Sermons on Paul Begley:

Joy Stealers (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 4, 2022

Paul warns the Colossians against legalism, mysticism, and asceticism.

Above All: A Study in Colossians Col 2:18-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church Cubbie Dog When I first moved to Illinois, a friend offered to take me to a Cubs game. I explained that I’m not really a baseball fan. He said, “It’s not just baseball, it's Wrigley Field.” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Talk About Love, # 6

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 26, 2022

Paul gives a list of love's attributes.

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, PART 6 Warsaw Christian Church (2/15/09) Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: I Corinthians 13:4-13 This will end this series on love. As Paul elaborates on the nature of agape/love in our text, he shows how love acts in our relationships with other humans. He does not discuss ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Addressing A Crowd (Acts 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 10, 2025

How did Paul address a crowd of fellow Jews?

Would Paul’s willingness to walk into danger allow him to address many Jews and the supreme council, the Sanhedrin? Does preaching the Gospel sometimes involve great personal sacrifice? Let’s look at Acts 22. Why would Paul address the crowd in their sacred language? “Brethren and fathers, hear ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

Paul continues the theme of God’s initiative in salvation.

We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter Ephesians, looking at chapter two today so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 2:1-7. Paul continues the theme of God’s initiative in salvation. He does by painting a bleak picture of the human ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 22, 2024

Paul continues the theme of God’s initiative in salvation.

Brought to Life; Brought Together From Death to Life Ephesians 2:1-7 November 24, 2019 David Taylor We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter Ephesians, looking at chapter two today so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 2:1-7. Paul continues ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 6, 2024

A look at what it means to have unity according to Paul

UNITY IN THE CHURCH July 7, 2024 Ephesians 4:4-6 A Lutheran theologian from the 16th century, named Rupertus Meldenius wrote --- “In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things charity.” - Rupertus Meldenius That’s a great reminder. Yet how do we define what’s essential? Where’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, Ephesians 2:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Of God

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 16, 2024

Paul instructs his readers to pray instead of worrying

Peace of God Philippians 4:1-7 Good morning. “Peace on earth” is a phrase we always hear around Christmas, but as we look at our world, many ask, “Where is the peace?” Because in our chaotic world “peace on earth” seems elusive. This morning, I would like to begin with a Bible verse which is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Groanings Too Deep For Words Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 8, 2024

What did Paul mean by all of creation is groaning?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are continuing our study in the book of Romans, and we are going through chapter eight. I find Romans chapter eight one of the most exciting and encouraging chapters in all of Paul's epistles. Looking back ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Denomination: Brethren

Lights To Our Generation

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 5, 2024

Paul told the Philippians that they were to be blameless in a corrupt generation

Lights to Our Generation Philippians 2:12-18 Good morning. Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To Romans Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 1, 2024

Introductory comments on the letter of Paul the apostle to the church at Rome.

Preface. It is hard to raise children in an audio-visual age, where adults have less and less control over what enters their children’s mind. Bombarded by internet, videos, tv, even school lessons. It is equally hard to teach God’s people. So many want entertainment, the big screen, slick ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Circumcision Will Not Save Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 13, 2024

Paul introduces to the Jew and Gentile, a new circumcision, that of the heart.

2:25 “For circumcision is indeed profitable if you keep the law; but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.” Paul is not trying to suggest the physically impossible. He’s stating a spiritual truth. The Jews trusted in their heritage. They trusted in their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:25-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abraham Justified By Faith

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 25, 2024

Paul proves through Scripture that Abraham was not justified by works.

4:1 “What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh?” Let’s look at this verse, as all the others, one word at a time. “Then” is “therefore” in this text. Based on all Paul has told us about sin, righteousness, judgment – by the way, the three things Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fellowship In The Gospel

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 10, 2024

Paul was thankful and joyful about the Philippian believers participation

Fellowship in the Gospel Philippians 1:3-8 Good morning. When I first sensed the Lord’s calling for me to enter into full-time ministry, I had a lot of zeal and hope for all the Lord would do through me, to further His kingdom. Because I truly loved Jesus and I was not getting into ministry for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Robert Renberg Jr. on Jul 18, 2002

5 different aspect of God’s Amazing Grace in the Apostle Paul’s life and personal testimony shows us how amazing grace is in our own.

“Amazing Grace” 1Tim.1:12-17 In a small cemetery of a parish churchyard in Olney, England, stands a granite tombstone w/ this inscription: “John Newton, clerk [pastor], once an infidel & Libertine, a servant of slavers in Africa, was, by the rich mercy of our Lord & Savior JC, preserved, restored, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Saying Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by William Yates on Aug 5, 2002

Saying "Jesus is Lord" has lost its potency with many American believers, but Paul’s audience in his epistle to the Romans certainly understood the cost of this statement!

Romans 10 9That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. James 2 19You believe that God is one; you do well. So do the demons believe and shudder [in terror and horror such as [1] make a man’s hair stand on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9