Sermons on Pauls Desert:

Death To Self

Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jul 26, 2008

This work reveals, from scripture, the need to die to ourselves and live life for others.

DEATH TO SELF Aaron Johnson “Die out to self” the old man with the bad breath and thick eyebrows shouted as he pounded his fist through my back. It is the close of a hot, muggy camp meeting night. There is a crowd of people shouting and crying kneeling in the sawdust around the altar. After a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mission Minded Church Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jul 16, 2007

To show the importance of the church getting active in missions. Particularly within the body of Chirst.

THE MISSION MINDED CHURCH Acts 11:27-30 My brothers and my sisters, this text is showing us the importance of being mission minded. If there is anything, we can take away from this text, it would be that we the church should not only be willing, but determined to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 12, 2011

Paul encourages the church by declaring he is "... not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ". Would Christians today be so bold to make the same declaration?

Romans, Part 2 Romans 1:14-17 Introduction - Previously, we discussed Paul being a servant to Christ … as we must be - We examined that the GRACE provided by Christ is the key to church mission - IMP APP: The only way to overcome is through Christ; this book strengthens - If we will study and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Galatians - The Cast Of Characters Series

Contributed by James R. Debusk on Feb 7, 2011

A message introducing the theme of the book by reviewing those who are key in the context of the epistle.

Galatians 1:1-10 Galatians – Christ Alone (The Cast of Characters) 2-6-2010 Introduction: Last year we focused on the book of Acts. As a small boy I loved the event in Acts 3. Peter and John were on their way to the Temple. They encountered a man who was lame. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Not Ashamed

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 24, 2011

While every wicked thing imaginable is coming out of its closet,it’s time that the people of God came out from underneath the rock, stood on the Rock, and let it be known where they stand. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Not Ashamed Romans 1:16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NotAshamed.html Am I a soldier of the cross, a follower of the Lamb, and shall I fear to own His cause or blush to speak His name? [old hymn] When every vile and wicked thing imaginable is coming out of its closet, I think it’s time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Part 20 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 25, 2011

Romans 7 gives us a unique insight into human beings. Using very simple terms such as marriage, Paul addresses the fact that our loyalty must be to Christ, for nothing else lasts forever.

Romans, Part 20 Romans 7:1-6 Introduction - Romans 6:23 recap … - The pleasure and profit of sin do not deserve to be called fruit - Sinners are ones who continuously repeat the same negative actions. - Shame came into the world with sin, and is still the certain effect of it linger on - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Long-Suffering Series

Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jul 19, 2010

To reflect God's patience toward others, we must first cease taking advantage of His patience toward us.

Intro. Gal. 5:16-25 - Flesh and fruit (Spirit) are opposed to each other (v. 16-18) - Things of the flesh (v. 19-21); death; will not inherit Kingdom - Fruit of the Spirit (v. 22); life; reflected when we bathe in the Son RECAP (past weeks) [ILL. Disney world, tries your patience, different ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace Overflowed

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 12, 2010

Preaching at a church that presently doesn't have a pastor, this sermon was written to help them realize that God is with them, and the primary message is that Christ came to save sinners.

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church September 12, 2010 Grace Overflowed 1 Timothy 1:12-17 † In Jesus Name † May the grace of God, His love and mercy that has and is poured out on His people here, become so real this morning, that you have no option but to rejoice and in awe at what He does...in and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

I Know Him. (Him)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011

What we have when we know Him

I Know Him! April 13,08 2 Timothy 1:12 In both of those verses the Apostle Paul uses a very special Greek word, and the word means "a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Love Letter From A Pastor Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 17, 2011

Paul held the Philippian church in great esteem and loved them dearly, as their founding pastor he had a very special connection with these believers.

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 2011 Date Preached: July 10, 2011 Series Title: A Series in Philippians Sermon Title: Letter from A Pastor’s Heart Sermon Text: Philippians 1-4 [ESV] 4:1 listed 1Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Reminder To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 29, 2011

Paul's life was filled with adversity and he had learned to live out his faith in Christ despite the circumstances and situations around him, here he is calling the Philippian church to do the same!

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2011 Date Preached: July 24, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: A Reminder to Remain Faithful Sermon Text: Philippians 1:12-30 [ESV] ETS: Paul pointed out that adversity was part of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

An Unanswerable Argument

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

The power of sharing your testimony. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 21 verse 40- chapter 22 verse 30. Ill: Insurance claim forms (Saying it clear) On 3 separate occasions between Paul’s third missionary journey & his trip to Rome: • He stood before different audiences and presented Christ to them. • Often he stood ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

A Certain Disciple At Damascus, Named Ananias... Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 31, 2011

God uses you even if you are not famous as long as you make yourself available for His service and yourself spiritually to receive and obey His commands.

And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Above All Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 31, 2011

The church was flourishing until some false teachers came and disrupted the growth and confused their theology. The letter was written to encourage the believers to combat errors in the church, the most dangerous being the deprecation of Christ

COLOSSIANS 1: 1-2 CHRIST ABOVE ALL AN INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND TO COLOSSIANS [Acts 19:10, 20] For the next 16 weeks, we’re going to focus on one of God’s love letters to us. For some of us, it will be like going back to look at something we’ve read before and maybe forgotten. For others of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Leaders Needed Ii Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 21, 2009

Exposition of Acts 27:23-44 regarding the leadership qualities of Paul on his ride to Rome

Text: Acts 27:23-44, Title: Leaders Needed II, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/13/09, PM A. Opening illustration: Sing the song from Gilligan’s Island, B. Background to passage: we are picking up this morning in the middle of a storm, literally. Paul and 275 other people are on a 3 hour tour that turned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:23-44

Denomination: Baptist