Sermons on Paul Encourages:

My Gospel

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 4, 2008

Dramatic monologue as if given by Paul. Against trusting in ritual, correct ideas, or emotion, trust the grace of Christ given in personal relationship with Him.

Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit. Oh.. almost didn’t see you there. See what large letters I make when I am writing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Shake It Off Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 29, 2008

Paul safely escapes shipwreck only to have a snake come out of the fire and bite him. Instead of panicking or making a big show of how "bullet proof" he was, the Apostle simply goes about the business of serving God. It’s a great lesson for us when we fac

Doesn’t it seem like something (or someone) didn’t want Paul to reach Rome? Angry mobs, corrupt leaders (both Israeli and Roman), then even the wind and waves seem to conspire to destroy Paul or crash him up against the rocks—anything to keep him from reaching God’s intended destination. But as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lesson 3: Don't Confuse The World's Values With God's Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 27, 2010

In today's politically correct world it seems more and more Christians are swallowing some pretty bad stuff in order to 'get along.' The culture pushes back to get us to conform to the values of our culture. Paul comes against that and says you should thi

In lesson three Paul takes aim, not at superstar pastors, but the philosophies and values of the world around us. The Corinthians were very much in the middle of a culture that valued philosophy and discussion as a way to arrive at truth. Paul's time before the Areopagus in Acts 17 was like that, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Three Faces (Phases) Of Paul The Apostle Part 2 Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 8, 2012

The Growth of the Apostle Paul.

Do you ever go sleep (I have always wondered where you go when yo go to sleep) thinking about a problem, or some other thought that you have been worrying like a puppy with a new chew toy? Well last night I did just that, I was thinking as I went to sleep " Now how I do I translate into words what ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Doubt Series

Contributed by Kurt Lindgren on Dec 9, 2012

The issue in doubt in the Corinthian church is that one day people will be raised from the dead. Not every person in the Corinthian church believed it will happen.

www.pastorkurt.com INTRODUCTION - Are you a Christian with doubt? What do you doubt about? I’ve had people say to me - I have a hard time believing DEFINITION - Doubt: A place between belief and unbelief, involves uncertainty or distrust or lack of sureness of an alleged fact. The issue in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Over A New Leaf (Philippians 3)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

TURNING OVER INTO A NEW LEAF (PHILIPPIANS 3)

TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF (PHILIPPIANS 3) A Protestant moved into a completely Catholic community. Being good Catholics they welcomed him into their community. But, also because they were good Catholics they did not eat red meat on Fridays. So when their neighbor began barbecuing some juicy steak on ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Street Called Straight

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 24, 2017

THERE ARE A FEW EVENTS THAT HAPPEN, IN OUR LIVES THAT WE REMEMBER PARTICULARLY WELL. WE CAN PICTURE THEM VIVIDLY. ONE SUCH TIME WOULD BE THE DAY YOU ASKED THE LORD JESUS TO COME INTO YOUR LIFE AS SAVIOR AND LORD.

A STREET CALLED STRAIGHT ACTS 9:1-19 THERE ARE A FEW EVENTS THAT HAPPEN, IN OUR LIVES THAT WE REMEMBER PARTICULARLY WELL. WE CAN PICTURE THEM VIVIDLY, NO MATTER HOW FAR THE YEARS SEPARATE US FROM THE EVENT, IT SEEMS AS IF IT WERE JUST YESTERDAY. THESE EVENTS NEED NOT ALWAYS BE GOOD OR MAJOR IN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Uncommon Knowledge Series

Contributed by Brandon Cox on Aug 15, 2017

Once you KNOW, understand, and embrace the good news of the gospel, you can start living the uncommon life. What I know will make all the difference.

What does the common life look like? Exhausted. Worried. Stressed. Angry. Hopeless. Surviving. We’ve got issues. We’ve got problems. How is common working out for you? Jesus came to give us a better way. A narrow way. Jesus offers anyone and everyone a pathway to an uncommon life. He offers us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009

God’s grace will never run out - even for the worst sinner

1 Timothy 1:12-17 August 16, 2009 Amazing Grace Do you have someone who loves you? Is there something in your life that reminds you of their love? When you see it or hear it, it reminds you of how much you are loved, and it takes you back a little so you have to catch your breath? Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: *other

I’ve Become A Christian – Now What? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 28, 2013

How did Paul’s life change after He was saved? Paul said he was a pattern to those who would be saved after him, so I believe we can look at what happened to Paul and learn a lot. After you become a Christian, what can you expect?

“I’ve Become a Christian – Now What?” (Part 2) Acts 9:19-29 Introduction: 1. How did Paul’s life change after He was saved? Paul said he was a pattern to those who would be saved after him (1 Timothy 1:16), so I believe we can look at what happened to Paul and learn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-29

Denomination: Bible Church

Acts 15-18

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 14, 2020

Paul's Missionary Journey

Paul's journey was as follows: Jerusalem to Seleucia (on the Tigris, Hellenistic city founded by Seleucus I Nicator (reigned 312–281 bc) as his eastern capital; it replaced Babylon ) to Antioch (populous city of ancient Syria and now a major town of south-central Turkey) to Tarsus ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 20

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 17, 2020

Paul's Farewell

Paul and his companions in Macedonia and Greece (v.1-12) Unleavened bread is a type of communion. The upper room miracle This is one of 7 similar ones in the Bible. Elijah and Elisha raised 2 boys in Kings. Jesus raised a widow's son, Jairus' daughter. Lazarus and Jesus in the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Colossians 1 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 1, 2021

Introduction

The Book of Acts ends with Paul in prison in Rome. Four letters – Philippians, Philemon, Colossians and Ephesians – are known as the Prison Epistles, since all make reference to Paul being in prison. Paul, however, was imprisoned in Caesarea and possibly in Ephesus, besides Rome, so the placement ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

1 Corinthians Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 6, 2025

NASB, footnotes by biblegateway.com

Appeal to Unity 1 Paul, called as an apostle of Jesus Christ [a]by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, ACTS 18 SHOWS HIS OTHER BIBLICAL APPEARANCE. HE WAS A SYNAGOGUE LEADER WHO WAS BEATEN. 2 To the church of God which is in Corinth, to those who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Vineyard

Some Truths About The Storms In Our Lives

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jun 11, 2008

Five encouraging truths can be learned from the experience of the disciples in the boat with Jesus when the Storm came

Intro: 1. Today we read of all kinds of "storms" in life: personal, economic, political, spiritual, and natural....the list is endless! 2. From this passage, we see 5 truths that can encourage us and motivate us to hang on in the midst of the storms of our lives. I. You can be OBEYING GOD ...read more

Denomination: Baptist