Sermons on Paul And Apollos:

The Greater Gift

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 12, 2004

In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians Paul he is continuing a thought from the previous chapter in reference to the people of Corinth and their beliefs about spiritual gifts. It seems they had become obsessed with them. Let’s share together what God’

THE GREATER GIFT 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians Paul he is continuing a thought from the previous chapter in reference to the people of Corinth and their beliefs about spiritual gifts. It seems they had become obsessed with them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Halfway Boulevard

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 9, 2005

Paul wasn’t ASHAMED of the GOSPEL, Paul didn’t ARGUE with GOD, Paul wasn’t AFRAID of a GOAL. How to get off "Halfway Blvd." and relocate to the corner of "Busy Street" and "Active Avenue". Free Powerpoint template at website.

Halfway Boulevard Acts 20:24 Powerpoint Template at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HalfwayBlvd.html "But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Baptist

Selfless Christianity In Action! - Fellow Worker Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Oct 13, 2002

Paul partnered with many people to do what God had called him to do: plant churches. We’re going to look again at one of Paul’s partners, one who had partnered with God to accomplish a great task.

SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: Throughout the Bible, we see a picture of a God who is sovereign and powerful and sufficient for any challenge. But ironically enough, God has this partnership with us to help Him accomplish His tasks and purposes. He made us co-Creators with Him to rule and reign ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Never Settle For Less Than The Best

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

This is the introduction and overview to the sermon series on Hebrews.

"Never Settle For Less Than The Best!" An Overview of The Book of Hebrews Something kept telling him that there had to be something more, a better way, a lasting solution, a quiet assurance. He knew in his heart that it was out there, but he had never found it. Jacob was a young man who had been ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come Holy Spirit

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 9, 2015

On a missionary journey, Paul encountered disciples in Ephesus who know only John's baptism, not the baptism in the name of Jesus with the infilling of the Holy Spirit. This message explores this passage.

November 8, 2015 - Come Holy Spirit Our guest speaker last week spoke about Paul’s conversation in Athens with philosophers regarding the “unknown god” statue of the Romans. He thought it curious that among all the statues of the Greeks and Romans, there was this one created for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pride And Service Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 16, 2012

Here is what Paul wants the Corinthians to understand and what the Holy Spirit would have us understand. What matters is to follow Jesus Christ wherever that may lead us.

Introduction It has been three weeks since we have been in 1 Corinthians. You will recall that Paul has been admonishing the Corinth saints for division in the church and for their being enamored with worldly wisdom. The underlying issue, we noted, was the tension between the church and Paul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thomas, The Twin, And The Divine Mercy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2014

In the lives and work of St. Thomas, Pope St. John, and Pope St. John Paul, we can see the operation of the Divine Mercy coming from the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Divine Mercy Sunday 2014 Canonization of Two Popes In the first century, there were no printing presses, no typewriters, no word processors, no i-pads, and, in the Holy Land and Rome, no cheap paper. If a literate person wanted to read, he picked up a scroll of papyrus, or parchment, and almost ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Deliverance: The Combined Effect Of Prayer And Praise

Contributed by Benny Paul on Oct 2, 2015

This message deals with the importance of Prayer and Praise and the result it produces - Deliverance!!!

Deliverance: The combined effect of Prayer and Praise Acts 16:16-34 I have never come across someone who does not have problems or who has never hit a low point in their life. No matter what difficult situation/mess you are stuck in or experiencing the lowest chapter in your life, if you have the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Believe In The Lord Jesus Christ -- The Rest Of The The Story Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 1, 2015

One of the Most quoted passages in Christian circles today is Acts 16:31 "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and You shall Be Saved, you and Your Household." This message gat the rest of the story.

“BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND YOU SHALL BE SAVED – THE REST OF THE STORY” Acts 16:16-40 Dorn Ridge Church of Christ March 01, 2015 Audio Link to listen to the preaching of this sermon: http://chirb.it/dqea4N INTRODUCTION: 1.) Many of you will remember the news ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"May I Introduce You To The Unknown God?" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 22, 2015

This sermon deals with the Apostle Paul coming to the city of Athens and finding the city full of idols, and temples to pagan gods. In the midst of that, he directs them from what they Had labelled as "The Unknown God" and points them to the true

“MAY I INTRODUCE YOU TO THE UNKNOWN GOD?” Acts 17:16-34 Dorn Ridge Church Of Christ March 22, 2015 Audio link to listen to the sermon: http://chirb.it/BewMGv INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning as we look to the Word of God we are going to see the gospel of Christ come to a city with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 21, 2015

Regardless of how impressive or unimpressive our educational background is, there will always be people who will try to find ways to belittle our faith. We may face persecution or ridicule for our faith, but when we do, God will be there to protect us.

The events in Acts 26:24-27:8 occur just after Paul has been arrested for the last time. He had an opportunity to speak to King Herod, King Agrippa and the Roman governor Festus. Festus didn’t know anything about Moses and the prophets. Agrippa and Herod, on the other hand, were familiar with ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Call, A Gospel, & A Task Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 31, 2011

In Paul’s initial address in the letter he seeks to establish who he is & what he is about. He is God’s man & everything he is & does revolves around God

ROMANS 1: 1-7 "A CALL, A GOSPEL, AND A TASK" In the preface to his commentary on Paul’s letter to the Romans, Martin Luther wrote: "This letter is truly the most important piece in the New Testament. It is purest Gospel. It is well worth a Christian’s while not only to memorize it word for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Running For The Prize Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2014

In order to reach people with the truth of the Gospel, we must be willing to accept 1) Self-Denial (v.19-23) and be willing to practice 2) Self -Control (v. 24-27)

After any election, like the recent municipal one, newly elected counselors have a particularly hard calling. They realize that not everyone voted for them yet they must work on behalf of everyone. In Corinth, Paul had the difficult task of working in two distinct cultures: that of Jewish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Other

When God's People Are Stuck With Ungodly Government Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 10, 2018

1. Keep embracing the truth (Acts 24:22-25). 2. Keep helping people escape the tragedy (Acts 24:25-27). 3. Keep expanding your trust in God (Acts 24:27-25:12).

When God's People Are Stuck with Ungodly Government The Book of Acts - Part 83 Acts 24:22-25:12 (Read Acts 24:22-27) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 17, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Back in Acts 21, the Apostle Paul arrived in Jerusalem to worship the Lord and deliver a generous love ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-27, Acts 25:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Tell Our Christian Story - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 18, 2018

1. Talk about your life before you met the Lord (vs. 4-5; 9-11). 2. Mention how God got your attention (vs. 12-13). 3. Share what the Lord has said to you (vs. 14-16). 4. Bring up the basics of the gospel (vs. 17-23). 5. Talk about your walk with the Lord (vs. 16; 19-20).

How to Tell Our Christian Story - Part 2 The Book of Acts - Part 85 Acts 26:1-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 31, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Last week we began to focus on how to give our Christian testimonies, and tonight, in Acts 26, the Apostle Paul will give us some more help. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-23

Denomination: Baptist