Sermons on Jean Paul Sartre:

The Beginning Of Saul's Witness

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

It seems like the more faithful you are to Christ, the more worldly abuse and persecution you receive.

Last time we saw Saul being relieved of his blindness by Ananias. Saul hadn’t had anything to eat or drink for three days. Before he ate, though, he was baptized. And now begins his ministry. READ v. 19. As I said, Saul has spent three days without food or drink. He was drained and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Not The Messenger, It’s The Message

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 9, 2013

Paul was direct and focused on what he had to do; he was a messenger of Christ, not of himself or anyone else and he knew it.

16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. 18 What is my reward then? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Getting Our Attention Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013

God speaks gently to us when we are in a daily relationship with Him, but sometimes He needs to us a spiritual 2 x 4 to get our attention.

I read the following story in a sermon online by Joseph Smith (http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/major-adjustments-joseph-smith-sermon-on-church-purpose-of-60305.asp?page=0) The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Trial At Caesarea Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 7, 2013

Trial at Caesarea - Acts 24 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The charges against Paul (vs 1-9) (B). Paul’s defence (vs 10-21) (C). Felix’s (in)decision (vs 22-23) (D). Felix’s dialogues with Paul (vs 24-27) SERMON BODY: Ill: Some stupid questions or answers that were actually given in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Brethren

How To Survive A Shipwreck Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 20, 2013

The Apostle Paul Shipwrecked. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Passengers (vs 1-2) The Route (vs 2) The Choice (vs 9-12) The Storm (vs 13-26) The Speech (vs 21b-26) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Many Christians use car stickers to witness i.e. Bible verse or fish sign. • Many non-Christians also use car stickers displaying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Brethren

God's Grace Is Not A License To Sin

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 4, 2013

Just because we're saved by grace, that doesn't give us a license to sin. In this lesson we'll expound upon Paul's words in Romans 6:1, "Shall we continue to sin that grace may abound?"

“What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?” Romans 6:1 On the surface it seems strange that anyone, especially Christians, would think that it would be okay to continue to sin so that God’s grace may abound toward us. Yet, it seems that was the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: *other

Born (Again) Free Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

We were all born in bondage to our sinful nature, but there is something within each one of us that longs to be free from the guilt and shame of our past.

INTRODUCTION A lot of attention was given to the death of Steve Jobs on October 5. All the attention surrounding his death probably caused most of us to miss the fact that just three days later another American creative genius also died of pancreatic cancer. His name was Roger Williams, a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How God Rescues Sinners Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

It takes faith to believe that Jesus lives in me, but it takes an understanding of grace to stop trying to be good and do good.

INTRODUCTION Charlie Chaplin was the first movie actor in America to attain superstar status. He was the king of the silent movie era in the early 20th century. He was most famous for playing “the tramp.” The tramp was such a popular character that look-alike contests were held all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Baptism

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013

There's a lot of confusion in the religious world regarding baptism. In this lesson, we'll survey the NT teaching on the ancient practice and learn the why's behind doing it.

The words of Ananias in Acts 22:16 are simple to understand. There’s nothing complicated about them. Nothing complex or ambiguous; “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” And yet the religious world of today, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:16

Denomination: *other

"god Will Lead Us"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 23, 2020

A sermon about discerning God's will and then making the decision to follow.

“God Will Lead Us” Acts 16:6-15 Have you ever had the experience where you have gotten to a certain point in your faith journey and been able to look back and see God was leading all along the way? If you have had this experience, perhaps you have been able to recall times when you tried to go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Roadblock Ahead Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

Paul's concern for the Thessalonian believers in troubled times

Roadblock Ahead 1 Thessalonians 2:17- 3:13 My uncle Duffy was a tough old man who worked in the coal mines of Glace Bay and he began when he was just thirteen years old and he used to tell me, how he worked out toughen himself up in order to stand the hard work down in the mine. He said he had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Memorable Things For Memorial Day

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 10, 2020

Paul had lived through numerous things that could be called memorable. Philippi was one place where some of these memorable events took place.

Note: this is in a "talking paper" format. Introduction: This is the weekend where we celebrate Memorial Day. For many people, it’s time to enjoy the first 3-day weekend since February! Too many people think too little about the reason we celebrate: to honor those who gave all, including ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Section (1) Study Of 1 Thessalonians Introduction

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Sep 16, 2018

Background On the History of Paul as he move about preaching the gospel.

I THESSALONIANS--INTRODUCTION I. INTRODUCTION A. Paul comes to Macedonia Acts 16: 6-10 There was something driving him relentlessly on the Aegean Sea. So he came to Alexandrian Troas, still uncertain where he ought to go; and then there came to him a vision in the night of a man who cried, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Onesimus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 30, 2021

Onesimus was the fugitive slave of Philemon , the apostle Paul's friend. Onesimus had robbed his master Philemon and fled to Rome, a large city where he could easily hide.

Onesimus Onesimus was the fugitive slave of Philemon , the apostle Paul's friend. Onesimus had robbed his master Philemon and fled to Rome, a large city where he could easily hide. Fortunately, Onesimus encountered Paul in Rome, where the apostle was serving time in prison. Some scholars ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Living

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 9, 2022

Every one of us has a purpose for living – EVERY ONE!

Illus: Even the hobo on skid row has a purpose for living. WHAT IS HIS PURPOSE FOR LIVING? Everyday his purpose for living is to DRINK ALL THE BOOZE HE CAN GET FOR THAT DAY! And when he wakes up the next day the process starts all over again. Illus: One man had a goal in life. He was going to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist