Sermons on Paul On Trial:

Flexible Christians

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 12, 2005

Paul gives us three guidelines for effective evangelism.

Jim had a passion for God, a love for people, and a burden to communicate the gospel. But he wrestled with the question of how to bring the message of Christ into a setting that seemed so far from him. How could he help people see and embrace the truth when they had so little biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In Harmony

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 24, 2004

Paul commends to us to walk in Harmony one with the other.

“Walk in Harmony” 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 I. WALK IN HOLINESS. (vv. 1-8) II. WALK IN HARMONY. (VV. 9-10) Psalm 133:1; John 15:9; 17:11, 21-22; Ephesians 4:3; Colossians 3:14; 1 John 5:7 A. ADMONITION to continue in brotherly love. (v. 9) Leviticus 19:18, 34; John 15:12-17; Romans 12:10; 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Is For The Whole World Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 1, 2007

The apostle Paul teaches us that the gospel is for the whole world.

Scripture In the opening greeting (1:1-6) of Paul’s letter to the Romans, Paul gives us a succinct six-point summary of the gospel. These six points are as follows: 1. The origin of the gospel is God (1:1c), 2. The attestation of the gospel is Scripture (1:2), 3. The substance of the gospel is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-15, Romans 1:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Secret To Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 13, 2007

The apostle Paul descirebes love as the key to spiritual maturity.

“The Secret to Spiritual Maturity” March 11, 2007 Intro: Many Christians have a goal of being “mature” believers. We have to ask ourselves, “What defines spiritual maturity?” Is it scripture memory, daily devotionals, volunteering at church or is it actually going on the middle school retreat? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

His Workmanship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

Paul guides us in working to build His church.

HIS WORKMANSHIP 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 INTRO: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works...” (Ephesians 2:10). ILLUS: Three men were pouring concrete on a construction site. “What are you making?” a passerby asked. The first said, “I’m making $300 a week!” The second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Passionate Prayer Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 17, 2007

Praying for one another as Paul prayed for the Christians at Ephesus.

“A Passionate Prayer” May 13, 2007 When lives are changed by Jesus, it should produce excitement in the life of the church. “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

"It's Jesus Or Nothing!"

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 8, 2006

This is a message showing what Paul discovered in Christ Jesus.

It’s Jesus Or Nothing Text: Philippians 3:4-14 Introduction: In this section Paul states his attainments. 1. He was so loyal a Jew that he had never lost the Hebrew speech. 2. He was not only a religious Jew, he was a member of their strictest and the most self-disciplined ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Strength Of A Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 16, 2006

Paul shares three things that will make a church strong.

INTRODUCTION • I want you to think about the Auburn Christian Church for a minute. When you think of our church, do you see it as a strong vibrant church, or do you see it as one that is on the week side just limping along? • PAUSE • Now as you have pondered that question, by what criteria did ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Unity Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

Paul points us to the true source of biblical unity.

Philippians 2:1-4 Sunday, February 17, 2002 During my time at Bible College, the spiritual fad of the day was temperament analysis. Tim Lahaye’s book had just come out and everyone was trying to decide if they were sanguine, melancholic, choleric or phlegmatic. Sanguine was the outgoing person, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up Part 1 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 9, 2006

Paul tells the believers about the church as a family and field.

GROWING UP IN THE CHURCH (Part 1) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 I. Paul Views the Church as a Family (vv. 1-4). A. Paul calls them “brothers” (v. 1). He goes on to say they are not “spiritual” because they are “worldly” and “infants.” 1. They need to be taught but they have already accepted Christ as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Unity

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 3, 2002

Paul calls for us, the body of Christ to be a unity. Are we?

First Baptist Church November 3. 2002 Ephesians 4:1-6 Unity Maybe you missed it or maybe you even watched it and didn’t even notice it. When the San Francisco Giants starting line up was announced, during the World Series, each player would jog over to the first base line, and they would give ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Do All Things Series

Contributed by Matt Condon on Nov 13, 2000

Paul and Silas lived their victory in Christ no matter their circumstances

Acts 16:22-30 "I can do all things..." The other day I saw a guy who says he can predict earthquakes. And he doesn't predict the actual day of the quake, he just looks for indicators that say a quake is likely during a certain period of time. And he has indicators like the phases of the moon and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:21-30, Acts 27:1-12

Denomination: *other

See You In Court

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

A look at what Paul says about Christians and lawsuits

The United States is clearly the world's leader in lawyers and litigation. There are almost one million lawyers in our country, over twice as many as there were twenty years ago. The State of Delaware, which has a population of 750,000, has more attorneys than the whole nation of Japan, which has a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Lost Person Look Like? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2002

Paul describes the inner workings of a person without Christ.

WHAT DOES A LOST PERSON LOOK LIKE? EPHESIANS 4:17-21 · This morning we are going to continue in Ephesians 4, beginning with verse 17. Last week we looked at how important our role in the body of Christ is. 1) We looked at how God is has given to each of us at least one gift for the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-21

Prepare For Battle

Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 22, 2001

Pauls talks about our adversary, armor, and attitude.

PREPARE FOR BATTLE (Ephesians 6:10-14a) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist