Sermons on Ananias And Paul:

They Turned It Right Side Up - Troublemakers - World Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 25, 2005

Christians are accused of turning this world upside down...but it’s the other way around. Those who think the world would be better off without us will one day get their wish! Link included to Formatted Text version and some great visuals in PowerPoint.

They Turned it Right Side Up! Acts 17:1-6 A man was shoveling snow in his driveway when 2 boys came along w/ shovels and said, “Hey Mister, can we shovel your driveway…only $2!?” He said, “can’t you see I’m doing that?” “Yes sir, that’s why we asked…we get most of our business from people who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Down The Temples Of Hell Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 13, 2005

Paul had an open door of OPPORTUNITY. There were many OBSTACLES. God helped him to OVERCOME! Link included to Formatted Text version, Handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Tearing Down the Temples of Hell Acts 19:8-27 Paul stayed in Ephesus for 3 full years…not his normal pattern. There was much work to be done there, and w/ a pop. of 300,000 people, it was the capital of the Roman province of Asia. 1. Paul’s opportunity I Cor. 16:8-9 But I will tarry at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27, Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Compromise

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 23, 2007

Sometimes the greatest asset a Chistian can have, is their ability to compromise. A lesson about the heart of Paul.

Acts 21:17-26 We discussed this scripture a couple of Wed’s Ago Weren’t for sure if I was right— Called it from memory Come to find out I was about 80% right--- There are many lessons to be learned from this Scripture 1. Sometimes Good news is received with Concern- vs 19-21 The church was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rescued Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 25, 2007

The opening of Paul’s letter to the Galatian churches reminds us that we have been rescued from the snares of sin.

Rescued Galatians 1:1-5 April 25, 2007 Background • Paul and Barnabas had just completed their first missionary journey • Visited cities in Galatia (modern day Turkey) • Paul had been accused of diluting the gospel to make it more appealing to Gentiles • Galatians was written to respond to these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Fall For That Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 2, 2007

The lure of false teaching. Many fall for teaching that is false, because they have not examined the teaching or the teacher.

Don’t Fall for That!!! Galatians 1:6-10 May 6, 2007 Galatians 1:6 (HCSB) I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from Him who called you by the grace of Christ, and are turning to a different gospel- The Lure of False Teaching  The Judaizers  Taught Christ ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 8, 2007

The transformation of the Apostle Paul from Saul the persecutor was undeniable.

Transformed Galatians 1:11-24 May 13, 2007 Galatians 1:11-12 (HCSB) Now I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel preached by me is not based on a human point of view. For I did not receive it from a human source and I was not taught it, but it came by revelation from Jesus Christ. Divine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Served Its Purpose Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 17, 2007

The law was given for guidance until Christ completed His work on the cross.

The Law Served Its Purpose Galatians 3:19-26 July 18, 2007 Galatians 3:19-20 (NLT) Well then, why was the law given? It was given to show people how guilty they are. But this system of law was to last only until the coming of the child to whom God’s promise was made. And there is this further ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part Of The Family Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 24, 2007

By faith we have become the adopted sons and daughters of God. We are no longer slaves, but heirs of the Kingdom.

Part of the Family Galatians 3:27-4:7 Galatians 3:27-28 (NLT) And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have been made like him. [28] There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female. For you are all Christians—you are one in Christ Jesus. Together as One - ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Marks Of An Effective Christian Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

What are some of the marks of an effective Christian. A look at the introduction to the letter to the Romans gives us a glimpse into the life and motives of the apostle Paul

Three Marks of an Effective Christian A quick look at any newspaper or a few moments listening to any news broadcast reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. Especially in light of the recent school shooting at Virginia Tech. Human beings are in the hold of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Old Ways Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 31, 2007

The old ways of doing things are familiar and comfortable. The Christian must beware of their lure and their bondage.

Your Old Ways Galatians 4:8-20 Galatians 4:8-10 (NLT) Before you Gentiles knew God, you were slaves to so-called gods that do not even exist. [9] And now that you have found God (or should I say, now that God has found you), why do you want to go back again and become slaves once more to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Health Plan Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 8, 2006

God is looking for healthy disciples. To promote maximum health he has placed a variety of leaders into our lives.

God’s Health Plan Ephesians 4:11-16 Ephesians 4:11-12 (NLT) He is the one who gave these gifts to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. [12] Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New You Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 15, 2006

You have put off the old life and now you are living a transformed new existence.

The New You Ephesians 4:17-24 August 20, 2006 Ephesians 4:17 (HCSB) Therefore, I say this and testify in the Lord: You should no longer walk as Gentiles walk, in the futility of their thoughts. Removing the Confusion  Walking differently • Because of your increasing maturity in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Believe God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 10, 2006

The life of Paul was powerful because he live not by his faith, but by the FAITH OF GOD! He was aware that God was always with him.

I BELIEVE GOD! I. PAUL ABOARD SHIP Acts 27:20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away. . Acts 27:21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-26

How Paul The Apostle Handled Crises

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

Many crisis coping skills can be distilled from the way Paul responded to problems. In Acts 27 we find Paul is on his way to face the judgment of the Roman Emperor Caesar aboard a prison ship. Suddenly, a terrible a storm rages. After three days everyone

How Paul the Apostle Handled Crises Acts 28:1 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Many crisis coping skills can be distilled from the way Paul responded to problems. In Acts 27 we find Paul is on his way to face the judgment of the Roman Emperor Caesar aboard a prison ship. Suddenly, a terrible a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's All About Faith Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 20, 2007

We receive the Holy Spirit through our faith in Christ, yet we settle so many times for trying to live out a works based Christianity.

It’s All About Faith Galatians 3:1-10 June 24, 2007 Galatians 3:1 (NLT) Oh, foolish Galatians! What magician has cast an evil spell on you? For you used to see the meaning of Jesus Christ’s death as clearly as though I had shown you a signboard with a picture of Christ dying on the cross. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational