Sermons on Opposition To Paul:

Paul's Prayer For The Philippian Church #2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Paul prays that the church would choose excellence,integrity, and the fruit of righteousness.

#6 4-29-07 Paul’s Prayer for the Church of Philippi (2) Text; Philippians 1:9-11 Introduction; Summary: Paul was a man of prayer and he prayed for their spiritual maturity. That they would abound more in God’s love. III. Paul Prays that they would choose Excellence A. Excellence is built ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul’s Pride And Joy Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 26, 2012

Paul's pride and joy was the good news he had received about the Ephesian believers that led to commendation of them and prayer for them.

Paul’s Pride and Joy Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh May 20, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 1:15-16 – “Wherefore I also, after I heard of your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Paul On The Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2011

Christians have a long-standing tradition of being confused about church leadership and the identity of the Christian lay person. The Corinthian church experienced this problem even in the middle of the first century! Who are we?

[Note: this sermon was so long -- or my preaching of it -- that I was only to cover my first point in 1/2 hour] Paul on the Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro (2 Corinthians 1:1-2, textual) 1. Paul plants the church in Corinth (about 51 A.D.) 2. Paul writes I Corinthians (about 54 A.D.) 3. Timothy and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul: "The Thorns Really Hurt" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 25, 2017

Physical Pain, Unanswered Prayers, Grace

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Paul: “The Thorns Really Hurt” 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (p. 808) October 1, 2017 Introduction: Have you ever wondered why God put thorns on roses? Well, here’s the scientific answer from a Harvard professor: “Roses really don’t have thorns…thorns ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Paul Beleived About The Cross"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 9, 2015

Paul never boasted , but in the Cross.

“What Paul believed about the Cross” . 14May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whichB the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Galatians 6:14 1. Note according J.C. Ryle, Paul never boasted in national ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Methodist

Barnabas Brings Paul Back To Antioch Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 13, 2017

The Antioch church under the leadership that Barnabas provided had grown to the point that it was obvious that Barnabas needed a helper. One man immediately came to mind, his friend Saul of Tarsus (Paul).

May 23, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Barnabas Brings Paul Back to Antioch (11:25, 26) Scripture (Acts 11:25, 26; KJV) 25 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: 26 And when he had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Pisidian Antioch: Paul's Sermon & The Reaction Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2017

A very obvious change may be observed here in the relations of Barnabas and Paul. Until now Barnabas has always occupied the first rank. It has been "Barnabas and Saul". But now the whole mission, including Barnabas, is described as “Paul and his company

September 5, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Part-1 Pisidian Antioch: Paul's Sermon & the Reaction (13:13-52) Part 1: verses 14-31 Part 2: verses 32-37 Part 3: verses 38-41 Part 4: verses 42-52 PART 1: VERSES 14-31 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:14-52

Denomination: Baptist

God Confirming Paul's Message By Miracles Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 11, 2017

When our Lord performed miracles He usually had at least three purposes in mind: (1) to show His compassion and meet human needs; (2) to teach a spiritual truth; and (3) to present His credentials as the Messiah.

This July 8, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Title: God Confirming Paul's Message by Miracles (Acts 19:11-12) Acts 19:11-12 (KJV) 11 And God wrought special ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Farewell To Ephesus Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 16, 2015

To establish that Paul’s farewell was one of kindness and deep concern for the church leaders at Ephesus, and all ministers and elders should aspire to foster this same spirit in their work of Christ everywhere.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Commitment To Ephesus 2. Paul’s Commission to Ephesus 3. Paul’s Character in Ephesus Introductory Remarks. 1. This lesson outlines Paul’s farewell address to the Ephesian church elders who came in haste to see him before his journey to Jerusalem. These elders had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul Plans To Send Him Shortly Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 31, 2018

Since Paul cannot go to Philippi himself, it is his intention to send Timothy as his representative.

Date: 10/8/18 Lesson #16 Title: Paul Plans To Send Him Shortly Scripture: (Philippians 2:19, NIV) (19) I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. Introduction Since Paul cannot go to Philippi himself, it is his intention to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

From John And Water To Paul And Fire

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 6, 2018

Paul's first encounter with the twelve disciples. Paul's instruction and laying on of hands.

Weekend Message/Devotion January 7, 2018 Reading: Acts 19:1-7 COMMUNION SUNDAY From John and Water to Paul and Fire We read here of Paul’s missionary trip to Ephesus. Without going into a lot of geographical detail, I just want to emphasize the lengths that Paul went to in traveling all over ...read more

Scripture: John 5:9-13, 1 John 5:9-13, Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Words At Miletus With The Ephesian Elders Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2017

The journey from Troas to “Mitylene” is described with exceptional detail. It seems to have taken about five days’ sailing time, with each port mentioned representing a day’s journey. They evidently put into port each night. The winds usually died....

November 28, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.6: Paul's Words at Miletus with the Ephesian Elders (20:13-38) Acts 20:13-38 (KJV) 13 And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

Centurion Julius’ Experience With Paul

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2016

What would it have been like to be the Roman officer who sailed in close quarters with the Apostle Paul during the harrowing trip from Caesarea to Rome? How did God’s bond-slave, Paul, affect this man?

CENTURION JULIUS’ EXPERIENCE WITH PAUL Acts 27:1-28:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GETTING OLDER 1. Have you ever felt like everybody around you is getting older faster than you? 2. A woman was sitting in the waiting room for her first appointment with her new dentist. She noticed his diploma ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul’s Perspective On Adversity Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy Paul’s Perspective on Adversity

Philippians - Manual of Joy Paul’s Perspective on Adversity 1:12-18a David Taylor We are working our way through the letter to the church at Philippi. One of the main themes is that joy is central to our lives when Christ is central in our lives. Joy is not a choice, not an attitude but is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Calling In The Lord Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 4, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you called by the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that everyone of us are called to testify to GOD's Grace. IV. TEXT: Acts 20:24 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But my life i

I. EXORDIUM: Are you called by the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that everyone of us are called to testify to GOD's Grace. IV. TEXT: Acts 20:24 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Pentecostal