Sermons on Paul At Seaport:

Commitment

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2014

Paul is in the worst physical condition of his life, but he is in the best spiritual condition. This letter to the Philippines was written from a Roman jail following the perilous journey mentioned in Acts 27. Still, Paul is confident, positive, and committed to Jesus.

7-18-04 Title: Commitment Text: “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.” (Philippians 3:12) Bible Reading: Philippians 3:7-21 Introduction: Please refer to our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Results Not Typical

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 3, 2014

People are fed up with empty claims and so we as the church, we have to present a different kind of life; an effective different kind of life

TITLE: RESULTS NOT TYPICAL SCRIPTURE: ACTS 9:20-31 We live in a media saturated culture. Not only saturated with media, but saturated with advertising. Everywhere we look people are trying to sell us something. Seems like more and more websites that are free, now have some kind of advertisement ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Dangerous Word Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 6, 2014

Part 7 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

INTRODUCTION: What’s the most dangerous thing you’ve ever done? I know for me the most dangerous thing I’ve ever done was to go swimming in some of the most shark infested waters on earth! It was a total rush! Some people thrive on danger… the adrenaline junkies. Las Vegas ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1, Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Believing The Impossible Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

WHY DO WE, MANY TIMES, MISS THE BLESSINGS GOD HAS FOR US? WHY DO WE, MANY TIMES, MESS UP THE BLESSINGS GOD HAS FOR US?

The Letter to the Romans Chapter 4 “Believing the Impossible” September 31, 2006 PRAY INTRODUCTION Play video Romans 4:1-9 Read c Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Environment Of Choice Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014

THIS PASSAGE PRESENTS US WITH SEVERAL SCENARIOS, EACH OF WHICH PRESENTS PAUL AND BY INFERENCE US WITH THE OPPORTUNITY OF CHOICE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE NOTE OF THE PRINCIPLE THAT CHOICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES. IN OTHER WORDS, CHOICES

THE ENVIRONMENT OF CHOICE Acts 16:11-40 From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day on to Neapolis. 12 From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days. 13 On the Sabbath we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Splinter From Satan.

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 7, 2014

Like a splinter barely under our skin, circumstances can be painful. But how can we tell if it's just life or God?

Have you ever got a splinter in your finger or your foot? It sticks out just enough to be irritating but not far enough to pull it out. Every time you brush against something, it sends pain through out your body. I know when this happens to me I try to ignore it. I hope against hope that some how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Gospel–centered Friendships (Col. 4:7–18) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 4:7–18

Gospel–Centered Friendships “Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. He is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Is Near

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 24, 2015

Our work is to win lost souls for Christ. We are to do this by spreading the Good News of the Gospel. We can do this work just by talking to our friends.

Do you ever get the feeling that time is passing by quickly? Do you ever feel that you have too much to do and not enough time to do it? If so, then you can probably appreciate the sense of urgency that Paul has in the reading from 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, which we heard earlier in today’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Denomination: Anglican

When You Feel Like All Others Have Turned Away!

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 23, 2015

Paul writes in his letters to Timothy and warns about those who have turned away or deserted him!

FEELING ALL ALONE In my recent reading of I and II Timothy, I was struck by Paul’s declaration to the young preacher how many had turned from the faith. Although partly as a warning to Timothy, a theme that runs through both letters is to avoid foolish arguments and that some will turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

“fence Riding Is For Cowboys” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“Fence Riding is For Cowboys” Acts 5:33-39 Gamaliel was a man who helped give the disciples a break and what he said in verse 39 was probably the smartest thing he had ever said, which always caused me to think highly of this man. But then after some careful examination and reading a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

“what Must I Do To Be Saved?” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“What must I do to be saved?” Acts 16:22-40 If you remember, last time we saw the slave girl, who had supernatural powers that were not from God. Paul and Silas delivered her from demonic possession and because her masters were making a lot of money off of her, they got mad and brought ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Tearing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Paul stayed in Ephesus for 3 full years because there was much work to be done there. He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27

Denomination: Baptist

Does The Devil Know Your Name? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing his series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Does The Devil Know Your Name? Acts 19:11-16 In our Sunday night Bible study about dealing with doubt, called “WHY DOESN’T GOD ANSWER ME!?” we are going through the section titled “Through the Deep Waters.” We are looking at a man named Asaph and his time of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Final Words To Peter In John's Gospel

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 26, 2015

Peter, mind your own business

Sermon Jn 21. 19-25 In our Gospel reading today, Peter asks Jesus what is going to happen to the Apostle John, one to the two Sons of Thunder, one of Jesus’ inner circle of three. And stunningly, Jesus rebukes Peter and basically tells him to mind his own business. I wonder why Peter asked the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:19-25

Denomination: Anglican

Second Missionary Journey And Teams Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 6, 2021

From now onwards we will be studying the second missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas with two teams. Read further to know the expansion of the Kingdom of God.

Acts 15:36-16:05 Second Missionary Journey and the teams 15:36 Follow Up Ministry 15:37-41 Paul and Barnabas Separated 16:01-05 Paul, Silas, and Timothy as Team Acts 15:36 Follow Up Ministry Paul and Barnabas had the burden to reach the unreached with soul-winning and result-oriented ministry. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist