Sermons on Life Of Paul:

A Noticeable Change

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 20, 2024

Paul was well aware of the transformation that takes place when one receives the gospel message and is saved by the grace of God. Such a transformation produces radical change in the life of the new believer.

A Noticeable Change Ephesians 4: 17-24 This has been an informative and challenging study as we have considered the instruction Paul delivered within the fourth chapter of Ephesians. He has dealt with unity within the church, the need for diversity in the midst of unity, and offered valuable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of Effective Ministers (Col. 1:24–29) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 1:24–29

Characteristics of Effective Ministers “Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning The Spiritual Battle (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jul 14, 2014

Here in our text, the Christian life is likened to a battle. Every believer must war a good warfare. How can we do this? The apostle Paul lays out a strategy for us.

Winning The Spiritual Battle (Part 3) 1 Timothy 1:15-26 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Many preachers today make a living off of telling people what they want to hear. They tell people that it is God’s will that they be prosperous, healthy, wealthy, and basically have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-20

Denomination: Bible Church

A Reminder To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 29, 2011

Paul's life was filled with adversity and he had learned to live out his faith in Christ despite the circumstances and situations around him, here he is calling the Philippian church to do the same!

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2011 Date Preached: July 24, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: A Reminder to Remain Faithful Sermon Text: Philippians 1:12-30 [ESV] ETS: Paul pointed out that adversity was part of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Struggle Of Effective Ministers (Col. 2:1–7) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 2:1–7

The Struggle of Effective Ministers “I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Model By Example

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 9, 2015

1 Thessalonians 1

MODEL BY EXAMPLE (1 THESSALONIANS 1) Seeing her two sons fighting over the last piece of pizza the mother said, “You boys should be acting more like Jesus, if He were here He would give His brother the last piece” The older brother looked at his younger sibling and said, ““Marty, you be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Life In Christ–what Does It Mean? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 29, 2012

So if we are eternally justified and declared 'not guilty' in God's court of law, what does this mean for us? Can we now live as we please? Paul addresses that very issue in our passage this morning turn to Rom 6:1-14

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 23, 2012 Date Preached: February 26, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: A New Life In Christ–What Does It Mean? Sermon Text: Romans 6:1-14 [ESV] Introduction: Now over the past ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Loving One Another Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 17, 2015

What Paul tells us about how to love one another.

The Church - Love November 8, 2015 1 Corinthians 13:4-13:8 There was a Peanuts cartoon in which - - - Linus tells his kind and loving sister, Lucy, he’s going to be a doctor. She responds - - - “You, a doctor? How can you be a doctor? You don’t love mankind.” Linus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Upside Down Is Right Side Up! Part1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Upside Down is Right Side Up! Part1 Acts 17:1-6 A man was shoveling snow in his driveway when 2 boys came along with shovels. “Hey Mister, can we shovel your driveway? It will only cost $2.” He said, “Can’t you boys see I’m already doing that?” “Yes sir, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Command To "Cheer Up!"

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 4, 2015

In one of Paul's most discouraged moments, the Lord Jesus appeared to him and told him to cheer up, giving him several reasons why. We too should be buoyed by the same command and encouragements.

THE COMMAND TO CHEER UP Acts 23:6-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dear Abby: One of the toughest tasks a church faces is choosing a good minister. A member of an official board had watched the pastor search committee reject applicant after applicant for some fault, alleged or otherwise. It was time ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Brought To Life; Brought Together Children, Obey Your Parents Ephesians 6:1-3 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

Paul instructs children to obey their parents

We are starting Ephesians chapter six today as we move from looking at what Paul said about the marriage relationship to what he says about family relationships. Today’s text is 6:1-3 and my message is entitled, Children Obey your Parents or Raising Obedient Children. The structure of the passage ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Romans 1:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Life Is Not About You, But Jesus' Life Is

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 4, 2008

A short Ash Wednesday Sermon that encourages us to see that your life is not about you, but Jesus’ life is

Ash Wednesday has always presented me with a problem. As I read and research the scriptures for Ash Wednesday I get the feeling that God is saying, Hey Richard, hey Ray, hey….(and mention others) wake up to yourself, life is not about you, there are more important things in your life than ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"Happy Life Is Living Water Type Life"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 21, 2015

The sermon shares what makes us happy being separated, happy is one who delights in the Word, happy is the ones who have roots, and happy is the one who chooses the way of righteousness.

Paul was happy even in some not so pleasant times; 2. Paul rejoiced & was full of happiness even in less than pleasant circumstances. II Cor. 6:1010sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything. 1. Happy is the man who separates ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Fight The Good Fight Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 24, 2014

Paul instructs the elder in broad strokes to exert himself to excel. In these instructions is a pattern for all who pursue the Master if they will honour Him.

“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” [1] Six commands are issued in the final statements of this vital missive to a young theologue. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

1 Corinthians: The Church Fully Equipped To Answer Life's Questions

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 15, 2017

Who am I? Where am I going? Paul answers those questions when he addresses the Corinthian Christians.

Have you heard of these new tech gadgets called Google Home and Amazon Echo? They are described as hands-free speakers that do your bidding. If you want some quiet music, for example, you just have to say, “Play bedtime music for an hour,” and it will do that. If you want to know who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran