Sermons on Romans 8:5-18:

The Transformer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 19, 2009

This powerful sermon touched a number of suffering people who were struggling with doubts about their own faith and God’s faithfulness.

OPEN: Over the past couple of years there has been a popular pair of movies called “Transformers.” The plot of these movies is that there are two types of aliens which have invaded Earth. The one alien force is called the “Decepticons”. These are an evil group of machines whose whole goal is to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory Over The Flesh

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Romans 8 analyzed/outlined

Romans 8-Victory over the Flesh I. Holy Spirit’s Delivering Power over Flesh/Sin (v.1-11) A. Seeing the Meaning (v.1-4) 1. The Glorious Fact [No Condemnation to Those in Christ Jesus] (v.1) 2. The Perfect Explanation [Through the Law of the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith, Freedom, And The Future

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2009

God is always giving the gift of freedom. In revolutionary times, value the past, know that the present is incomplete, step forward in faith for the future.

God is always ready to give the gift of freedom. The one thing you can be sure that God is always about is freedom, freeing His people from the things which hold them back. In every time and place, our God is working to give the gift of freedom. When He does that, we call it a revolution. We see ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Infinite Opportunity - Toy Story 4 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the fourth in our "Toy Story" sermon series focusing on the ifinite opportunites that lie in front of our church if we are willing to step out and risk to achieve them.

Romans 8:18-31 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church As Left The Building Series

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Nov 20, 2009

God has not called us to Do church-He has called us to BE the church through complete submission to His Holy Spirit.

The Church has left the building I remember when I was still pretty young, Elvis was all the rage. In fact I remember my mother loading up with some other women and going to the airport because Elvis was on a plane leaving. Everyone gathered. I also remember begin in the vicinity of that airplane ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Entire Creation Groans"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2009

A sermon for Advent.

Romans 8:18-25 “The Entire Creation Groans” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Several weeks ago, I went hiking along the Chickamauga Creek in Soddy Daisy. It’s an awesome trail, and it was a beautiful day! The sun was shining, there was just a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

God’s Love For A Fractured Society Series

Contributed by Gary Birch on Dec 6, 2009

We live in a fractured society with all sorts of hurts, pains and problems, but God’s love is still total for each one of us. He has given us a hope for future glory and help in the mean time.

What do we mean by ‘fractured society’? Here’s a few words we might use or that others have used to describe a fractured society: Deprivation, resignation, hopelessness, pain, suffering, division, hatred, bondage, separation, ideologically or religiously divided, tension-filled world. There ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Knowing Christ: Part 2 (Focus) Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009

This is the second sermon in a two part series on Knowing Christ personally and intimately. This message deals with focusing on Christ in us, Us in Christ (seated with him in the heavenlies), and Watch what Jesus does.

Knowing Christ #2 (Focus) Romans 8:6 CHCC: December 6, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Sometimes I think back to church camp and the kids who went forward every year to rededicate over and over again. If we were to graph our spiritual journey, it would probably look something like a roller coaster. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sons Of Glory Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 29, 2009

Creation itself is groaning, and is in labor right now. The birth pains of the revealing of the sons of God are upon us.

Romans 8:17 and if children, then heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. 18. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19. For the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom Walk

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on May 19, 2009

Christ gives us the freedom to be couragous and effective. All we have to do is take the walk. He did it for us.

Freedom Walk Romans 8:1-10 (The Message) Romans 8 The Solution Is Life on God’s Terms 1-2With the arrival of Jesus, the Messiah, that fateful dilemma is resolved. Those who enter into Christ’s being-here-for-us no longer have to live under a continuous, low-lying black cloud. A new power is in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Nothing Can Separate You From God’s Love

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 28, 2009

1. Receiving Jesus brings freedom from condemnation. 2 Being close to God means surrendering control to our loving Father 3. Being a part of God’s family means we are blessed when we face difficulty.

Sunday 17 May 2009 ASHINGDON PM “Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.” (Nothing Can Separate You from God’s Love) Romans 8:1-8:39 ----- I’ve been wrestling with what the Lord has given me for you for a couple of days. In my personal devotions this week I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Son-Maker Spirit

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 30, 2009

Pentecost: A sermon focusing on the double edged sword: Being led by the Spirit puts us at odds with the world. Not being led by the Spirit puts us at odds with God.

Text: [14] …Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. [15] For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." [16] The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Mobilization To End Poverty Report

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 8, 2009

Mike, Grace, Steve & Linda Ruth share what we learned and experienced at the Mobilization.

We started with a PowerPoint show www.runnymedechurch.org/M2EP.zip to give people a feel for the experience. I (Mike Wilkins) spoke about how Congressman John Lewis called us to “get in the way” of government that is going the wrong way, and his call for us to “stay in the house” and protect our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: *other

The Big Inheritance Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 9, 2009

We are heirs with Jesus of the rich blessings of God. We are family who are about the family’s business.

Romans 8:12-17, “The Big Inheritance” INTRODUCTION This is an important Sunday—not that all Sunday aren’t important. For the church, this is Trinity Sunday—a celebration of the mystery of the Trinity and that God has revealed himself to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This is also the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Consecrate Yourself Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 13, 2009

If you expect to receive God’s promises in your life you need to consecrate yourself to Him and His purpose for you.

June 14, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Romans 8:1-17 Subject: Seven Steps to Receiving God’s Promises Title: Step #1 - Consecrate Yourself Last week I began the first message in the series Seven Steps to Receiving God’s Promises. All the steps come from the book of Joshua when Israel was preparing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God