Sermons on Pauls Defence:

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

Deviation From The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 8, 2018

In Galatians 2:11-13 Paul explains Peter’s deviation from the gospel. In this we see 1) The Clash (Galatians 2:11), 2) The Cause (Galatians 2:12) and 3) The Consequence (Galatians 2:13)

A new study published in the Religion, Brain and Behavior Journal explored the idea that behavioral models displayed by religious parents are often what crafts their child’s future beliefs. It found when parents are insincere and unfaithful, their offspring have a more difficult time believing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-13

Denomination: Other

"The Power Of A Proper U-Turn" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 24, 2018

Saul made a big U-turn and became a band new person in Christ. We can too. This was his defining moment. What is yours?

DEFINING MOMENTS “The Power of a Proper U-Turn” Acts 9:1-19 The setting for our message today is in 36 AD. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus have all taken place …. He has ascended to heaven and now it is up to a small band of men and women to move the message forward. Every one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Address Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 3, 2018

Paul's call to the office of an Apostle had nothing to do with personal merit; he says instead that he is "an apostle by the will of God," and this is what constitutes the ground of the authority he claims in the Corinthian Church.

Lesson 1.1: Address Scripture 1 Corinthians 1.1-1.3 1 Cor 1:1-3 (KJV) 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Salutation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 29, 2018

Paul probably wrote this epistle in A.D. 49–51 from Corinth during his second missionary journey (Acts 18:1–18). I Thessalonians is the earliest of Paul’s letters to the churches.

1/20/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 1 Salutation (Thessalonians 1:1) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1 (NIV) 1 Paul, Silas and Timothy, to the church{A1.2] of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: grace and peace to you. Introduction: Paul wrote this letter to the church in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will For Our Lives Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2018

1. Be grateful for God's goodness (vs. 18-19). 2. Make extra efforts to reach people for Christ (vs. 18). 3. Learn your limits (vs. 19-20). 4. Take the time to rest (vs. 21-23). 5. Be open to new opportunities from the Lord (vs. 21-23).

God's Will for Our Lives The Book of Acts - Part 63 Acts 18:18-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 2, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we will come to the end of Paul's second missionary journey. We will see Paul finish his work in Corinth and begin to head home for a while. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

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

Tune In To God's Will For Your Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 11, 2018

God wants: 1. To work through our limitations (vs. 1-3). 2. Us to link-up with other Christians (vs. 3-6). 3. Us to listen to wise council (vs. 4 & 7-13). 4. Us to love the Lord supremely (vs. 13). 5. Us to lean on the Lord completely (vs. 14).

Tune in to God's Will for Your Life The Book of Acts - Part 75 Acts 21:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 22, 2015 *If you are my age or older, you probably watched a TV with rabbit ears on top. That was the shiny metal, indoor antenna that looked like two short fishing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Stand For The Cause Of Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 28, 2018

How can we do take a stand for the cause of Christ? 1. Defend each other (Acts 16:35-39). 2. Develop each other (Acts 16:40). 3. Depart to serve the Lord (Acts 16:40-17:1). 4. Deliver the Good News (Acts 17:1-9).

Take a Stand for the Cause of Christ! The Book of Acts - Part 56 Acts 16:35-17:9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 31, 2014 "Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross; Lift high His royal banner, it must not suffer loss. From victory unto victory His army shall ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Great Things About God's Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2018

1. It puts us together with good people (vs. 10-11). 2. It helps us search the Scriptures (vs. 11-12). 3. It is destined to win the greatest war (vs. 13-15).

The Book of Acts - Part 57 Acts 17:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 7, 2014 BACKGROUND: *In tonight's Scripture, Paul was still on his second missionary journey, leading a team that included Silas, Timothy and Luke. They left Philippi after being severely beaten. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2014

Paul is in the worst physical condition of his life, but he is in the best spiritual condition. This letter to the Philippines was written from a Roman jail following the perilous journey mentioned in Acts 27. Still, Paul is confident, positive, and committed to Jesus.

7-18-04 Title: Commitment Text: “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.” (Philippians 3:12) Bible Reading: Philippians 3:7-21 Introduction: Please refer to our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Publius Chief Official Of Malta

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 3, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you hospitable? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show practice of hospitality of CHRISTians is important to give gifts and supplies to a workman of GOD. IV. TEXT: Acts 28:7-10 (New Living Translati

I. EXORDIUM: Are you hospitable? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show practice of hospitality of CHRISTians is important to give gifts and supplies to a workman of GOD. IV. TEXT: Acts 28:7-10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Near the shore where we landed was an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Law Of Unintended Consequences Harms Our Work Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 26, 2013

The actions of Paul and Barnabas at Lystra help us to discover how to appeal to those around us.

Monday of 5th Week in Easter 2013 St. Catherine of Siena Gaudium et Spes The Fathers of the Council taught that “God, Who has fatherly concern for everyone, has willed that all men should constitute one family and treat one another in a spirit of brotherhood. For having been created in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:5-18

Denomination: Catholic

Who Do You Trust In?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 4, 2013

We always look for ways to change the outcome, but only God knows the best path for us. Trusting God through life and dealing with circumstances may be difficult, but the promise is STILL salvation in Christ!

Who do you Trust? Acts 27:12-44 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today LAST TIME: Our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:12-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational