Sermons on Pauls Desires:

Paul: "The Thorns Really Hurt" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 25, 2017

Physical Pain, Unanswered Prayers, Grace

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Paul: “The Thorns Really Hurt” 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (p. 808) October 1, 2017 Introduction: Have you ever wondered why God put thorns on roses? Well, here’s the scientific answer from a Harvard professor: “Roses really don’t have thorns…thorns ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Epistle Of Paul The Apostle To The Corinthians Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 4, 2018

Paul, known as the apostle to the Gentiles was successful in converting many of them, and even some Jews. He had been the instrument of God for converting many Gentiles and some Jews in spite of the passionate opposition of the Jewish leaders, during. . .

THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS Commentary by J.T. Lowe INTRODUCTION The city of Corinth was famous for its wealth and bustling business community, which was mainly due to its location between the Ionian and Aegean Seas on the isthmus connecting the Peloponese with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Becomes A Leader Lesson 42 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Paul becomes a leader

A. FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY – ACTS 13, 14 1. The call to service. “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them” (Acts 13:2). a. Great Commission. b. _______________________________________. c. __________________________________ (John 15:16). 2. To ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Goes To Athens Lesson 44 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Paul goes to Athens

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Berean Christians accompanied Paul to Athens because they were concerned for his safety. 2. In the province of Achaia, Paul ministered to Athens and Corinth, but preached the same message of the gospel. a. Athens – philosophy, center of science, arts and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist

Paul At Athens: Opportunities, Obstacles, And Outcomes

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 5, 2019

Paul looked for ways to share the Gospel in a most unlikely place. He gave them something to think about!

Our text is from Acts, chapter 17, and here is the background. Paul has left Philippi, as written in Acts 16, and now he’s heading to Athens after he had been in Thessalonica and Berea. He’s now there in Athens, which was the capital of thought in those days. Athens was one of the largest and most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Unique Experience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

This is Paul's personal testimony, and it fits nobody else in all of history. As far as the record goes, nobody else on this planet was every converted by getting knocked to the ground and blinded by the presence of Christ.

America was at war with Spain in 1898. One of the most unusual incidents in the history of naval warfare took place. One night Captain Freemont of the American ship Porter detected some strange object coming toward the ship. As it came closer he saw that it was a torpedo. Ensign Irving Gillis ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-11

Paul's Self-Defense Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

For Paul conscience is the self-awareness that you are right or wrong in your attitudes and actions. If you are deceiving people and doing what you know is not the will of God, you will feel guilty.

Jonathan Edwards was born in 1703, and he became one of the greatest preachers in history. He lived in a day when pastors went to a church out of seminary and stayed there for the rest of their lives. His father was the pastor of The Congregational Church in the little village of East Windsor, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-17

Solemnity Of Saints Peter And Paul, Apostles

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 22, 2025

Paul’s sense of being captured by Christ defined his spiritual experience. Peter understands his error when a vision enlightens him to a fundamental truth: that which has been purified by God cannot be called "profane" by anyone.

At the narrowest part of the strait of Gibraltar, where two land masses meet (Africa and Europe, at the mouth of the Med), there are cliffs called the “Pillars of Hercules.” It was the end of the known world. On the old coins of Spain were depicted the two pillars of Hercules, with the Latin motto, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

Paul's Little Buddy Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 10, 2024

Our job as Christians is not making converts, but rather making disciples.

Paul’s Little Buddy Text: Acts 16:1-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: If you walk out into the parking lot this morning and someone says to you, "How do I get to Atlanta?" You say, "Well, get in your car." Well, that’s good advice. That’s the start of it. But you also need to say, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Paul's Counsel And Comfort Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 22, 2022

The second epistle, Paul is offering words of counsel and comfort to the Thessalonians.

Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling, away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition. - 2 Thessalonians 2:3 Paul cautions his new Thessalonian brothers and sisters not to be taken in by every rumor or report they may hear about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conversion Of The Apostle Paul, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Imagine had the early 1940s newspapers read, “Hitler converts to Judaism” & you get a sense of how powerful Paul’s life change happened.

Happy Mother’s Day to Cross Church family & to You. To those who gave birth this year to their 1st child, we celebrate with you. To those who lost a child this year, we mourn with you. To those who are in the trenches with little ones every day & wear the badge of food stains, we appreciate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Parting Words

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 6, 2022

Paul shares last words to Timothy and us.

Paul’s Parting Words 2 Timothy 1:1-14 1. Many have given us Last words such as NC State head coach Jim Valvano's "Don't Ever Give Up" • Martin Luther King’s last words ““Well, I don’t know what will happen now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn’t matter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Peter And Paul And Their Church-Building Witness

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2023

There's much to learn about building on the Foundation that is Christ, and Peter and Paul teach us much.

Saturday of the 32nd Week in Course 2023 Today we celebrate an anniversary that is important to the Catholic Church, with readings that should speak to all Christians. The anniversary is of the dedication of the Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul in Rome, which is atop Vatican Hill and contains the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Acts 28:11-31, Psalm 98:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Like Paul And John We Are Prophets Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 20, 2023

Restoring the prophetic voice.

Solemnity of John the Baptist 2023 St. Paul knew how to approach the Jews and the Gentiles who had an interest in the Jewish faith as he went through Asian Minor and Greece to spread the Gospel of Christ. So we see him in today’s story from Acts coming to the local synagogue on Shabat, Saturday. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6, Acts 13:22-26, Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Catholic

Ephesians: Prayer Of Paul Lesson 02 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 29, 2024

Praying for spiritual revelation.

A. THE PRAYER OF PAUL: 1:15-23 1. What would you ask Paul to pray for you? a. Need list. b. Ministry. c. Physical health/healing. Paul prays for d. A spiritual needs. 2. You must become something before you get, or do something. B. WHY PAUL PRAYED (v. 15) 1. Occasion: Paul heard about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist