Sermons on Pauls Desires:

A Gospel Worth Accepting And Affirming

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 27, 2012

Paul accepted by the Apostles. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE (1). Meet the cast: • Paul. • Barnabus. • Titus. • Peter, John & James. • ‘False believers’. (2). Drama in three parts: • Act 1: Paul’s Coming (vs 1-2a). • Act 2: Paul’s Companion(s) (vs 3-5). • Act 3: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Memorable Things For Memorial Day

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 10, 2020

Paul had lived through numerous things that could be called memorable. Philippi was one place where some of these memorable events took place.

Note: this is in a "talking paper" format. Introduction: This is the weekend where we celebrate Memorial Day. For many people, it’s time to enjoy the first 3-day weekend since February! Too many people think too little about the reason we celebrate: to honor those who gave all, including ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Trophies

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 9, 2021

Most of us like to have trophies, which we can display. At school, home, business, and church. Trophies for sports, hunting, etc. I ask myself, “Does God have any trophies?” Does He have anything He can glory in? Yes, He does! Both in the Old and New Testaments.

Most of us like to have trophies, which we can display. At school, home, business, and church. Trophies for sports, hunting, etc. I ask myself, “Does God have any trophies?” Does He have anything He can glory in? Yes, He does! Both in the Old and New Testaments. 1. Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Accept The Truth Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 12, 2022

Saul’s encounter with Jesus is an iconic turning point for him. Saul, who thought his eyes were wide open to the threat of the Jesus people, is now blinded and led into Damascus.

Life Lessons From the Chief of Sinners Accept the Truth Acts 9:1-19 Introduction Last week we talked about the brutal and vicious persecution of the man from Tarsus. His hatred for followers of Jesus was frightening to the believers of that day. In spite of his great familiarity with the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acts 25

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 26, 2020

Paul before Festus and Agrippa

Paul before Festus (v. 1-22) “When Festus took office as the governor, he personally went to Jerusalem for a briefing on Paul’s case, then held a trial in Caesarea similar to that of Felix’s trial. The upshot of this trial was that Festus wanted to take Paul back to Jerusalem to face the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

1 Timothy 1 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 3, 2021

Correcting false teaching / Paul's testimony

Correcting false teaching (v. 1-11) 1. true child (young new believer) 3. Macedonia (north of Greece) remain on at Ephesus (Turkey) 4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies (a religion focuses on this), which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Are You Making Much Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 31, 2021

Based on 1 Tim. 1:15-17 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider the life of Paul & see the characteristics of someone who is making much of Jesus.

“ARE YOU MAKING MUCH OF JESUS? 1 Tim. 1:15-17 FBCF – 1/31/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Who do you know who exemplifies Christ & honors Him with his/her life? - Someone who shows the love of Jesus all the time. - Someone who lives the Gospel & shares the Gospel. - Someone whose aim in life is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Onesimus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 30, 2021

Onesimus was the fugitive slave of Philemon , the apostle Paul's friend. Onesimus had robbed his master Philemon and fled to Rome, a large city where he could easily hide.

Onesimus Onesimus was the fugitive slave of Philemon , the apostle Paul's friend. Onesimus had robbed his master Philemon and fled to Rome, a large city where he could easily hide. Fortunately, Onesimus encountered Paul in Rome, where the apostle was serving time in prison. Some scholars ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Not Crushed

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 22, 2022

With the minimum that you have, give your maximum potential for God! After you do this, watch Him unfold miracles for you!

Not crushed 2 Corinthians 4:8”…we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing….” A young kid who is a third grader was given an intro about me as : principal, Founder of a School, Teacher and many things, so he called me on phone with great expectations. His voice ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revival Despite Persecutions Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 10, 2021

Paul peacefully left Ephesus after the uproar had come to an end. He met the disciples over there and encouraged them to continue in faith. This particular act describes the passion for ministry, vision for the mission and thirst for the souls.

Acts 20:01-12 Revival despite Persecutions 20:01-06 Paul in Macedonia and Greece 20:07-12 Eutychus of Troas Acts 20:01-06 Paul in Macedonia and Greece Paul peacefully left Ephesus after the uproar had come to an end. He met the disciples over there and encouraged them to continue in faith. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Moms Are Unsung Heroes Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 5, 2021

Moms are indeed unsung heroes because much of what a mother does is unnoticed by others.  That is natural because much of what a mother does is behind the scenes. 

Introduction If you have done any reading in the Old Testament, you will come across those passages of Scripture, where the writer begins telling us that so and so begot this one and so and so begot that one. We don't see that in the New Testament except in the very beginning of the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

"god Will Lead Us"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 23, 2020

A sermon about discerning God's will and then making the decision to follow.

“God Will Lead Us” Acts 16:6-15 Have you ever had the experience where you have gotten to a certain point in your faith journey and been able to look back and see God was leading all along the way? If you have had this experience, perhaps you have been able to recall times when you tried to go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: United Methodist

An Outline Of Acts 17:1-15

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 5, 2022

Paul, Silas, and Timothy left Philippi and made their way to Thessalonica and later Berea. They preached, people believed, but others did not. This is an action-packed episode in Paul's life and ministry.

Introduction: Paul, Silas and Timothy had left Philippi. Now they’re heading towards Thessalonica and later Berea. People believed the Gospel, but others did not, so Paul and the others had to move on to other locations. 1 The Ministry in Thessalonica Text: Acts 17:1-9, KJV: 1 Now when they had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Conversations With God Believers Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 26, 2022

Acts 17 is the story of a monotheistic Jew smack dab in the middle of polytheistic Gentiles. Acts 17 is the story of a narrow minded former Pharisee surrounded by broad minded philosophers. Conversations with God believers. Paul found common ground even with Athenians. (Barna quote)

In Jesus Holy Name October 16, 2022 Text: Acts 17:2-4,10-11 Redeemer Lutheran “Conversations with God Believers” Acts 17 records the missionary journey of Paul and Silas. They arrive in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Sinners Saved Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2022

The good news of the Gospel is that sinners can be saved. The apostle Paul held himself up as the example of the worst of sinners who had been saved by the grace of God. If he could be saved, then anyone can be saved!

Introduction: A. Let me begin with an example of one of those commercials whose message seems too good to be true: “Picture a man…he has a bright smile, healthful glow…he is holding up a pair of gigantic blue jeans. 1. He says, ‘These are the jeans I used to wear before I lost 200 hundred pounds on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ