Sermons on Paul As A Concerned Father:

Have You Made A Road Today?

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008

Concerning the importance of accomplishing something in the spiritual life everyday.

1 Samuel 27:10 KJV And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites. I. INTRODUCTION -- THE SMALL THINGS OF LIFE -It has been said that the greatest things of life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Model Worth Following Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

Paul and his team authentically modeled the message, focusing on the praise of God, not men. We must do the same and be as gentle as a mother and as firm as a father with those we are hoping to influence.

Marks of a Healthy Church After the sermon last week, someone came up to me and asked me a question: “If First Thessalonians is one of the shortest and easiest books to understand, why are you taking 14 weeks to preach through it?” I told him that he should be glad I’m not preaching through the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Good Life

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Nov 15, 2009

In Philippians 4:4-9 Paul gives us 5 tips for experiencing an authentic, satisfying Christian life, such as what we envision when we think of the Pilgrim fathers.

Intro. Tell of the old New England tradition of setting five kernels of corn on the plate, on Thanksgiving day and of Governor Bradford giving thanks to God when, one winter, times were lean. Five pointers towards an authentic Christian life. I. Set your sights on God, 4. A. The point is Rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wideness Of God's Mercy

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005

We are concerned about our reputations; God is not caught up in that egotistical way of thinking. God is concerned about us, even at the expense of his reputation.

Wideness of God’s Mercy Jonah 3:1-2 07/17/05 2404 words 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying, 2 "Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you." One Chance When I was a young man just out of military service, I got a job and I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Anatomy Of Belief

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 1, 2011

God is not concerned with only the ways in which we think and believe; he’s concerned about the ways in which we act upon our beliefs.

INTRO Have you ever watched Star Trek? Mr. Spock, “the pointy-earned Vulcan” who served as Captain Kirk’s first officer said, “Once you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” This quote is an offshoot from a scientific principle known as ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The De-Masking Of Saul Of Tarsus

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 31, 2021

This Sunday’s Message will look at Saul of Tarsus’s encounter with the risen Lord, Jesus, and the de-masking of Saul on the road to Damascus, where He received what many consider the greatest reset of them all where he changed from Saul of Tarsus, to Paul the Apostle.

The De-Masking of Saul of Tarsus Acts 9:1-22 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN9fbsYohMQ Today’s message kind of goes along with this holiday that finds millions of Americans, along with others around the world celebrating, that which is known as Halloween. It’s a holiday where masks and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22, Philippians 3:5-6

Denomination: Foursquare

The Good The Bad And The Ugly

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 7, 2008

This is a Father’s day sermon about what kind of father are you, a good, a bad, or an ugly one

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly I love westerns. And who do you think of when you think about you think of spaghetti westerns? Clint Eastwood. Of course we like Hang em High and High Plains Drifter, but the best one has to be… Even if you haven’t seen the movie, you’ve probably heard that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Real Peole , Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 3c, Benefits Of Hearing Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 19, 2017

Part 3c of our real people real problems series from 1 Samuel

Real People- Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Hearing God- Part 3c “Benefits of Hearing God” 1 Samuel 3:10 Happy Father’s day Recognize Fathers – Oldest- Youngest- Most-est Today we are going to take just a little different approach to father’s day On Mother’s day we celebrate Moms We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Good And Perfect Gifts - James 1:16-18 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 12, 2015

These verses follow teaching on testing and trials. Is it possible that testing and trials could be considered good and perfect gifts from the Father of the heavenly lights? It all depends if you're walking with Him or away from Him.

(Pastor Steve starts the first section - co-preaching with Pastor Karenlee) The Scripture that we’ll be taking a look at today is … James 1:15-18 “Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Wake Up! To Follow The Dream That Your Father Has Placed In You. Series

Contributed by Tony Vila on Jul 22, 2008

In order to WAKE UP! To follow the dream God has placed in you, we need to listen, let go and live!

This is the last of the four part series on Dreams with my Father. In the last three, we talked about How to reach the dreams that God has placed in your heart and make them a reality. Today the title of my text is WAKE UP! To follow the Dream that your Father has placed in you. MAIN TEXT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is The Trinity? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 16, 2013

the mystery of the Trinity, God being three persons in one, has been difficult for Christians to explain since the beginning. Last week we talked about some religions and offshoots of Christianity who have denied the Trinitarian nature of God because it

How many of you have read the Shack? I recently read it and the newest book that author came out with, and both books have interesting imaginings about the Trinity. In both books the Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit are people with various characteristics, male and female. In the Shack, the Father ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-10

Grandparents Day!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 15, 2022

Most churches observe Father’s Day and Mother’s Day, but very seldom mention anything about Grandparents day. But in some ways, Grandparents Day is as important as Father’s day and Mother’s day.

When Paul wrote to Timothy, he mentions Timothy’s Grandmother. Look at 2 Timothy 1:5, “When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy GRANDMOTHER LOIS, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.” The genuine faith that Paul found in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Familiarity Breeds Children

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 22, 2009

A sermon on raising children from Ephesians 6:4. Preached on Father’s Day (Outline and material taken from my files. It is not original with me but I don’t know who to give the credit to.)

Sermon for 6/21/2009 Father’s Day Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: A. Talked the past several weeks about marriage. “Familiarity breeds children.” B. Bill Cosby remarked that being a parent is the “most beautifully irrational act that two people in love can commit.” WBTU: A. Today is Father’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am With You

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 18, 2021

The Holy Trinity Sunday

I am with you Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Psalm 33:12, Romans 8:14-17. Dear sisters and brothers, Let us listen to the gospel text for our reflection on the Blessed Trinity Sunday. A reading from the holy Gospel according to Saint Matthew (Matthew 28:16-20): ‘The eleven disciples went to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Psalm 33:12, Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Other

Jailbreak - Or Who Is In Prison Anyway?

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 29, 2019

Paul and Silas are imprisoned. But so is the woman with the demon and the jailer who jails them

Acts 16:16-34 Jailbreak (The Free and the not so free) Over the last few weeks, we have been exploring Acts and the way the church has spread throughout the world in the earliest days of Christianity. From Peter and the disciples standing up to the authorities, to Joppa, where Saul, an new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34, Romans 8:38-39, Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed