Sermons on Romans 8:22-27:

Why?

Contributed by Greg Stine on Nov 25, 2000

This sermon was preached two days after the 19 year old brother of one of our deacons was tragically killed; it deals with the tough questions of life.

"WHY?" - Romans 8 2/20/00 Romans 8:1, 15-39 One of the unpleasant realities of the human existence is the fact that there are many more questions than answers. Adolph Hitler - 6 million Jews? Why? Lenin, Stalin - 30 million+. Why? Charles Manson Ted Bundy Jeffrey Dahmer Columbine? Divorce, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-39

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Pains

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 25, 2000

This sermon is about viewing the daily pains of our life as a sign of the birth of a new life occurring.

"Labor Pains" - Romans 8:18-28 -Rev. A. L. Torrence Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church Labor Day Weekend- for most of us, this is a time we attempt to get in that last summer vacation, that last barbecue or picnic, or that last major department store sale. The holiday also signals the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Lutheran

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 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

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

The Work Of The Spirit In Our Lives

Contributed by William Yates on Oct 14, 2003

In this message we explore how the Holy Spirit works in our lives as laid out in Romans 8:9-30.

Sanctifying Work of the Spirit in our Lives It was nearing the end of Jesus’ life on earth. The disciples were still self-centered and timid. They had been with Him for three years in His ministry throughout Palestine. They had seen Him calm storms, drive out demons, heal lepers, and raise a dead ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-30

Benefits Of Being A Christian Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004

Sometimes we don’t witness because we don’t know what to say. When an insurance salesman comes to sell us insurance he or she points out the benefits of having this plan. We should point out the benefits of being a Christian.

Benefits of a Christian Romans 8:16-37 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-37, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Condemming Sin In The Flesh,the Other Side Of Jesus.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 25, 2004

Will there be faith on Earth when Jesus returnes? Can we live up to Gods expectations?

Condemning Sin in the Flesh ,The other side of Jesus. There has been a lot of controversy over what a Christian is supposed to do to convey the teachings of Jesus to the lost and unruelly in the world. We have been told here lately that we must be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Door To Lasting Liberty

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 5, 2010

Paul explained to the church at Rome that the the door to liberty is opened thru Christian perseverance. Christian perseverance opens the door to true liberty. But Why? Your perseverance opens the door to lasting liberty because...

The DOOR to LASTING LIBERTY—Romans 8:18-25 Attention: Reason for the Pilgrim’s coming to America—Religious Liberty(autonomous faith)—Freedom to practice biblical faith. Freedom from State-supported & sponsored religion, which is a perversion of truth. Reason for the Revolutionary War—Political ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

We Are What God Says We Are! We Need A Good Confession!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 11, 2010

In this sermon out line we put some of the promises of God toward His people. He wants us to overcome in every area of our lives. To do this we must confess, believe and live in the Living Word of God. We are what God says we are. We are His sons and daug

WE ARE WHAT GOD SAYS WE ARE! WE NEED A GOOD CONFESSION! In this sermon out line we put some of the promises of God toward His people. He wants us to overcome in every area of our lives. To do this we must confess, believe and live in the Living Word of God. We are what God says we are. We are His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-37

The Greatest Chapter In The Bible Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 13, 2008

In this sermon we observe six reasons why there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Scripture Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones once said that for a preacher the greatest book of the Bible should be one that he is expounding at the moment. I suppose that would be true for the chapter that he is expounding at the moment as well. Today we come to a chapter that is arguably the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

High Expectations Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008

There are some reasons God has and we should have "High Expectations" for life.

HIGH EXPECTATIONS Romans 8:16-25 * In 1999 the Broadman Holman Publishers released a book written by Dr. Thom Rainer entitled, “High Expectations.” The thesis of this book is that churches who expect much from their members get much. Conversely, it is true that if a church expects little, it will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Is For Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 6, 2008

This passage gives us 3 ways in which we see that "God IS For Us."

GOD IS FOR US Romans 8:26-30 * Don Moen is a name which is well known among modern day musicians. He has written some of the most beloved and sung songs of our time. As a writer/producer/publisher, he and the team at Integrity Music developed and released Worship projects for choirs. One of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Future Glory Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2008

In this sermon we see that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because we have the hope of future glory.

Scripture The first verse of the greatest chapter in the Bible—Romans 8:1—says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Everything else that follows in the rest of Romans 8 tells us why there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The first ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed