Sermons on A Companion And Friend Of Paul:

The 4-H Club

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002

How the working faith of four friends overcame obstacles in order to get their comrade to Jesus.

THE 4-H CLUB Luke 5:17-26 INTRO. As the text says, there was a large crowd of people at the house where Jesus was teaching. Many had come in order to say, "I have seen the great man." Some had come to hear the doctrines Jesus taught and some had come to debate with Him (Pharisees and doctors ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Assurances Revisited

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 31, 2006

Things we know for sure following the death of a friend, family member, or loved one.

Based in part on sermons by Rev. John Hamby and Rev. Robert Marsh References: 2 Cor. 5:6-8 Psalm 139:13-18 Psalm 23 (International Children’s Bible) 1. Introduction a. How many of you remember the old TV ads for the “Shell Answer Man?” (1) As Christians we are a lot like the “Shell Answer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Resolved Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2023

Daniel and his three friends resolved not to defile themselves with the King's food

Fearless in Babylon Daniel 1 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 1-08-2023 ? God’s Sovereignty The year is 605 B.C. and the world is in chaos. The Egyptians attempted to invade Babylon. A young prince, by the name of Nebuchadnezzar, soundly defeated the Egyptians at ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

That You May Know

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 24, 2002

Paul’s prayers are wonderful.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO LUKE 11:1 and EPHESIANS 1 1. In Luke’s gospel, LUKE records for us a time when the disciples had a important question. a. They were struggling with an issue. They were unsure… b. How are we supposed to pray? Read passage… 2. Prayer has been a topic of discussion for many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passion Restored

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

Paul’s encouragement to Timothy

Intro: 2 Timothy the first chapter is a great chapter to read if you need your passion restored. To understand this book, you must realize the time in which it was written. Christianity was booming for a while and churches were being established everywhere. Revival had swept the nations and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prepare Your Flock

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 9, 2007

paul’s final farewell

PREPARE YOUR FLOCK INTRO: PAUL DEPARTING TO GO TO JERUSALEM 1: HE GIVES HIS FINAL INSTRUCTIONS A) YOU ARE OVERSEERS OF THE FLOCK B) THE CHURCH CANNOT BE DEPENDENT UPON ONE PERSON C) CHRIST PURCHASED THE CHURCH WITH HIS OWN BLOOD POINT: PAUL IS TRYING TO INSTRUCT THEM IN HIS FINAL WORDS TO ALWAYS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38

Denomination: Other

Laborers Together With God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 11, 2010

Annual sermon, D. C. Baptist Convention. Clergy and laity will be in conflict, but it can be creative when we recognize our humanness, turn our competitiveness in productivity, and learn to identify where God is already at work.

I've done a little work through the years in helping ministers get positions on church staffs. Every Baptist minister, I guess, has done that. Where are the bishops when you really need them? But it's been fun to help young ministers, particularly those who were students of mine from my campus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Help God's Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 18, 2018

How can we help God's Church? 1. With hospitality in our hearts (vs. 15-17). 2. With gratitude for God's goodness (vs. 17). 3. With God's love for the lost (vs. 18-19). 4. With patience for other people (vs. 20-26).

How to Help God's Church The Book of Acts - Part 76 Acts 21:15-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 1, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In this Scripture, Paul and his mission team were on the last leg of Paul's epic third missionary journey, and they arrived in Jerusalem. John Phillips ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Communion, Consecration, And Commission

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 10, 2014

Church leaders were not settled with what the Lord had done there at Antioch, because they believed the Lord had greater things for them and the Antioch church to do.

TITLE: COMMUNION, CONSECRATION, AND COMMISSION SCRIPTURE: ACTS 13:1-4 It is a distinct honor and privilege to be here this afternoon to celebrate the Marriage of Church and its new Under Shepard, my brother and friend, Pastor Bernie Kidd and the St. Paul Baptist Church of Binger, OK. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Determination

Contributed by Deborah Baird on Sep 19, 2006

IMAGINE,HAVING FRIENDS THAT WERE WILLING TO DO WHATEVER IT TOOK TO HELP YOU!!

THE DETERMINATION I am sure we have all read all the different miraculous stories of those who took that extra step in Faith and by doing so,recieved a wonderful miracle in their life.There are many of these stories throughout God’s Word. But for me there is one story that stands out amongst many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Apostolic

Zacchaeus Seeks Jesus

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2007

Zacchaeus had a desire to know Jesus as a friend, as his savior, and as his the Lord.

Luke 19:1-10 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. [2] And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. [3] And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. [4] And he ran ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Surprises!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 5, 2014

During the waiting period of 25 years, Abraham and God became FRIENDS eventually!

Surprises! Genesis 21:5”Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him.” My family: right from my son, daughter, husband, sisters and mom, all of them love surprises! Notorious gang for surprises! They would surprise you out of the blue and guffaw! On one of my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Backstage With Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 25, 2012

Backstage With Jesus 1) Marvel at the King of kings 2) Magnify the Friend of sinners

For hundreds of dollars extra, you can buy yourself a backstage pass to meet your favorite musician next time she comes to town. There’s a growing market for these “all access” passes. Before the concert, while the rest of the audience is jostling to get in, you’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Pure Conscience! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 3, 2013

Friend, we live in a wicked world where all norms are thrown to the wind!

Pure conscience! Romans 13:5” Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience' sake.” After the Maoist naxals deadly, gory attack on the convoy of congress leaders that killed many of them, the Chhatisgarh government was whipped by the top congress ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Welcoming Love - 1 Peter 4:9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 26, 2025

You love your family and friends--how are you doing with stranger love?

1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's multifaceted grace. 11 If anyone speaks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:9