Sermons on Pastoral Letter:

Paul's Greeting To The Philippians

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 11, 2019

Philippians 1:1-2 shows us the background for Paul's letter to the Philippians.

Scripture Several months ago, I gave the elders a list of suggestions for sermon topics. We each chose the ones we thought were important to address for our church, and then we ranked them. Some of the evening sermons this past year were topics that came out of that discussion. One topic ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul's Greeting To The Philippians

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 11, 2019

Philippians 1:1-2 shows us the background for Paul's letter to the Philippians.

Scripture Several months ago, I gave the elders a list of suggestions for sermon topics. We each chose the ones we thought were important to address for our church, and then we ranked them. Some of the evening sermons this past year were topics that came out of that discussion. One topic ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ In A Crooked Culture

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 7, 2021

Paul's letter to the believers at Philippi urging them to stand for Christ in a crooked culture.

Christ in a Crooked Culture Philippians 2:12-18 12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Contending For The Faith: Lessons From The Epistle Of Jude Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Delve into the powerful and concise Epistle of Jude, a letter filled with wisdom and guidance for our journey of faith.

"Contending for the Faith: Lessons from the Epistle of Jude" Today, we delve into the powerful and concise Epistle of Jude, a letter filled with wisdom and guidance for our journey of faith. Let us turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible as we explore the teachings of Jude. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3, Jude 1:4, Jude 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Word Carries Fire

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

The Word of God is not an ordinary book of letters and ink; it is a divine force that carries power, light, and fire.

THE WORD CARRIES FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 23:29 – “Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?” (KJV) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 4:12, Luke 24:32, Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 55:11 INTRODUCTION: The Word of God is not an ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Time For The Church To Wake Up! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

Explores spiritual alertness, discernment, and preparation for spiritual warfare, as guided by Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans.

Good morning, cherished brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are knit together by the common thread of our faith, and it is a joy to share this sacred space and time with you. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Apostle Paul's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Topics: Seeing Beyond, Eyes See

Colossians 1 - Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 15, 2010

This is the first sermon in a walk through the book of Colossians. It introduces Paul, the city of Colossae, and other important aspects of the Colossian letter.

The Anatomy of the Church Colossians 1:1-14 JOKE - A man lay sprawled across three entire seats in the movie theater. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, "Sorry, sir, but you're only allowed one seat." The man mumbled but didn't budge. The usher became impatient. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Warfare

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

We need to keep in mind that throughout this letter Paul is writing to a divided church, and a church that is being seduced by false teachers. These false teachers charged Paul with being very courageous when he wrote letters from a distance, but said t

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A custom of the natives in New Guinea is told. At certain times they have rituals, songs, and dances. They work themselves up into a frenzy and the ritual culminates in what are called “the murder songs,” in which they shout before God the names of the people they wish ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Come Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 6, 2013

Acts is a continuation of the Gospel of Luke. Luke's 1st letter describes the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This being his 2nd letter, he describes the beginnings of the church after Jesus ascends to heaven and sends the Holy Spirit

Why do we need the Holy Spirit? Do we have the Holy Spirit living in us? Do we want the Holy Spirit living in us? You are not saved unless you do you know. Romans 8:9 “But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in ...read more

Paul's Authority

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Feb 2, 2021

This sermon was the first one of a series on the book of Ephesians. It unpacks the first two verses. Specifically Paul's authority to write the letter, and the value of the specific recipients of the letter (i.e., who Paul would refer to as "Saints)."

Good morning. We are beginning a new series on the book of Ephesians called The Church in Christ and the Church in Culture. In case you are not familiar with the book of Ephesians, it is actually a letter that the apostle Paul wrote to the church that he founded in the ancient city of Ephesus. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

Message - 1john 1:1 – John’s Testimony Of Personal Interaction Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 4, 2022

John writes tenderly to the Christians, a wonderful letter of truth and encouragement. He testifies truthfully to all he had seen and heard and touched. This letter came 65 years after the Ascension but the Lord's presence with John was as real as ever.

MESSAGE - 1John 1:1 – JOHN’S TESTIMONY OF PERSONAL INTERACTION INTRODUCTION We are going to embark on a journey of exploration in the First Letter of John with select passages from this letter. John is a very loving writer and had an intimate knowledge of his Lord that remained and matured over ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1, 1 John 1:4, John 3:29, John 15:11, John 16:24, John 1:4, John 1:1, John 15:26-27, John 21:24, John 20:11-18, Revelation 1:17-18, Revelation 1:6-8, Galatians 2:20, John 17:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To Christian Advocacy For Good Governance And Sustainable Development In Africa

Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 5, 2019

Church leaders must pay attention to Christian Advocacy Ministry.

THE CALL TO CHRISTIAN ADVOCACY FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA THE BIBLE, GOOD GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY The new nation Israel was given instruction about governance, power and justice. The Lord instructed them, ‘you shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Contend , Construct And Confess But Never Compromise.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 14, 2007

This sermon is an insight into the letter of Jude with a call to contend, construct and confess the faith in the light of those who are compromising the faith.

Contending for the faith from the book of Jude. Background: Jude brother of James-half brother of Jesus early Church leader.Probably written around A.D.65. Reason: The book of Jude was written to exhort believers to contend for the faith against those from within who were disputing, disrupting ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Oneness In Marriage

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Mar 3, 2003

A pastor and his wife preach a message on Biblical oneness in marriage culimating in a marriage covenant renewal service for the church

Developing Oneness in Marriage Marriage Covenant Service Cornerstone Church Pastor Gary and Kim Shockley February 16, 2003 Several couples from our church are fresh out of the Family Life Marriage Seminar this weekend. There were around 180 couples present. Kim and I decided to attend because we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:31-32

Denomination: Methodist

Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2019

Paul's letter to the Thessalonians shows that a mighty church adoids lust, adopts love, and applauds labor.

Marks of A Mighty Church (Part 3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/23/2015 A pilot was flying over the South Pacific when he noticed smoke coming from one of the many deserted islands below. The pilot flew closer and, sure enough, there was a man there with a great huge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church