Sermons on Romans 8:18-39:

Predestination And Eternal Security

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002

Examining two controversal topics.

Predestination and Eternal Security The once-saved-always-saved issue is a hot topic of debate in today’s church. On one side, people can make a profession of faith and then have a false sense of security even though they have no relationship with Jesus Christ at all. On the Calvinist side, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30, 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Objective Of A Christian

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 16, 2002

What is the objective of every Christian? As time passes, some forget! This lesson aims to remind all believers of their true objective.

The Objective Of Being A Christian Introduction 1. What is the objective of a car salesman? The designation car salesman is a bit of a giveaway! His objective is to sell cars. But what would happen if that objective became cloudy or distorted? What if he supposed that his objective was to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coming Back To God

Contributed by Patrick Morley on Jan 21, 2002

I want to show you or, at least to begin to demonstrate to you, that it is not unreasonable to believe that Christianity is true, that you don’t have to trick yourself into becoming a Christian, that Christianity perfectly explains what we see going on in

Some of you will find the material that we’re going to cover this morning much of it to be a review if you’ve been with us here for any length of time. These are very serious days and many men, many people are re-evaluating their relationship with God, and they are considering coming back to God. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:20-21, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Left Behind

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 24, 2002

Funeral sermon presenting the Gospel message to family and friends left behind by one whose spiritual condition is either "unknown" or was known to be "unsaved".

There is no social gathering that tugs at our heartstrings the way that a memorial service does. Something about being left behind stirs our emotions and brings a profound sense of loneliness to our hearts. In the twinkling of an eye, a loved one passed from life to afterlife, from temporal to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39, Romans 8:36-39

Denomination: Other

Unity Of Christians

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Oct 18, 2000

Proposition- Christians should dwell together in Unity.

Proposition- Christians should dwell together in Unity. Transitional sentence- By looking in the psalm we see that Christians should dwell together in unity in the Local Church. Intro: Approach Sentence- Imagine that you are part of a United Nations peace keeping force sent into a war torn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, Romans 8:19

Perplexing Problems And Their Solutions From Romans 8

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Thank God He has given us multiple ways of solving all of our problems through His word, His Spirit and His will. You cannot force a solution to a problem to come to mind. But you can keep your mind open so you can recognize possible paths to solutions wh

Problems and Their Solutions for Life’s Most Reoccurring Problems from Romans 8 Illustration:If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail. Abraham Maslow, Eating Problems for Breakfast by Tim Hansel, Word Publishing, 1988, p. 54. Thank God He has given us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-38, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit Helps Us In Our Weaknesses

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

AS WE ATTEMPT TO OVERCOME THE PROBLEMS OF THIS LIFE, THE HOLY SPIRIT TRANSLATES OUR PRAYERS INTO ASKING FOR THE EXACT THINGS THAT WILL HELP US BEST (THE COMPASSIONATE INTERCESSION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS KEEP US ON TRACK AS WE ENDURE THE SUFFERINGS OF THIS LIFE ON OUR WAY TO GLORY) 1.

AS WE ATTEMPT TO OVERCOME THE PROBLEMS OF THIS LIFE, THE HOLY SPIRIT TRANSLATES OUR PRAYERS INTO ASKING FOR THE EXACT THINGS THAT WILL HELP US BEST (THE COMPASSIONATE INTERCESSION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS KEEP US ON TRACK AS WE ENDURE THE SUFFERINGS OF THIS LIFE ON OUR WAY TO GLORY) 1. (:26a) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, But Helps To Bring Out God's Best In Us And Teaches Us To Love What Is Difficult

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult Rom. 8:26-28

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult - Rom. 8:26-28 Illustration:People need people. Laurie was about three when one night she requested my aid in getting undressed. I was downstairs and she was upstairs, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Works As A Change Agent

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit catalyzes change in people, situations and organizations. A catalyst is someone that precipitates change without being altered in the process. The Spirit has a clear view of every person’s heart and mind so that He knows what changes are n

1. The Holy Spirit catalyzes change in people, situations and organizations. A catalyst is someone that precipitates change without being altered in the process. The Spirit has a clear view of every person’s heart and mind so that He knows what changes are necessary. Paul wrote, "And he who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Security

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD'S UNBREAKABLE CHAIN OF SALVATION PROVIDES ETERNAL SECURITY AND THE ASSURANCE THAT GOD IS WORKING ALL THINGS TOGETHER FOR OUR GOOD 1.

GOD'S UNBREAKABLE CHAIN OF SALVATION PROVIDES ETERNAL SECURITY AND THE ASSURANCE THAT GOD IS WORKING ALL THINGS TOGETHER FOR OUR GOOD 1. He ForeKnew Us -- Election God has had special loving thoughts toward us from eternity past 2. He Predestined Us -- God has determined a special goal for us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Manage Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Try to Manage Conflicts? - Some conflicts are beyond our ability to resolve so learn to do what is within our area of responsibility and leave the rest of pressures to the Lord’s control

1. Why Try to Manage Conflicts? - Some conflicts are beyond our ability to resolve so learn to do what is within our area of responsibility and leave the rest of pressures to the Lord’s control. (I Pet. 5:7,8) 2. Every conflict situation has thc potential for making us bitter or better (Heb. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Called

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Today we conclude our three-part study of Romans 8. We began two weeks ago with Paul's thundering proclamation: There is, therefore, n __ c __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ to those who are I __ Christ Jesus... ( Romans 8:1 ). This brief passage, we said, is the very essence ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-38

The Love Of God

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

NO MATTER WHAT WE FACE, THERE IS NOTHING STRONG ENOUGH TO CUT US OFF FROM THE LOVE OF GOD 1.

NO MATTER WHAT WE FACE, THERE IS NOTHING STRONG ENOUGH TO CUT US OFF FROM THE LOVE OF GOD 1. (:31-32) Nothing Can Defeat Us Since God is On Our Side a. Respond in Confidence b. Trust the Power of God c. Rest in the Unchanging Eternal Love of God 2. (:33-34) Nothing Can Condemn Us Since God is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Gives Us A Positive Response To Every Negative Situation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit knows how to work all things together for good for those who love God and are submitting to His will. Paul wrote, "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose." (Ro

1. The Holy Spirit knows how to work all things together for good for those who love God and are submitting to His will. Paul wrote, "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose." (Rom. 8:28) Application: Ask the Lord to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps You Improve Your Teaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express... in accordance with God’s will."

How the Holy Spirit Helps You Improve Your Teaching Illustration:Do not hastily ascribe things to God. Do not easily suppose dreams, voices, impressions, visions or revelations to be from God. They may be from Him. They may be from nature. They may be from the Devil. J.K. Johnston, John Wesley ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational