Sermons on Paul And:

There Are No Magic Buttons

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2024

We must all be taken aside continually and taught more about the truth of Jesus and the Church.

Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter 2024 Today’s Scripture from the Acts of the Apostles introduces someone new to the story of Paul’s time in Asia Minor. Paul is ministering in Galatia, up toward the Black Sea coast, while the scene shifts to Paul’s future destination, much farther south closer ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-28, Acts 18:23-28

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On Ad Vitam

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 14, 2025

Ad Vitam is a Latin phrase that literally means “for life.”

George Eliot, an English novelist and poet once remarked: “The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us, and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone.” John 6:50-54 reminds us: “This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, John 5:24, John 17:3, Matthew 25:46

Courage

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2025

This sermon calls believers to live out Paul’s charge in 2 Corinthians 13:11 with bold faith and steadfast trust in God. Drawing from Gideon’s story, it shows that true courage means acting in faith despite fear. When we take courage, we experience God’s presence, unity, and peace.

Introduction: The Courage to Begin When Gandalf first visited Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, Bilbo wanted nothing to do with adventure. He loved his comfortable hobbit-hole — his tea, his chair, and his quiet little life in the Shire. But Gandalf saw something in Bilbo that Bilbo didn’t see in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16, 2 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unhindered Kingdom Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the book of Acts, focusing on the concept of living "unhindered" as followers of Christ, inspired by the disciples who spread the message of love, forgiveness, and salvation.

Who here has ever felt hindered or held back in some fashion or circumstance. You may have felt that you had more to give, more to offer, more to contribute… And what about in your faith? Have you ever felt like there was something more? Some piece that you may have been missing out on as you read ...read more

Topics: Ascension Of Christ, Apostle Paul, Unhindered Faith

Sermon Series: Unhindered

"The Most Excellent Way"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 1, 2003

Considering Paul’s description of love, and applying it to our lives.

1 Corinthians 13:1-8 “The Most Excellent Way” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA At a men’s retreat a truck driver told about the change Christ had made in his life, and he was asked to think of some specific way in which he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

"I Wish You All Spoke In Tongues"

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 26, 2005

A message that clearly bring out Paul’s position in tongues

I Wish that you all spoke in tongues. 1 Cor 14:5 reads: 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[a] but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues,[b] unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified. The apostle Paul said he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Changing Clothes Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2002

Paul’s contrast between the old self and the new self

Changing Clothes - Eph. 4:17-24 Steve Simala Grant Intro: We have had quite a week. Last Sunday, on thanksgiving, I talked about how visiting Allan Vail had brought me encouragement as I saw the faith that Allan had and how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Counting Our Blessings Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 14, 2002

Paul’s describes to us the wonderful riches that are ours in Christ

Count Your Many Blessings Eph. 1:1-6 · Begin a study on the Book of Ephesians this morning. It is about knowing what you have in the bank, heaven’s bank! 1) I am amazed at how much time is spent by Paul and other NT writers to remind us of all that is ours in Christ! 2) I am ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Refresh My Soul Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 9, 2007

Paul’s desire - for Philemon to embody the grace given to him

Pentecost 15 Refresh my heart Sept 9 † In the Lord Jesus’ Name † Grace, and the peace of God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ… is yours. Paul’s view – The Difficult Request He sits in his room, chained to a Roman Centurion. On the table, a piece of parchment, waiting to bear words that ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fundamentals Of Friendship

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 5, 2005

Fundamentals of Friendship from Paul’s joyful letter to the Philippians.

In Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi he talks a lot about joy. One of the things you can’t imagine a joyful person being without is friends. Joyful people make friends. Joyful people are friends to others. If you really want to enjoy your life you will need friends. God created us to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Model Walk

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

Paul’s instructions to the church at Thessalonica on how to live for Christ.

THE MODEL WALK 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 INTRO: We live in times when it is hard to live a Christian life. We want to live for Christ, and walk as He would have us to walk, but we may not know what to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Glory Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 10, 2009

Learning from Paul’s personal testimony to the Colossian CHurch

When I was at university—I sweated and groaned and struggled to get through my studies. One day a mate left an major project we were working on in the train. He rang every station from Hornsby to Campbelltown hoping it was handed in. Alas, our major assignment was gone forever! After the lecturer ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

So You Call Yourself A Pastor 4 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 25, 2009

Exposition of the last part of Paul’s charge to the Ephesian elders

Text: Acts 20:32-38, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 4, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/22/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Karl Marx, died in 1883 with these last words… “Go on, get out - last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.” Thomas à Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, d.1170 “I am ready to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 14, 2008

Paul’s wonderful theological truths on the Victorious Christian Life

VICTORY OVER SIN ROM. 6:1-5 Three buddies were discussing death and one asked the group: “What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?” One said: “He was a great humanitarian, who cared about his community.” Another said: “He was a great husband and father, who was an example for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

The Land And Death Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008

This message deals in part with Paul’s view of law and grace.

Apart from the law, sin lies dead. I was once alive apart from the law, but when the commandment came, sin came alive and I died. The meaning of this section of Romans is laden with controversy. Is this an autobiographical account of Paul’s futile struggle to do what is right? If so, is Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-12

Denomination: Congregational