Sermons on Paul Is Stoned:

An Unhindered Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 5, 2016

Paul lived an unhindered life and had an unhindered ministry, but that doesn't mean he didn't have many obstacles and challenges. The secret to Paul being unhindered was his attitude of contentment and commitment.

Introduction: A. How many of you like the story “The Little Engine that Could”? 1. The Little Engine That Could is an illustrated children’s book that was first published in the United States in 1930. 2. The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:11-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Comparison Trap" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 21, 2017

This passage is basically a biography, a spiritual biography of Paul’s life. I think it would begin with a statement like this----I am absolutely satisfied with Jesus but in no way am I satisfied with myself.

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS “The Comparison Trap” Philippians 3:12-4:1 One of my heroes in the NT is the apostle Paul. If anyone had the right to brag, it would be him. Think about it... • Jesus appeared to Paul when he was traveling on the road to Damascus. They had a conversation and then Paul was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Or Not, Here I Come! Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2012

After answering the Thessalonians' concerns about the dead in Christ, Paul then addressed their concerns about when Christ would return. Paul makes three very important points about Christ's Second Coming.

Introduction: A. Do you remember which childhood game included these words: “Ready or Not, Here I Come”? 1. How many of you enjoyed playing “Hide and Seek”? 2. Which did you enjoy more: being the one hiding or the one seeking? 3. You remember how the game went: a. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Witness To The Faith

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 11, 2017

Although under house arrest, Paul continued to proclaim the Gospel. He refused to remain silent about the grace he had received. We need to share the desire and commitment of Paul to proclaim the Gospel.

A Witness to the Faith Acts 26: 19-23; 27-29 This was a stressful and frustrating time for Paul. At this time he had been under house arrest for more than two years. He was accused and arrested in Jerusalem by the influence of the Jewish Sanhedrin. Following an appeal to Caesar, he was brought to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-23, Acts 26:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A "one Thing" Person

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 27, 2021

How did Paul become the stalwart we know through his letters? The message is a study of those who stand with us to advance the cause of Christ as others stood with Paul as he laboured for the Master.

“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing From God

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 18, 2023

It is important to remember that all of these activities in this passage is a result of taking the gospel to the lost. (v.5) It is possible that Paul was discouraged or weary from the work and the Lord strengthened him as Paul spoke of in Ephesians 6:10

I. Paul was faithful (v.4) A. Regardless of the amount of opposition. B. Christ had to encourage him. (v.9-10) II. He was passionate (v.6) A. In that passion he had a sense of urgency B. A sense of soberness III. Paul was sacrificial (v. 12) A. He had little concern for his own well being B. He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Use Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2024

What is the primary purpose of tongues? What limitations does Paul place on the exercise of tongues in the general assembly? Did Paul desire believers to speak in tongues (1 Cor. 14: 5, 18, 39)?

Intro The gifts of the Spirit are an essential part of God’s plan for His Church. When the Church is operating in the power of the Spirit, lives are transformed, and cultures are turned toward godliness. When the Church tries to do its work through human ingenuity and carnal resources, we lose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Acts 10:46

Denomination: Charismatic

Message 5 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4 – Walk To Please God And The Rapture Teaching – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 29, 2022

Paul urges the believers to live correctly for the Lord and gives some practical points. Because a few had died, Paul comforts the church with the truth of the Rapture, a teaching sadly neglected by most. It is the glorious hope.

MESSAGE 5 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 4 – WALK TO PLEASE GOD AND THE RAPTURE TEACHING – PART 2 We will continue in this chapter and will consider the second Part. Paul has been speaking to these believers about living in persecution and how their lives should be lived. Earlier in the book he told ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, Romans 12:18, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Bites

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

What can you do when, what you thought was love, has turned on you?

I. What Is An Offense? A. Webster defines it as: v. 1. To arouse resentment, anger, or vexation in. 2. To be displeasing (to). 3. To commit a sin. B. Text: Matthew 18:1-7 C. The Greek translation of “offense” is “enticement to sin.” D. So, if we are offending someone carelessly and on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-7

The Interrogation Of Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Aug 19, 2020

As Paul continues to defend doctrine, he asks the Galatians 6 rapid-fire questions in 5 verses.

INTRO: These next two chapters are going to be a little complicated. The 60 verses that make up Galatians 3 and 4 are said to be some of the strongest writing that Paul ever penned. His opponents, the Judaizers, were using every possible means to enslave the believers in Galatia, and Paul was not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 17, 2018

The story of Paul, his dark side and how later he lived his life for Christ and the advancement of His Kingdom.

How I was before I met Jesus ?How I met Jesus ?How my life is different since I met Jesus Acts 7:54-8:3. This morning we’re going to study the person we know as the Apostle Paul. The story of Paul is a story of redemption in Jesus Christ and a testimony that no one is beyond the saving grace of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 28, 2021

Paul tells Titus to train Godly leaders to rebuke and silence the many false teachers on Crete.

Titus: Building a Healthy Church Confronting False Teachers 1:10-16 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 02-28-2021 He is Risen? The sun was shining. Little girls had on Easter dresses. Two churches gathered together to celebrate the Risen Lord Jesus Christ as one. The ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

So What

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Feb 25, 2008

No matter what you have done in your life God is still standing by with forgiveness. Once He forgives you, He will use you for His glory. When we look at the Apostle Paul God shows us how he forgave, converted, and used Paul for His glory.

Introduction: Through our journey in life, we have been on some roads that have put us to shame. We have even said and done some things that we only did in the dark because we did not want the light to shine upon us. If the truth must be told, we all have done some things that we are ashamed of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism 5 What's Your Style? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

3 styles of evangelism are: Intellectual (Paul); Confrontational (Peter); Testimonial (the man born blind)

Evangelism Series #5 CHCC: February 12, 2006 What’s your Style? ACTS 17, ACTS 2, JOHN 9 SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 17:16-23 INTRODUCTION: I was downtown in front of the Alamo one day a few years back when I noticed a Street Preacher. I couldn’t help but notice him. He had a megaphone in one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Partners In Ministry Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 22, 2024

Paul and the Philippians have an exemplary Christian bond. We see their partnership in the Gospel and mutual support in ministry.

Phil 1:1-11 Partners in Ministry We are moving on to a new book today but still in the same timeline as Ephesians. • Paul wrote the letter to the Philippians about the same time as Ephesians, while he was in captivity in Rome. • This letter is one of his more personal and joyful letters among ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible