Sermons on Festus Before Paul:

Surprise Beginnings Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2016

This is the first sermon in a series on the life of the apostle Paul. We will be looking to become like Jesus by following Paul's example. The primary resource for the series is Charles Swindoll's book Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit.

A. Once a five-year-old named Brian was impressed by the story of Simeon the Stylite, a Syrian hermit who lived in the 5th century. 1. Simeon the Stylite was admired as a saint because he lived for more than 35 years on a platform atop a high pillar. 2. Determined to follow Simeon’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Prayer

Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2014

We are to pray so that we might commune with God and share with Him the most deeply felt needs of our lives. We are to express to God the gratitude and the praise and the joy we feel in Him and in salvation. Paul elaborated on the purpose of prayer.

Title: The Purpose of Prayer Text: “Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.” (Colossians 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Dangerous Voyage (Acts 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 19, 2025

Will God protect us?

Does God often protect the faithful? Even in martyrdom is our eternity protected? Let’s review Acts 27. What happened as Paul began his voyage? How kind was the guard Julius? Now when it was decided that we would sail for Italy, they proceeded to deliver Paul and some other prisoners to a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Andronicus And Junias Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 7, 2022

Andronicus and Junia successfully brought many to Christ and demolished many temples of idolatry. The tradition holds that they were capable of performing miracles, by which they drove out demons and healed many of sickness and disease.

Tom lowe 1/7/2022 Title: Andronicus and Junias Andronicus and Junia successfully brought many to Christ and demolished many temples of idolatry. The tradition holds that they were capable of performing miracles, by which they drove out demons and healed many of sickness and disease. Andronicus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Keys - Acts Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 6, 2023

We are the church. Our Goal is to share the good news of Jesus as King, create diverse communities that live counter culturally utilizing the egalitarian view of Jesus to govern through the trusting the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit to move us forward.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-30, Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouragement Via Vision

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you see visions? Do you believe in angels? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that angels exists, and GOD's protection for people around us is because of us. IV. TEXT: Acts 27:24 (New Living Tra

I. EXORDIUM: Do you see visions? Do you believe in angels? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that angels exists, and GOD's protection for people around us is because of us. IV. TEXT: Acts 27:24 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) and he said, ‘Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Barnabas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 22, 2022

Scripture tells us that Barnabas "was filled with joy," "was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith," and was an influential evangelist. It also says he "encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord" (Acts 11:23-24).

Barnabas—(Friend and Companion of Paul) Scripture tells us that Barnabas "was filled with joy," "was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith," and was an influential evangelist. It also says he "encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord" (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Awaiting The Glory Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 6, 2012

Oh how I hate to wait... waiting is so difficult for me, but I have found that waiting is a 'universal' problem... it is just that some of us do it better than others and make better use of our time while we are waiting...

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 3, 2012 Date Preached: May 6, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Waiting on the Glory!! Sermon Text: Romans 8:18-25 [NLT] Introduction: Show verses as I read…following me 18Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Three I Ams

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 10, 2011

Paul said, verse 14, “I am debtor …” verse 15, “. . . I am ready . . .” verse 16, “. . . I am not ashamed . . .” Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Three 'I Am's Romans 1:14-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/3IAMs.html Jesus met Paul on the road to Damascus in a post resurrection appearance. And when Paul, who was then called Saul, saw Jesus he asked him the two greatest questions that anyone can ever ask. Question number one: Who are You ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural #9: Two Questions To Discovering Your Destiny Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 5, 2009

The two greatest questions that we can ask to discover our destinies are: #1, who are you, Lord? and #2, what do you want me to do? Knowing God and doing His will.

SUPERNATURAL #9: TWO QUESTIONS TO DISCOVERING YOUR DESTINY INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever had a friend or a family member who you thought: they will never get saved! Have you ever had a loved one that you have given up on their ever coming to faith in Jesus? Or maybe you think that because of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: *other

Leaving The Synagogue (Acts 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 6, 2025

Was leaving the synagogue symbolic of the Gospel to the Gentiles?

Why did Paul abandon the synagogue in Corinth and go to the Gentiles? Did Apollos need permission from anyone to preach Christ? Let’s review Acts 18. Where did Paul go after leaving Athens and where did he begin preaching? After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. And he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning

Contributed by Timothy Darling on May 29, 2008

Saul’s conversion was a time of transition for him. It was a time of seeing Jesus and becoming like Him. We can take advantage of our transitions too ...

A new beginning Acts 9:1-22 When Jesus enters our lives, everything changes. Just ask Saul of Tarsus. He did such a complete turnaround that he was completely unrecognizable and baffling to everyone who knew him. Nether his old friends nor his old enemies could quite take in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Mennonite

Claim The Name

Contributed by John Bergh on Nov 22, 2010

This sermon is to help us know who Jesus is.

“Claim the Name” Have you ever had one of those moments when you have to question your own sanity? The other day I found myself in the garage and I didn’t have a clue as to why I was there. Does this sound familiar? I hope so because if it doesn’t, maybe I should check myself in someplace. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

New Year's Eve Message--Finishing The Year Strong

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 7, 2008

How you start does not always count but how you finish is always important. So plan to finish strong.

Finishing the year strong 2 Tim 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: I guess every time we come to the start of a New Year we approach it with some degree of hope as to what it would or could bring us. Things may have gone bad last year but this a New ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Way Of Grace & Peace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 17, 2020

In his salutation, Paul presents the dual resources of Grace & Peace through 1) The dual source of his apostolic authority (Eph.1:1a), 2) A dual description of believers (Eph.1:1b), 3) A dual blessing for believers (Ephesians 1:2a), and 4) The dual source of those blessings (Eph. 1:2b).

Ephesians 1:1-2 [1:1] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus) [2]Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (ESV) If there is a common factor of many quarantined in their homes during this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Other