Sermons on Missionary Journeys Of Paul:

7 Ingredients Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Let’s look at Acts 17 to see how the church at Thessalonica began. Verse 1 says, “When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they [Paul and his companions] came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews.” When Paul entered a city to s

: The apostle Paul first preached the gospel to the Thessalonians during his second missionary journey. After he left them, he sent Timothy to find out how they were doing. When Timothy returned, he came with a fantastic report that we find in 1 Thessalonians 3:6–7: “When Timothy came from you unto ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Worth Imitating? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 20, 2019

Paul’s thanksgiving of the kingdom life and witness of the Thessalonians is a reminder that our calling is to be worthy of imitation, and people who model, what it means to strong and ready to stand out in this world.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 Are We Worth Imitating? The broad perspective we are working with as we make our way through 1 Thessalonians is to keep answering the question How can we be strong and ready to stand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Momentum Is Growing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon encourages maintaining spiritual momentum in our faith journey, pressing on towards God's prize with consistency, courage, and strength from Christ Jesus.

Good morning, beloved family. It is indeed a joyous day that the Lord has made, and we are here, gathered in His name, to reflect, rejoice, and renew our faith in Him. Today, we are going to talk about momentum, not in the physical sense, but in the spiritual realm. We are going to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Topics: Momentum

Testifying For Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 17, 2021

Paul preached the Gospel faithfully and without fear, fulfilling the Lord's call for his life to proclaim His name to the Gentiles and kings. The biography of Paul is being written, not so much as events unfold but as the Lord determines.

LET US PRAY: Grant us the faith to believe you and trust you fully, for all that you’ve revealed to us in your holy Word. May we be enlightened and encouraged today. Bless this time, we pray, in Jesus’ Name, AMEN. --------------- We have been seeing in the book of Acts the fulfilment of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does A Healthy Church Look Like

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 27, 2019

Paul says that He uses the church of Thessalonica as an example to other churches of a church worthy of emulating (v. 4). In noting what Paul praises about this church we can see what a healthy church looks like.

“What Does A Healthy Church Look Like?” 2 Thessalonians. 1:1-4 It is hard to know what it takes to be healthy these days. Almost every week we hear how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Prison Purify PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

This sermon explores how perseverance, purification, and patience are vital in our faith journey, transforming trials into triumphs through faith in Jesus Christ.

Good morning, dear church family. As we gather here today, both in body and spirit, we are reminded of the sacred fellowship that binds us together. We are not just a congregation; we are a family, united by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:8-18, Hebrews 5:8

Topics: War, Men

Sharp Contention Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 4, 2008

Exposition of Acts 15:36-41 regarding the disagreement that Paul and Barnabas had over whether or not to take John Mark with them

Text: Acts 15:36-41, Title: Sharp Contention, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/7/08, AM A. Opening illustration: they called it the first church of laying on of hands and healing (see below) B. Background to passage: Theological conflict settled. Church rejoicing in unity and freedom. And the heart of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready For Our Final Goodbye (Part 1)

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 27, 2007

Paul was ready for his final goodbye. How can we get ready?

Getting Ready for Our Final Goodbye (Part 1) Acts 20:13-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Dec. 5, 2007 *The rest of Acts 20 is an extremely important portion of Scripture. In these verses Paul reflects on the past and tries to prepare the church leaders of Ephesus for life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 12 - Witnessing That Works Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2025

Paul shares with the Colossians some helpful principles for being effective as witnesses for Christ.

Introduction: A. Last week, we talked about relationships that work and today I want us to talk about witnessing that works. 1. In Colossians 4:2-6, Paul shares some instructions about how to be effective as witnesses for Christ. 2. I want to start by suggesting that being a witness for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stay Awake, Stay Strong SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

The Christian life is a journey, a race, but most importantly, it is a battle. The warfare is real and can be exhausting, but we must not fall asleep. A sleeping believer is a powerless believer and poses no threat to the devil.

Introduction: The Christian life is a journey, a race, and a battle. We must not forget that we are in a spiritual warfare and that we cannot afford to sleep. A sleeping believer is powerless and poses no threat to the devil. 1 Thessalonians 5:5-9 (NIV): "You are all children of the light and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-9

Topics: Christian Life, Spiritual Warfare

Serving God In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 30, 2023

Paul set us a good example of serving God through his afflictions, with fortitude and with integrity.

It is amazing and beautiful to see how Paul comes to know God and experience Him as the God of all comfort despite his trials and tribulations. • Most people would complain about their sufferings and question God. “Why me?” and “What this?” when we have been serving Him so faithfully? • Some may ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3, 2 Corinthians 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 7:5-9, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Story Of The Mistaken Mother Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 3, 2005

Paul’s teaching against salvation by works is brought to a climax here in Galatians 4:21-31. Paul breaks his discussion into three sections. First, Paul gives historical facts. Second, he gives spiritual truths. And third, he gives us some practical appli

Scripture When my children, Lauren and Jon, were little they had a book titled Are You My Mother? Here is how that story begins: A mother bird sat on her egg. The egg jumped. “Oh, oh!” said the mother bird. “My baby will soon be here! He will want to eat. “I must get something for my baby bird ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The New Me"

Contributed by Terry Moon on Sep 25, 2005

Today we will reference to the story of Saul and his transformation into Paul in the book of Acts. We will talk about how God transformed Paul’s life forever when he had his Damascus road experience. God used Paul to preach and teach His people so that t

Reference Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 I. Romans 12:1a – Sacrifice – means to give up something. Question: What makes me new?  When I make the decision to give up and get rid of the old stuff.  When I make the decision to give up and get rid of some people. What are you willing to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 22 in a journey through John's gospel exploring the wonder of our Good Shepherd supplementing John 10 with the visual of Psalm 23.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Lord is My Shepherd” INTRODUCTION One of the most devastating accusations against God that the devil continually tries to promote is that God is not all that good. Satan invites us to look around at the appalling evil in the world and our own personal ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Learning Humble Dependence Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2016

This sermon is based on Chapter 5 of Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. It follows the events of Paul's life in Acts 9:20-31.

Introduction: A. A certain Boy Scout master was determined that his Scouts would be ready for the next Court of Honor. 1. So he ordered that each of them be ready to report about a good deed they had done before the next meeting. 2. When they gathered at the next meeting, the Scout master asked the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ