Preaching Outline: “When God Acts, Who Will Stop It?” Romans 8:31

Biblical text: Romans 8:31: “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

Introduction: Start the sermon with a reflection on the challenges and obstacles we all face in life. Highlight trust in God’s action in the face of adversity.

Outline Objective: Demonstrate how God’s presence and action guarantee victory over any adversity, inspiring confidence and faith in listeners.

Central Theme: “The Sovereignty of God in the Adversities of Life.”

Development:

1. God’s Promise:
   • Subtopics:
     • God’s faithfulness in promises.
     • The power of the Word of God.
     • Psalm 145:13 – “Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures from generation to generation.”
2. Divine Protection:
   • Subtopics:
     • Divine providence in difficult times.
     • The role of the Holy Spirit as our comforter.
     • Psalm 23:4 – “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.”
3. Victory in Christ:
   • Subtopics:
     • The redemptive work of Jesus.
     • The certainty of salvation.
     • 1 Corinthians 15:57 – “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
4. The Opposition and Supremacy of God:
   • Subtopics:
     • Understanding spiritual opposition.
     • The supremacy of God over any adversary.
     • Ephesians 6:12 – “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age…”
5. Unshakable Confidence:
   • Subtopics:
     • Developing unshakable faith.
     • Confidence in divine promises.
     • Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
6. Sufficient Grace:
   • Subtopics:
     • The abundance of God’s grace.
     • Dealing with human weaknesses.
     • 2 Corinthians 12:9 – “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
7. Confirmation in Scripture:
   • Subtopics:
     • The authority of Scripture.
     • Seeking guidance in the Word.
     • 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”
8. Human Responsibility:
   • Subtopics:
     • The importance of prayer and the search for God.
     • Obedience as a response to grace.
     • James 4:7 – “Submit yourselves therefore to God; resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

Conclusion: Reinforce the idea that, when God acts, no one can stop it. Encourage listeners to trust in divine sovereignty in the face of difficulties.

Best Time to Use Outlining: This outline is appropriate for worship services, spiritual encouragement events, and times when the congregation needs to be strengthened in the face of challenges. It can be adapted for consolation sermons at funerals, providing hope and comfort to the bereaved.