Sermons on Romans 4:11-16: showing 16-30 of 184

Good Friday

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 17, 2003

Is the sinlessness of Jesus vital to the message of Good Friday?

Good Friday April 18, 2003 One of the mainline denominations in the USA is in an uproar this Easter because one of its chief bishops gave an Easter message in which he said that Jesus was a sinner. He said that we need to repent of our sins in the same way that Jesus did when He was baptized by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:5-11, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Faith

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 27, 2001

God must be the object of our faith

FAITH A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith in God.” Then to his dismay the card slipped from his hand and fluttered out the window. “Stop the bus!” he cried. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-7, Romans 4:16-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Face Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 1, 2001

Abraham illustrates Paul’s belief in salvation by faith.

Introduction: Did you have any childhood heroes? Who were they? What was it about them that made them a hero to you? One of my heroes was Captain James T Kirk of the starship Enterprise. It was his ability to command and direct that fascinated me. Heroes are human examples of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Dare To Decide

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 29, 2001

Be it according to thy word-It shall be done just when thou wouldst have it done, that thou mayst know, there is none like unto the Lord our God-None has such a command as he has over all creatures, nor is any so ready to forgive those that humble themsel

Dare to Decide "Be it according to thy word." Ex 8:10 And he said, To morrow. And he said, [Be it] according to thy word: that thou mayest know that [there is] none like unto the LORD our God. Be it according to thy word-It shall be done just when thou wouldst have it done, that thou mayst know, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:10, Romans 4:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does God Owe You? The 4 Keys To Faith Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 13, 2003

When we do a job we expect to get paid for it. When we do something right we might expect God to repay us - but that’s not how it works in God’s economy. Learn about the four keys to faith by Paul’s account of Abraham’s faith.

For an audio version of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. My first job (after being a newspaper delivery person) was in a dry cleaners and carpet cleaning business. The man who owned it had employed his son, but they guy drove himself off a cliff and died. No kidding. So I went to work ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Justification By Faith

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

JUSTIFICTION BY FAITH APART FROM WORKS HAS ALWAYS BEEN GOD'S UNIVERSAL PLAN OF SALVATION--THE OT EXAMPLE OF ABRAHAM 1.

JUSTIFICTION BY FAITH APART FROM WORKS HAS ALWAYS BEEN GOD'S UNIVERSAL PLAN OF SALVATION--THE OT EXAMPLE OF ABRAHAM 1. (:1-5) Only Naked Faith Leads to Righteousness Since Any Reliance on Human Achievement Makes Grace Impossible (the Proof Case of Abraham) a. Abraham makes for a good proof case b. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Regarding Abraham

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION The fourth chapter of Romans consists primarily of a lengthy illustration of the powerful truth proclaimed by the apostle Paul in the third chapter.

A. INTRODUCTION The fourth chapter of Romans consists primarily of a lengthy illustration of the powerful truth proclaimed by the apostle Paul in the third chapter. That truth is summarized by Paul in 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. [ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Why Abraham's Faith Was Superior To Human Reasoning

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Abraham’s Faith Was Superior to Human Reasoning (Rom. 4:10-12)

Why Abraham’s Faith Was Superior to Human Reasoning (Rom. 4:10-12) Illustration:The more we know of God, the more unreservedly we will trust him; the greater our progress in theology, the simpler and more childlike will be our faith. J. G. Machen. 1. Why do you suppose that Abraham’s faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Imputed & Imparted Rigtheousnesss

Contributed by Normand Cote on May 16, 2001

To give a clearer understanding of differences between imputed & imparted righteousness.

Sermon title: His imputed & imparted righteousness Introduction: > A man was driving down a road and he almost didn’t see the old lady, > stranded on the side of the road. But even in the dim light of day, he > could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and > got out. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:3-14, John 16:8-10

Denomination: Adventist

Faith - It's All About Faith

Contributed by Jeff Steele on Oct 18, 2000

To this point in Paul’s letter to the Roman Church, Paul has stressed faith as the way -- the only way -- to salvation.

To this point in Paul’s letter to the Roman Church, Paul has stressed faith as the way -- the only way -- to salvation. To counter any arguments from Jewish Christians in the congregation, Paul used the example of Abraham as one who was made right with God -- justified -- by faith. In our study ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-25

Righteousness By Faith Alone

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 6, 2002

Paul makes clear there is only one way to righteousness and the promises associated with salvation - Faith in the saving work of Jesus Christ

Romans 4:13-25 – Righteousness by Faith Who wants to earn a $1,000.00?  If you can jump up and touch the ceiling I will give you $1,000.00 Background to the Book of Romans  Paul wrote this letter to the Church of Rome primarily made up of Jews who had brought the gospel message back ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Righteous By Faith Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004

What shall we say then, is it by works or by faith in Jesus?

Righteous by Faith RO 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God. 3 What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham Justified Before Circumcision Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Mar 2, 2005

Abraham justified before circumcision

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Romans 4: 9Does this blessedness then come upon the circumcised only, or upon the uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness. 10How then was it accounted? While he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Promise Granted Through Faith Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Mar 2, 2005

The promise granted through faith

In Galatians Paul argues hat Christ is the seed of Abraham, and so the blessing comes to the Gentiles as well as the Jews through Christ. The promise in Romans, this promise is not based on Abraham’s works or merits as in Galatians. Paul is following his argument chronologically by applying his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Flesh

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 22, 2004

. Paul has already made it clear that there must be an inward change of heart and obedience to the law, and that mere external observances can never save a lost sinner. Now Paul proceeds to show how Abraham was pronounced righteous before he was circumc

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The flesh is a built-in law of failure, making it impossible for the natural man to please or serve God. It is a compulsive inner force inherited from man’s fall, which expresses itself in general and specific rebellion against God and His righteousness. The flesh can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-25

Denomination: Baptist