Sermons on Paul And Barnabas:

Least Of The Apostles

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 17, 2025

Acts 9

THE LEAST OF THE APOSTLES (ACTS 9:1-9) Do you have zeal for religious, political and social causes? Here are some quotes on zeal: Let a good man do good deeds with the same zeal that the evil man does bad ones. Jewish Proverb Zeal without knowledge is fire without light. Thomas Fuller. Nothing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Declare Unto You The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 2, 2025

Paul had a lot of things to cover in this first letter to the Corinthians. He gave them a brief reminder of what the Gospel was all about in these first few verses of chapter 15.

I Declare Unto You The Gospel (This message is reworked from a sermon preached at Littleby Baptist Church near Mexico, MO on April 28, 2025; but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Good evening and it’s great to worship the Lord together with you this evening! These joint meetings are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Pillar & Buttress Of The Truth Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 7, 2021

Sermon based on 1 Timothy 3:14-15 - Hearers are encouraged to understand why we need to know how to "do church."

“A PILLAR & BUTTRESS OF THE TRUTH” 1 Tim. 3:14-15 FBCF – 6/6/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Hymn #380 in my 1956 edition Baptist Hymnal that I regularly use in my quiet time is “The Church’s One Foundation.” First verse: “The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is His new creation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline For Acts 18:18-23

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 8, 2023

This outline is admittedly brief but covers a section of Paul's life where a lot of things took place. The passage and outline might be good for a devotional or lesson. Feel free to use this as the Lord leads.

Introduction: This passage is brief but covers a good bit of time during Paul's life and work. Text: Acts 18:18-23, KJV: 18 And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Preach - Be Ready!

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 10, 2023

We should always be ready to Proclaim Christ

In the vast tapestry of Pauline epistles, 2 Timothy stands as a poignant letter from the aging apostle to his beloved disciple and fellow laborer, Timothy. Within the pages of this final communication, we find a charge that resonates through the corridors of time and speaks directly to those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Anglican

An Outline Of Acts 19:1-7

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 16, 2023

Paul came to Ephesus and found some disciples. He also found something was wrong. Paul was able to dialogue with these disciples and lead them into new truth,

Introduction: Paul arrived in Ephesus and trouble soon followed him. He discovered a group of twelve disciples of John the Baptist, first, and re-baptized them. Then Paul was able to explain additional truth to these disciples. Some good things followed after that! Text: Acts 19:1-7, KJV: 1 And it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 19:8-12

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 21, 2023

Paul arrived at Ephesus and tried to share the Gospel with the Jews in the synagogue. After they rejected him, Paul found another place to teach. He also found a ministry of healing in Ephesus, too.

Introduction: Paul had just arrived in Ephesus and had finished ministering to a group of men who claimed to be disciples of John the Baptist (verses 1-7). Now he’s moving on into his pattern, “to the Jew first, and also to the Greek (or Gentile, Romans 1:16)”. There’s another pattern, so to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-12, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning And End Of Ephesians.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 5, 2024

Opening greeting and closing benediction.

THE BEGINNING AND END OF EPHESIANS. Ephesians 1:1-2, Ephesians 6:21-24. In my studies around the book of Ephesians, I have occasionally come across the attitude that this book could not have been written by Paul, because it is too impersonal. Yet, if we take the time to read the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2, Ephesians 6:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Outline Of Acts 22

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 13, 2024

Acts 22 has two sections. The first 2/3 covers Paul's testimony or speech to the crowd (who had just tried to kill him!); the last 1/3 describes Paul's first several hours in the Roman barracks.

Introduction: This chapter continues the events of Chapter 21. In the first section, (verses 1-21) Paul makes a defense or gives a testimony of what he had been before and after he met Jesus. The last section describes Paul’s treatment at the hands of the crowd and, fortunately, the Romans who took ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Through The Storm: Anchored By Prayer

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 5, 2025

Prayer doesn’t always change the weather—but it always brings the presence of God and the preservation of your purpose.

Title: Through the Storm: Anchored by Prayer Text: Acts 27 Theme: When the winds are against you and the ship seems lost, prayer becomes your anchor. Big Idea: Prayer doesn’t always change the weather—but it always brings the presence of God and the preservation of your purpose. Opening ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

One And A Half Verses To Get To Know Better

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 30, 2025

Romans 8:28 doesn’t promise only good things will happen, but that God weaves even suffering, loss, and opposition into His greater plan for our ultimate good.

Good MORNING. Here’s a little-known fact for you as we begin. Romans 8, where our epistle lesson comes from, is probably the second most taught, preached and studied chapters of the Bible, behind only the 23rd Psalm, which tells us how “the Lord is our Shepherd.” Unlike the 23rd Psalm, which is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon Outline: "God Alone Is Sovereign”

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Sep 15, 2025

God alone is sovereign—He grants visions, He allows thorns, and He shows His power not through our strength, but through our weakness.

I. A Vision Beyond Words (vv. 2–4) Paul recounts being “caught up” to Paradise. He emphasizes what he does not know: “Whether in the body or out of the body, I do not know. God knows.” The content of the vision is hidden—“inexpressible words…not lawful to utter.” Point: Even in revelation, Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Anglican

Addressing Felix (Acts 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2025

Why did God have Paul address governor Felix.

Did Paul’s imprisonment enable him to share Christ with the Governor? Does persecution have a divine purpose? Let’s review Acts 24. What were the high priest’s accusations about Paul before Felix the governor? And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

2 Corinthians Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 3, 2025

NASB, notes from biblegateway.com

Introduction 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth with all the [a]saints HOLY ONES who are throughout Achaia (GREECE) 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

2 Corinthians Part 2

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 5, 2025

NASB, footnotes from biblegateway.com

Paul Reveals His Heart 7 Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. WE HAVE TO DO IT OURSELVES. 2 Make room for us in your hearts; we wronged no one, we corrupted no one, we took advantage of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard