Sermons on Paul In Lystra:

Marital Dominoes Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 25, 2001

Paul teaches that Spirit-filling plays out in a practical way in our personal relationships, keeping our lives from knocking down the things that are most important instead of building them up.

Introduction The following game, Marital Dominoes, is an effective way for a husband to cause a negative chain reaction in his wife. The “benefits” of this game then are double. Not only does the husband enjoy his own sins, but he also gets to put up with his wife’s. Everybody loses! The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 13, 2006

Giving to God is so much more than just writing a check or giving our tithe, here Paul speaks to the very spirit of giving that each believer must exude in their walk with Christ...

Additional Verses 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Date Written: August 10, 2006 Date Preached: August 13, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM Service) Series Title: The Grace of God Sermon Title: The Grace of Giving Sermon Text: 2 Cor 8:1-7; 9:6-8 Introduction: The Grace of Giving In Scripture Jesus revealed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On Towards God Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 1, 2007

Why bother with spiritual disciplines? What’s the point? Paul says that he considers all the "things" he did worthless so doesn’t that get us off the hook?? Well...

For those of you who were on the winter retreat, you will remember that on Saturday night Greg talked about what it means to have a real walk with God and how to continue to grow in our relationships with Him. He expressed that we all needed to be taking in “Daily Nutrition” if we really wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tail Of The Tiger

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

As Paul went about preaching the gospel, there was a predictable reaction from the enemy of that gospel. This passage helps us understand why the gospel angers people, how they express that anger, and the way that anger is calmed.

Passage: Acts 19:23-41 Intro: Poewr Point picture of a tiger. 1. would you go up and twist the tail of this animal, or stick your finger in its eye? 2. if you did, you would expect a reaction. 3. most of us avoid doing things that make other people angry. 4. but as we are discovering in Acts, our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Safeguard

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Paul was concerned about their spiritual safety. He wanted to protect their Christian life from certain dangers. That’s the reason for his repetition. What is it that he wanted to safeguard them from?

Spiritual Safeguard; Philippians 3:1-3 A preacher that came to the breakfast table with a cut on his cheek. His wife asked him what had happened. He told her that he was concentrating on his sermon while shaving and had cut himself. His wife said, “Maybe you should concentrate on your shaving and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Soldiers, Athletes And Farmers

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 22, 2007

Paul talks about three occupations - soldiers, athletes and farmers. He says that these occupations provide great object lessons for the successful Christian. There are facets of these occupations that the Christian needs to mimic on a spiritual plane in

In our passage, today, Paul talks about three occupations - soldiers, athletes and farmers. He says that these occupations provide great object lessons for the successful Christian. There are facets of these occupations that the Christian needs to mimic on a spiritual plane in order to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fly High - Acts Part 22 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2007

The scenario of Paul and Felix helps us to understand the importance of being a ring leader for the Lord, the importance of keeping a clear conscience with God and others, the importance of being a Christian witness and the importance of possessing the qu

Fly High Acts part 22 Thesis: The scenario of Paul and Felix helps us to understand the importance of being a ring leader for the Lord, the importance of keeping a clear conscience with God and others, the importance of being a Christian witness and the importance of possessing the quality of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proclaiming The Unknown God Series

Contributed by Mark Olson on Jul 17, 2007

Just as Paul had to proclaim who the true God is, because the Athenians were ignorant of Him, so we too must proclaim who the true God is to our world and culture.

Proclaiming the Unknown God Acts 17:16-34 Pastor Mark Olson The kind of God we worship, determines the kind of person we become - we become what we worship... Sad truth - great ignorance of the true, living God Athenians worshipped the “unknown god” because they did not want to leave any god out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Holiness

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

Resurrection

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

These verses reveal the essential nature of the resurrection of Christ so far as Christian truth is concerned. There were people in Corinth who were saying there was no resurrection. Paul presents logical consequences of denying the resurrection:

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: D. L. Moody, the great evangelist of the nineteenth century, assigned some ministerial students to conduct evangelistic tent meetings throughout the city of Chicago. The students were to preach nightly sermons as a means of winning souls for Christ and to practice their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Redirecting A Rebel Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

This morning our focus in on one last appearance, though this one took place after the Ascension, as Jesus radically redirects a rebel named Paul (also known as Saul – his Hebrew name).

Today we’re wrapping up our series called, “Beyond the Tomb,” during which we’ve studied the various appearances Jesus made between His Resurrection and His ascension into Heaven. This morning our focus in on one last appearance, though this one took place after the Ascension, as Jesus radically ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption, Adoption And Inspiration, Or Slavery! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2005

There are two tempting traps that return us to slavery. One is clearly sinful, the other looks and smells religious, but actually is bondage. Paul asks, "Who’s your Mother?" It makes all the difference!

It was April 17, 1957 at 12:05 a.m. in a hospital in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. A baby boy was born to Charles and Betty Nance. He was their first born son. Three years earlier they had a daughter, and five and seven years later they would have two more boys. This is my family. You know, I had no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Missing Persons Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 30, 2005

Paul was sorely missed when he departed from Ephesus--because of his MANNER of life, his MESSAGE, and his MOTTO. Link included for formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Missing Persons Acts 20:36-38 Will you be missed when you are gone? We were glad you missed us this past weekend. It makes us feel needed to know it makes a difference when we are absent. The Apostle Paul spent 3 years w/ these believers in Ephesus, and it was very sad for them to see him go. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Helping The Fallen Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

What happens when you sin? Legalism tells us to look down on that brother because they "failed." But in Galatians, Paul gives us a new way to help those who have fallen.

We left off last week by comparing the acts of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. Though we all want the latter, we often act in the former. Finding freedom from legalism and the condemnation it brings doesn’t mean you immediately cease from sin. Our goal is still to be like Christ - and we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Getting Closer To God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

How do you feel approaching God - guilty, weak, timid? Paul encourages us to see our relationship with the Father as it really is - and shows us that you can’t outlove God!

What is the biggest thing you can think of - the most marvelous and wonderful thing imaginable? What comes to mind - is it great riches so you don’t have to worry about the bills? Is it power so that people can’t hurt you any more? Perhaps its wisdom so that people will respect you and look up to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel