Sermons on Paul In Prison:

Areopagus Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 8, 2022

The focus of this sermon is Paul's observational skills and how Christians can also practice observing people and culture in a way that helps us connect them to the Gospel and lead them back to God.

Sermon Date 11-09-2014 Areopagus (Chuck Gohn) How many of you detest waiting in line for anything? I hate waiting in line. I hate waiting in grocery lines. I hate waiting on the telephone. I hate waiting in the doctor’s office. I just don’t like it. I am always thinking about ways I can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Open Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 26, 2022

Romans 10:10-11 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”

Life Lessons from the Chief of Sinners Open Your Heart Acts 16:11-15 Introduction Romans 10:10-11 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” It is amazing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15, Romans 10:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Ad Vitam

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 14, 2025

Ad Vitam is a Latin phrase that literally means “for life.”

George Eliot, an English novelist and poet once remarked: “The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us, and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone.” John 6:50-54 reminds us: “This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, John 5:24, John 17:3, Matthew 25:46

An Outline Of Acts 16:1-15

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 18, 2022

This first section of Acts 16 focuses on Paul and several others as they ministered in Philippi. Lydia from Thyatira was there and she was the first person in Europe to believe the Gospel!

1 Paul and Silas add Timothy Text: Acts 16:1-5, KJV: 1Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: 2 Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Book Of Titus Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Aug 29, 2022

Before the Apostle Paul wrote the epistle (letter) that bears the name of his trusted companion, many things happened that would be helpful to understand the “Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How” of the book.

Titus 1:1-3 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; 3 But hath in due times manifested his ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

There Are No Magic Buttons

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2024

We must all be taken aside continually and taught more about the truth of Jesus and the Church.

Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter 2024 Today’s Scripture from the Acts of the Apostles introduces someone new to the story of Paul’s time in Asia Minor. Paul is ministering in Galatia, up toward the Black Sea coast, while the scene shifts to Paul’s future destination, much farther south closer ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-28, Acts 18:23-28

Denomination: Catholic

An Outline For Acts 18:1-17

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 7, 2023

This outline covers Paul's early ministry in Corinth. Feel free to use this as the Lord leads.

Introduction: Acts 18 has three major topics. The first several verses record Paul’s ministry in Corinth; the middle section, Paul’ brief first ministry in Ephesus with Aquila and Priscilla; and the final verses describe the ministry of Apollos, and how Aquila and Priscilla helped him. 1 Paul as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Overcome

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 2, 2024

Tindley wrote, “I'll overcome some day”. Pete Seeger and Joan Baez sang, “We shall overcome”. And the apostle John wrote, “You... have overcome”. I like them all. But I am drawn most to the words in scripture that says the overcoming has already happened.

Alba 9-1-2024 WE HAVE OVERCOME I John 4:4-6 "We Shall Overcome" is a gospel song that is associated heavily with the U.S. civil rights movement. Wikipedia has an article that says the origins of the song are unclear. It was thought to have descended from "I'll Overcome Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"giving Up To Gain"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 31, 2025

Expository Series in Philippians

Title: “Giving Up to Gain” Script: Phil. 3:4ff Type: Expository series Where: 8-3-25 Intro: Recently read a blog written by Melissa Chu. I know nothing about her, however, her article was entitled: “20 Habits to Give up if you Want to Succeed in Life.” Give up to Gain! Here are a few of those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4, Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gospel Struggles (Acts 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 7, 2025

Do missionaries struggle still?

Did some get rebaptized? Did Paul leave another synagogue? What was a healing cloth? Did occultists burn their books? Were idol makers angry? Let’s look at Acts 19. What did Paul do with disciples of John the Baptist? Is rebaptism often needed? While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Courage

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2025

This sermon calls believers to live out Paul’s charge in 2 Corinthians 13:11 with bold faith and steadfast trust in God. Drawing from Gideon’s story, it shows that true courage means acting in faith despite fear. When we take courage, we experience God’s presence, unity, and peace.

Introduction: The Courage to Begin When Gandalf first visited Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, Bilbo wanted nothing to do with adventure. He loved his comfortable hobbit-hole — his tea, his chair, and his quiet little life in the Shire. But Gandalf saw something in Bilbo that Bilbo didn’t see in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16, 2 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Joy In Suffering For Them Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 8, 2018

Paul suffered persecution, hardship and imprisonment for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the congregations which were under his spiritual care in Asia Minor, Greece and Rome.

7/12/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIIA1? His Joy in Suffering for Them? (Colossians 1:24) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:24 (NIV) (Text) 1:24: Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24

Denomination: Baptist

A Changed Man Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

The gospel is about transformation from the inside out through the power of the risen Jesus.

A Changed Man Text: Acts 9:1-19 Introduction 1. Gary Habermas was a young doctoral student at Michigan State in the 1970s struggling with his faith. Like so many young people who grow up in a Christian family and eventually leave home and their faith as well, he was definitely rethinking what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Passion Restored

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

Paul’s encouragement to Timothy

Intro: 2 Timothy the first chapter is a great chapter to read if you need your passion restored. To understand this book, you must realize the time in which it was written. Christianity was booming for a while and churches were being established everywhere. Revival had swept the nations and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer For The Ephesians Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016

Paul prays that the Ephesian believers would have power to dwell, power to grasp and power to know God's love

PRAYER FOR THE EPHESIANS One day a young man found a genie-in-a-bottle. This young adult is walking down the beach and comes across an old Arabic looking lamp. He rubs it and out pops a genie. The genie says, "Thank you for freeing me from the lamp. In return I will grant you three wishes." The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance