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The Calling

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 20, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 4:1-3 on the calling

Sermon for 7/19/2009 Ephesians 4:1-6 (vs. 1-2) Introduction: A. I wonder if your coming to Christ was like the Apostle Paul’s. In Acts 9 we have the account of Saul’s or Paul’s conversion. Tell the story. B. (Acts 9:4 NIV) He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, "Saul, Saul, why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing God's Will Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

It’s one thing to know God’s will; it’s another to do it. God wants us to be pure, to love others, and He longs to have our lives attract others to the life-changing message of the gospel.

Doing God’s Will A wealthy man went up to his pastor and said, “I want you and your wife to take a three-month trip to the Holy Land at my expense. When you come back I’ll have a surprise for you.” Three months later they returned home and discovered that this man had built a beautiful new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hindered Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 27, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 16: 1 – 40

Acts 16: 1 – 40 Hindered 16 Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek. 2 He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium. 3 Paul wanted to have him go on ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Another Journey

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 24, 2004

God Reveals His Will to Paul to take another trip

Another Journey Acts 15:36 – 16:15 Jeff Hughes – October 12, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Paul and Barnabas had returned from Jerusalem with Silas, and ministered there a while in their home church. But one day, Paul felt led by the Spirit to go on another journey, to visit the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Philippians: The Backstory" Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jul 14, 2015

The Apostle Paul from house in Rome writes a beautiful letter of joy to the Saints at Philippi who are his joy and crown from a heart of joy which comes from knowing and loving God whole-heartedly!

Cornerstone Church July 12, 2015 “Philippians: The Backstory” Philippians 1:1-11 Do you remember the days when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Getting Personal Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Sep 13, 2010

This is the first sermon in a ten-part series on Philippians which introduces the background adn theme of the book and also the style of studying a New Testament letter.

This is a letter from Paul to the church in Philippi, a Roman city in Greece that Paul visited with Silas on his second missionary journey. This letter was written by Paul when he was in a Roman prison, very likely the last place he would be before his execution for being a Christian. It begins ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

’tis The Season To Worship Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 16, 2010

I want us to consider several scriptures in regard to worshiping Christ. 1- In worship we give back to Christ 2- In worship we serve Christ 3- In worship we draw near to God

INTRO.- Man is worshiping being. We all worship something or someone. ILL. - Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes recently bought a new home in California. One day they were have a heated argument about family finances. (I don’t know why, however) Tom said, "If it weren’t for my money, this house ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Article 14. Saving Faith..... Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 15, 2009

How do you tell whether you’ve got the real thing and not a poor imitation? What am I talking about faith, have you simply got religous faith or saving faith? This sermon will show the distiction between the genuine from the fake.

Eph 2:8- 10. Article 14. Saving faith.” The real thing” • Have you got faith? The answer is yes all of us demonstrate a measure of faith everyday from switching on our central heating system to locking your front door at night, to driving a car. You are exercising a measure of faith in all of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Principles Of Identification In Cross-Cultural

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Principles of Identification in Cross-Cultural Church Planting and Evangelism

Principles of Identification in Cross-Cultural Church Planting and Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how one identifies with someone from another culture in evangelism. 2. The students will write a short paper discussing some of the limits of identifying with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Going To Do?

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 22, 2001

Scripture clearly teaches that we must be saved to experience eternal life with God in heaven.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? ACTS 16: 16-40 AUGUST 19, 2001 INTRODUCTION: WHEN FORREST GUMP MADE IT TO HEAVEN J.VERNON. McGee estimates that 75% of the members of the average church might not be genuinely saved. (Religious club) Billy Graham states that 80% of those who make salvation decision in his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Triumphant Joy: The Pursuit Of Happiness Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 18, 2013

Philippians shows us how God wants His people to experience triumphant joy, rejoicing in the Lord always, even in the midst of suffering, trials and temptations.

TRIUMPHANT JOY #1: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS INTRO TO TOPIC: • Joy and happiness. So many people in the world today aren’t experiencing it! • However, so many people in our world live for the pursuit of happiness. • The question is: HOW do we experience happiness? Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: *other

Bound To Be Set Free

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 14, 2009

This message gives a clear and concise position that will open our eyes that we may realize that to be beaten and bound is only for the purpose of pushing us foreward into our place of purpose. Purpose Got You In It but Praise Will Get You Out.

6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of hGalatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in 1Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the 2Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Philippian Church Of Relationships Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023

Your character will attract and make friends. Character is habitually doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.

A. INTRODUCTION: THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI 1. Philippi was the first city in Europe to be evangelize. How can this large continent be evangelized? One person at a time. 2. God’s call. “Come over to Macedonia and help us” (Acts 16:9). Who was the man? a. Jailer. b. Symbolic man. c. Luke. 3. A ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24, Acts 16:40, Proverbs 19:6, John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Enjoy Life- Enjoy People Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 6, 2024

This is the 193rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from Philippians.

Series: Action [#193] HOW TO ENJOY LIFE- ENJOY PEOPLE Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction: Most Bible Scholars say that Paul wrote this letter to the Philippians at Acts 28:30. Acts 28:30-31 While Paul was under house arrest in Rome, he wrote this letter to the persecuted Christians in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Justice For All Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012

"What Jesus really meant", standing up for truth over tradition.

We are back and speaking out on our favorite subject "What Jesus really meant", standing up for truth over tradition. Our last truth was dealing with HIERARCHY and the opposite of hierarchy is equality, and Jesus was a radical egalitarian. The early church reflected this value, as we can see from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible