Sermons on Companion Of Paul:

Super Sunday - Super Team

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2004

The early church was a "super" church.

INTRO.- ILL.- The new preacher was getting concerned. He told one of his deacons that he’d noticed many of the church members had colds and were coughing during the services. The deacon replied, "As time goes on, preacher, you’ll begin to realize all those coughs aren’t colds. THEY’RE TIME ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit-Filled Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004

Each of these characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit is a part of God’s character. They describe Him, and therefore, how He relates to us. Because it is our goal to become like God in His character, it becomes our responsibility to respond to people t

February 1, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION  Spirit-filled people overcome temptation. “...live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify ... the sinful nature.” vs. 16  Spirit-filled people have to fight their natural desires. We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Choice?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 16, 2004

EPIPHANY 6(A) - What is your choice in Christian living: disobedience and God’s curse or obedience and God’s blessings?

WHAT IS YOUR CHOICE? Deuteronomy 30:15-20 - February 15, 2004 DEUTERONOMY 30:15-20 15See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. 16For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Passion, Ash Wednesday And Lent

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 21, 2004

What to learn as The Passion of the Christ movie opens on Ash Wednesday.

Did you hear about the lady who shut down the US and Canadian border? Apparently Canadian customs officials found a grenade in the glove compartment of a 28-year-old woman¡¦s Ford Explorer as she crossed the border on last Monday. Due to the current tensions re: terrorist activities, this created ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fulfilling God's Mission For Your Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 24, 2004

God the Father sent His Son, Jesus on a mission to our world. Jesus called 12 men to follow Him. For three plus years Jesus poured his life into his disciples and then he was arrested, crucified, rose again and then ascended into heaven. Prior to his a

-Fulfilling God’s Mission for Your Life- Acts 1:8 “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” The story is told about God in heaven and an angel comes up and God says: “My plan is to give the Good News to My children on earth and ask them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Who Is Really Number One

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

This sermon was written during African American History month and deals with the need to see ourselves as Christians before being anything else.

Who’s Really Number One 2/27/2000 Joshua 5:13-15 John 17:6-18 Why do we celebrate African American History? Because it reveals the workings of God in a group of people whom God has loved and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What-You Are A Priest.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This sermon deals with stewardship of our occupations as service to the Lord.

What You’re A Priest—A Stewardship Of Our Occupations 10/18/98 Exodus 31:1-12 1 Peter 2:4-12 What would happen if your were in the army and your commanding officer told you, “we want to send you in on a mission behind enemy lines to rescue some of the prisoners who have been captured. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unlimited Grace

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 29, 2001

God’s grace toward us is unlimited.

Unlimited Grace Today we continue our series of messages on the topic of "grace". At root, the question we’re examining is "how can we know God?" How do we bridge the chasm between ourselves and our Creator? Given the fact of our sin and our guilt; and the fact of God’s perfect justice and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

There's No Place Like Home Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 3, 2001

Jesus calms our troubled hearts when he tells us the end of the story. He is coming again to take us home.

Comforting a Troubled Heart. John 14:1-4 When I was a little boy I remember having nightmares. There were two things that used to scare me to death. One was witches and the other was skeletons. Ooo! I hated those things! It all started when I saw the Wizard of Oz. It was Sunday evening and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-38, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Schoolyard Violence (Opening The Circle)

Contributed by David Swinney on May 11, 2001

The only Biblical, Christian response to the violence of our society is to let the love of Jesus be the rule for the way that we treat others.

Schoolyard Violence (Opening the Circle) Matthew 5: 21-26; 38-48 Sunday Morning, March 11, 2001 Introduction: The Bus Ride Home The boy was already a little worried when he walked up the stairs to of the school bus. He was running late that afternoon, and the front seats, the ones near the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22, Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanksgiving - Rejoicing With Those Who Rejoice

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 15, 2001

I’m convinced that one of the most difficult things that the Scripture asks us to do is found in Romans 12:15. That verse says, “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) ILL. It’s Thanksgiving Day & the aroma of roast turkey fills Charlie Brown’s house. Snoopy, outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, & he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teach Your Children Well

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 20, 2001

The responsibility for training up children belongs with parents.

I’d like to begin this morning with a story about my lawn. In the two years we’ve lived in Westlake, we’ve noticed that most of the lawns look very nice. And of course, that’s the suburban ideal, isn’t it? Getting away from the city, with all of its concrete, and asphalt, and buildings stacked one ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

A One Talent Man

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

This morning I’d like to present to you the life of one man in the Bible who seems not to have had many talents. In fact, I doubt he thought he had any talents, and, to be truthful, I can only see one talent. But oh what a talent! It is a talent that y

“A One-Talent Man” Jn. 1:35-42, Jn. 6:5-9, Jn. 12:20-22 By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO. Revised from original author Rodney Brown of Sedalia, MO. Thank you Rodney! · When was the last time you heard a really inspiring, motivating sermon? (I hope it wasn’t too long ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Believer Is Not To Continue In Sin (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

Just because we are under grace and not the law does not mean that we should sin. Sin is something that traps, entices, and can control you; it is very hard to break away from. We should not seek to abuse God’s grace, but to live under His grace day in

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO Sermon done with help from The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible The Believer is Not to Continue in Sin (Part 3) He Does Not Have License to Sin, 6:14-23 Intro: Just because we are under grace and not the law does not mean that we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflect / Display God's Glory

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 14, 2004

ADVENT 3(B) - Believers want to reflect and display God’s glory in this sin-darkened world as lights of the true Light.

REFLECT/DISPLAY THE GLORY OF THE LORD JOHN 1:6-8; 19-28 - December 12, 2004 - Third Sunday of Advent 6There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8He himself was not the light; he ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran