Sermons on A Companion And Friend Of Paul:

Why The Cross?

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Paul is adamant that the preaching of the Cross is central to the Gospel and what is should mean to believers.

There’s a striking phrase in St Paul’s letter to the Galatians: “God forbid that I should glory save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ” (6:14). When we come across that sort of statement it can be helpful to ask the question, “Why did Paul write like that?” To ask ourselves, “Why the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Courageous Christian!

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2004

In 2004, Christians may not be nailed to crosses or thrown to wild animals or burned as torches, but the need is as great now as it was in Paul’s day for us to be courageous. As we approach the Christmas Season the Lord wants us to be courageou

Be a Courageous Christian! Text: “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Testify Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 3, 2020

Greetings in the Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, in the wake of a most momentous outcome of inquiry, ...

TESTIFY by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32, 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 18:33-37, Psalm 1:1-6, 2 Chronicles 20:15, Isaiah 41:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Craving For Spiritual Comfort Food?

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 5, 2021

Multitudes of Christians are falling away from the biblical Truths, wholesome teaching and lustfully chasing after Myths, instant blessings, formulas, catchy verses for personal gain as warned by Paul in the 1st century.

Comfort foods are huge crowd pleasers. They are juicy, yummy, trendy and make us “feel good”. Psychological studies point that they are good mood fixers too, allowing an experience of instant pleasure when in emotional stress. Some fall for comfort food because of convenience. Even though it starts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-4, John 8:32, Matthew 7:13

Light, Love, Humility, And Witnessing Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 1, 2017

Light is a special thing to God. Paul uses this special thing to teach us about witnessing and humility.

Light is a special thing to God. God’s first spoken words in Scripture are, “Let there be light,” and it was the first thing ever created in our universe. He made light to be a special thing with unique characteristics. When a star dies out, its light can still travel for years and still shine. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

For Jesus' Love 14 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 11, 2017

Hate for your fellow man denies truth, in faith, albeit the good intentions of sin.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 14 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 24, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

The People Of God Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 12, 2015

The Series of Colossians, entitled "The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ" God gives His Church a New Identity. God gives His Church new resources.

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 1 The People of God Colossians 1:1-2 David Taylor January 25, 2015 We start a new series today in the book of Colossians, I have entitled “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ,” as Paul sees Christ Supreme and Sufficient for the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With These Hands

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 5, 2018

Temptation that is wickedness in high places could only hide the truth of its nature when you fail to spiritually discern the mask of the unclean spirit.

WITH THESE HANDS By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 5, 2018) “Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that went with me. I have shewed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:34-35

Denomination: Friends

Hindering Spirit

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 11, 2018

Hindering the gospel of Christ Jesus, is no small matter, forsaking the faith of Christ Jesus, for many are called...

HINDERING SPIRIT By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 11, 2018) “Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.” (I Thessalonians 2:18, King James Version [Call to godliness]). Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My sisters and brothers, I ...read more

Denomination: Friends

God's Sure Way To Win In Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 30, 2022

1. We must make sure the messages we hear are true (vs. 17-18). 2. We must strive to overcome our selfishness (vs. 18). 3. We must keep growing in godly wisdom (vs. 19). 4. We must believe Jesus will give us the victory (vs. 20).

God's Sure Way to Win in Life The Book of Romans Romans 16:17-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 30, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 16:17. Here Paul is very close to the end of his letter to the Christians in Rome. And in today's Scripture he shows us how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Church

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 25, 2008

Lessons we can learn from what Paul called a ’model’ church...

Introduction Our text this evening is taken from verse 7... “And you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia”. Tonight we consider ‘A Model Church’. What is a model church? Is there such a thing? We don’t mean a children’s piece of Lego – not that kind of model! We mean a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Give Thanks

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

The Apostle Paul had visited the city of Corinth and had started a church there.

I Will Give Thanks 10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, 11 as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are An Heir Of Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 16, 2004

Paul points us outside of ourselves to find hope and confidence in our future

January 18, 2004 Titus 3:4-7 When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Cultivating Fruitful Relationships Series

Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 28, 2008

7 Steps to Building Great Relationships, tackles the worldwide problem of loneliness, a beautiful portrait of Friendship in Bible, How to avoid damaging others & Make New Friends, Discerning Right & Wrong Relationships.

CULTIVATING FRUITFUL RELATIONSHIPS (or FRIENDSHIPS) (Part 2 of THE FRIENDSHIP FACTOR Series) Pastor Dan Harman INTRO - What will you learn about: Worldwide Problem of Loneliness, Definitions of Friendship, A Beautiful Portrait of Friendship in Bible, Counterfeit Church Fellowship, How to avoid ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Thanksgiving

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 28, 2005

A heavenly perspective on attitude. Paul shows us in the letter to Colossians that an attitude of thanks giving is important for a complete life.

Living In Thanksgiving 11/27/05 Colossians 2.6-7 Intro: Scottish Minister Alexander Whyte was known for his uplifting prayers in the pulpit. He always found something for which to be grateful. One Sunday morning the weather was so gloomy that one church member thought to himself, “Certainly the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist