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  • Mark Hensley avatar

    "The Tears Of An Apostle"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,036 views

    The Apostle Paul cried! It’s important that we understand the emotional and spiritual stresses that brought him tears. In doing so we can understand what should cause our own concern, and tears!

    Southern Hills Baptist Church January 19th 2003 “The Tears of an Apostle” Philippians 3: 18-21 By Pastor Mark Hensley “For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Paul's Story Is Our Story

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,230 views

    Paul’s life story, like ours, is a wonderful example of God’s mercy with sinners through Jesus Christ.

    PAUL’S STORY IS OUR STORY A young lady goes out on a blind date and the first thing her friends ask is, “So, what’s his story?” They want to know all the details – where does he work, where did he grow up, what kind of car does he drive? It seems everybody has a story, and we want to know it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Life Lesson From Paul

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025
     | 736 views

    Transformation

    Life lessons from Paul Ephesians 3:14-21 If you would turn to the book of Ephesians chapter 3, we will be looking at the prayer that the apostle Paul offers up for the church at Ephesus and for us as believers today. Ephesians 3:14-21Read from the Bible We can always complain about what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Life Lessons From Paul

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 15, 2024
     | 1,543 views

    Apostle Paul speaks into the church of Ephesus truth that can help us makes changes in our lives and this messed up world we live in.

    Life lessons from Paul Ephesians 3:14-21 Good morning again and welcome to those who are listening online. If you would turn to the book of Ephesians chapter 3, we will be looking at the prayer that the apostle Paul offers up for the church at Ephesus and for us as believers today. We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    The Choice To Rejoice

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Sep 9, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,023 views

    Message focuses on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, and the theme of Rejoicing In The Lord throughout the letter.

    THE CHOICE TO REJOICE Philip. 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. I. REJOICE IN THE WORD a. The Powerful Word b. The Planted Word II. REJOICE IN SERVICE a. Sacrificial Service b. Single-Minded Service III. REJOICE IN THE LORD a. Rejoice Always b. Rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    For Demas Hath Forsaken Me

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 131 ratings
     | 15,132 views

    There is never a time in a belivers life to quit.

    Introduction: This is the last words of this chapter and some of the last words spoken by Paul. There are many characters that surround Paul. He is writting to one of them and writing about another. No doubt that Paul and others had high hopes for Demas. But something happened and now Demas has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Flame That Won't Be Quenched Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,731 views

    Despite the growing opposition to the gospel, Paul and Barnabas never stopped preachign the gospel, even at therisk of their lives. They also give a good example of mission strategy.

    If you were here two weeks ago you’ll remember how, when Paul and Barnabas got to Pisidian Antioch they first went to the synagogue to speak about Jesus as the promised Messiah, but then when their message was rejected by the Jews they turned to the Gentiles. And the Gentiles gladly received this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Waste Not, Want Not

    Contributed by Victor Yap on May 5, 2008
     | 3,146 views

    Paul, Pt.20

    WASTE NOT, WANT NOT (PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13) Economic pain is in the air and in the pockets. Unemployment is up – as high as 7.1% locally. Employers cut 800,000 jobs in March. Low price leader Wal Mart is number 1 among Fortune’s 500 companies in 2008. Gas is marching toward $120 a barrel and $4 a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Face Up To Life And Death

    Contributed by Victor Yap on May 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,301 views

    Paul, Pt. 17

    FACE UP TO LIFE AND DEATH (PHILIPPIANS 1:20-26) A man was out of town on a trip and he asked his brother to take care of his cat for him while he was away. The cat was a beautiful Siamese and meant a great deal to the man, although the brother who was caring for the cat didn’t like cats at all. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Astonished! Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,073 views

    What made Saul look so different? How did they recognise the change? What was it about him that brought about such astonishment? Let’s see if we can pinpoint the changes that occurred. We want to discover how we as fellow believers should look, in order t

    ASTONISHED! Acts 9:18-31 INTRODUCTION Hold up picture of antlion and ask – ‘What do you think this is?’ (AWAIT RESPONSES) Hold up picture of antlion pits and explain that these are the traps antlions build to catch their prey. Hold up picture of lacewing and ask – ‘What do you think this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Full Armor Of God

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,231 views

    Paul, Pt. 16

    THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD (EPHESIANS 6:10-18) According to a CBS News/New York Times Poll in the nineties, 64% or two thirds of Americans believe in the devil and 63 percent believe in demonic possession. A total of 72 percent of political conservatives believe in the devil, compared to 50 percent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Paul's Prayer For His Converts Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 9, 2009
     | 4,037 views

    Paul reminds his converts that the mystery of God, that we’re to show God’s glory through our unity under Christ has been revealed in the gospel, then prays that the power of God might be given to the church so they can achieve that end.

    Have you noticed how the more you want something the more likely you are to pray for it? And to pray for it consistently. That means if you want to know what someone is really passionate about see what they pray for regularly. Well Paul is about to let us in on the great desire of his heart. He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Paul's Cry For Trust In Christ Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,411 views

    Why would we place our faith and trust in the human elements of this world if we had Christ as our Savior? Paul asks the same question of the Colossian believers!

    Colossians 2:16-23 [NLT] January 16, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s continues his teaching against the heresy: So far we have seen how Paul has greatly encouraged the fellowship in Colossae AND has given a great picture of just who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Turn Criticisms Into Motivations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,751 views

    The Lord teaches us how to use criticisms as motivations for greater godliness, holiness and maturity through the life of Paul

    How To Turn Criticisms In to Motivations (Acts 17:1-9) Illustration:How to Bury a Good Idea It will never work, We’ve never done it that way before. We’re doing fine without it. We can’t afford it. We’re not ready for it. It’s not our responsibility. Bits & Pieces, June 23, 1994, p. 10. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul's Prayers For His Converts Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,364 views

    Paul prays for power, for inner strength, a foundation and experience of love and an awareness of the fullness and glory of God.

    One way of telling what a Christian’s chief concerns and priorities are is to study the contents of their prayers. We all tend to pray about what concerns us, and tend to forget to pray about the things that don’t. At the same time it can be good to listen to others prayers so we can learn and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican