Sermons on Paul At Ephesus:

Christ Alone Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006

Paul starts his letter to the Colossians presenting the proper image of who X is and what He has done.

Sermon 8/13/06-Col. 1:15-2:3-Christ: The One and Only Ill. John Phillips former assistant director of Moody Correspondence School: -young son -reading Bible story of Elijah’s being caught up into heaven in a chariot of fire. -asked “would you like to go to heaven one day?” - “No!” - “Why not, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Never Grow Weary

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Dec 18, 2006

We grow tired of many things in life, but Paul urges Christians to never grow weary of doing good.

NEVER GROW WEARY A. Christ as a SERVANT ILLUSTRATION: In Matthew 20:20-28, the mother of James and John comes to Jesus asking if He would allow her two sons to sit on his RIGHT and LEFT in His KINGDOM. Upon hearing the mother’s request, the other DISCIPLES became very INDIGNANT toward James ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Thanksgiving

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 28, 2005

A heavenly perspective on attitude. Paul shows us in the letter to Colossians that an attitude of thanks giving is important for a complete life.

Living In Thanksgiving 11/27/05 Colossians 2.6-7 Intro: Scottish Minister Alexander Whyte was known for his uplifting prayers in the pulpit. He always found something for which to be grateful. One Sunday morning the weather was so gloomy that one church member thought to himself, “Certainly the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What's Really Importat Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 13, 2006

For Paul, knowing Christ, constantly moving closer in his relationship with Christ, and doing so with others was of primary importance.

Introduction I. I personally was not, but I have certainly heard the zeal of some that have been; born in a Christian “home” that is. A. I must believe that it would be a great benefit to have a strong Christian heritage. 1. I was once in a prayer group with a pastor, whose ancestry included a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-16

Denomination: Methodist

From Worry To Peace Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 16, 2006

In Phil 4:4-7, Paul gives three ways to take a bite out of worry, anxiety, and stress.

Phil 4:4-7 Our scripture focuses on a challenge all of us face from time to time – how to deal with worry, anxiety, and stress. Sometimes we deal with it well and handle it in a mature way. At other times we may let it get out of hand. Watch what happens to Mr. Steinbloom. (He asks question ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7-11

Denomination: Brethren

"What Or Who Shall Separate Us?"

Contributed by Pastor Ben F Corley on Nov 26, 2006

Paul teaches us that there are four area in our lives that can separate us if we allow them too.

“What (or Who) Shall Separate Us?” Text; Romans 8:35-39 Introduction: The city of Rome was one of the most beautiful cities of the known world. During the days of Paul, it had a population of about one million people. It was and is often called; “the city of love.” It is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

We Are All Slaves Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Sep 20, 2004

Paul reminds Philemon and us that we all are slaves, that is, we all have responsibilities to our masters.

Pentecost 16 Philemon 1,10-21 Let’s say that you were a pastor, and you had this situation come up in your church: there was a problem between two of your most solid members, we’ll call them Philip and Oswald. But the problem between Phil and Ozzie isn’t a personality clash. The problem isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 20, 2004

We see in Ephesians 5:15-21 that Paul instructs us how we should walk in the Spirit.

Walking in the Spirit Ephesians 5:15-21 I. The How and Why We Should Walk in the Spirit (v. 15-17) A. We Should Walk With Caution (v. 15) B. We Should Walk With Purpose (v. 16) C. We Should Walk In Obedience (v. 17) II. The What & Who Behind Walking in the Spirit (v. 18) A. We See What Destroys ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Contrast Of Commitment

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Jan 16, 2006

This sermon examines the two Saul’s, King Saul & Saul, later Paul, the apostle, & their contrast of loyalty to God.

A CONTRAST OF COMMITMENT 1 Sam. 26:21 2 Tim. 4:7 Intro: The Bible is a book of contrasts. In the NT, especially the teachings of Jesus, we find many contrasts. i.e.- 2 roads-1 broad, that leads to destruction; 1 narrow, that leads to life. 2 went to pray—a Pharisee & a publican…. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:21

Denomination: Holiness

Forgetting The Past And Going Forward In 2006

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006

Paul lays out some principles concerning our attitude that we can carry with us into the New Year.

PHIL. 3:12-16 “FORGETTING THE PAST AND GOING FORWARD IN 2006” A) There is an old story about a happy little boy who went out into the field wearing a baseball cap ... And in one hand he carried a baseball, and in the other his trusty bat! * His face had a look of tremendous confidence ... ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Church Laziness While Waiting For God

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 1, 2022

What is Laziness? It is being unwilling to work or being idle. Here is where Paul admonishes the church against laziness.

There were a few people falsely teaching the Thessalonian church that being as Christ was returning soon, people should stop working, lay aside any responsibilities, quit planning for the future, and just sit back and wait. Be that as it may, their absence of action just drove them into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honoring God With Our Finances

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 24, 2004

The Apostle Paul is our model in finding financial security. This message declares that Jesus is our most valuable resource.

Honoring God with our Finances Philippians 4:11-13, 18-19 A few of you in the congregation may have lived through the Great Depression of 1929. October 24th, 1929 became known as the Black Thursday. That’s the day when a collapse of the American economy caught most of the country’s financial ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

When Christians Part Series

Contributed by John Stevenson on Dec 26, 2004

Paul and Barnabas came to a parting of their ways. Was this a good thing or a bad thing? What lessons can we learn?

WHEN CHRISTIANS PART Acts 15:36-41 Paul and Barnabas had been a team. It had been Barnabas who had first taken the young Paul under his wing. When everyone else in Jerusalem was afraid of the young Christian because of his history of persecuting the church, it was Barnabas who took him and who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Hurts Run Deep Series

Contributed by Steven Platt on Oct 29, 2002

Sermon based upon the book of Philemon. Illustrates the plight of Philemon to forgive Onesimus and how Paul aided in the process.

Read the Book of Philemon I Onesimus A. Name means "Useful" - But wasn’t very useful B. Slave of Philemon 1. Unlike slaves in America 2. Slaves were more like employees 3. Often were paid C. Caused Philemon to lose some money 1. Criminal intent - Money ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian Work Ethic Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 16, 2007

38th in a series from Ephesians. Paul describes how the Christian work ethic is different than that of the world.

A webmaster name Paul Kinsella recently performed a test in the mid-sized town of Belleville, Illinois. He dropped 100 identical wallets which each contained $2.10 in cash, a fake $50 gift certificate, ID containing the name, address and phone number of the owner, and few miscellaneous items in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Baptist