Sermons on Paul And Timothy:

Pressing On

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 2, 2024

Paul realized he had not arrived and needed to press on while serving Christ

Pressing On Philippians 3:12-16 Good morning. The Apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:10, by the grace of God I am what I am. NKJV John Newton was a captain of different slave ships and he also invested heavily in slave trading. Some years after his conversion to Christ, Newton renounced the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon 12 - Witnessing That Works Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2025

Paul shares with the Colossians some helpful principles for being effective as witnesses for Christ.

Introduction: A. Last week, we talked about relationships that work and today I want us to talk about witnessing that works. 1. In Colossians 4:2-6, Paul shares some instructions about how to be effective as witnesses for Christ. 2. I want to start by suggesting that being a witness for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Give Thanks

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

The Apostle Paul had visited the city of Corinth and had started a church there.

I Will Give Thanks 10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, 11 as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Awesome Prayer Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 8, 2024

This sermon examines Paul's prayer in Colossian 1:9-14.

“AN AWESOME PRAYER” Colossian 1:9-14 FBCF – 7/7/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Author Kevin Halloran – "When Prayer is a Struggle" – discovered one of top answers as to why people struggle to prayer – “I don’t know what to pray.” Many people feel like they’re stuck in a rut, repeatedly praying ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, 1 Chronicles 4:10, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 11, 2003

The Lord’s church must be united!

INTRO.- United we stand, divided we fall. Where are those words found in scripture? Who said those words in the Bible? NO ONE SAID THOSE WORDS IN SCRIPTURE. They are not found in scripture. Jesus said something similar but not those exact words. Matt. 12:25 “Every kingdom divided against ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Can Be Good Citizens

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 13, 2017

Christianity has been around for a long time, and Christians have lived in every country and under all kinds of governments. God requires that Christians put their trust in God and to obey the leaders and laws of the country in which they live.

Introduction: A. One day during the presidential transition, the “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. 1. Near the end of the orientation, the outgoing President presented the incoming President three numbered envelopes, with specific instructions to open them, in order, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10, Psalm 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fly High - Acts Part 18 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 4, 2006

The farewell teachings of Paul to many of the churches in this chapter are filled with great spiritual insight. Paul expresses that he will never see these brothers and sisters again so He shares his heart with them and gives them final instructions to li

Fly High – Acts part 18 Video of Youth Retreat and the Baptisms: Testimonies from the Youth about the retreat and from this last week after coming home. Scripture Text Acts 20: The Holy Bible, New International Version. Pradis CD-ROM: Ac 20:1. Through Macedonia and Greece Ac 20:1 When the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worth Fighting For Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 18, 2013

In this sermon, we see that Paul believed that the truth of the Gospel and the care of the poor were worth fighting for.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a young boy who arrived home from school with two black eyes. 1. His mother said to him, “Have you been fighting again? Didn’t I tell you that when you were angry you should count to 100 before you did anything?” 2. The young boy replied, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elements Of A Fruitful Ministry Series

Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Oct 14, 2009

In this sermon we look at how to have a fruitful personal ministry through the words of Paul in Colossians 1:24-29

Paul’s Elements of a Fruitful Ministry “How to Glorify Christ in our lives” Colossians 1:24-29 October 11, 2009 Your Name ____________________ Introduction and review: In Colossians 1:15-19 the apostle Paul showed us the preeminence of the God/Man Jesus Christ! In Colossians 1:19-22 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Women Who Supported Jesus' Ministry

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 13, 2022

God does not play favorites, not does He consider what societal norms are when He chooses His ministers.

The Women who Supported Jesus' Ministry Luke 8:1-3 Sometimes, a passage of Scripture gets overlooked because it is seen as simple background information to the narrative. This is true of the passage we read this morning. At first it seems to act as a transition from the story of Simon the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Talent"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 9, 2004

We all have divinely endowed gifts for use in ministry. Is yours being multiplied, or buried?

Let’s begin today, just looking at some definitions so certain information can be established in your mind, to consider as we progress. Talent: 1. An ancient weight and money unit. The talent contained 60 minas of 60 0r 50 shekels each, but its estimated money value varied greatly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Orthodox

Why We Should Not Lost Heart

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Aug 15, 2008

Message looks at five reasons why the Apostle Paul did not use heart and applies them to our lives

2 Corinthians 4:1-7 (NIV) Why we should not lost heart? The Apostle Paul had established the Corinthian church on his second missionary journey in AD 49. This church was very important to him. But the church struggled in their faith. Corinth was a sprawling seaport and stopover between Asia and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Spong Vs Spong Part 3

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 25, 2020

What did Jesus say about the reliability of scripture? What was the attitude of the Bereans? Is pride a cause of apostasy?

What did Jesus say about the reliability of scripture? What was the attitude of the Bereans? Is pride a cause of apostasy? Testimony of Jesus When moderns deny the reliability of the Scriptures, they undermine the very basis of belief in Jesus, because it is those same Scriptures which testified ...read more

Scripture: John 10:35, 2 Peter 3:15-16, Acts 17:2, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Timothy 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance: The Forgotten Fruit Of God's Grace

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 31, 2008

People look at the church and cry superficial. Why is that? I believe because it is we have forgotten that saving faith leads to repentant lives. One fruit that has fallen off the faith tree is repentance.

Intro: There are people that look at the church today and cry hypocrites. One reason is they don’t understand we are sinners that are saved by grace. It is the grace of God that makes us saints not the acts of men. Another reason is that the church has become superficial! Paul told timothy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Weight Of God’s Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Explore the power and transformative nature of God's Word, and our responsibility and privilege in carrying and sharing it with others.

Good morning, church family! Today, we've got a special treat for you all. We're diving into the first verses of the Gospel of John, taking a closer look at the Word of God, and how it's our responsibility and privilege to carry and share it. As John Stott once said, "We must allow the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Topics: Burden, God's Word