Sermons on Apostle Were Sitting:

Church As Community Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Aug 31, 2016

We all have our standards for what should happen as a church. What were the standards of the first church? How did they live them out?

A man once joined a monastery in which he had to take a vow of silence. Each year he was summonsed before the Abbot and allowed to speak two words. After the first year, the man said, “Bed hard.” The second year, he said, “Food bad.” Upon the third year, the man said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We're Glad You Came

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 21, 2014

A sermon on the response to Jesus coming.

"We're Glad You Came" Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: CONSIDER AGAIN CHRISTMAS When Pope Julius I authorized December 25 to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus in A.D. 353, who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles Follen lit candles on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Is Debtor Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 25, 2014

John Gibson Lockhart, in his famous biography of Sir Walter Scott, said, “He was making himself all the time, but he didn’t know what he was until the years were past.” And such it is with every life.

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Just Do Something - Sit There

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 12, 2021

Sometimes we need to get alone, be still, and listen to God. Then other times we need to put ACTION to our prayers.

If I asked you what your favorite part of the Sunday morning worship is, I would probably get answers like, “I like the song service, I like the special music, I like the prayer time, and so on. One pastor actually asked some of his congregation that question and one person said it was the prelude ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Helpers That Were Needed And Chosen In The Church Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This study deals with deacons in the church. It is the eighth sudy in the book of Acts

The Helpers (Deacons) that were Needed and Chosen Acts 6:1-7 Acts # 08 As we look at this text I am using the term deacon but I am not positive that these men where in fact the first deacons. But I do believe they are a model of what the deacons where. Acts is the model of the early Church so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The First Epistle Of Paul The Apostle To The Corinthians Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 4, 2018

Paul, known as the apostle to the Gentiles was successful in converting many of them, and even some Jews. He had been the instrument of God for converting many Gentiles and some Jews in spite of the passionate opposition of the Jewish leaders, during. . .

THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS Commentary by J.T. Lowe INTRODUCTION The city of Corinth was famous for its wealth and bustling business community, which was mainly due to its location between the Ionian and Aegean Seas on the isthmus connecting the Peloponese with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Was A Son Of Thunder, Now The Apostle Of Love. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

The gospel of John is the only gospel of the four that does not give a list of the twelve apostles.

#7~Apostle John: -- Was a son of thunder, now the Apostle of LOVE. ~ 1-18-14 ~ John is the brother of James, often referred to as "James the great", I suppose it was to keep from getting the two apostles named "James" confused, the other James was, "James the less", possibly because he was small ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining the authenticity of Peter's ministry.

The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1 – His Ministry) II Peter 1:16-21 Generally, when a minister is ordained he will meet with the Presbytery (or ordination council as some may call it) prior to the formal ordination service. This is a time when others who have already been through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Solemnity Of Saints Peter And Paul, Apostles

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 22, 2025

Paul’s sense of being captured by Christ defined his spiritual experience. Peter understands his error when a vision enlightens him to a fundamental truth: that which has been purified by God cannot be called "profane" by anyone.

At the narrowest part of the strait of Gibraltar, where two land masses meet (Africa and Europe, at the mouth of the Med), there are cliffs called the “Pillars of Hercules.” It was the end of the known world. On the old coins of Spain were depicted the two pillars of Hercules, with the Latin motto, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

How To Pray Like The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 16, 2024

1. Pray with growing gratitude (vs. 15-16). 2. Pray with consistent care for other people (vs. 15-16). 3. Pray with faith, believing that God is a giver (vs. 17). 4. Pray for us to grow in godliness (vs. 17-23).

How to Pray Like the Apostle Paul Ephesians 1:15-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared March 16, 2024) (Revised to correct error about Philippians 1:18-20 - Sorry) Message: *Charles Spurgeon was one of the greatest preachers who ever lived, but he once said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Some Of The Best Fathers Were Unknown! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 29, 2023

Elijah and a good number of others were mentioned in the Bible, but not the names of their fathers! The world may not know them, but the Lord does, and for many of us that's good enough.

Introduction: some of the best fathers in the Bible were never named. It would be impossible to list them all, but every one of them can take comfort that if their children lived and died as believers in the LORD, they did not live in vain. Here’s a tribute to some of them: 1 The fathers of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:43, Nehemiah 7:63-65

Denomination: Baptist

Apostles' Creed: The Resurrection Of The Body Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

1. What do we mean by the resurrection of the body? 2. How should our belief in the resurrection affect our lives today?

APOSTLES’ CREED: The Resurrection of the Body As we approach the end of the Apostles’ Creed, we come to this: “I believe in the resurrection of the body.” What does that mean, and how does it impact our lives? Let’s read what the apostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10…(Read text) WHAT DOES ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 1 Corinthians 6:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Apostle's Last Letter

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 6, 2022

Expository message on III John

Title: Scripture: III John Type: Expository Where: GNBC 8-7-22 Intro: John Wooden was the legendary head basketball coach at UCLA from 1948 to 1975. Does anyone know where he coached before his tenure at UCLA? Indiana State University, 1946 to 1948. Wooden was one of the greatest ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Apostle Philip: Seeing Beyond The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 3, 2018

Apostle Philip learned to see not with earthly but heavenly eyes ... so can you!

Twelve Ordinary Men Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Today we are going to continue the sermon series on the Twelve Apostles by examining the life of Apostle Philip. Before I begin I want to acknowledge that the book “Twelve Ordinary Men” by John MacArthur was used as ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, John 6:1-14, John 12:20-28, John 14:5-14, 1 Peter 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Paul The Apostle's Preaching Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 4, 2018

To establish that the man of God cannot be silent regarding the word of the Lord. Even amidst threatenings, persecutions and the fear of death; he will speak the truth boldly, in the face of dignitaries, dungeons, or degenerated people.

INTRODUCTION Outline. Paul the Apostle’s Preaching Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the third lesson in our series on the theme: “We cannot but speak.” This lesson deals with the challenges of the men of God that speak the word of God in truth. We will see how neither ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ