Sermons on Achaia:

Another Visit To Corinth Series

Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008

The background of Corinth, the character of the city, Paul’s association with the Corinthian church, reasons to study 2 Corinthians, and an examination of the salutation, 1:1-2.

ANOTHER VISIT TO CORINTH January 13, 2008 Series: 2 Corinthians- Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 1:1-2 Introduction- How many Christians does it take to change a light bulb? Charismatics/Pentecostals: Ten. One to change the bulb, and nine to pray against the spirit of darkness. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Apollos Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008

How are we at witnessing for the Lord?

Apollos – 3rd August 2008 am Acts 18:24-28 It is evident from reading this passage and the verse preceding this, that the Lord intended for there to be a major breakthrough for the gospel at Ephesus. First of all Paul had visited the city at the end of his second missionary journey. Then Aquila ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective People Part 1

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 18, 2014

I know this one has been done before but I couldn't find it in this way on this web site (Some material adapted from Craig Bostian at http://www.angelfire.com/sd/sermons/HABITS1.html)

HoHum: There is the story of a woman who was a school teacher for 25 years. When she heard about a job that would mean a promotion, she applied for the position. However, someone who has been teaching for only one year was hired instead. She went to the principal and asked why. The principal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Something More

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 14, 2014

Shares how we may need something more than we now may be experiencing and how to get it.

“Something More” March 16, 2014 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, Grace and peace to you. 2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Vital Signs

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

As we look at qualities in the Thessalonian church and in the lives of Paul and his companions, we can see what it looks like when people are spiritually alive. I’d like to look at chapter 1 in this light. We can identify several vital signs that should b

Vital Signs 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Intro: (Play Clip: Stethoscope Man: Christ Lives in You) This book of 1 Thessalonians is thought to be one of Paul’s first letters written to a young church he and his ministry partners had started earlier. He is writing to encourage the believers there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If I Had Only One Sermon To Preach . . .

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 6, 2019

You have only one chance to preach a sermon. What text would you use?

Many years ago, I remember reading a book called “If I had only one sermon to preach”. The photos of the ministers on the front cover or dust jacket made me think twice about reading it, though, because these men had some of the most sour expressions I’ve ever seen! It reminded me of a bit of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday Night-The Wisdom Of The Cross

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 4, 2017

The wise seek the foolishness of the cross. Meant to be preached Palm Sunday Night.

Sunday Night-The Wisdom of The Cross Place: BLCC Date: 4/9/17 Text: 1 Corinthians 1.18-25 CT: The wise seek the foolishness of the cross. FAS: Historian Garret Fagan summarizes how the Romans—the culture encountered by the early church—viewed the values of strength and weakness: Ideas of universal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

Denomination: Christian Church

The Thessalonians # 2 (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

In a previous message we learned how Paul brought the gospel message to the Thessalonians.

For three Sabbath days he preached nothing to them but that Christ • Came. • Suffered. • Died. • Rose from the dead. • Was the Son of God. We find that churches are not spiritually strong that are built on a music program, as important as that may be, nor on a youth program, as important as that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Love?

Contributed by Jin Ming Ma on Aug 24, 2009

Mother’s love like Christ’ love which is faithful and kind.

What is love? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 I. Introduction According to the Book of Acts (18:1-17), about 54 CE the apostle Paul founded a church in the capital city of the Roman province of Achaia - Corinth. It was a large and prospering urban center with an ethnically, culturally, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Drunk On Jesus

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jan 12, 2012

There are striking similarities between someone intoxicated and a person drunk on Jesus!

DRUNK ON JESUS By REV. P.L. GETTER Acts 2:14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: 15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-17

Denomination: Apostolic

"more Deeply"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 14, 2019

Paul shares in this letter to Philemon we can Share more deeply, contribute more deeply, fellowship more deeply, communion more deeply.

More Deeply Share more deeply, contribute more deeply, fellowship more deeply, communion more deeply 1. Paul’s letter to Philemon • The letter is a very personal message to a man who is a slave-owner. • In the letter, Paul encourages Philemon to forgive a runaway slave and welcome him back — not ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

"Walk This Way"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 1, 2016

Paul says the Thessalonians walked this way Identifiable, Endurance, confidence and continuously.

Walk This Way 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 You can identify people by the way they walk Some peoples walk is very Identifiable: John Wayne Charlie Chaplin their gate Paul says, the Thesslonicians walked this way: 1. Their Faith was Identifiable your faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Apollos Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Apollos

Acts 18 v 18 - 28 Apollos Paul's Direction - 18 Dedication - 19 Determination - 20 - 21 Discretion - 22 and gone up, (to Jerusalem) and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch. Devotion - 23 strengthening all the disciples 1. The Introduction of Apollos His Persuasion ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-28

Denomination: Holiness

Jet Tour Through 1 Corinthians Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 1 Corinthians

1 CORINTHIANS - Sanctification INTRODUCTION: 1 Corinthians was the 4th Epistle written by Paul. It provides an excellent view of the early Church with their struggles for doctrinal and personal purity. I. The Author of the Book - The Apostle Paul (1:1) A. Paul (1:1 & 16:21) - Though his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets To Joyful Giving For Special Needs

Contributed by Brian Kluth on Feb 15, 2007

The Five Secrets to Joyful Giving for Special Needs

Find audio, video, and Microsoft Word handouts for this and/or other finance/generosity sermons at: http://kluth.org/1audio.htm KEY POINTS: 1 – GIVE ENTHUSIASTICALLY – FIND THE MOTIVATION 2 – GIVE PREPARDEDLY – FIND THE MEANS 3 – GIVE WILLINGLY - FIND THE MOTIVE 4 – GIVE EXPECTANTLY - FIND THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational