Sermons on Paul In Galatia:

Let The Adventure Begin

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 30, 2006

We need to encourage new believers.

LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN Acts 9.19-31 S: Discipleship C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE NEED TO ENCOURAGE NEW BELIEVERS. TS: Our study today will focus on the new adventure that Saul begins as a new believer in Jesus. Type: Inductive I. CHANGE (19b-22) II. CONFLICT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Captive To The Call Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 20, 2006

Each of us has a call on our lives. Are you captive to your call?

Ephesians 3:1 (HCSB) For this reason, I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles - Prisoner of Christ  Paul was fully captive to the call of Christ  His only choice was obedience  His call to the Gentiles  We are all captive to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiven And Invited Home Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 24, 2006

1 of 3 focused on the salvation of Saul and his transformation in the Apostle Paul

Acts 9:1-22 1 ¶ Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changed From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 24, 2006

2 of 3 messages on the salvation of Saul and his transition into the Apostle Paul

Changed From Inside Out "Before and after" pictures make very convincing proof of change. The problem is that this kind of change is all on the surface. Beauty is skin deep - Ugly goes all the way through! Saul Changed From Inside Out What happened is that Saul changed dramatically and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:17-22, Acts 9:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Issue Of Trust Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 24, 2006

3 of 3 messages on the salvation of Saul and his transition into the Apostle Paul

Acts 9:18-31 18 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, 19 and after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. 20 At once he began to preach in the synagogues that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:18-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Odd Jobs Of The Tentmaker Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 10, 2005

Paul had the heart of an ACCOUNTANT, a RUNNER, and a STEWARD, and illustrates for us how to truly do God’s will in our lives. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

3 Odd Jobs of the Tentmaker Acts 20:18-38 Most of us wear more than 1 hat, and have a side job, whether paid for it or not. Some people have a career, but have a heart for other things. We cannot do it all. The Apostle Paul had the skills and knowledge to be more than a tentmaker, and his other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Final Words

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2005

The final sermon of a fall 2005 sermon series through Acts

This morning we conclude our series in Acts and we begin with a test. Yes, a test. Actually, a couple of tests that deal with famous statements and ‘last words.’ However, they are tests that frame the important issue of finishing well in life and St. Paul’s intention of finishing well as he faced ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Tears Of An Apostle"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jan 16, 2003

The Apostle Paul cried! It’s important that we understand the emotional and spiritual stresses that brought him tears. In doing so we can understand what should cause our own concern, and tears!

Southern Hills Baptist Church January 19th 2003 “The Tears of an Apostle” Philippians 3: 18-21 By Pastor Mark Hensley “For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Down The Temples Of Hell Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 13, 2005

Paul had an open door of OPPORTUNITY. There were many OBSTACLES. God helped him to OVERCOME! Link included to Formatted Text version, Handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Tearing Down the Temples of Hell Acts 19:8-27 Paul stayed in Ephesus for 3 full years…not his normal pattern. There was much work to be done there, and w/ a pop. of 300,000 people, it was the capital of the Roman province of Asia. 1. Paul’s opportunity I Cor. 16:8-9 But I will tarry at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27, Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Baptist

Dedication

Contributed by Michael Galloway on Oct 18, 2005

This is a Devo about how we as christians have to dedicate ourselves to christ.

Dedication I. Intro. A. 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. Nine of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Shall Not Be Moved - [steadfastness] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005

4 Anchors that held Paul to his place: A sense of DESTINY, a sense of DEDICATION, a sense of DECLARATION, and a sense of DUTY. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

I Shall Not Be Moved Acts 20:22-25 v. 24 key verse Living for God is the best life experience that you can have. Affecting eternity and not just the temporary gives life meaning. Once we decide to live for God completely we will experience more exhilaration than a mountain climber, more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Memories, Prayers And A Bright Future"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Aug 8, 2002

Paul loved the church at Phillipi, find out why!

West Greeley Baptist Church August 11 2002 Philippians 1: 1-3 “Memories, prayers and a bright future” By Pastor Mark Hensley 3I thank my God every time I remember you. 4In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Astonished! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Sep 16, 2002

What made Saul look so different? How did they recognise the change? What was it about him that brought about such astonishment? Let’s see if we can pinpoint the changes that occurred. We want to discover how we as fellow believers should look, in order t

ASTONISHED! Acts 9:18-31 INTRODUCTION Hold up picture of antlion and ask – ‘What do you think this is?’ (AWAIT RESPONSES) Hold up picture of antlion pits and explain that these are the traps antlions build to catch their prey. Hold up picture of lacewing and ask – ‘What do you think this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

God's Blueprint For Ministry

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 9, 2002

From this passage we will discover God’s blueprint for effective ministry modeled for us by the apostle Paul.

God’s Blueprint For Effective Ministry Paul’s Ministry Manual 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 October 13, 2002 Introduction: (v. 1) Too many churches today are doing ministry their way instead of doing it God’s way. In fact so many of us have been doing ministry our way for so long that we don’t even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Tentmaking In Corinth

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004

Paul spends a time ministering in Corinth

Making Tents in Corinth Acts 18:1 – 18:17 Jeff Hughes – November 9, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland 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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational