Sermons on Paul In Ephesus:

Is The Bible Trustworthy? Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 18, 2004

Paul’s admonition to Timothy to place his full confidence in the authenticity and usefulness of Scripture.

In the year A.D. 303, the Roman Emperor Diocletian issued a decree that he hoped would extinguish the spreading flames of Christianity. One of his primary objectives was the seizure and destruction of the Christian Scriptures. Later that year, officials enforced the decree in North Africa. One ...read more

Denomination: Other

Laodicea - The Lukewarm Church Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003

Can you imagine your doctor being indifferent about disease? Your feeling sick, so you go to his office. He looks at you, takes you pulse and tells you to pay the nurse on the way out.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS LAODICEA - THE LUKEWARM CHURCH Revelation 3: 14-22 Can you imagine your doctor being indifferent about disease? Your feeling sick, so you go to his office. He looks at you, takes you pulse and tells you to pay the nurse on the way out. Hey! Wait a minute, what’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gospel–centered Friendships (Col. 4:7–18) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 4:7–18

Gospel–Centered Friendships “Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. He is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel, The Power Of God

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002

LISTEN – for 2,000 years people like Paul have given it ALL up for Christ and His Gospel – Why? That’s what I want us to try to answer today – in a message about divine weapon #2 - The Gospel – the power of God.

The Gospel, The Power Of God Divine Weapon #2 It was dark, it was cold – he had been in these cramped quarters for quit some time. He wasn’t sure whether it was day or night. Nor was he sure just how long he had been there. Now he had always wanted to come back to this city, but he had hoped it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Completing The Task

Contributed by John Visser on Jun 10, 2009

There may be difficulties, personally and corporately because we never know what is coming, that is a part of life. Yet, Paul goes on to say, “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Je

Acts 20: 22-24 – Completing the Task Paul speaking his farewell to the Ephesians elders, “And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:20-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Message For New Year’s Day, 1-1-2023

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 11, 2023

The Church at Ephesus started off right but somehow lost their first love. For this New Year, may we be reminded to remember, repent, and re-do what we did at the first.

(Note: This message is based on and edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 1-1-2023; but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This morning we celebrate the start of a brand new year. It’s really kind of difficult to zero in on something that hasn’t been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Philemon - Forgiveness In Action

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 26, 2021

At any time in life we can be Onesimus, Philemon, or Paul i.e., someone who has hurt another person, someone who has been hurt, or someone who is attempted to reconcile two people. Like Onesimus we are all part of the “fellowship of the forgiven”, and therefore must practice forgiveness.

SERMON OUTLINE: Philemon : Forgiveness in Action 1. Book Background Only one chapter – 25 verses Thin book, but rich in content Originally written as a simple letter 2. Historical Setting Philemon – friend of Paul Christian converted by Paul in Ephesus? Philemon now living in Colossae A ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Fight The Good Fight Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

SUMMARY OF PAUL’S CHARGE TO TIMOTHY: FIGHT TO PROTECT SOUND DOCTRINE

BIG IDEA: SUMMARY OF PAUL’S CHARGE TO TIMOTHY: FIGHT TO PROTECT SOUND DOCTRINE I. THE GOOD GUYS -- THE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN SOUND DOCTRINE FALLS TO DIVINELY APPOINTED LEADERS A. The Responsibility (to Maintain Sound Doctrine) is a Sacred Trust "This command I entrust to you …" speaking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 9, 2022

Paul's Attitude, Paul's Charge, Paul's Purpose, Paul's Energy

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 1:24-29 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-08-2022 Freedom! [Brave Heart Clip 3:50 - 5:50] On August 23, 1305 William Wallace was arrested and tried, he was stripped naked, dragged through the streets, hung until he almost died. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

You Can’t Name It And Claim It Here Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 1, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 19: 1 – 21

Acts 19: 1 – 21 You Can’t Name It and Claim It Here 19 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Unity In The Church: Antioch To Help Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 14, 2017

The Antioch Christians saved up and assisted the Judean Christians when the famine struck. Paul and Barnabas were chosen to take the offering to Jerusalem.

May 29, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.E.4: The Unity in the Church: Antioch to Help Jerusalem (11:27-30) Note: The Revised Standard Version is used throughout, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of The Church Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 25, 2020

the church of Ephesus an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey, it is believed that the book of John was written from (Revelation 1:1).

**the church of Ephesus an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey, it is believed that the book of John was written from (Revelation 1:1) __ John might have been the leader of this church __ … “who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Other

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (2 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

In the first sermon it was mentioned that in order to understand the books of 1, 2, and 3 John, we first needed to understand some things about the place John wrote from, Ephesus.

Because this is essential, I would like to refresh your memory before we get into the heart of this sermon. We dealt with these FOUR things about the Ephesian Christians: (1) THEIR HERITAGE. They were second and third generation Christians. Their parents and grandparents had been in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Tentmaking In Corinth

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Oct 30, 2005

Paul working in Corinth

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. Aquila finished stitching the last seam on the large market canopy as his wife, Priscilla, rose to answer the loud knock on the door of their shop. Daylight was fading quickly, and the sputtering oil lamp was struggling to dispel the darkness. b. The door swung open on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Help God's Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 18, 2018

How can we help God's Church? 1. With hospitality in our hearts (vs. 15-17). 2. With gratitude for God's goodness (vs. 17). 3. With God's love for the lost (vs. 18-19). 4. With patience for other people (vs. 20-26).

How to Help God's Church The Book of Acts - Part 76 Acts 21:15-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 1, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In this Scripture, Paul and his mission team were on the last leg of Paul's epic third missionary journey, and they arrived in Jerusalem. John Phillips ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:15-26

Denomination: Baptist