Sermons on Paul Barreca:

Put It Off Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002

A call to repentance of the specific sins Paul mentions

Put It Off ¡V Eph. 4:25-5:2 Steve Simala Grant ¡V Oct. 20/21, 2001 Intro: Some sermons are a whole lot easier to preach than others. Sermons about the character of God, about His love and faithfulness and awesome power are a whole lot easier to preach than those about sin, especially ones that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pomp And Circumstances

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul gives a defense before King Agrippa.

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. Last week, if you recall, we left the Apostle Paul there in Caesarea. He was there for some two years, being held by the Roman governor, Felix, because while finding nothing worthy of death or imprisonment, he wanted to get a bribe out of the early church. b. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul faces the storm on his way to Rome.

i. PRAYER ii. Introduction a. This week, as I studied the passage, I though about just how independent of weather and conditions that we have become as a society, as opposed to how much more observant we were, and dependent on weather before the invention of cars and freeways. b. Today, even if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Portrait Of The Church

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008

How does Paul portait the Church in Ephesians

The Portrait of the Church (Seen in Ephesians) Christ’s Church is not an after-thought of God. It is not a plan “B” for something that He planned but just didn’t turn out as God had wished or hoped for. Being planned from eternity, "His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With Opposition Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 17, 2008

Paul teaches us how to endure opposition

Philippians 1:27-30 April 13, 2008 Living With Opposition When Paul first visited Philippi, he and Silas were arrested and beaten for setting a young girl free from a demon and for preaching the Good News of Jesus. Although they were released, for a traveling missionary, Paul saw the inside ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: *other

Grace Overflowed Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 16, 2007

Paul a picture of the depth of Christ’s grace

Pentecost 16 Grace Overflowed 9/16 † In the Name of Jesus † May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace. Kevin Everett Our Goal – perhaps as challenging? As Kevin Encourages others, so Paul encourages us! Paul’s quote It is something most athletes desire, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Marks Of Maturity (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Kevin Short on Oct 13, 2009

Paul provides signposts on the road to spiritual maturity.

Marks of Maturity (Part 3) Ephesians 4:14 Ted Williams, who died in 2002 was arguably the best hitter baseball has ever known. He was the last baseball player to hit better than .400 in a season. Upon his death George Will said in his column "There is no joy in Red Sox nation, a.k.a. New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Thanksgiving" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

The Apostle Paul declaration of Thanksgiving to the readers of Ephesus.

Ephesians 1:15-16 “That is why since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks to God for you. I always remember you in my prayers,” (NCV) Paul comes to the end of this magnificent eulogy vs. 3-14 and launches ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

When Our Faith Fails Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 4, 2010

Part 3 focuses on Paul's thorn in the flesh.

When Our Faith Fail – Part 3 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Joshua 13:11-13; Judges 2:3 Introduction: In my message last week I continued with the second and third faith equations: o Faith + Unbelief + Action = No Results o Faith + Wrong Belief + Action = Wrong Results Last week ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2 - Matthew 10:2-6 - Who Gave You The Authority? ... Oh. Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 23, 2010

Did Apostleship die with the 12 Apostles and Paul?

Part 2 - Matthew 10:2-6 - WHO GAVE YOU THE AUTHORITY? ... OH. I was speaking to Alexandra Batchelor, a Regional Chaplain for Baptist Community Services in Sydney, Australia, and she was saying that Jesus prayed all night before choosing His disciples, from 6 pm to 6 am - 12 hours for 12 disciples. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who I Am Is Greater Than Where I Am

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

Paul was in prison but described himself as Christ's Ambassador.

Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Eph 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, Eph 6:20 For ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Endure Hardness

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 5, 2010

Paul wanted Timothy to know the reality of the ministry.

Endure Hardness Pastor Ken Crow 2 Timothy 2 (King James Version) 2 Timothy 2 1Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Good People Can Be Made Better Series

Contributed by Fred Waters on Jun 3, 2006

In preparation for Easter we consider the truths Paul

Romans 1:1-6, 16 Good people can be made better “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God--the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Unsolved Mysteries Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

Paul explains the previously unsolved mystery of the church

1. The Mystery Concealed (v. 1-5) 2. The Mystery Revealed (v. 6) A. We are powerful (v. 6a) B. We are God’s possession (v. 6b) C. We are privileged (v. 6c) 3. The Mystery Fulfilled A. The mystery is fulfilled by declaration (v. 8) B. The mystery is fulfilled by disclosure (v. 9-11) C. The mystery ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Of Community

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007

Paul shares three important aspects of community

Intro: being a military brat growing up was a life on the move. For many the thought of re-location can be a scary proposition. Being in a Christian family made these transitions easier, because when you moved to a new base, there was always a church family waiting for you to arrive. Knowing that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God