Sermons on Paul Deprived:

How To Connect With People For God

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 20, 2004

How to connect with people like Paul the Apostle with the Philippian church

Check out this Welcome sign into a town in Florida– “Welcome to Sebastian – Home of Pelican Island” – “Friendly People and Six Old Grouches”. - I know this sign is being cute but in reality some individuals basically present themselves this way to the world. Most of the time they are friendly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thoughts On Living With Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 16, 2004

Learning about thanksgiving from Paul and Barnabas’ experience in Lystra

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 14:8-20 (read with points) TITLE: “THOUGHTS ON LIVING WITH THANKSGIVING” INTRODUCTION: A. In certain regions of Mexico, hot and cold springs are found side by side. Because of the convenience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Conversion Of The Jailer

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To look at the effective method of Paul and Silas in reaching out to the jailer

The Conversion of the Jailer Acts 16:25-40 Primary Purpose: To emphasize the effective witness of Paul and Silas in their words and deeds. Last week, when we left Paul and Silas they had just been beaten with rods and thrown into a inner cell. Their feet had been securely fastened with stocks. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Supremacy Of Christ In The Church #3 Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

Paul will show us that we the church have freedom in Christ.

COLOSSIANS #3 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) Paul told the church last week about Christ being the head over everything and this week we look at how Christ has freed us. The Freedom in Christ 2:4 23 A. Freedom from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Reminders For The Youth

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 28, 2004

Paul gave as some reminders as the guiding principles of the Christian youth.

Paul gave as some reminders as the guiding principles of the Christian youth. Who is Timothy: -A youth -A believer -A youth leader -A young minister I. DON’ts For the Christian youth A. Don’t live the way of unbelievers - v.7 B. Don’t let anyone look down on you - v.12 II. DO’s For the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16, 1 Timothy 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Grace Is Sufficient

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 30, 2004

Yes Paul is a Hero, but is he a hero we desire to follow

Corinthians 12:7-10 (January 27th, 2002) Who has been a light in your life? Well, since you’all don’t have the opportunity to stand up here today and answer that question, I’m going to turn it around and share with you who has been a light or a hero in my life. First of all, let me say that all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Humility

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005

Apparently trying to humble the Corinthians, Paul makes a series of contrasts.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A well-known Christian businessman who was visiting a church was asked to give his testimony. He said, "I have a fine family, a large house, a successful business, and a good reputation. I have plenty of money so I can support some Christian ministries very generously. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Riches For Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 25, 2005

Paul prays God will unleash a greater depth into the life of Believers

There once was a rich man who was near death. He was very grieved because he had worked so hard for his money and wanted to be able to take it with him to heaven. So he began to pray that he might be able to take some of his wealth with him. An angel heard his plea and appeared to him. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making It Pretty Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 30, 2005

Paul tells Titus to making the Gospel attractive, but how is that done?

17- Make it Pretty- Titus Ugly bunch don’t you think? This week’s edition of people magazine included pictures of the world’s 50 most beautiful people, as selected by their readers. The group you saw were the photos that were posted online at People’s homepage. All fairly attractive people. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Do We Need To Give Thanks

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

Paul gives us the reason for thanksgiving in this marvelous passage in Ephesians.

“WHY DO WE NEED TO GIVE THANKS?” EPHESIANS 5:20 We need to give thanks because God has commanded us… 1. To give thanks ALWAYS. (v. 20a) Giving thanks always 1 Chronicles 16:8, 34-35, 41; Psalm 18:49; 30:4, 12; 75:1; 79:13; 92:1; 97:12; 105:1; 106:1, 47; 107:1; 118:1, 29; 119:62; 122:4; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

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

Mutual Submission Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 4, 2003

The obligations that Paul says that the husband and wife owe to each other.

Focusing on the Family Series Sermon # 2 “Mutual Submission” Ephesians 5: 21-33 As Paul wrote these words family life in the Roman Empire was in a shambles, divorce and adultery were running rampant and marriage was in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

The World's Greatest Mystery Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 20, 2002

Paul records for us a mystery better than Sherlock Holmes.

THE WORLD’S GREATEST MYSTERY EPHESIANS 3:1-6 (1) For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles – (2) if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given to me for you; (3) that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Civil War - Inside Of You! Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

St. Paul describes the daily battle inside of each Christian.

Pentecost 7 Romans 7:15-25 Between the two World Wars, while Adolph Hitler was in prison, he wrote a book. Now I have absolutely no desire to read this book, because among other things it outlines the very atrocities that the Nazis would commit before and during WWII. But one thing about this book ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Resurrection From Romans

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 20, 2006

Paul tells us what the Resurrection Provoked, Provided and Proves.

I. The Resurrection Provokes: II. The Resurrection Proves: A. Jesus was Raised to Prove Pophecy, “promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures.” B. Jesus was Raised to Prove His Personality, C. Jesus was Raised to Prove the Price was Paid (Pardon) III. The Resurrection ...read more

Denomination: Baptist