Sermons on Paul And Jerusalem:

Paul's Two Contrasts Of The Sinner And The Saint

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 20, 2022

We often hear of serial killers, and when we do we cannot help but ask ourselves why would a person kill again and again.

To kill one time is bad enough, but some of the serial killers have killed 30 to 40 people. Illus: Every time they catch a serial killer they generally give them extensive psychological tests to try to find out what motivated them to do such things. As Christians, we know that man and animals ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Titus: Paul Writes To The Young Pastor In Crete

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

And that is what we’ll see in the book of Titus today, is that the Apostle Paul is writing to his young pastor friend Titus, giving him guidance, left and right, faith, obedience, and living out what we they believe on the corrupt little island of Crete.

“A television program preceding the 1988 Winter Olympics featured blind skiers being trained for slalom skiing, impossible as that sounds. Paired with sighted skiers, the blind skiers were taught on the flats how to make right and left turns. When that was mastered, they were taken to the slalom ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6-9, Titus 1:12-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Timothy To Come Soon, Hopefully Followed By Paul Himself Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 1, 2019

Paul is sending Timothy to the Philippians for at least two purposes. Paul is eager to receive information about how the congregation is doing, whether they are living in a manner worthy of the gospel, and he wants to encourage them about his own situation in Rome.

Date: 10/31/18 Lesson #18 Title: Timothy to Come Soon, Hopefully Followed by Paul Himself • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 2:23-24, NIV) (23) I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Prescription For Christian Love And Unity

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 5, 2015

When we focus our attention on Jesus’ humble sacrifice, we see human pride and sin. It’s only when we depend on God that we receive salvation. God calls us to humility each and every day.

Have you ever faced opposition while on your Christian walk of faith? If so, you’re not alone. Opposition to the Christian way of doing things has existed since Christianity began. In the passage from Philippians 2:1-13, Paul is trying to deal with a rift that has occurred within the church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Paul’s Guide To Christ-Like Behaviour

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 25, 2015

When we become believers, our minds are renewed and furnished with the light of God’s mind, and we can see things as God sees them and make godly decisions.

In 1948, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play Major League baseball. He faced stiff opposition in the form of balls being deliberately thrown at him by pitchers, base runners who dug their spikes into his shins, fans who mocked him and even death threats. Jackie Robinson was a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Anglican

Back To School-Paul's Final Message Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 17, 2023

The book of 2 Timothy is Paul's last letter. In chapter 4 Paul gives what could be called his last message to Timothy. Look for the four types of disciples Paul mentions in verses 9-11.

(Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription) Introduction: Paul had been convicted and sentenced to death. Before this happened, though, he wrote this second letter to Timothy. In keeping with our August “back-to-school” theme, we could say that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Solemn Appeal To Timothy (Sermonette) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 16, 2025

To discuss "Paul’s Solemn Appeal to Timothy," his beloved son in the faith. To establish this appeal was given to him for his work in the ministry.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. There are five things he mentions to Timothy. The word "solemn" means "seriousness." 2. They are all found in this text: “authority, urgency, substance, duration, and vigilance.” 3. We will discuss them individually as we move through this lesson. 4. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 3 - Paul's Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 29, 2025

Paul's powerful prayer for the Colossians calls upon God to supply them with very important spiritual help that will enable them to live a life worthy of the Lord. These are things we can pray for ourselves and others to receive from the Lord.

Introduction: A. One night a father was walking past his 5 year old daughter’s room when he proudly noticed she was on her knees in prayer. 1. When he paused to listen, he heard her repeat this prayer several times: “abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.” 2. When she was finished praying, her ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Well-Known Sinner Meets Un-Known Saint Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 6, 2011

Conversion of Paul. What do we need to learn from it?

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Acts 9:1-31 Series: Acts: God’s vision and power for Shell Point Baptist. Well-Known Sinner Meets Un-Known Saint Introduction: Some things just seem to GO TOGETHER naturally • House FULL of family and plates FULL of good food. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Ananias – Given Great Privilege Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 23, 2013

Ananias was not a famous, well-known believer. He is not mentioned in Scripture outside of this event. Yet, Ananias was given such great privilege from the Lord. Why?

Ananias – Given Great Privilege Acts 9:10-18, 22:12-16 Introduction: 1. When considering the book of Acts, if I were to ask you to fill in the blank, and I said, “Ananias and _____________.” What would you say? Would you say, “Sapphira?” 2. Did you know that there is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-18

Denomination: Bible Church

New Heaven And New Earth Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 3, 2013

Chapters 21 and 22 are a description of the eternal state following the Millennium and the final judgment of the lost, along with the destruction of the old earth.

#11~ Rev.21: NEW HEAVEN AND NEW EARTH 8-31-13 Today we'll talk for a few minutes to do with a few of these verses in Rev.21: In this chapter we see that the history of time is finished; the history of eternity as we think of it is about to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Contentions In The Church. Series

Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Mar 6, 2014

THE NEED FOR REPENTANCE AND RECONCILIATION

Contentions in the Church Lessons from Paul and Barnabas. ACTS 15:36-41. At times disagreement will occur among believers who love the Lord and one another. When this cannot be resolved, it is best to agree to disagree and let God work his will in the lives of all concerned. Differences in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Anglican

"Are You Too Sinful To Be A Christian?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 23, 2010

Have you ever felt as if you were too sinful to be a Christian? Kinda like, all these other shiny-happy people have it all together, but me?

1 Timothy 1:12-17 “Are You Too Sinful to be a Christian?” By Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, tn Several years ago in a large city in the far West, rumors spread that a certain Catholic woman was having visions of Jesus. The reports reached the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessed Is He Who Comes In The Name Of The Lord

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 25, 2011

Judgment Day will come. But we don't have to fear that day because Jesus overcame every obstacle to give His life for us on the cross.

Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord! March 4, 2007 Luke 13:31-35 31 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." 32 And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

What Exactly Is A Christian?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 21, 2009

Through Paul’s defense before Agrippa we learn what it means to be a Christian.

They come in many kinds: slip-joint, diagonal, needle-nose, parrot-nose, midget… Do you have any idea what I’m talking about? Pliers. If you were here last week for the Easter sermon, you know that I’m pretty clueless when it comes to pliers. I used one for an object lesson but had to stop and ask ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-29

Denomination: Lutheran