Sermons on Paul Anka:

Darkness Vs The Epiphany Of Light

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2014

Sure, darkness press on all sides. Sure, seems like gloom and despair. But Paul teaches us there is an EPIPHANY OF LIGHT... We go through seasons, but God has a plan of development. TRUST HIM.

FACE THE STRONG MAN OF DARKNESS... FRUSTRATION OF MY OWN MAKING VS THE EPIPHANY OF LIGHT By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Romans 8:28 (KJV) And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Troubled Triumphant Chruch Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 18, 2012

A final overview sermon of 1 Corinthians, after a sermon series studying 1 Corinthians.

Text: 1 Corinthians, Title: The Troubled, Triumphant Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/17/12, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: A. 1:10-13 1. Division among the body of Christ. “Is Christ Divided?” 2. We divide over ages, preferences of music, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Story Of My Life Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 8, 2017

Story of my life. It is the phrase that you never want to say. As Paul writes Romans 7, we hear him sigh and say, "Story of My Life." As we look deeper at the chapter, we see that it is the story of our lives too!

Jack has been working at a certain accounting firm for years. He graduated at the top of his class but his career seems to be stagnate and going absolutely nowhere. He begins to feel frustrated as he is passed over time and time again for the new positions and promotions. Not wanting this to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Strong (2 Timothy 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 11, 2024

Do we allow Christ to make us strong and faithful? Let's discuss this in 2 Timothy 2.

Do we allow Christ Jesus to make us strong? Should we entrust the Gospel to faithful men? Should we meditate on Jesus? Do we endure all things? Have we died with Him? Are we faithful, just as He remains faithful? Let’s discuss this in 2 Timothy 2. Did Paul want Timothy to let Christ make him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For All

Contributed by John Newton on Feb 3, 2025

The Galatians wanted to put restrictions on the new Gentile converts in their church. But Paul put his foot down...

The little churches in Galatia were facing a serious issue—and they didn’t know what to do about it. It may seem surprising, but their problem revolved around the fact that they were growing. And the new people (there seemed to be more and more of them all the time!) just weren’t fitting in. It ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

God’s Directions For The Church’s Ministries Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 10, 2024

Today, we should be devoted to making disciples, to gathering together for strength, and this is what we see as the continuing mission of the church! Will we obey and continue to share the only message that matters to a world in desperate need?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 21 God’s Directions for the Church’s Ministries Acts 14:8-28 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Camper – appreciate your understanding for a time Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-28, Luke 9:23, Nehemiah 9:6, Psalm 116:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Visionary View: When The Scales Fall Away From Our Eyes Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023

Explore the transformative moment when the scales fall away from our eyes. It's a turning point where we see the truth, and our lives are forever changed.

Visionary View: When the Scales Fall Away from Our Eyes Today, we gather to explore the transformative moment when the scales fall away from our eyes, a powerful concept found in the New Living Translation of the Bible. Opening Prayer: Let us begin with a prayer. Heavenly Father, we seek Your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:17-18, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 1:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moses Tries It His Way: An Exposition Of Exodus 2:11-25

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2020

We sing the hymn "Have Thine own Way" and all too often go out and do it our way.

Moses Tries it His Way: An Exposition of Exodus 2:11-25 How many times do we feel that God has a special calling on our lives, and we get into a rush trying to fulfill it? When we became Christians, we received the Holy Spirit in our lives. God has a purpose for every one of us. He has distributed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Must Have Godly Servants Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 28, 2021

Based on 1 Tim 3:1-13 - Sermon outlines characteristics that should be present in the lives of pastors & deacons.

“WE MUST HAVE GODLY SERVANTS” 1 Timothy 3:1-13 FBCF – 6/27/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Hymn #434 in my 1956 Baptist Hymnal – “Serve the Lord w/ Gladness”: “Serve the Lord w/ gladness in our works & ways, Come before His presence w/ our songs of praise; Unto Him our Maker, we would pledge anew, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Are Out Of Our Control Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 3, 2018

1. Trust the Lord to comfort you. 2. Ask the Lord for more commitment to His cause. 3. Ask the Lord for the courage to do the right thing. 4. Do whatever you can to help. 5. Trust the Lord to take care of you.

When Things Are Out of Our Control The Book of Acts - Part 81 Acts 23:6-35 (Read vs. 6-11) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Here in Acts 23, Paul was in Jerusalem, in spite of many warnings from the Holy Spirit not to go there. John Phillips gave this good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:6-35

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Be Guilty Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 8, 2018

God's Word gives us 4 pieces of evidence: 1. Being rejected by those who hate Jesus (vs. 1-9). 2. Living with great hope (vs. 10-15). 3. Striving for the highest standards (vs. 16; 18-21). 4. Giving with a generous heart (vs. 17).

Let’s Be Guilty of Godliness The Book of Acts - Part 82 Acts 24:1-21 (Read vs. 1-10) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 10, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In tonight's Scripture Paul the Apostle has become Paul the prisoner of Rome. It happened within days after Paul returned to Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Next Big Step For Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 27, 2018

How can we take the next big step for Jesus? We must: 1. stay on target (vs. 20). 2. Travel (vs. 21). 3. Train other workers (vs. 22). 4. Trust each other (vs. 22). 5. Tarry until our work is done (vs. 22).

Our Next Big Step for Jesus The Book of Acts - Part 69 Acts 19:20-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 11, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Remember that here in Acts 19, Paul was on his third missionary journey. His team was reaching many people in the city of Ephesus. They saw the Hand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For Living From The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 28, 2018

1. Walk in the Way of Christ (vs. 23). 2. Observe our opposition (vs. 23-29). 3. Find help from godly friends (vs. 30-31). 4. Remember the good that government can do (vs. 31-41).

Wisdom for Living from the Word of God The Book of Acts - Part 70 Acts 19:23-41 (Initial reading: vs. 23-29) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 18, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In tonight's Scripture, Paul was on his third missionary journey. His team was reaching many people in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing Your Cross!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2018

What does it mean to "take up" or "bear" your cross? What does the Bible teach about "cross-bearing"?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Mark 8:34; 1 Corinthians 1:22-24 This morning I want us to look at a verse of Scripture, Mark 8:34. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34, 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Tell Our Christian Story - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 16, 2018

1. Hunt for opportunities to share (26:1-2). 2. Get a happy attitude about sharing (26:2). 3. Be hospitable in every situation (26:1-4). 4. Keep living in the hope of God's promise (26:4-8). 5. Be honest about who you are (26:9-11).

How to Tell Our Christian Story - Part 1 The Book of Acts - Part 84 Acts 25:9-26:11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 24, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Acts 25, as we focus on how to give our Christian testimonies. Back in Acts 21, Paul arrived in Jerusalem at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:9-27, Acts 26:1-11

Denomination: Baptist