Sermons on Paul In Lystra:

Children Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 21, 2019

In this section of Romans, Paul reminds us that the Holy Spirit plays an important role in sealing us and confirming us as God's children. And as God's children, we have so many wonderful blessings.

A. Today, I want to let you in on a secret, and I assure you what I am about to reveal is true. 1. This secret is not science fiction, although it may sound like something from The X-Files. 2. And even though this secret is not classified information and has been to available to the discerning for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 22, 2019

7 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-VII— 1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) Attention: For the first time, I saw a glimpse of just how Pharisaical I had been as a husband. I had not washed my bride with the water of God’s word. Rather, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Cow Tippin Sexual Immorality Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2017

The Golden cow of sexual immorality is a big fat cow getting bigger by the day as it enslaves people into it’s dark world of shame and bondage. It’s a sin that the apostle Paul says we need to run from!

Series: Cow Tipping! Thesis: Cow tipping has to do with tipping over and destroying idols in our life that usurp God. They come in many forms and shapes. Sermon 1: We have looked at the golden cow of the love of money, materialism and prosperity at any cost. Sermon 2: We have looked at the golden ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7b Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 19, 2018

Part 7B under Functions in the New Testament church deals with those functions that Paul styles as first, second, and third; that is, apostles, prophets, and teachers. What are their functions, and were they only for the earliest Christians, or all ages?

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:24-25, Acts 18:24-26, Matthew 7:28-29, Galatians 1:15-17, 1 Corinthians 11:4-5, 1 Corinthians 13:8-10, Ephesians 3:4-5, Hebrews 1:1-2, Ephesians 3:1-7, Acts 21:10-11, Galatians 1:11-12, 1 Corinthians 14:26-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gratitude That Adorns The Gospel-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 21, 2019

7 of 8. For the Christians in Rome, Paul delineated the relationship of gratitude to the Gospel. But what manner of Gratitude properly adorns the Gospel of Christ? OR... How can your Gratitude adorn the Gospel of Christ? Gratitude adorns the Gospel thru...

GRATITUDE That ADORNS The GOSPEL-VII—Romans 1:15-25 OR: Gratitude That Graces The Gospel Attention: Visiting Grandma: A Grandmother was giving directions to her grown grandson who was coming with his wife, to visit her for the first time in her new place: She told him, “You come to the front door ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Touch.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 22, 2020

Paul and Silas were going about the county preaching the gospel—God’s eternal word. Results became their fruit. Souls saved, life’s changed—reconciliation on every side. Miracles, and deliverances bought new life!

The Greatest Touch. Acts 19:22-31NIV Above Acts 16:16-19, the caption from—The Passion translation reads, The Python Spirit. Acts 16:16-19TPT One day, as we were going to the house of prayer, we encountered a young slave girl who had an evil spirit of divination, the spirit of Python. She had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Pressing Desires In Christian Living Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 10, 2019

Paul gets a clear vision of Christ and abandon all that he was for (1) a Personal Knowledge of Christ (2) a Personal Position in Christ (3) the Personal Power of Christ (4) a Personal Perfection in Christ (5) a Personal Possession of Christ.

Subject: Five Pressing Desires Text: Philippians 3:1-15 Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a plan for the Philippians Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

From Galatia To Mysia To Troas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 28, 2017

Everywhere he went Paul saw need. He saw lost people and ripened harvest fields. He would have stopped everywhere, but that would mean that Europe never would have been evangelized in his lifetime.

January 22, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.C.3: From Galatia To Mysia To Troas (16:6-10) Scripture (Acts 16:6-10; KJV) 6 Now when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2020

In Ephesians 2:11–12 Paul shows the need for the work of Christ, the Promise of the Gospel of reconciliation, for Jew and Greek by First, Describing the former Social (Ephesians 2:11) then Spiritual alienation of Jews and Gentiles (Ephesians 2:11).

Ephesians 2:11-12 [11] Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called "the uncircumcision" by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands--[12] remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-12

Denomination: Other

The Human Chameleon.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 8, 2020

Again Paul writes in, Ephesians 4:2TPT With tender humility and quiet patience, always demonstrate gentleness and generous love toward one another, especially toward those who may try your patience.

The Human Chameleon. Ephesians 4:1-3, 14-16 In a world of smart phones, text messages, Facebook, and e-dating, many are creating virtual relationships which mask a person’s true identity in an attempt to protect themselves from the reality of real relationship. They want to avoid the possible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3, Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-9

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 10, 2020

9 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-?IX—1Corinthians 7:10-17(7:1-17) (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) Attention: My wife & I are ‘empty-nesters.’ Our children are all grown & out of the house(small but respectful ‘hallelujah’ with fingers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-11, 1 Corinthians 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 11, 2020

8 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-VIII— 1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) If we are careful to nurture God’s Intent in our marriages, then they will NOT end up ‘on the skids’ as do worldly marriages! Paul answered the inquiries ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Unconquerable-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2020

4 of 4. Paul describes the reasons God's people are unconquerable! God's people have a telling disposition that betrays the fact that they are unconquerable. A disposition for being & remaining unconquerable is/shines thru...

UNCONQUERABLE-IV—2Corinthians 4:1-18 Attention: Undaunted/Unintimidated/Immovable No Stairs For You! An older lady lived on the third floor of a boardinghouse with no elevator. Unfortunately one day she broke her leg. Knowing her housing situation, as the doctor put a cast on the leg, he sternly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 26, 2019

6 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-VI—1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) You will notice that I have added a qualification to the focus of marriage to include singleness. That is because the apostle Pauls’ discussion includes the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Purpose And Meaning In Life, Regardless Of Age Or Circumstances

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This is an adaptation of a sermon shared Oct. 2000 by Brian Bill that builds upon 6 statements of purpose that he identifies in the writings of the Apostle Paul. When actualized, these purposes provide meaning to life regardless of one’s age or circumstances.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) A truck driver was hauling a load of 100 penguins to the zoo. Unfortunately, his truck broke down. He eventually waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist