Sermons on Pauls Attitude:

From Humbug To Hallelujah

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A look at the Apostle Paul’s conversion.

Text: Acts 9:1-9 Sean Smuts Subject: Salvation Theme: Salvation through Christ From Humbug to Hallelujah! Introduction: We all require salvation at one point or another. (Illus.) Scrooge (Illus.) George Bailey (It’s A Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Having Charity

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006

Paul’s Description of having Charity

Richard GarlikovThe Meaning of Love offers and explains a definition of love in a way that is interesting, intense, clear, logical, and meaningful. All relationships --love, infatuation, friendship, dating, marriage, family, community, and professional-- involve three key elements: Emotions --how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007

Fear - Paul’s experience in evangelism

Do not be afraid Acts 18:5-11 Black Bart was a professional thief whose very name struck fear as he terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line. From San Francisco to New York, his name became synonymous with the danger of the frontier. Between 1875 and 1883 he robbed 29 different stagecoach crews. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:5-11

Denomination: Congregational

Thankgiving And Prayer From Prison Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 31, 2008

An introduction to Paul’s "happiest letter."

Philippians 1:1-11 March 30, 2008 Introduction, Thanksgiving and Prayer Acts 16 stories Stopped from going into Asia and Bithynia Macedonian vision Lydia’s conversion Demonized girl Paul & Silas imprisoned and beaten Earthquake & Jailer’s Salvation Rejection of release This is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: *other

Give Me Liberty Series

Contributed by Doyle Hayes on Jul 7, 2009

Paul’s defense against legalism.

Give Me Liberty(Outline from Matthew McKellar, used by permission) Gal 1:1-10 Peerless Jun 27, 2009 Introduction • “If we wish to be free we must fight!....I repeat it, sir we must fight! An appeal to arms, and to the God of hosts, is all that is left us. It is vain, sir, to extenuate the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Way In Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009

About Paul’s definition of "freedom."

With each passing year in which our country celebrates it’s independence.. it’s freedom… a cry intensifies for the current generation of citizens to not take their freedom for granted. It’s noted that those who have come to enjoy freedom… can fall back to enslavement and tyranny because they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Difficulty

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Mar 9, 2009

Job faced many problems, but his attitude and honesty with God brought him through. How do we face the problems in our lives? Is our attitude and approach right or in need of some work?

The Way Job Approached His Problems: 1. Job initially approached his problems with real emotion – intense grief. a. Let us not be afraid of real emotion. b. Sometimes life hurts and dealing with that pain is part of the process. c. It is much healthier and much better to be real with your emotion ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Prejudice With Love

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 27, 2017

James dealt with partiality and prejudice in the early church, revealing such attitudes were sinful. The divide in our nation continues to grow, and we must check our attitudes with Scripture. Prejudice will not exist with genuine love.

Overcoming Prejudice with Love James 2: 1-10 There can be little doubt that our nation is facing the greatest division we have witnessed in decades. The level of turmoil we face today has not been experienced since the 1960’s. While the racial divide seems to be growing at an alarming rate, the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The House Of God

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 18, 2025

The attitude of someone who loves the house of the Lord cannot be shown by how much we offer, nor through our busy ministry, but our attitude must be through a heart full of love for the Lord.

Loving the House of God By. Rev. Saumiman Saud*) Psalm 5:1-3, 1 Chronicles 22:7-8, and Psalm 26:8 Reading from Psalm 5:1-3: "For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David. Give ear to my words, Lord, consider my lament. Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-3, 1 Chronicles 22:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Riot In Ephesus

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul’s Teaching turns Ephesus Upside Down

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. I recently read an article by a man who compared a baby monitor to the Holy Spirit. You see, one day while trying out the new baby monitor in his infant’s room, he whispered into it “Can you hear me?” b. His house was like most others with a mother and a newborn, in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Or Bust

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Aug 4, 2011

This sermon explains several qualities that are required if a believer is going to have "The Gospel or Bust" attitude

INTRODUCTION * Midwest, 1930s = livelihood of farmers became almost non-existent; many set out on Route 66 for California with the phrase “California or Bust” written on signs attached to trucks * The phase “or bust” has continued to be used by people in different contexts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

"Body Talk" Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 29, 2002

Paul is trying to get his readers to take a holistic approach to faith and to recognize that we don’t just honor God with our words, or our songs, or attitudes, or our spirits – but honoring God also has to do with how we manage our bodies.

“Honor God with your body,” says the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 6:20 (NLT) I don’t know how many times I’ve read through and studied 1 Corinthians over the years – dozens, hundreds? I’ve preached on it and led Bible studies through it. But as I was reading it again this week, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: *other

Love One Another

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2013

1 Peter 3:8-9 gives us a descriptive picture of how we should treat each other. It offers a positive look at how we should act, a negative look at how we shouldn't act, and, a look at how our love for one another will bring a blessing.

Today, let's take a look at some instruction from the Holy Scriptures on differing attitudes. Attitudes what a difference they make in every part of our lives! Different attitudes of cashiers under certain circumstances. Good cashiers: Friendly, pleasant, courteous, smiling If situation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Expectations For Godly Living-Part 5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023

5 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living.All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-V—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: In order for God’s people to properly elevate & honor God thru Jesus Christ, there are ‘Expectations’ that will be met! Need: There is an ultimate ‘fulfillment & satisfaction’ that CAN come to your life! BUT that ‘fulfillment & ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:8-10, Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Message (Adult)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008

Baptism is an outward act, with visible elements, that is key to the inward attitude and acceptance into God’s kingdom.

Baptism Before performing a baptism, the pastor approached the young father and said solemnly, "Baptism is a serious step. Are you prepared for it?" "I think so," the man replied. "My wife has made appetizers and we have a caterer coming to provide plenty of cookies and cakes for all of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:12-16, Acts 22:12

Denomination: Lutheran