Sermons on Paul Bitten By Snake:

Polarized (June 2016)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 17, 2022

This sermon compares Lee Atwater to the Apostle Paul. They were both changed “polarized” by the gospel.

POLARIZED Text: Galatians 1:11 – 24 “One of the greatest political minds in America belonged to that of [South Carolina’s own] Lee Atwater [Harvey Leroy Atwater]. He was known for his keen political insight and for his questionable political techniques that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Someone's Getting A Letter!

Contributed by Anthony Sosa on Jan 14, 2025

If the Apostle Paul were to write a letter to our church today, what would it say? Would it be filled with praise for our faithfulness, or would it include a call to repent and refocus on Christ’s mission

Someone's Getting a Letter! If the Apostle Paul were on a missionary journey in America today, it's sobering to consider whether our church would receive a letter, and what that letter might say. Paul’s epistles were a mixture of encouragement, correction, and instruction tailored to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Still Standing

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2022

Paul challenged spiritual principalities, he tore down strongholds, he set captives free. Hell assaulted Paul, but at the end of the day, you could hear Paul singing... I'm Still Standing.

I'M STILL STANDING One of the things I really love about the Bible is when it gives us in depth looks into the lives and the characters of people in the Bible. One of those individuals whose character and courage capture my attention is the Apostle Paul. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:3-5, 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

How We Can Accomplish Our Mission For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 12, 2018

How can we accomplish our mission for the Lord? 1. With a strong commitment to spread the Word of God (vs. 5-7). 2. With strong courage to face our opposition (vs. 6-8). 3. With strong confidence in our God (vs. 9-12).

How We Can Accomplish Our Mission for the Lord Acts 13:5-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 18, 2014 *From 1990-2000, church attendance remained basically the same in churches across America. Unfortunately, during that same time, our population grew by over 30 million people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is The Holy Spirit Within Each Believer So Important?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 10, 2016

This is a very courageous sermon for my congregation, but the most powerful member of the Godhead, the Holy Spirit is working us within, and yet we struggle to believe it. How important therefore is the Holy Spirit in our lives?

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 10th January 2016; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The reading for today are: Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 “Please be seated, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:17-22

Denomination: Episcopal

God Succeeds When Our Plan Fails

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007

Stranded on a foreign beach, dripping wet and freezing cold, Paul’s plan was definitely on hold. But watch how this man of God continues to be effectively used in the middle of failure.

Passage: Acts 28:1-16 Intro: Standing on the beach of an unknown island, freezing cold with both seawater and rainwater dripping off his nose, I wonder if Paul was a little puzzled. 1. his plan had been to go to Rome and have an audience with the highest powers of his world. 2. and instead he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Use 10 Weapons To Disarm The Devil In Your Life

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 21, 2003

Paul told the believer how to stand firm against the enemy.

"How To Use 10 Weapons That Can Disarm the Devil in Your Life": "Putting on God’s Armor Protects You From The Devil" (Many of ideas in this series are from Chuck Lawless’s book The Discipled Warrior, (Grand Rapids, MI, Kregal Publications) 2002. 2 of 4 Eph. 6:10-18 (NIV) October 12, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Three Crosses

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

Are Paul’s three crosses also yours?

“BUT MAY IT NEVER BE THAT I SHOULD BOAST, EXCEPT IN THE CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, THROUGH WHICH THE WORLD HAS BEEN CRUCIFIED TO ME, AND I TO THE WORLD.” When Paul wrote his letter to the church in Galatia, it was in reaction to their having gone back, from receiving the grace of God, to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Orthodox

Is That Your Final Answer Series

Contributed by Todd Randolph on Mar 8, 2001

Paul’s appearance before King Agrippa.

Tonight I would like to continue the “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire” theme. I don’t know if you have noticed when you watch the show, but on the first five questions Regis rarely asks the contestant if that is their final answer. Typically, this is because these first five questions are meant to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day

Contributed by Troy Mason on Jun 30, 2001

The Apostle Paul’s definition of a good father.

FATHER’S DAY 1Thess 2:10-12 Introduction: Story of 2 fathers: Woodhaven, and football/faith. Sons imitate their fathers I. Traits of a good father – These should be visible to men and God. A. Righteous – Morally correct – ILLUS 275 Iceberg rooted in Jesus Christ. ILLUS 1147 Chinese symbol – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

An Eruption Of Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004

Paul’s prayer of thankfulness for the Colossian church.

An Eruption of Thankfulness Colossians 1:1-8 Introduction: When Paul prayed for the church at Colosse, the prayer burst into an overflow of thankfulness and praise. This was because their lives demonstrated that God was at work in the church. When followers of Christ see another who God is using ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Justification Is By Faith, Not By The Law Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003

Paul’s study of Faith verse the Law.

GALATIANS # 4 II. The Gospel of Grace Explained 3:1 4:31 A. Justification Is by Faith, Not by the Law 3:10 4:11 1. Believers Are Free from the Law 3:23 4:11 23 But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, being shut up to the faith which was later to be revealed. 24 Therefore ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Fullness Of God Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jul 16, 2003

Paul’s prayer with emphasis on the fullnes of God.

Sermon for 7 Pent Yr B, 27/07/2003 Based on Eph 3:14-21 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The fullness of God” Cindy’s husband, Jim, pulled his tools out of the garage and began fixing the back deck. The city had warned them that they had to comply ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Moving Into Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 14, 2007

Paul’s prayer for spiritual maturity in the church

Intro: do you remember a time in your life where you matured past something that was childish? I remember it well. My parents would take us to the park and I would swing, slide down the slide, do the merry-go-round and have a great time. But there came a time when it became childish, and I moved ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Approved And Affirmed Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Aug 29, 2007

Paul’s battle to preserve the Gospel of Grace!

SERIES TITLE: GALATIANS - A STUDY IN BASIC CHRISTIANITY SERMON TITLE: Approved and Affirmed (Lesson Four) SERMON TEXT: Galatians 2:1-10 1 Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. 2 And it was because of a revelation that I went ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God