Sermons on Paul In Lystra:

The Spirit Of Sacrificial Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 20, 2021

Offerings were given often in Israel. One of those special offerings was the Passover lamb (Numbers 28:16). How does any of the sacrificial system apply to the Christian in the spirit? Paul gave the Romans a basic principle that applies the law in spirit.

Burnt offerings (Numbers 28:2-6) and grain and drink offerings (Numbers 28:2-8) were given often, as well as a whole liturgy of other offerings throughout the years. One of those special offerings was the Passover lamb (Numbers 28:16). How does any of the sacrificial system apply to the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Sacrificial Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 20, 2021

Offerings were given often in Israel. One of those special offerings was the Passover lamb (Numbers 28:16). How does any of the sacrificial system apply to the Christian in the spirit? Paul gave the Romans a basic principle that applies the law in spirit.

Burnt offerings (Numbers 28:2-6) and grain and drink offerings (Numbers 28:2-8) were given often, as well as a whole liturgy of other offerings throughout the years. One of those special offerings was the Passover lamb (Numbers 28:16). How does any of the sacrificial system apply to the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God: "Kingdom Life Is Power”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 23, 2024

Paul said the kingdom of God isn’t in word, but power. The Kingdom of God is where the Kingdom is being manifested in people’s lives that are being changed and brought into alignment with God. This Sunday we’ll look what this power is and isn’t.

The Kingdom of God “Kingdom Life is Power” 1 Corinthians 4:18-20 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32UqfQiFSKI This morning, we’ll be looking at another aspect of the Kingdom of God that's not well understood. Further, these verses we will be exploring, Paul could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:18-20, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 3:5, Acts 17:6, Romans 1:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Insults & Pain Season

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 12, 2023

I am pleased and happy with weaknesses, insults, persecutions….said Apostle Paul, who would want to say such crazy stuff; however, if only we knew the ramifications of the insults and persecutions then I guess our prayer model would change.

Insults & pain season 2 Corinthians 12:10”Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” I am pleased and happy with weaknesses, insults, persecutions….said Apostle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jews And Christians Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

The Savior of all men was a Jew, and this alone exalts the name of Jew to the highest degree. No other race can boast of a greater honor. In the flesh Jesus was a Jew, but in contrast Paul says that in the Spirit Jesus was God, who is over all blessed forever.

David Lefkowitz in explaining why he is a Jew tells the story of Nathan the Wise. A Sulton had just heard a Christian and a Mohammedan give their testimony as to the excellencies of their respected beliefs. It was Nathan's turn to tell why he was a Jew. Instead, he asked the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:4-5

The Gift Of Teaching Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul is urging those with the gift of teaching to us it, but he is not saying that those who do not have the gift should not be teaching. Many Christians teach because their is no one else to do it. They may not be the best teachers, but they may be the best in their situation.

Ray Ashford, the Canadian preacher and author, tells of his good friend who invested all his money in a grocery business in a large city in Canada. It was a thriving business he was told, but soon it was in trouble. He contracted scarlet fever and while he was in the hospital the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7-8

Christian Excellence Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

What we see in this letter of Titus is that Paul was committed to excellence. The goal of God is not just to get His Son a bride, but to get Him a bride who is without spot or wrinkle, or any such thing. In other words, the goal of God is always perfection.

For some unknown reason a sculptor hacked an 18 foot high piece of marble into an awkward shape, and then left it unfinished to lay in a Cathedral courtyard in Florence, Italy. For about a hundred years it laid there until Sept. of 1501. The damaged block had been offered to other sculptors, but ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

I Met Him And He Gave Me A New Heart Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 11, 2021

Saul’s conversion into Paul is an example of the fact that no one is too far from God or too far beyond God’s reach or God’s power to save, to transform a person, and give them a new heart … a heart for Him alone.

Today, doctors can literally give you a new heart … well, new to you at least. It once belonged to someone else. Someday medical science may be able to give us a mechanical heart … but I truly believe that only God can give you a change of heart. When I say that, I’m not talking about this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, Galatians 1:12, Acts 9:15-16, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Timothy 1:15-16, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Be Baptized? 2023 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2023

Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4-step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus to live a righteous life in Christ.

“Why Baptism?” Opening Illustration: I have decided baptism clip. Thesis: Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4-step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus to live a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism And Football Series

Contributed by William Jones on Oct 21, 2023

This morning we continue our study in Acts and we will be looking at Acts 17:16-31. In Our passage we see Paul and his band of missionaries and evangelist continue to share God’s Good News with the lost and continue to be persecuted for it

Evangelism and Football By Paul Dietz Evangelism and Football We are now in the midst of one the hottest seasons of the year. No, I'm not talking about the weather and its accompanying temperatures. After all we have just finished having our two weeks of “summer” this past week and autumn is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Along With Christians

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 4, 2024

Jesus said that our love for other believers would be a testimony to the gospel. But sometimes, it's hard to tolerate, much less love, our fellow Christians. In his letter to the Colossians, Paul tells us how to do it.

As I look around the room this morning, I see a lot of white and gray hair. That’s nothing to be ashamed of; in fact, Proverbs 16:31 tells us that “Gray hair is a crown of glory”. A “crown of glory”. I like that. My problem is that my crown gets a little smaller every year. By the way, I tried to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Expectations For Godly Living-Part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023

2 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. But What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-II—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: The Biggest Piece: A young boy’s Mom & Dad had invited some supper guests from Dad’s office. The son was eager to help his mother in the kitchen preparing for the guests. They prepared a great supper that everybody thoroughly ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15, Titus 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Expectations For Godly Living-Part 5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023

5 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living.All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-V—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: In order for God’s people to properly elevate & honor God thru Jesus Christ, there are ‘Expectations’ that will be met! Need: There is an ultimate ‘fulfillment & satisfaction’ that CAN come to your life! BUT that ‘fulfillment & ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:8-10, Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Expectations For Godly Living-Part 6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023

6 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-VI—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: In order for God’s people to properly elevate & honor God thru Jesus Christ, there are certain ‘aspects’ of faithful living that that they are EXPECTED to fulfill! Need: There is an ultimate ‘fulfillment & satisfaction’ that CAN ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

New Life To Dead Things

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 18, 2024

Paul in 2 Corinthians 5 reminds the Christian about being reconciled to God and living a new life. Old things have passed away. This ties into Ezekiel's vision in Ezekiel 37 about prophesying life to dead things.

New Life to Dead Things Theme: To show how Christ brings salvation to dead people. Also how He can breath life into our dead situations. Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 – 19, Ezekiel 37 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 5:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God