Sermons on Julius:

Moses Defining Moment

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 15, 2017

A Defining Moment, a life-changing decision that changed the direction of his life. Many times a life-changing moment does not happen at a point in time, but over a period of time.

MOSES DEFINING MOMENT Ex. 2:11-15/Heb. 11:24-27 Intro: 1. John bumped into Marilyn at the store. He had not seen her in about 7 years. Marilyn had cancer. They talk for a while and as she departed she said, “Come and see me sometime.” About a month later he thought about Marilyn and felt ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15, Hebrews 11:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 26: Slaves And Masters Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2018

Paul continues the general teaching of this section of the letter: The Christian is different—a new man—and therefore behaves differently.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/31/18 Lesson 26: Slaves and Masters (Ephesians 6:5-9) Ephesians 6:5-9 (KJV) 5 Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; 6 not by way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Will It Ever Stop? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 29, 2018

This is the third in a series, as we look at the lessons we learn from storms. In this case the multiple storms that Paul found himself in his way to Rome

I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that it seemed that whenever Dad and I were chatting that our conversations often drifted to storms that we had been in together when we were at sea. And the reason, of course, is that the storms are more memorable than the nice days at sea, not necessarily more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Learning What Counts (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 22, 2018

In contrast to the works righteousness that Paul had been striving for before he became a Christian, Paul embraced the faith righteousness that comes through the grace of God by faith in Jesus.

Introduction: A. When life goes well for people who do not know the Lord they feel elated. 1. When hard times come they sink into despair. 2. But true joy enables us to rise above the rolling waves of circumstance. 3. Joy comes from a consistent relationship with Jesus Christ. 4. When our lives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Challenge To Rule Yourself

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

By allowing the flesh to yield to the Spirit, much progress can be made in the Kingdom of God.

Proverbs 25:28 KJV He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. I. INTRODUCTION—DISCIPLINE -The man who rules his spirit is a man who is disciplined. In fact, he is a man who has reached the highest aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. If ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of Refreshment

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Onesiphorus did a great service to the church by serving Paul.

2 Timothy 1:16-18 KJV The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: [17] But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. [18] The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

War Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 31, 2012

As we consider politics according to the Bible, let us now examine what the Bible says about war.

Scripture We are in the middle of an 8-weeks series of messages titled, “Politics According to the Bible.” We are examining key political issues in light of the Bible. Today, as we continue in our series on “Politics According to the Bible” I want to examine ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Gentle Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 30, 2011

We must embrace God’s Gentle Servant, we must depend on God’s great power, and we must believe in God’s sure and certain promises if we’re going to find hope in the midst of trouble.

At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

The Lamb Is Provided

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 19, 2012

We have been watching as God’s plan to send His Lamb into the world has unfolded.

Luke 2:1-20 THE LAMB is PROVIDED Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Dec 16th 2012 Intro: We have been watching as God’s plan to send His Lamb into the world has unfolded. • When man fell/sin/Garden of Eden • God made a promise/Redeemer would one day come. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Three-Fold Response To Christmas

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A reflection on Christmas

THE THREE-FOLD RESPONSE TO CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:1-20 Introduction: When Pope Julius I, in the year 353, authorized December 25th to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus; who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles Follen, in 1832, lit candles on the first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#25 Rejected At Home Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 2, 2020

A year after leaving home, Jesus returned to Nazareth. His welcome was the same as when they ran Him off a year earlier.

#25 Rejected at Home Series: Mark Chuck Sligh August 2, 2020 TEXT: Mark 6:1-6 – "And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. 2 And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Example

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 10, 2024

Paul says to follow his example as citizens of heaven

Paul’s Example Philippians 3:17-21 Good morning. Toby Mac has a song from 2007 titled, “Lose My Soul”. Some of the lyrics say, “Father God, I am clay in your hands, I wanna stay that way through all life's demands. 'Cause they chip and they nag and they pull at me, and every little thing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christ Hymn (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 19, 2023

Paul uses an early Christian hymn to give the ultimate example of humility.

Technicolor Joy: The Christ Hymn (Part 1) Philippians 2:5-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 6-18-2023 Attitude is Everything I spent the week with Rich and Ken in Branson, Missouri, while Maxine and Beth were on the beach in the Dominican Republic. On Tuesday, we went to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

"getting Good Out Of Bad Cicumstances"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 20, 2023

This is from a series on Philippians.

Title: “Getting Good out of Bad Circumstances” Scripture: Phil. 1:12-21 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 5-21-23 Intro: One historian has commented before that “The British have a knack for losing battles yet winning wars.” That’s an interesting take on history. In our culture we have a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible