Sermons on Pauls Arrest:

Four Great Goals For Christian Growth Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 7, 2018

1. Be available. 2. Be teachable. 3. Be dependable. 4. Be flammable.

Four Great Goals for Christian Growth The Book of Acts - Part 64 Acts 18:23-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 9, 2014 *When we trust in Jesus Christ, we are born again as baby Christians. But the Lord wants us to grow in Christ. And the good news is that we can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas - Giving & Receiving Encouragement

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 29, 2018

Could you use some encouragement? Couldn't we all? See how Barnabas is a wonderful example of the blessings of Christian encouragement. Encoruagement needed, given and received!

“You look like you could use some encouragement.” Has anyone ever said that to you? Maybe they didn’t have to say it out loud, because the look on your face said it all. It had been a long week at work, it had been a disappointing meeting, it had been a rough day at school, it had been another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

The Real Makeover Series

Contributed by John Brooks on Sep 3, 2018

#2 out of 2 Peter. In contrast to the worlds' "makeover," we can experience God's real "makeover" in Christ.

The “REAL” MAKEOVER! "Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, and in your godliness, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open My Eyes, Lord

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 24, 2024

Watching & praying are often associated in the Bible. Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, asked his Disciples to watch & pray with him as he prayed in the Garden at Gethsemane. I think Jesus was asking them more than simply to stay awake & pray.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Colossians 4:2-6; 2 Kings 6:8-23 Colossians 4:2-6 “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful & ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Able ...more Than Able

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024

God is able to show us the unsearchable riches of God

GOD IS ABLE...MORE THAN ABLE Ephesians 3:14-20 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us in person or online, If you would turn in your bibles to Ephesians 3:14-21, we will be there in just a minute. Signs play a big part in our lives for direction, for instruction, and for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Take Hold Of Life Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on May 12, 2023

Press on to the goal. Life in you. In each one of Paul's letters, you will read the revelation he received. Christ is your life. it is a gift from God. Our inheritance. Lay hold of the incorruptible seed. Do not give up.

I love running and have run many different races in my life. The Comrades 90km race has probably been the most memorable race of my life. No matter what race you run you get to a point in the race where it becomes very tough and you have to tell your body to endure and ignore the pain. You know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 8:18-25, 1 Corinthians 15:53-54, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, Psalm 103:2-5  (view more)  (view less)

Living Stones--Living In Reference To The Cornerstone Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 4, 2023

The Church must always be moving forward into the future, so into the sunrise, with and for Christ.

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2023 “The cornerstone is an important part of any masonry foundation. It is the first stone that is set in the construction of the foundation and all other stones are set in reference to this stone.” If you haven’t figured out what the cornerstone of the Church is, please ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12, 1 Peter 2:4-9, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

The Church Scatters Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 29, 2023

Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison.

September 30, 2023 Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison. He would later describe his activities this way: • Acts 26:9-11 - I too was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 26:9-11, Acts 11:19, Acts 11:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Seven Keys To Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry Of Consolation (Key One) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 10, 2023

This series looks at seven principles from 2 Corinthians that Paul characterizes the life of Paul the Apostle and shows how he was able to stay afloat despite the difficulties he faced in life.

The Seven Keys to Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry of Consolation (Key One) Introduction The Scriptures use chaotic waters as a theme for the dangerous yet glorious place of unformed potential. The creation hymn of Genesis 1 begins with God's Spirit hovering in the darkness over the face of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believers Are Baptized And Receive The Holy Spirit: A Sermon For The Baptism Of The Lord Sunday.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 3, 2024

There is more than one Baptism Jesus received at the river Jordan. Water and Spirit Baptism are distinct and normative for the believer.

Believers are Baptized and Receive the Holy Spirit Acts 19:1-7 This Sunday is known as Baptism of the Lord Sunday in which we remember that Jesus was baptized by John in the River Jordan, even though Jesus had no sin to repent of. When this happened, there was an enrichment of what Baptism means. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Just Throw It!

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 3, 2024

2nd Corinthians 11 and the Parable of the Sower both Show us God as the Strength in our Weakness.

As we look at our lessons today, and I want to look briefly at both, comparing them together, (Glory to God) I’ll begin by sharing an old story some of you may know about a man named Phi-Dipp-adeez. I’d actually be impressed if you knew his name, but you probably know the name Marathon and Nike, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:19-31, Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Anglican

For Increasing Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 11, 2024

Paul gives thanks for the church at Thessalonica because they were growing despite persecution. How can we learn to pray from his example?

From time to time, I enjoy reading prayers parents share that were prayed by their children. Here are just a few prayers of thanks that I have come across. Dear Lord, thank you that we can come to church today and thank you that no one got their head crushed or lost their arm on the way here. Dear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Must Have Sound Doctrine Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 14, 2021

Based on 1 Timothy 1:1-11 - Challenges hearers to understand the need for sound doctrine in the Church.

“WE MUST HAVE SOUND DOCTRINE” 1 Tim. 1:1-11 FBCF – 6/13/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Start w/ a quote from R.C. Sproul that I shared last week in first sermon in this “How to Do Church” series: “Without right doctrine, right living is impossible. We have not really understood Scripture if we are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Chronos 2 Thess 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 29, 2022

We protect ourselves from the great lie and assure our salvation by humbling ourselves as Christ did and living accordingly

This week we continue with the fourth oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kinds Of Zeal Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 9, 2022

A simple formula for Salvation is to confess that Jesus is the Lord and you shall be saved. Christ is the end of the Law and the beginning of the new grace. In this chapter, Paul mentions the zeal of the Jews, the Zeal of Paul for the missions, and the zeal of God.

Romans 10:01-21 God’s unchanging love for Israel This is the chapter of Faith like Hebrews 11. It talks about the value of faith in Christ. A simple formula for Salvation is to confess that Jesus is the Lord and you shall be saved. Christ is the end of the Law and the beginning of the new grace. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Methodist