Sermons on Pauls Defence:

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 21, 2022

Commentators call vs 21 the ‘heart of the book of Philippians’. Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

To Live is Christ   Philippians 1:21-30 Introduction Our series is called FUEL FOR YOUR FAITH and we are listening to God through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. First lesson was Focus on the Finish Line - Jesus is coming! Second Lesson was Advancing Through the Challenges of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 29, 2024

The gospel unites Jews and Gentiles into God’s new covenant community, the church.

Brought to Life; Brought Together The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed Ephesians 3:1-6 December 29, 2019 David Taylor We are back in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, based upon the New Testament letter of Ephesians. Today’s message, The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed, is from 3:1-6. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Outline Of Acts 24

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 21, 2024

Paul is now on trial before Felix, the Roman governor, in Casearea. He was accused of several things, made his defense, and even shared the Gospel with Felix and his Jewish wife, Drusilla. It didn't end well for Paul, though.

Introduction: This chapter records the trial of Paul before Felix, the Roman governor; Paul's defense; and a summary of the events taking place after all of this. Most of the text is like a transcript of who said what. The chapter may also give a glimpse of courtroom or trial procedures of that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through Acts (Part 8) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 14, we witness a powerful MIRACLE, a case of MISTAKEN identity, the MESSAGE of the Gospel, and the attempted MURDER of the Apostle Paul.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (8) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 14:8-20 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/13/2017 As most of you know, we’re eight weeks into a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. As I’ve said before, our goal is to follow in the footsteps of those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Christian Church

An Outline Of Acts 28:1-16

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 14, 2024

Paul, Luke, and several other people had been shipwrecked on Malta. After staying there, these men and possibly others made the last leg of their journey to Rome itself. The journey wasn't always easy, though.

Introduction: this last chapter of Acts begins with Paul and others on the island of Malta, and closes with Paul arriving at Rome, just as the Lord had promised (Acts 23:11, 27:24). Luke summarized nearly 30 years of church growth in one volume, from Jerusalem to Rome and then to other parts of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Ephesians Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 8, 2022

A detailed introduction to the book of Ephesians.

INTRODUCTION TO THE LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS—THE SUPREME LETTER By common consent the Letter to the Ephesians ranks very high in the devotional and theological literature of the Christian Church. It has been called The Queen of the Epistles" and rightly so. Many would hold that it is indeed the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1, Ephesians 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Women Matter Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 14, 2023

This is the 149th sermon in the series "Action".

Series: Action [#149] WOMEN MATTER Acts 22:1-30 Introduction: We are living in a time when women say they are men; and men say they are women. We are living in a time when men compete as women against real women. Let me remind you that God created male and female. So why would I bring this up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline For An Armed Forces Day Message

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 27, 2023

Armed Forces Day is celebrated the third Saturday in May. This outline reminds believers that every one of us is engaged in a never-ending conflict with various enemies.

Introduction: According to Wikipedia, Armed Forces Day was established in 1949 and first celebrated in 1950. Since then Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May as a way to honor all branches of the military. As a military retiree myself, I rejoice in seeing some of our best take ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

First Journey Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 4, 2023

Paul was handpicked by God to be His messenger of the Gospel to the Jewish and Gentile world. Along the way, Paul preached and built relationships with many people. As we look at some of the events on his first missionary journey, we can learn from the people he met and the lessons he taught.

Introduction Video Ill.: Mom vs. Dad Vacation Prep - Holderness Family I can relate to some of those things! You know, the weather outside tells us it is summer (though the first full day of Summer isn’t for another couple of weeks on June 22). Many of us have either already taken our vacation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To First Corinthians Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 7, 2023

This is an intro sermon to a series I hope to preach through 2023. Its from 1 Cor. and I pray that God will use it to bless a congregation I am interim pastoring at.

CALLED BY GOD Corinthians Series (Part One) TEXT: Acts 18:1-11, 1 Cor. 1:1-9 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING We’re going to begin a series on 1st Corinthians today. And I think it’s important for where you are as a congregation, starting afresh like you are that we go through this book, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wisdom Of Gallio; The Lament Of The World Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 26, 2025

People, Jew and Gentile alike, needed to be part of something not just historic, but spiritually on fire, something with hope built-in.

Friday of the Sixth week in Easter 2025 In a day when it feels like every judge in the country is finding actions by the executive or legislative branches to be unconstitutional, isn’t it refreshing to be introduced to the proconsul Gallio, down there in the region of Corinth.? “His father was ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-23, Psalm 47:2-7, Acts 18:9-18

Denomination: Catholic

Does Church Really Matter? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I realized the triumphal entry, the crucifixion and the resurrection will mean very little if anything at all until we answer this question.

“Does Church really Matter? Acts 9:18-30” Today we begin looking for Easter and many will be preparing for egg hunts and the like. Sermons are preached today about the triumphal entry as Jesus made His way into Jerusalem. The crucifixion will be the topic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Great Lessons About Christian Friendship Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 24, 2022

1. God wants us to receive new friends (vs. 1-2). 2. God wants us to be faithful friends (vs. 1-2). 3. God wants us to remember our old friends (vs. 3-16). 4. God wants us to rest in our best friend (vs. 2, 3, 7, 8-13).

Great Lessons About Christian Friendship The Book of Romans Romans 16:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 24, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 16. Here we are in the last chapter of this heaven-sent letter the Holy Spirit inspired Paul to write to the Christians in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 18 A Good Conscience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 20, 2023

How do we live with a good conscience? The life of the Apostle Paul will teach us how to do this. Read on to understand what we should hold on to and what we should let go of.

We read in Acts 23:1, “And looking intently at the council, Paul said, "Brothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day."(ESV) As the apostle Paul stood on trial before the council of religious leaders, he bravely testified that he had lived his life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1, Acts 22:3-4, Acts 22:6-8, 2 Timothy 1:12, Philippians 1:21, Philippians 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

How Paul Focused Not On What He Lacked But On What He Had

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

Learning how to look at the part of the glass that is full rather than on the portion that is empty energizes believers

How Paul Focused Not on What He Lacked But On What He Had in Christ (Acts 27:1-26) 1. Why do you suppose that many people become depressed, discouraged or frustrated by circumstances? Maybe they are focusing more attention on what they do not have rather than on what they possess in Christ Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational