Sermons on Paul Bitten By Snake:

An Outline Of Acts 17:16-34

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 5, 2022

Paul had left Berea and with the help of friends made it to Athens, one of Greece's largest cities. He stood alone in that city, sharing the gospel with as many as he could: even some of the elite!

Introduction: This section covers Paul’s ministry in Athens, after he had left Thessalonica and Berea. While there he tried to share the Gospel with as many as he could. 1 The Dialogue in the Agora or market place Text, Acts 17:16-21, KJV: 16 Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Intro And Galatians Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on May 23, 2022

Verse by Verse Study of Galatians Chapter 1

Galatians Introduction: Gala'tia. (land of the Galli, Gauls). The Roman province of Galatia may be roughly described as the central region of the peninsula of Asia Minor, bounded on the north by Bithynia and Paphlagonia; on the east, by Pontus; on the south, by Cappadocia and Lycaonia; on the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

My True Child In The Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 8, 2022

1 Timothy 1:1-2 shows us several truths about living in God's church today.

Scripture Today, we begin a new study in the letters of Paul to Timothy and Titus. Paul wrote two letters to Timothy and one letter to Titus. These three letters are usually called “the Pastoral Epistles” because they were written to pastors about dealing with pastoral matters in their respective ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Stones--Living In Reference To The Cornerstone Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 4, 2023

The Church must always be moving forward into the future, so into the sunrise, with and for Christ.

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2023 “The cornerstone is an important part of any masonry foundation. It is the first stone that is set in the construction of the foundation and all other stones are set in reference to this stone.” If you haven’t figured out what the cornerstone of the Church is, please ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12, 1 Peter 2:4-9, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Take Hold Of Life Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on May 12, 2023

Press on to the goal. Life in you. In each one of Paul's letters, you will read the revelation he received. Christ is your life. it is a gift from God. Our inheritance. Lay hold of the incorruptible seed. Do not give up.

I love running and have run many different races in my life. The Comrades 90km race has probably been the most memorable race of my life. No matter what race you run you get to a point in the race where it becomes very tough and you have to tell your body to endure and ignore the pain. You know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 8:18-25, 1 Corinthians 15:53-54, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, Psalm 103:2-5  (view more)  (view less)

The Lie: I've Got Too Much Dirt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2022

So many people have decided they've messed up too many times for God to ever love them. But what does God have to say about that? Check out these thoughts from Family Minister Scott Jewell

Knowing I was headed to inner city ministry, I decided it could be useful to have my ear pierced as a conversation starter. How'd that work? I'd go to the local park to play basketball, often getting picked first so I could go home and tell my friends about how I got to hoop with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Able ...more Than Able

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024

God is able to show us the unsearchable riches of God

GOD IS ABLE...MORE THAN ABLE Ephesians 3:14-20 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us in person or online, If you would turn in your bibles to Ephesians 3:14-21, we will be there in just a minute. Signs play a big part in our lives for direction, for instruction, and for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

After You Fail Spiritually Lesson 8

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Eliminate the sin that made you fail. Determine not to make that mistake again.

A. YIELD YOUR FUTURE TO GOD: JOSHUA 8 Y – Yield your future success or failures to God. I – Identify the spiritual causes of your failure. Achan had sinned. E – Eliminate the sin that made you fail. “All Israel stoned him with stones” (7:25). L – Learn from your mistakes. D – Determine not to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-2, Joshua 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Veil: A Sermon For Transfiguration Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 1, 2025

Moses petition to the LORD to show him His glory is our petition too. And we shall be one day. But we need to be transformed first

Beyond the Veil: A Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday 2 Corinthians 3:12–4:2 NKJV Therefore, since we have such hope, we use great boldness of speech—unlike Moses, who put a veil over his face so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at the end of what was passing away. But their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43, Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Stop! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 30, 2025

Based on 2 Timothy 4:1-8 - Challenges hearers to strive to finish well in the Christian life.

“DON’T STOP!” 2 Timothy 4:1-8 FBCF – 3/30/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Preacher told this story: “When I was small, my mother was my piano teacher. Once in a recital, I went blank in the middle of the piece I was playing & had to walk off the stage in total humiliation. Later, my mother gave me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Mediator

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2025

For Proper 20 After Pentecost, Year C

The Only Mediator 1 Timothy 2:1–7 NKJV Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Letters Of Recommendation

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 13, 2025

Paul reminds the Corinthians that true Christian leadership isn't about  credentials but pointing people to Christ. Our transformed lives are the Holy Spirit’s “letters of recommendation,” of God's truth.  

Letters of Recommendation GOOD MORNING. This morning, we’re looking at our Epistle lesson, and letters of recommendation if you saw that. You might have needed one for a job, a college application, to rent an apartment. I’ve written lots. But what is your ultimate letter of recommendation? We can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-7, 2 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

A Family Tradition

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 27, 2025

For Proper 22, After Pentecost, Year C October 5, 2025

A Family Tradition 2 Timothy 1:1–14 NKJV Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, a beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve with a pure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Seven Keys To Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry Of Consolation (Key One) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 10, 2023

This series looks at seven principles from 2 Corinthians that Paul characterizes the life of Paul the Apostle and shows how he was able to stay afloat despite the difficulties he faced in life.

The Seven Keys to Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry of Consolation (Key One) Introduction The Scriptures use chaotic waters as a theme for the dangerous yet glorious place of unformed potential. The creation hymn of Genesis 1 begins with God's Spirit hovering in the darkness over the face of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Scatters Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 29, 2023

Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison.

September 30, 2023 Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison. He would later describe his activities this way: • Acts 26:9-11 - I too was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 26:9-11, Acts 11:19, Acts 11:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist