Sermons on Pauls Desires:

Things Seen In Paul

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 8, 2009

Are the things seen in Paul, also seen in us? Are we living such that we could say to others: “The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you”?

Things Seen In Paul 10/09/05 AM Text: Philippians 4:9 Reading: Philippians 4:4-9 Introduction 1. A description of our Heavenly Father frequently used by Paul is “the God of Peace”... a. “Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen” - Romans 15:33 b. “And the God of peace will crush Satan under your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desire And Duty Mark The Spiritual Giver

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

(with Dick Holden) (PRIORITY AND PRIVILEGE OF GIVING) 1.

(with Dick Holden) (PRIORITY AND PRIVILEGE OF GIVING) 1. Desire -- Example of Macedonians (:1-5) a. Context of giving 1) much affliction 2) deep poverty b. Nature of giving 1) according to their ability and beyond 2) gave of their own accord 3) begging to participate 4) gave themselves first to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul's Strategy For Success

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 11, 2008

The Apostle Paul gives this church his personal testimony because Paul was never one to let circumstances conquer him. Rather, with the help of God, he was determined to fulfill his God-given purpose. In this text, Paul’s attitude, dedication, and determi

Subject: Paul’s Strategy for Success Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a strategy for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, the Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Festus Before Paul Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Festus Before Paul

Acts 25 v 13 - 27 Festus Before Paul The Players - 13 And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to salute Festus. Agrippa II was the son of the Herod of Acts 12, Herod Agrippa I. He had become king of Galilee and other northern regions He had no authority ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:13-27

Denomination: Holiness

Paul As A Model Of Transformation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people fail to enjoy the blessings of God because they misunderstand the nature of spiritual transformation. Before his conversion, Paul’s prejudice blinded him to what is true, eternal and liberating. Some people stagnate in their transformational g

1. Many people fail to enjoy the blessings of God because they misunderstand the nature of spiritual transformation. Before his conversion, Paul’s prejudice blinded him to what is true, eternal and liberating. Some people stagnate in their transformational growth because they are fixated on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's European Tour Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

This message looks at the lessons we can learn from Paul's teaching as he traveled throughout Europe with the Gospel message

INTRODUCTION * Progression in the book of Acts: - started with a group of men, given a challenge by Christ to take the message of Christ to all the world - these and faithful to share that message, as were those they shared it with; a successive chain of evangelism - the growth/flourish of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

A disciple-making grandparent.

“And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (II Tim. 2:2). Spiritual Grandfather – Paul – Disciple-maker Son in ministry – Timothy – Learner Third Generation – Faithful men – Passed lessons on Fourth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Incredible Example Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 13, 2007

Paul was able to say, "follow me as I follow Christ". What is there about Paul’s example that we can learn from? Are you able to say that your example will lead others to Jesus?

“Paul’s Incredible Example” Introduction: Mickey Mantle, an almost mythical baseball star who feared he had failed to fulfill career expectations because of alcohol abuse and whose recent years were haunted by self-recrimination, died of cancer. He was 63. The former New York Yankees center ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Concern For Teaching Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 16, 2012

Paul was concerned about the spiritual maturity of these believers in Colossae...

Colossians 1:24-29 October 17, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s striving for the spiritual maturity of the church: Paul has been encouraging the members of the church in Colossae to remain faithful to the gospel that they 1st heard from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Paul: Man Of Zeal Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Oct 21, 2021

9th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Paul's great, heroic attribute of zeal.

INTRODUCTION On an autumn day nearly 200 years ago, Ray Palmer met his friend Lowell Mason on a busy Boston Street. Mason was a collector and publisher of hymns, and he asked Palmer if he had recently seen any good religious verse. Palmer thought a moment, then pulled out a little book in which ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

Paul's Prayer Request

Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 19, 2001

Have you prayed for your pastor today?

BRETHREN, PRAY FOR US “Brethren, pray for us.” 1Th 5:25 “Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:” Col. 4:3 “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Plot Against Paul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 25, 2017

Alone, locked up, and held under guard; it would be natural for Paul to be depressed, fearful, and discouraged by all this. Perhaps he was secretly chastising himself for the commotion he had caused. He had failed and now what about his plans to go....

April 18, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.6: The Plot Against Paul (23:11-22) Acts 23:11-22 (KJV) 11 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Pastoral Concern Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 29, 2004

Pauls’ pastoral concern on paper and in action

1 Thessalonians 217- 35 At the beginning of his book When Men think private thoughts Gordon McDonald tells the story of two men who are sitting alone at midnight – let me read it to you. There is a desire in the heart of a man (and a woman) to know whether or not his life meant something, whether ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Paul's Final Words Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2009

The final words of a person are important. The same is true of the Apostle Paul to the Romans church (and to us).

Paul’s Final Words Romans 16:17-27 * September 11, 2001, is a day that will live in infamy. Everyone is aware of some of the events of that day. We know that radical Islamics took over several commercial planes to wreak havoc and death on the USA and her people. Additionally, we know that at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Preference: Fight Desire With Desire - Psalm 63:3 Pt.2

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 21, 2025

God never intended for you to live life saying no to your strongest desires.

Dear Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, When you asked the man in Mark 9 if he believed You could heal his son, he said, “Lord I believe – help my unbelief.” Lord that is so often how I feel about loving You. We love You Lord; help our lack of love. We desire Your presence Lord; help our lack of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3