Sermons on Paul Deprived:

An Unanswerable Argument

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

The power of sharing your testimony. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 21 verse 40- chapter 22 verse 30. Ill: Insurance claim forms (Saying it clear) On 3 separate occasions between Paul’s third missionary journey & his trip to Rome: • He stood before different audiences and presented Christ to them. • Often he stood ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Not Ashamed

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 24, 2011

While every wicked thing imaginable is coming out of its closet,it’s time that the people of God came out from underneath the rock, stood on the Rock, and let it be known where they stand. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Not Ashamed Romans 1:16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NotAshamed.html Am I a soldier of the cross, a follower of the Lamb, and shall I fear to own His cause or blush to speak His name? [old hymn] When every vile and wicked thing imaginable is coming out of its closet, I think it’s time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Part 20 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 25, 2011

Romans 7 gives us a unique insight into human beings. Using very simple terms such as marriage, Paul addresses the fact that our loyalty must be to Christ, for nothing else lasts forever.

Romans, Part 20 Romans 7:1-6 Introduction - Romans 6:23 recap … - The pleasure and profit of sin do not deserve to be called fruit - Sinners are ones who continuously repeat the same negative actions. - Shame came into the world with sin, and is still the certain effect of it linger on - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Objection Overruled

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 16, 2011

4 objections of the heathen, the hypocrites, and the Hebrews are discussed and overruled by the Judge on the Throne! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Objection Overruled Romans 2:17-3:8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Overruled.html Chapter 1 tells about God's wrath against sin - if it has not already been judged via Christ's death on the cross. It lists 22 sins like murder and homosexuality and many others. But Paul knew many would say, "I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians - The Cast Of Characters Series

Contributed by James R. Debusk on Feb 7, 2011

A message introducing the theme of the book by reviewing those who are key in the context of the epistle.

Galatians 1:1-10 Galatians – Christ Alone (The Cast of Characters) 2-6-2010 Introduction: Last year we focused on the book of Acts. As a small boy I loved the event in Acts 3. Peter and John were on their way to the Temple. They encountered a man who was lame. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Part 36 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 5, 2011

Paul conclusion to the Jews in the letter to the church in Rome is one of constant remembrance that life is about Jesus Christ - and Him alone! (Ref: Romans 11:25-36)

Romans, Part 36 Romans 11:25-36 Introduction - It is important that we not only see the encouragement to the Jews in Rome -- But, that we see our role in being part of the existing remnant - Last time we discussed the grafting in of the Gentiles; imp for us - The concept grafting in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Ready For Him? Series

Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Oct 3, 2013

“If Jesus is coming down now, Are we ready for Him?!”

Last night in the midst of silence and darkness I heard a distinct whisper “If I am to Come Down now, are you Ready?” In the continuing disappearance of the shrill night that raised a thousand questions that scorched me in acute embarrassment as I bewilderingly realized confessing to my ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Your Best

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 9, 2013

Paul tells Timothy you need to do your best at proclaiming the Gospel, practicing endurance, avoiding arguments, rightly dividing the Word, and pursuing purity I order to win souls.

Do your Best 1. First Paul tells Timothy that you have to do your best A. Do your best at presenting yourself as one approved by God 2 Timothy 2:15. Do not be ashamed, but rightly explain the word of truth. B. Paul tells Timothy to do your best at being an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-22

Denomination: Methodist

Too Graced To Be Two-Faced Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

THE ART OF STUMBLING When Peter’s behavior didn’t line up with the gospel, Paul confronted him publicly.

INTRODUCTION Someone sent me a list of popular sayings third graders were asked to complete. Their surprise endings made me smile. 1. Better safe than punch a fifth grader. 2. Strike while the bug is close. 3. It’s always darkest before Daylight Savings Time. 4. Don’t bite the hand ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Give A Defense For Your Hope

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013

We're supposed to be prepared to give a defense for the hope that is within us. But how are we to go about that? Using Paul's defense in Acts 26 we'll lay the ground work for sharing your hope with others.

In Acts 26:1-23, the apostle Paul is standing before King Agrippa and makes a compelling defense for the hope that was in him (Acts 26:1 ESV, 21:6; 1 Peter 3:15). As we read his defense (or sermon if you will,) we’ll learn some valuable tips that will help us all in presenting a defense for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-23, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: *other

Thank God I'm Not Like.....

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 11, 2013

Being thankful that through a relationship with Christ we can be changed

Over the years, we tend to change. The change is primarily physical and requires no effort on our part our hair tends to turn gray or maybe even thin a little or just disappear. We may gain or lose weight, get a few wrinkles and these are just a few changes that we go through. When it comes to who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Missionary Journey: Part 2

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

Paul was surely in contact with God and he had an important message from God for the people that day that Luke records for us here.

APR 28 2013PM The First Missionary Journey Part 2 Acts 13: 14-52 Last time we began the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas. We saw that the church is now centrally located in Syrian Antioch. Jerusalem WAS the home church but the church scattered at the execution of Stephen. So now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:14-52

Denomination: Baptist

Leaders Needed Ii Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 21, 2009

Exposition of Acts 27:23-44 regarding the leadership qualities of Paul on his ride to Rome

Text: Acts 27:23-44, Title: Leaders Needed II, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/13/09, PM A. Opening illustration: Sing the song from Gilligan’s Island, B. Background to passage: we are picking up this morning in the middle of a storm, literally. Paul and 275 other people are on a 3 hour tour that turned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:23-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 26, 2009

Sometimes we are called to suffer or carry on difficult issues and situation and although we ask and plead with God to remove those situations his response is always the same, "My Grace is Sufficient for You" We must learn to once again trust completely i

A Thorn in the flesh 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 - July 19, 2009 Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Face In The Mirror

Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Feb 23, 2015

Beloved, have you ever looked in the mirror and the reflection told you what you didn’t want to see? You know, you might be feeling one way but when you look at yourself in the mirror the reflection reproduces something totally different.

You know, in the last 2 to 3 years, I noticed two pretty important ways the world has changed. Now frankly, I don’t know whether it’s because of global warming or the lack of gun control or the Obama administration. All I know is that these two issues, at least to me, are far more important than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Other