Sermons on Paul In Troas:

Why Paul Wanted To Send Timothy

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 25, 2025

The Apostle Paul says that most people—even all except Timothy—are only concerned with their own affairs, not with the interests of Christ. The work of Christ is, in fact, to truly love and care for fellow believers.

Why Paul Wanted to Send Timothy Philippians 2:19–24 19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. 20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

3 Prayer Requests Of The Apostle Paul

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 5, 2025

Expository series on Philippians.

Title: Three Prayer Requests of the Apostle Paul Scripture: Phil. 1:9-11 Type Expository Series Where: GNBC 5-4-25 Intro: As a pastor it’s relatively common to have people ask me to pray for them about certain matters in their lives. One of the great paradoxes of the Christian faith is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ephesians: Prayer Of Paul Lesson 02 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 29, 2024

Praying for spiritual revelation.

A. THE PRAYER OF PAUL: 1:15-23 1. What would you ask Paul to pray for you? a. Need list. b. Ministry. c. Physical health/healing. Paul prays for d. A spiritual needs. 2. You must become something before you get, or do something. B. WHY PAUL PRAYED (v. 15) 1. Occasion: Paul heard about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Solemnity Of Saints Peter And Paul, Apostles

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 22, 2025

Paul’s sense of being captured by Christ defined his spiritual experience. Peter understands his error when a vision enlightens him to a fundamental truth: that which has been purified by God cannot be called "profane" by anyone.

At the narrowest part of the strait of Gibraltar, where two land masses meet (Africa and Europe, at the mouth of the Med), there are cliffs called the “Pillars of Hercules.” It was the end of the known world. On the old coins of Spain were depicted the two pillars of Hercules, with the Latin motto, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

Paul's Counsel And Comfort Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 22, 2022

The second epistle, Paul is offering words of counsel and comfort to the Thessalonians.

Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling, away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition. - 2 Thessalonians 2:3 Paul cautions his new Thessalonian brothers and sisters not to be taken in by every rumor or report they may hear about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Of Love Displayed In The Practice Of Paul Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 19, 2023

Being free in Christ, we are still constrained by love.

The Law of Love Displayed in the Practice of Paul Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 Well let me begin by saying that I was really hesitant to preach on this passage today… I was hesitant not because it’s controversial in any way or something that will step on toes… it’s really not that kind of passage. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18, Philippians 4:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul's Parting Words

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 6, 2022

Paul shares last words to Timothy and us.

Paul’s Parting Words 2 Timothy 1:1-14 1. Many have given us Last words such as NC State head coach Jim Valvano's "Don't Ever Give Up" • Martin Luther King’s last words ““Well, I don’t know what will happen now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn’t matter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Paul Becomes A Leader Lesson 42 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Paul becomes a leader

A. FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY – ACTS 13, 14 1. The call to service. “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them” (Acts 13:2). a. Great Commission. b. _______________________________________. c. __________________________________ (John 15:16). 2. To ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Goes To Athens Lesson 44 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Paul goes to Athens

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Berean Christians accompanied Paul to Athens because they were concerned for his safety. 2. In the province of Achaia, Paul ministered to Athens and Corinth, but preached the same message of the gospel. a. Athens – philosophy, center of science, arts and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Plans To Send Him Shortly Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 31, 2018

Since Paul cannot go to Philippi himself, it is his intention to send Timothy as his representative.

Date: 10/8/18 Lesson #16 Title: Paul Plans To Send Him Shortly Scripture: (Philippians 2:19, NIV) (19) I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. Introduction Since Paul cannot go to Philippi himself, it is his intention to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Greeting To The Philippians

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 11, 2019

Philippians 1:1-2 shows us the background for Paul's letter to the Philippians.

Scripture Several months ago, I gave the elders a list of suggestions for sermon topics. We each chose the ones we thought were important to address for our church, and then we ranked them. Some of the evening sermons this past year were topics that came out of that discussion. One topic ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul's Greeting To The Philippians

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 11, 2019

Philippians 1:1-2 shows us the background for Paul's letter to the Philippians.

Scripture Several months ago, I gave the elders a list of suggestions for sermon topics. We each chose the ones we thought were important to address for our church, and then we ranked them. Some of the evening sermons this past year were topics that came out of that discussion. One topic ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul's Thanksgiving To God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 8, 2019

Philippians 1:3-8 teaches us to put the fellowship of the gospel at the center of our relationships.

Scripture In January we began a series of sermons on Paul’s letter to the Philippians that I am calling, “The Christian’s Contentment.” Paul’s letter to the Philippians follows the letter-writing convention of his day. The pattern was to give the names of the writers and recipients at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul's Prayer To God

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 8, 2019

Philippians 1:9-11 teaches us to put the priorities of the gospel at the center of our prayer lives.

Scripture We are in a series of sermons on Paul’s letter to the Philippians that I am calling, “The Christian’s Contentment.” After the opening greeting of his letter to the Philippian Christians, Paul gave thanks to God for them, which we examined last time. Today, I would like to examine Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul's Prayer For Philippi Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 20, 2016

To discuss Paul's prayer for Philippi. This should be our prayer for this congregation in all earnest and sincerity. That it abound in love and grace; approve of things that are excellent; and abide blamelessly until the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. That they abound more in love 2. That they approve things excellent 3. That they abide without offense E. Remarks. 1. The apostle Paul held a great regard for the Philippians church. While in prison he prayed for them. His prayer was one of concern and the love of a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ