This sermon deals with the flow of thought in this passage, its relationship to baptism and how it is to be understood in the light of the theology of infant baptism.
Read Romans 6:1-4
Be Faithful in Prayer
In exploring this exhortation to be faithful in prayer, this sermon considers the close relationship between prayer and the gospel, the content of prayer and the need to be persistent in prayer.
Jesus Triumphs Over Satan
Jesus saw Satan fall as lightning from heaven as the disciples preached that gospel of the kingdom. The great result of Jesus victory over Satan is the proclamation of the gospel to the nations.
Read Luke 10:17-18
Teach Your Children
These verses stress the importance of God’s people teaching their children. The sermon deals with the command to teach our children, the content that is to be taught and the outcome that we should seek and for which we should pray.
Read Psalm 78:1-8
Moses’ Staff Becomes a Snake
The miracle of Aaron’s snake eating the snakes of the magicians of Egypt points to God’s victory over Pharaoh, but also to Jesus defeat of Satan.
Read Exodus 7:6-13
The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
As we look to the new year it is good to consider our priorities in the light of Jesus’ teaching about the great value of kingdom of heaven.
Read Matthew 13:44-45
Be Patient in Affliction
We are helped to endure in affliction when we consider the relationship between spiritual maturity and endurance in affliction, the way in which God uses affliction for the spiritual growth of his people and the significance of the suffering of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Read Hebrews 12:1-12
The Birth of Jesus
This sermon looks at the significance of the birth of Christ in the light of the wonderful promises of the Old Testament which spoke of the glorious future that is the goal of God’s plan of salvation and the pivotal role that Christ would play in that plan.
Read Luke 2:1-20
I Have Made You Like God to Pharaoh
This sermon focuses on the idea that God made Moses like God to Pharaoh. This idea is related to the fact that God made man in his image to represent him in ruling the creation. Jesus Christ fulfilled this perfectly. Christians are in Christ and thus called be like him and represent him as he pursues his goal of the coming of the kingdom of God.
Be Joyful in Hope
This sermon considers the nature of hope, the effect of the fall on hope, the gospel and hope and how Jesus Christ helps Christians be joyful in hope while dealing with disappointments and hardship.
Read Romans 15:1-13
Text: Romans 12:12