Sermons on Romans (Page 6)

Hope That Does Not Disappoint (Romans 5:1-5)

January 18, 2015Passage:  Romans 5:1-5Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Our hope is based on God’s love not human emotion. I. We rejoice in God’s glory.  (1-2)            A. We have peace with God by declaration.            B. We are granted access to ongoing grace.            C. We stand boasting in the glory of God. II. We rejoice in our…

Saving Faith (Romans 4:13-25)

January 11, 2015Passage:  Romans 4:13-25Speaker:  Josh Holland I. Salvation only comes by faith.  (4:13-15)         A. The promise is to Abraham and his descendants.  (v13)         B. Works and religious tradition cancel the promise.  (v14)                  1. The promise was unconditional.                  2. Only a few received the law.         C. The law exposes your need for salvation.  (v15) II.…

Grace for All (Romans 4:9-12)

January 4, 2015Passage:  Romans 4:9-12Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Like Abraham we are heirs of God’s family by faith. I. We are justified by faith not works.            A. Our debt is greater than we can pay.            B. Our Savior has paid our debt. II. Salvation is available to the entire world.            A. Some have an advantage.           …

A Gift Cannot be Earned (Romans 4:1-8)

December 28, 2014Passage:  Romans 4:1-8Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Life forever is God’s gift to the One who believes. I. God has said the same thing for 4000 years.  (1-3)            A. Abraham was saved by faith.            B. Abraham was the father of faith. II. God offers the gift of salvation by faith.  (4-5)            A. Those who…

Justified By Faith (Romans 3:21-31)

November 23, 2014Passage:  Romans 3:21-31Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Everyone has access to God through faith in Jesus Christ. I. We fall short of the glory of God.  (21-23)            A. None of us is righteous.            B. But God is righteous.            C. We all have sinned. II. God offers righteousness as a gift.  (24-26)            A. We are…

Thanks Be to God (Romans 3:1-20)

November 2, 2014Passage:  Romans 3:1-20Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God meets our overwhelming need with overwhelming grace. I. God is always right.  (1-4)            A. His truth is revealed to us.            B. Unbelief does not cancel truth. II. Truth stands in contrast to error.  (5-8)            A. Some try to say the contrast glorifies God.            B. But those…

The Throne Of Your Heart (Romans 2:17-29)

October 26, 2014Passage:  Romans 2:17-29Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Jesus must be on the throne of your heart. I. We have been given much.  (17-20)            A. We have knowledge of the will of God.            B. We have become a light to mankind. II. To those given much, much is required.  (21-24)            A. Our walk must agree…

Righteousness, Not Self-Righteousness (Romans 2:1-16)

September 28, 2014Passage:  Romans 2:1-16Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  In humility, we see our great need for a great salvation. I. The church has had some who were self-righteous.            A. God’s judgment is impartial based on truth.  (1-5)            B. God’s justice is punishment or reward.  (6-10)            C. God deals with all people the same.  (11-15)            D.…

God’s Power for Salvation (Romans 1:16-32)

September 21, 2014Passage:  Romans 1:16-32Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The gospel is God’s power for salvation over all evil. I. The human heart denies the truth about God.  (v18-23)            A. Mankind is without excuse.  (18-20)            B. Claiming to be wise, they are foolish.  (21-23) II. Therefore, God grants them the desires of their heart.  (v24-32)            A.…

The Gospel Is Good News (Romans 1:1-15)

September 14, 2014Passage:  Romans 1:1-15Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Good News from God compels us to tell others. I. Jesus Christ is Lord of all.  (v1-4)            A. Jesus is the One who was promised.            B. Jesus is the One born into the world.            C. Jesus is the One exalted to the highest place. II. God’s grace…