer operating system (inherited corruption/original sin). Focuses on living by the Spirit.

FIXING OUR CORRUPTED OS—Romans 8:1-14 You opened a file in your e-mail, and now you have a virus on your computer. The entire operating system is corrupted, resulting in erratic behavior, broken links, and malware. What do you do? Adam and Eve opened a door—the door of sin, and an evil virus got ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-14, Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope In A Groaning World

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 2, 2020

Our HOPE in a frustrated creation: God promises to redeem creation, God adopts us as his children, the Holy Spirit gives us a taste of our glorious future.

HOPE IN A GROANING WORLD—Romans 8:14-27 On the World Frustration Index, what do you think the current level is? Actually, the World Frustration Index is fictional; I made it up. But if there were such a thing, what level would we be at? ***For 2020: Pretty high! We have been stuck inside for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-27, Romans 8:14-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Adoption Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 26, 2015

1) Arrangement of Adoption (Romans 8:14), 2) Access through Adoption (Romans 8:15), 3) Assurance of Adoption (Romans 8:16)

Somewhere in Canada tonight, a child will go to bed in a room that’s not their own, will cry for a mother who is not there, will long for the embrace of a father to keep them safe. This child is waiting to belong. In fact, there are more than 30,000 adoptable kids in Canada who are waiting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-16

Denomination: Other

God Is Big Enough To Uproot My Fear Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 15, 2016

Whatever fear we have, God is big enough to take care of it.

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • I remember seeing that when it came out, I was scared! • Depending on what list you find, Americans fear many things. One list of fear from selfhelpcollective.com suggests that the top two things people fear is flying and public ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conquering Life Though The Spirit

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Sep 23, 2018

When we choose to live in the Spirit, we can conquer all thee stuff that life in the flesh throws at us.

Charles Spurgeon once preached what in his judgment was one of his poorest sermons. He stammered and floundered, and when he got through felt that it had been a complete failure. He was greatly humiliated, and when he got home he fell on his knees and said, "Lord, God, thou canst do something with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Adoption Day

Contributed by Bobby Key on Oct 6, 2018

Our name does not define us, Christ does.

Our names say a lot about us. We put thought into what we name our children and our pets. Some of us even name our cars. Everything has to have a name. Some names are strong and powerful, some are humble and meek, and others…well… In April of 1940, a baby was born in New Jersey. This boy was one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14, Romans 8:14-17

Your Trust Fund

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 18, 2018

The moment we are born again God establishes a Trust Fund for us. But so many of us are not accessing it.. Why?

How many of you know that God has given us an inheritance? Every promise that God has identified in His Word belongs to us — and it belongs to us now. Physical and emotional healing. It’s ours now. Our needs being met financially. It’s ours now. Every prayer answer. It’s ours now. But, for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12, John 3:16, Galatians 5:6, 1 John 4:7-8, John 5:30, Mark 16:20, John 14:9, John 10:30, Colossians 1:12-13, Romans 8:17, Mark 16:18, John 4:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy And Peace Or Sorrow And Anxiety

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 24, 2018

The Bible tells us that the LORD gives us gifts of joy and peace among other godly attributes. Are they evident in the lives of most Christians? If not, why not?

Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” And our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Matthew 22:37-38, 1 Timothy 6:6, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 8:6, Isaiah 53:5-6, Romans 8:1-17, Revelation 3:14-17, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

12. Evil, A Necessary Path To Glory Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018

God will not allow this earthly experience to be wasted

[IN GOD’S IMAGE – 12 – EVIL, A NECESSARY PATH TO GLORY] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:32, Philippians 2:5-11, Romans 8:17, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Hebrews 4:14-15, Hebrews 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

What's So Great About Being A Christian (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 5, 2018

I spent the last couple of weeks talking about how God and Jesus are the real thing. And with that comes the truth that real is better than counterfeit. But why is it better? What is so great about being a Christian?

WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT BEING A CHRISTIAN? (part one) I spent the last couple of weeks talking about how God and Jesus are the real thing. And with that comes the truth that real is better than counterfeit. But why is it better? You have tried the store brand items that just don't measure up to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27, John 8:31-47, John 1:12-13, 1 John 3:1, Galatians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Romans 8:12-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ