Sermons on Paul In Lystra:

Sermon 5 - The Difference One Person Can Make Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 13, 2025

As Paul shares with the Colossians some of the aspects of his ministry, he provides for us an excellent example of the difference that one person can make. Let's follow his example.

Introduction: A. Let me start today with a story you may have heard before. 1. One day an old man was walking along the beach in the early morning and noticed the tide had washed thousands of starfish up onto the shore. 2. Ahead, he spotted a boy gathering up the starfish, and then one by one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29, Colossians 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Joy And God's Completion

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Nov 16, 2025

Paul reminds us that true joy comes from trusting a faithful God who begins, sustains, and completes His transforming work in all who follow Christ with grateful hearts.

Our Joy and God’s Completion Good MORNING. Last week, we left Paul sitting in that Roman prison, as an ambassador in chains. Well, he’s still sitting there this week, though the guards have changed. New soldiers come in, and Paul keeps right on evangelizing them while writing a new letter to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Anglican

The Divine Partnership: Working Out What God Worked In Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Dec 9, 2025

Paul resolves the tension between faith and works by reminding us that our effort to live a holy life is only possible because God is already powerfully at work within our hearts.

Introduction: One of the greatest theological tensions in the Christian life is the balance between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. We often swing between two extremes. On one side, there is the "Let go and let God" mentality, where we become passive, waiting for God to zap us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Always PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Understand the teachings of Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:4-9 about rejoicing in the Lord, the power of prayer, and the peace that surpasses all understanding, as a way to break free from the prison of anxiety.

Good morning, family! Today, we’re going to look at a section of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This is a message that teaches us about a peace that only God can provide. As Max Lucado once said, "The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional." So let’s explore ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Topics: God's Peace, Chaotic World

For Jesus' Love 7 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 15, 2017

In the pit of despair, fainting, a stumblingblock unto ourselves weighs us down in the sin of temptations frustrated, for the flesh is weak as Prophet Joel and Prophet isaiah led the people to believe to receive with the faith of Christ jesus.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 7 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 23, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

Sermon # 34 - A True Disciple Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 12, 2023

There are many who follow Jesus, but only a few who genuinely seek to live as His disciples. Let’s understand who a true disciple is, and what Jesus expects of those who are His disciples.

We read in Matthew 4:25, “Large crowds followed him. They came from Galilee, the Ten Cities, Jerusalem, Judea, and from across the Jordan River.” (GW) Great multitudes of people followed after Jesus while He was here on earth, and there were several reasons why they did so. As we study the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:24-25, Matthew 9:33, Matthew 9:8, John 6:26, John 6:15, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 7:22-23, Matthew 7:26, John 8:31, Luke 5:11, Philippians 3:5, Philippians 3:7-8, Luke 9:59-60  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Persevere For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2025

As a Christian, what would you do if Jesus came to your door? What would you do with Him? Hebrews 12 addresses that issue by telling us things we could do honor Jesus if He knocked on our door and asked to come in.

OPEN: Back in the 1960s the Beetles were becoming international sensation. Paul McCartney (who became the lead singer for the group) soon learned the downside of fame, as many people would just “drop by” his home and want to visit with him. Not only was it annoying, but he soon realized that many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 28 - Share The Good News Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 18, 2025

When challenged with problems and hardships that seem insurmountable here’s how we should handle it. Trust God to do the impossible, do all that we can do and then when the miraculous happens, make it a point to share the good news with others.

We read in 2 Kings 6:24-25, “And it happened after this that Ben-Hadad king of Syria gathered all his army, and went up and besieged Samaria. And there was a great famine in Samaria;” (NKJV) The city of Samaria was under siege by Ben-Hadad the king of Syria, and no one could enter or exit that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-25, 2 Kings 7:3-10, 2 Kings 8:4, 1 Corinthians 9:16

Denomination: Other

The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2018

In Galatians 1:1-5, the Apostle Paul explains these facts of the Gospel in stating: 1) His authority (his right to speak) (Galatians 1:1-2), 2) His message (the truths he speaks) (Galatians 1:3–4), and 3) His motive (his reason for speaking) (Gal.1:5).

Martin Luther (1483-1546), is known by many as the father of the Reformation. Luther had tried everything he knew to be a good Christian. He wrote:?"I was a good monk and kept my order so strictly that I could claim that if ever a monk were able to reach heaven by monkish discipline I should have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

How To Have A Winning Attitude! Part I Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 23, 2004

We all need an attitude adjustment from time to time, and Paul gives us just what we need. In this message, we learn of the FOREMOST Attitude that should be found in each of us!

"How To Have A Winning Attitude!" Part I "[4] Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! [5] Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. [6] Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Other

Christianity: The Thinking Man's Faith

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 22, 2003

We are not commanded to blindly believe what the Scriptures teach. Rather "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord". Paul "reasoned" with Felix. Christianity IS the thinking man’s faith!

CHRISTIANITY: THE THINKING MAN’S FAITH “And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, "Go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

How Radical Should You Get?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 10, 2003

When we first come to Christ we are tempted to make radical changes to our lives in order to prove our devotion to God. But there are some dangers there - and Paul addresses these in answer to a perplexing question.

There was a saying when I first became a believer in Jesus Christ. It was a way of characterizing your devotion to the Lord – you’d say “I’m radically saved.” We meant that we had given all of ourselves to Him, and it was a good thing. But some people took the radical part to extremes. There were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Live A Life Of Love Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 9, 2002

Having pursued understanding and received grace, Paul calls us to live on another level. It begins with living a life of love, which requires that we continually put off the old and put on the new.

Live a Life of Love Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 4:25-5:2 In the film "Grand Canyon" an immigration attorney breaks out of a traffic jam and attempts to bypass it. His route takes him along streets that seem progressively darker and more deserted. Then the predictable nightmare: the man’s fancy ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Timely Tips For Troublesome Times From A Transformed Tentmaker To Timid Tim

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Sep 23, 2002

Timothy, like many young people today, faced opposition in his endeavor to live for God. Each chapter of 2 Timothy offers advice from the Apostle Paul to his son in the faith.

Introduction: · Timothy, like many young people today, was trying to serve God. · He faced many obstacles in the ministry. · This was discouraging to him. · Paul, his spiritual father, wrote to encourage him · Each chapter of 2 Timothy offers encouragement. Body: 1. STIR UP---1:6 A. Each of us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by James Julian on Jun 8, 2004

Paul instructs the Christian on how to make one’s faith real throughout the book of Colissians. In chapter 2 he tells the reader important information on living out one’s faith.

From Religion to Relationship Colossians 2:1-10 REASONS to live out your faith (v.1-3) -to BUILD UP one another -to BE CLOSER to one another (v.2) -to BE COMPLETE for one another (v.2,3) WAYS to live out your faith (v.4-7) -live out what you have PORTRAYED (v.5) -live out what you have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist