Sermons on Life Of Paul:

Emptied Out To Be Filled

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 6, 2019

How to be emptied out and then refilled by the Lord.

How to be emptied and then refilled Stand and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God He Let Me Play Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

That is the number one basis for Thanksgiving. It is just the fact that God has let you play the game. All of us are only here today because God has let us play the game of life.

William F. Kirk was a columnist who loved baseball, and just before his death he wrote this poem couched in baseball terms to express his thanks for life. "The doctor knows what his trained eyes see, And he says it is the last of the 9th for me; One more swing while the clouds loom dark, And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-11

Suffering For Christ

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

Understanding the functions of suffering in the Christian life would help us cope with them.

SUFFERING FOR CHRIST 1 PETER 4:12-19 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION One of my children asked why we don’t practice fasting or flagellation during the observant of Lent. Flagellation is the practice of a person to whip himself or herself as a public penance. iblically speaking, the best ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore God's design for marriage and family, emphasizing the importance of honoring God with our bodies and the consequences of sexual immorality.

Good morning, beloved. Pastor Garrett Kell says that “Before a sin, Satan tempts you to believe repentance will be easy. After a sin, Satan tempts you to believe repentance is impossible.” Opening Scripture reading: Today, we find ourselves diving into 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 that reads, "Flee from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Topics: Marriage, Family Life

Funeral For A Believer

Contributed by Jeremiah Heydt on Sep 27, 2017

Based on John 14:1-7, the sermon tells of some of the greatest truths and promises of God to be found anywhere in the Bible.

John 14:1-7 Funeral Sermon We gather here this afternoon in memory of our brother/sister in Christ, ____________________ We gather here to grieve and mourn our loss.... We gather to remember and reflect upon his/her life.... A life in which each of you were blessed to share.... We gather here to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Why God Prefers Losers

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Who did God use?

Why God Prefers Losers 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 7 For who makes you differ from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it? 8 You are already full! You are already rich! You have reigned as kings without ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When I’ve Done My Best

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 14, 2025

Have you ever reached a point where you said to yourself: “Lord, I’ve done all I know how to do—at home, in the marriage, in the ministry, and in my life—and it still seems like nobody cares?”

“And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.” Have you ever reached a point where you said to yourself: “Lord, I’ve done all I know how to do—at home, in the marriage, in the ministry, and in my life—and it still seems like nobody ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To encourage believers to obey God's call, live by faith, and trust in His plan, even when the path is unclear, just as Abraham did.

Opening Scripture Reading – Good morning, church family! We're going to dig into the Word together today, and we're focusing on Hebrews 11:8. That's where we find this nugget of truth: "By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8

Topics: Abraham, Life Sentence

We Are Vaulable

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 21, 2004

This is just an outline about we are vaulable to God. A baby is not a choice its a child

Sermon The Human Life is Valuable to God Luke 12:7 I. We (humans) are valuable because God knows us. Fear the Lord Not Man there are things to fear in life, some very serious things. However, there is a vast difference between what men usually fear and what God says to fear. The things men fear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:7, Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Pre-Existence Of Christ

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

How can we witness to others of the Life of Christ, unless we are sure that we know it for ourselves. Christ did not life for only 33 years on earth. Christ was and is still alive today.

The Pre-existence Of Christ John 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION 1. The gospel of John was written for a simple purpose... a. To produce faith in Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God b. To share the "life" that comes through such faith 2. To encourage us in such a faith in Jesus Christ John begins his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Wisdom

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 1, 2008

Jesus’ words about servanthood are a call for the church to offer freedom to those that are suffering with ’Heavy burdens, hard to bear’

Matthew 23:1-12 ‘Words of Wisdom’ 1. In my study I have a pin-board on the wall, with notes of things I need to do (and should have done!) and with schedules for meetings, preaching rotas, lists of lectionary readings – and most importantly (amongst all the day-to-day things) my ‘Words of Wisdom’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Purpose Of Storms

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 19, 2013

There is only one thing that matters when you are facing a storm and it's found in Luke 8. I believe the message will bless you and help you understand more clearly who you are as a son or daughter of God.

The Purpose of Storms How many of you have been on your way to a meeting or to visit relatives in another city or state and it began to rain? At first the rain comes down in a steady flow and you turn your windshield wipers on to one of the lower speed settings. The windshield wipers are able to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For The Best Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

Persecution can and is real. The key is how we approach it. Peter offers 2 lessons of encouragement: We must "Cultivate Christian Love" and "Practice the Lordship of Christ".

INTRODUCTION Persecution is real for the believer. While it comes in many different ways, it is real – The group we’ve been studying about in 1 Peter suffered this horror in much a different way than we do as Christians today: Dr. M.R. DeHaan put it this way: In the early days of the church. . . , ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ's Joy In You"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 18, 2017

A sermon for Confirmation Sunday.

“Christ’s Joy in You” John 15:1-11 I think Jesus Christ was the most joy-filled human to ever walk the earth. Why do I say this? Think about it, Jesus didn’t worry about His life—what He would eat or drink, or what He would wear. He trusted His Father in heaven. He was able to love—even ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Hold Fast To Your Testimony PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to hold fast to their testimonies, trust in Jesus in all situations, and allow God to guide their steps according to His divine plan.

Good morning, church family. It’s a blessing to be standing here today sharing the Word of God with you. Today we're going to dive into Revelation 12, where we’ll explore the importance of holding fast to our testimony, leaning on Jesus in all life’s situations, and allowing God to transform us and ...read more

Topics: Jesus, Life, Steady