Sermons on Romans (Page 2)

Sermons on Romans (Page 2)

03 Romans 3:21-31 Salvation by Grace through Faith

Salvation by Grace through Faith Sermon Outline Salvation Introduction The Key Q is not “Is it possible to be saved?” (Rev 21:3) but rather, “How do I experience it?” (Eph 2:8-9, Rom 3:21-31) The Law and Prophets told us of the righteousness of God (Rom 3:21) The Righteousness that comes by the law (Phil 3:6) Real Righteousness (Mt 6:10, Dt 6:5, Rom 3:21, John 1:31, Gen 15:6, Dt 9:6) What is that plan? Faith in Jesus Christ (Jn 6:29, Heb…

Comfort is not the goal (Romans 8:18)

Romans 8:18 Comfort is not the goal   Sermon Outline   Scripture talks a lot about being comforted but never of being comfortable! (Mt 5:3, 2Cor 1:3-4, 7:6, 1Th 3:7) Suffering is part of the Christian life (Jn 16:33) Risk: The opposite of comfortable Scriptural examples of Comfort not being the Goal Consider the life of David (1Sam). Consider the life of the Prophets (James 5:10) Jeremiah (Jer 1:7-8, 7:29, 11:9-10, 13:1-11, 15:10, 20:1-2, 26:8, 32:1ff, 38:6) Hosea (Hosea 1:3,…

Gratitude leads to risking for God

Gratitude leads to Risking for God Romans 11;32-33 12:1-2     Sermon Outline     Introduction – What causes people to risk greatly for God?   The Problem: Disobedience, Sin (Rom 11:32a, Lk 5:6, Josh 6:1) we are all sinners, disobedient to God, Every single person, whether part of the OT Covenant people of God or not, has been consigned. The Jews, God’s chosen people are disobedient, i.e. without faith The Gentiles are disobedient and without faith. The Solution: Mercy,…

The Love of God

Sermon Outline 9 Things about the Love of God The Love of God is Trinitarian (Jn 3:35, 5:20, 14:30-31, 15:15, 14:15) The Love of God is Unbounded (Ps 36:5, Jer 31:3, Eph 3:19) The Love of God is Priceless (Ps 36:7) The Love of God is Unfailing (Ps 48:9, 52:1, 8, Rom 8:32) The Love of God is Providing (Gen 1:31, Hosea 2:8, Mt 5:45) The Love of God is Protective (Ps 59:9-10, Hosea 2:6-7, Rom 8:37-39) The Love of…

Sola Gratia (Romans 11:1-6)

Sermon Outline Sola Gratia – Romans 11:1-6   A Thief and a Righteous Man[1] Salvation is entirely by Grace Physically, which of us can ascend to God? Mentally, which of us could stand up before God? Spiritually, who could atone for their sin? 8:29-30 Context of Romans 9-11 Extended discussion about Grace and election. Election is “not based on man’s desire or effort but on God’s mercy” (Rom 9:16) Did God Reject Israel? (Rom 11:1, Dt 32:18-19, Judg 6:13, 1Sam…

Why, O Lord? (Lessons in Suffering)

Why, O Lord? (Lessons in Suffering) Ps 22:1-5, Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4   J. Todd Billings, Rejoicing in Lament The Bible is full of people asking God Why? And How long? A Difficult Pregnancy ( 25:22) When the pursuit of freedom brings more suffering (Ex 5:22-23) When food & water are lacking? (Num 11:11-12, 20:4) Joshua asks God why the nation was defeated in a battle (Josh 7:7) And then of course there is the story of Job (Job 3:11-12,…

Sacrificial and Generous Living and Giving (Romans 12:1-8)

“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” ― Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, 1923 book of Prose poetry by Lebanese American Sacrifice is a response to the Gospel (Rom 12:1) Earnest appeal with affirmative response expected Sacrifice ought to be willing Holiness is possible Renouncing ourselves is implied Spiritual worship – only response that make any sense The opposite of sacrifice is worldliness (Rom 12:2) Don’t be pressed…
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