Sermons on Romans 8:16-37:

The Power Of Pain

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003

Pain can work in many different ways in our lives. It can protect, purify, etc. We can actually profit in pain. Christ prevailed over pain. In eternity, for the saint there will be no more pain; for the sinner there will be nothing but pain.

THE POWER OF PAIN SCRIPTURE: Romans 8:22 “For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.” INTRODUCTION: All nature suffers at the present time with the strong injuring the weak, the rich charming the poor, the wild animals destroying the weaker ones, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian's Assurance

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To prove that the Christian with God is secure and will overcome.

THE CHRISTIAN’S ASSURANCE Text: Rom. 8: 31-39 Thesis: To prove that the Christian with God is secure and will overcome. Introduction: 1. Many times a Christian will live in doubt. a. He begins to worry about whether or not he is saved. b. He begins to beat himself up over his shortcomings; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passion And Positive Attitude Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 2, 2003

This Sermon is an adaptation of John Maxwell’s Book, ‘The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. "

Passion and Positive Attitude Rom 8:37-39, 1 Cor 15:58, Luke 19:10, John 3:17 May 23, 2003 I. John Schnatter founded Papa John’s Pizza, it grew from one store to 46 in its first seven years, and from 46 to 1600 in the seven years after that. The reason that the company has grown so much is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Picture Of Perfect Assurance

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 2, 2003

All things DO NOT work together for good EXCEPT to those who love God and are the called according to His purpose.

THE PICTURE OF PERFECT ASSURANCE And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28. Perhaps this is the most misinterpreted scripture in the Bible. This is because many well-intentioned people quote only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Indwelling Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 3, 2003

How do we receive the Holy Spirit? Can one be a Christian and not have the Spirit? Does having the Spirit mean that we are “advanced” Christians, closer to God than other Christians? Has the Spirit limited himself to only operating in the lives of Chri

The Holy Spirit The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit INTRODUCTION How do we receive the Holy Spirit? Can one be a Christian and not have the Spirit? Does having the Spirit mean that we are “advanced” Christians, closer to God than other Christians? Has the Spirit limited himself to only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-28, Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Asking The Tough Questions

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 5, 2003

A message inviting people to go ahead and be honest in their questions to God.

Asking the Tough Questions Psalm 13 August 3, 2003 Introduction I’m going to go out on a limb this morning and assume that all of us have had questions for God that we have been afraid to really ask God. We’re afraid that if we really voice our questions and even complaints, God will strike us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6, Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

To The Tired Christian Worker! See Beyond!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 11, 2003

In God’s highest graduate school courses, suffering is always the lesson.We learn through suffering not resignation nor patience, but rejoicing in tribulation. see beyond.

TO THE TIRED CHRISTIAN WORKER! SEEING BEYOND! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. In God’s highest graduate school courses, suffering is always the lesson.We learn through suffering not resignation nor patience, but rejoicing in tribulation. When we are tired we must press on! ROMANS 8:37 Nay, in all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37, Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking At Adversity

Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Aug 12, 2003

No one in their right mind enjoys pain and hardship, but do they hold a redeptive purpose?

--Nietzche said, "Whatever doesn’t kill me only makes me stronger." --Illus: Kia Jurgenson was a student at a Christian University. A gifted high school basketball player (she was all state), she received a full-ride scholarship and started as a freshmen on the University team. During those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-12, Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Know Your Salvation Is Secure

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2003

Paul told the believer that their salvation was dependent on God.

How To Know That Your Salvation Is Secure August 31, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Romans 8:28-30 Introduction: A college man walked into a photography studio with a picture of his girlfriend… He wanted the picture duplicated… A The owner of the store noticed the inscription on the back of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Love Of God

Contributed by Timothy Brewington Ii on Sep 11, 2003

There are times in your life when it seems like everything that can go wrong, has. In these times it seems like no good thing will come your way. You feel like all hope is lost and God Himself has walked away from you. But, I want you to know that God

Scripture: Romans 8:36-39, 2 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Apostolic

All Eyes On Heaven

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 17, 2003

It is said that teachings are only judged as being effective when the desired behavior is displayed. In his letter to the church in Rome, Paul is laying a foundation that is needed if the church was ever going to act and react in such a manner that the t

Sermon Title: All Eyes on Heaven Text: Romans 8:18-25 Date: March 2, 2003 NASB Context of Scripture: It is said that teachings are only judged as being effective when the desired behavior is displayed. In his letter to the church in Rome, Paul is laying a foundation that is needed if the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: *other

Our Only Hope

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 7, 2004

My heart goes farther than my hands, can reach. I feel a sermon I could never preach. We can find hope against hope!

OUR ONLY HOPE? ! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. THIS IS A TWO PART LESSON. I STAND AT NIGHT, AMID THE CITY’S THRONG; AND I SCAN THE FACES THAT PASS ALONG. AND I READ A HISTORY OF WOE AND OF WANT AND OF GRIEF, AND MY HEART GOES FURTHER THAN MY HAND CAN REACH, AND I FEEL A SERMON I COULD NEVER PREACH. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:20-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Step #1 - See The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 8, 2004

What do you do when life hands you bad puzzle pieces? Pieces you can’t figure out how to fit into the "all things work together for good?" Maybe it’s time to step back and look at the puzzle box top! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

See The Big Picture Romans 8:28-29 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Holiness

God Is On Our Side

Contributed by Shishir Bhandari on Aug 9, 2004

Jesus promised never to leave us or forsake us; and He will always be with us till the end. With this confidence in us, we are never afraid of anything in this world for God is on our side.

God is on our side! Romans 8:28-31 Introduction: We were made by God to enjoy freedom-freedom from sin, death, sickness, and problems; never to strive just to earn a living. It was a worry-free life that God intended man to have. We were created to have dominion over everything, but a time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winners In A Loser's World Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2004

With privilege comes responsibility, but we need to grasp our privileges to prepare for our responsibilities. And our privileges include this: we are destined to be winners!

Winners in A Losers’ World (Romans 8:31-34) Note: This sermon was too long to complete for me (I usually preach 1/2 hour), so I ended up reworking point 2 into a second sermon. 1. Short term winners are often long-term losers. 2. The other day, I was messing with my stamp collection. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible