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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Paul in Athens - heavy on background - witness in the marketplace
Two preachers were on the roadside with a sign that read, "The End is Near – Turn Back Now". A passing driver yelled "leave us alone you religious nuts". Then the preachers heard squealing breaks followed by a loud splash. One preacher said to the other, "I told you we should have just said "Bridge ...read more
Scripture: Acts 17:16-31
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Apostle Paul said, "I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection." Paul’s ultimate goal in life was to know Christ and the power associated with Christ’s resurrection.
Living in the Power of the Resurrection Have you invited someone to visit church with you only to be turned down for some excuse or other? Here are ten top reasons people give why they don’t go to church. 10 – Can’t find a polyester leisure suit to wear. 9 - Relate more to Rock Band and Any ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11
Denomination: Free Methodist
This sermon encourages believers to find joy and strength in God amidst trials, knowing that personal suffering can advance the Gospel and draw us closer to Christ.
Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in a world that often seems to be spinning out of control. We face trials and tribulations, heartaches and hardships, and sometimes, it feels like there’s no end in sight. But, my dear brothers and sisters, I want to remind you ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18
Topics: Choosing Joy, Living A Life Worthy
The stories of Daniel and his friends in the Bible show us how to live an uncompromising faith in a compromising world. They refused to compromise their beliefs, even when faced with death, and they were ultimately rewarded for their faithfulness.
Introduction: Dear Brothers and Sisters. As we gather today, I want to take a moment to invite you to journey back in time, to a world much different from our own, yet one that bears striking similarities to our current day. The Bible recounts the stories of individuals who stood unflinchingly ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 1:3-21, Daniel 3:8-30
Surving the various hardships and trials of life is possible only when the Christians understands the overriding plan of God adn is committed to Him in sincerity and faithfulness.
Title: “Surviving Your Suffering” Text: I Peter 4:12-16 “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16
Denomination: Baptist
To look at the effective method of Paul and Silas in reaching out to the jailer
The Conversion of the Jailer Acts 16:25-40 Primary Purpose: To emphasize the effective witness of Paul and Silas in their words and deeds. Last week, when we left Paul and Silas they had just been beaten with rods and thrown into a inner cell. Their feet had been securely fastened with stocks. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:25-40
Shows from Paul’s testimony that we all have a testimony to share; uses congregational participation.
“Brother, I Have Found the Messiah.” Galatians 1: 11-24 Robert Warren January 20th, 2002 Galatians 1: 11-24 I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24
Paul’s life was full of ups and downs: He was a proud man, a humbled man and a new man.
LIFE’S UPS AND DOWNS Acts 9:1-19 INTRO.- ILL.- At a commuter train station a policeman noticed a woman driver leaning over her steering wheel in evident discomfort. "Is there anything wrong?" asked the police officer. Half crying and half laughing, the woman replied, "For ten years I have driven ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Luke 4:19-21
This sermon introduces a new sermon series exploring the Roman Road of Salvation and the purpose of Paul’s writing.
Last Wednesday, I took my last final exam of the semester. The public schools’ last day of classes is a week from tomorrow. Mother’s Day has gone, Memorial Day is just around the corner. The weather is warmer and the days grow increasingly longer. Summer is upon us. And that means vacations, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:16-17
Denomination: Methodist
Paul’s conflict with Peter serves as a model for dealing with controversy. A look at both the source and soloution to conflict.
Introduction: Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage’s home and told his version of what happened. When he finished, the sage said, "You’re absolutely right." The next ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21, Galatians 2:11
Denomination: Assembly Of God
An basic evangelistic sermon based on Paul’s declaration of the gospel in I Corinthians 15:1-3
The Message of Bayview Baptist Church (I Corinthians 15:1-5) Introduction: There has never been a greater need in our country to know what our message is. The message of a church, an organization, or a country is what drives its mission. When the message and mission are clear, it can cause ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-5
Paul’s prayer for us is that we have a walk that worthy of the calling placed upon our lives!
Question: What’s your life like? How are you doing this morning? · I KNOW THAT’S a loaded question, because immediately we start to look at our circumstances. (Rich/poor - Buying/renting house – employed/unemployed) · Then we compare ourselves to others and measure that up. · Then finally we’ll ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:1
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
From Paul’s message to the Corinthians, we find seven statements that can heal hurting relationships
The Seven Statements of Relational Healing 2 Corinthians 7:1-16 Intr.: There are no relationships that are free of conflict; when we are in a relationship that is in crisis, something must be done to correct it; it will not correct itself: A. In our text today Paul finds himself in a relational ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16
Denomination: Pentecostal
In the midst of internal squabbles and pervasive selfishness, Paul’s primary request is for believers to experience an overabundance of love.
A week after purchasing a pair of glasses for her husband, the wife decides to take them back to the optometrist. The person behind the counter wants to know the reason for the return so she asks, “What seems to be the problem, mam?” To which the wife replies: “I want a refund for these glasses…my ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11
This message uses Paul’s friend, Onesiphorus, as an example of the kind of friend we should be to one another.
“THE PICTURE OF A FRIEND” 2 Tim. 1:16-18 INTRO – Are we a “friend”-ly church? Not talking about how we make guests feel when they come in, although that is important. - New members sharing some great insights as to what it is like to walk into MBC for the first time. - Room numbers, Wed. night ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:16-18, 2 Timothy 1:16-18
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