Sermons on Paul In Lystra:

Living With The End In Mind Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 16, 2022

Paul brought in the dimension of time and urges the believers to "wake up, clean up, and dress up" in the light of the nearness of Jesus' return. Let us live with this end in mind and watch what we leave behind.

Paul has been addressing the conduct of Christians since the start of Rom 12. • It is the life of those who have believed the Gospel that he laid out in Rom 1-11. • The right belief will lead to the right conduct. As followers of Christ living in a paganistic society like Rome, the readers’ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-13, Romans 13:11-14, Psalm 90:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Full Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 24, 2022

Romans does not afford us the luxury of hearing an incomplete Gospel message. Paul lifts the idea of God's Righteousness and Wrath. Both are revealed and should be preached with equal clarity. God’s standard exposes the folly of men.

Sermon – The Full Gospel of Jesus Christ Scripture Text - Ro 1:16-22 “16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.[a] 17 This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-22, Romans 3:21-23, John 3:16, Mark 8:38

Denomination: Methodist

God-Appointed Down Times

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 18, 2022

Perhaps you have a calling; and yet, you haven’t heard from the Lord in a while and feel directionless. This message explores how the apostle Paul had to undergo both a three-year and a fourteen-year down-time consecutively.

When you are down to nothing, God is up to something! - Barbara Franklin(1) Have you ever been assigned a task from the Lord, or been asked by Him to do something specific? Perhaps you’ve been called to pastor a church, become a missionary, attend seminary, or even start a new outreach in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:15-24, Galatians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me That Old Time Legalistic Religion

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Oct 10, 2021

Jesus and Paul experienced opposition from the legalists of their day, as will you and I. None of us are completely immune from its’ affects and we too must guard our hearts from presenting a message and lifestyle that God never intended

Series: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Give Me that Old Time Legalistic Religion Text: Acts 22:22 Big Idea: Jesus had numerous confrontations with the legalists, who among other reasons, sought to kill Him for healing on the Sabbath (Mt. 13:14). Paul also experienced opposition from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:20-22, Acts 22:22

How Could I Possibly Imitate God? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 9, 2020

Paul writes that we should imitate our Heavenly Father like children. How does a child imitate their parent, how can we "imitate God" and what difference can that make to our witness as Christians?

I have a 2-year-old grandson who lives with me right now - along with is mom and dad - and he loves being with me. We watch cartoons together/ play together, and we work together. We mow grass (we showed a picture of him pushing a toy mower) and we wash the dishes (we showed a picture of him ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Ye Judge Them That Are Within?

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 13, 2024

Someone says, “Do not judge lest ye be judged.” Another says, “You cannot judge me. The Bible says not to judge.” yet Apostle Paul says, “Do not ye judge them that are within?” 1 Cor. 5:12.

Someone says, “Do not judge lest ye be judged.” Another says, “You cannot judge me. The Bible says not to judge.” yet Apostle Paul says, “Do not ye judge them that are within?” 1 Cor. 5:12. What is the consistency of the Bible concerning judging? Are we to not judge anything? Are we to judge some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, Romans 1:18, Romans 1:28-32, Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pressing On Toward The Goal In 2024

Contributed by David Simpson on Jul 27, 2024

The apostle Paul was very goal oriented. He had witnessed the original Olympic races in Greece. He was no Olympic athlete, but neither are we! Yet, he wrote to the Philippians as a spiritual athlete running a race: But one thing I do...

Sermon Lanier Christian Church July 28, 2024.Lake Service and Main Campus David Simpson Pressing on Toward the Goal Philippians 3:13-14 But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Philippians 4:13, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Luke 10:27

Denomination: Christian Church

Break Free From The Past

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 29, 2022

Paul explains true Christian behavior. The old nature is dead. We are to accept Jesus as our Savior and put on the new nature. When we let Christ in our hearts, He changes us into what we should be.

Look Up: In verses 1-4: “For ye are dead.” Simply put, we died. We should have little desire for this world and what it has to offer. Our old nature has been removed. We that have been born again are dead to sin; its dominion has been broken. Our real home is in Heaven with Jesus. -- John ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Phoebe Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2022

Phoebe was one of the first women leaders in the early church. In fact, she may have been the first woman deacon. The term “ diakonos ” used here to describe Phoebe is the same term given to Paul, Apollos, Timothy, and many others.

Phoebe Biblical Figure A Few Facts Birthplace: Kechries, Greece Death place: Rome, Italy Romance: Cronos · Hyperion · Coeus . · Cronos · Phoebe · Hyperion Children: Asteria (Daughter) · Melinoe (Daughter) · Eos Titan (Daughter) · Leto - - Latona ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Conversion Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 27, 2023

Saul's conversion shows us that God can reach anyone and change anyone. Ananias' acceptance of Saul is a wonderful example. And Paul's reflection on the event reminds us of just how important it is to be baptized.

I don’t often think about Nottingham. I can’t remember ever visiting it. It’s 200 miles away and we haven’t had reason to go there. But Nottingham is an up-and-coming city. A few years ago, The Times newspaper named it as the most improved city in its survey of the best places to live. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Strong

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 29, 2023

Our battle against the devil is a spiritual battle, but God equips us with what we need. God strengthens us as we make use of the resources He has already provided us that Paul calls the full armor of God.

We have several in our church family that have served our country in the military. For all of you that have served, you know how important it is to be trained for battle. During the closing months of World War II, Nazi Germany became so desperate that they initiated the Volksturm, the people's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Isaiah 59:16-17, Isaiah 52:7, Romans 8:26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Sunday?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 24, 2024

When you look at the letter of the Law, you demand one day only. When you look at the principle or purpose of the Law you see the grace that Paul spoke of and why Gentiles were not required to be under naught but the moral law.

Exodus 20:8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. KJV The question is often asked why most Christians meet on Sunday instead of Saturday. Let's look first at the definition of the word in both Hebrew and Greek sincere will be looking at it it from the OT and NT sides. OT:7676 shabbath ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8, Genesis 2:2, Mark 2:27-28, Acts 21:25, Romans 14:4-6, Acts 20:7, Galatians 4:9-10, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic Versus Counterfeit Faith (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 27, 2024

This message examines the qualities of saving faith as revealed in Romans 4:18-22. In this chapter, Paul uses Abraham's example to teach the kind of faith response to God that ultimately leads to eternal salvation. Hint: It is not easy believism.

Intro A major theme in Romans 4 is faith. Paul is aggressively contending for justification by faith alone. The issue we are currently addressing is the kind of faith Paul has in mind when he uses the word. We know from James 2 that some forms of faith are dead and worthless. We know from Jesus’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Romans 8:1-39, 1 Samuel 17:37, Numbers 14:8, Genesis 12:1-20, Galatians 6:7, 2 Corinthians 10:15, Ephesians 3:20, John 6:67-68, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Click The End Card Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 11, 2024

Click the end card means put away the childish ways, childish speech, childish affections, childish understanding, and childish behaviours. This statement of Paul has come at the end of explaining about the characteristics of love. Move to product page of maturity.

Theme: Click the END CARD Text: 1 Corinthians 13:11   1 Corinthians 13:11: “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” Click the End card to Childish behaviours An End Card or End Screen is a CTA ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 1:2-10 - Message 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 27, 2023

Paul takes on the false teachers with no holes barred. Twice he states that they be accursed. This message examines the false gospel that had ensnared the Galatian churches to bring the grace of God into disrepute. True grace of God has no part in keeping the Law.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 1:2-10 - MESSAGE 2 This message continues from Part 1 (A). PAUL’S COMPANIONS IN UNITY AND CONFIRMATION {{Galatians 1:2 “and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of Galatia.”}} This wonderful truth of brotherhood strengthens the purpose of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:2, Galatians 4:19-20, Acts 7:26, Galatians 1:3, Romans 3:20-28, Galatians 1:4, Isaiah 53:7, 2 Timothy 3:13, 2 Timothy 3:1, Galatians 1:5, Galatians 1:6, Galatians 1:8-9, Acts 20:28-30, 1 Timothy 6:20-21, 1 John 4:1, Galatians 1:10, Romans 9:32-33, 1 Corinthians 1:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational