Sermons on Romans (Page 2)

Faith Alone

It can be easy to misunderstand what people mean when they say we are saved by faith alone. Here the Scriptures are expounded to see that we are justified by faith apart from works, but justifying faith is always accompanied with works.

The Plan: God’s Choice

If you could pick one of the following questions, which would you like answered most? (1) Why doesn’t God save everyone? or (2) Why does God save anyone? The question we pick will be governed by our view of man and our view of God. In this sermon, both questions are answered as we see just how big and powerful our God truly is. May we be drawn to him and not resistant to his sovereign power!

The Problem: Man’s Sin

God’s glory in salvation is magnified when we consider the sinfulness of mankind and the powerful rescue God accomplished. We’re more sinful that we ever imagined. This sermon seeks to further our view of sin and what God accomplished in rescuing sinners from such a miserable estate.

The Foundation: God’s Power

The rescue of sinners from the penalty of sin, the power of sin, and the domain of darkness is a result of the supernatural power of God. The same power that spoke this universe into existence is the same power towards and working in his people. Don’t accept a counterfeit god with no power. Don’t accept a counterfeit man-made religion that is not marked by the power of God. The gospel is God’s power to save for all who believe.

The Fall and its Effect

Most understand that we inherit a sinful nature from Adam, but the Scriptures also teach that we’ve been imputed with Adam’s guilt. That is, the whole human race stands condemned because of Adam’s one sin. Rather than this being a depressing doctrine it rather lays the necessary foundation for salvation in Christ. For it is Christ, called the last and second Adam, who imputes to us righteousness, justification and life. This is possible because of imputation. There are two representatives…

How Can We Trust God?

In times of suffering, pain and difficulty we can be tempted to sin. We can be tempted to deny God, to distort the truth of God, or to doubt his word and promises. How do we fight against these temptations and trust through times of great adversity? In this sermon, we look at three key attributes of God that are going to kindle a fire of trust in our hearts, give us strength and carry us through the darkness.

Homosexuality and the Bible

What does the Bible say about homosexuality? To be upfront, the Bible says it is sinful. This sermon goes through a variety of text to show that and then reflects on a number of objections that are common when such an issue is discussed. What we all need, since we are all sinners, is the forgiveness and mercy of God in the Lord Jesus Christ. Denying sin will not lead to forgiveness, rather denying self, taking up our cross and…

Raised for Our Justification

What does it mean that Christ was raised for our justification? Can an extraordinary claim like resurrection be sustained by the historical evidence? This sermon looks into those questions and also what our response to the resurrection of Jesus should be.

Delivered Up for Our Trespasses

In an act of loving mercy, God handed over his Son to death because of our trespasses. As we reflect on this verse, we must acknowledge our sin that put Jesus on the cross and praise God for his mercy and forgiveness through the death of Christ.

The Necessity of Forgiveness

Jesus tells us in the strongest of language that Christians must forgive. To withhold forgiveness is to put yourself in danger of eternal condemnation. Since we must forgive, the obvious question becomes, “How do we treat someone who is unrepentant or where reconciliation is impossible?” To answer that question, we look at Romans 12. We commit not to take revenge, we proactively show love, and we leave room for the wrath of God.

You Know God

Why do all people find the sunset and sunrise beautiful? Why do all people marvel at the stars and planets? Why is music beautiful to our ears? Why do we find artwork pleasing to the eye? Why do we care about justice? Why do we have guilt?The Bible declares that these things demonstrate that we know God. Is that really the case?
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