Sermons on Pauls Example:

Knock Down, Not Out Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Aug 14, 2015

We are call to be faithful, not successful

August 9, 2015 Church Planting Knocked Down, Not Out Acts 14:8-20 Opening words: In 1858 the Illinois legislature--using an obscure statute--sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote. When a sympathetic friend asked Lincoln ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

We Have Overcome

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 2, 2024

Tindley wrote, “I'll overcome some day”. Pete Seeger and Joan Baez sang, “We shall overcome”. And the apostle John wrote, “You... have overcome”. I like them all. But I am drawn most to the words in scripture that says the overcoming has already happened.

Alba 9-1-2024 WE HAVE OVERCOME I John 4:4-6 "We Shall Overcome" is a gospel song that is associated heavily with the U.S. civil rights movement. Wikipedia has an article that says the origins of the song are unclear. It was thought to have descended from "I'll Overcome Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"There's Something Happening Here"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 22, 2010

When something is good and something is real, word gets around.

1 Thessalonians 1:6-10 “There’s Something Happening Here” When someone comes home from watching a movie and you ask them, “Well, did you enjoy it?”… …more than likely, you know the answer before you ask the question. The movie was “okay” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Preacher And The Church Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 23, 2012

The introduction to a series through 1 Corinthians.

Introduction We begin this morning a new book. We have completed two NT books – 1 Peter and the Gospel of Mark – and have dipped into another – Proverbs. We will return to Proverbs from time to time to glean the wisdom of those ancient sayings. Why 1 Corinthians Why 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Love Is Wrong Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

People often love the wrong things, and don't love the right things. Part 4 of the series, Passing On The Faith

When Love is Wrong Passing on the Faith, Part 4 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Most people today believe a myth, that the world is becoming a better and better place. We believe the myth that people are improving, that the world is becoming more enlightened, and that we’re way ahead of where our ancestors ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Vision From Heaven

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

Over & over again, the world is doing its best to plant some visions in our minds. Well, God is in the business of planting visions, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2012) ILL. I heard a story some time ago of a missionary in Africa who gave a Bible to an African man. When it was given to him, the man hugged it close & expressed great appreciation for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-19, Habakkuk 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being The Church That Prays Series

Contributed by Viji Roberts on Feb 7, 2017

Paul prayed for the churches. Do you? For your local church?

BEING THE CHURCH THAT PRAYS Ephe 1:15-20 I. THANKFUL: INCREASING BURDEN TO PRAY • As a church and • For the church. 1. FOR MATURITY • That our hearts would be gripped by God. • That our eyes would catch the eternal; and • That our lives would reach its full purpose in Christ. 2. THE LORD ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-20

Denomination: Brethren

Transformed By Truth: Walking By Faith, Not By Sight - 2 Corinthians 5:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 25, 2024

We live in a world that tells us seeing is believing, where people rely on visible evidence to shape their decisions. Yet, in 2 Corinthians 5:7, the Apostle Paul challenges us to live differently.

Transformed by Truth: Walking by Faith, Not by Sight - 2 Corinthians 5:7 Introduction: A Life of Faith Over Sight We live in a world that tells us seeing is believing, where people rely on visible evidence to shape their decisions. Yet, in 2 Corinthians 5:7, the Apostle Paul challenges us to live ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Psalm 96:6, John 8:12, Psalm 36:9, Psalm 118:24, Isaiah 41:10, 1 Peter 2:21, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Pictures Of Faithful Service

Contributed by Timothy W. Smith, Sr. on Feb 23, 2013

From three professions we can learn how to be faithful in serving The Lord.

Three Pictures Of Faithful Service 2 Timothy 2:3-7 INTRODUCTION 1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer 2 Timothy 2:3-7 Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. Everyone who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hearing God’s Call Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 20, 2011

We hear God’s call and many times we ignore it. We hear it again and put it off. But what is God calling us to do?

You may not be familiar with his name, but you all are familiar with his accomplishment. Kemmons Wilson started working when he was just a boy of seven years old selling magazines. As a teenager he first worked for a cotton broker and then for a variety of different businesses. Kemmons was an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Christian Church

Metamorphosis Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2009

This Easter let’s all go through a metamorphosis as Jesus did. Let’s know the power of His resurrection.

Easter Sermon “Metamorphosis” Philippians 3:1-11 George Orwell, the author of “1984” said in 1939 "We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men." Well I think in western Christianity we have sunk even further since then, and what a better ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

A Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 26, 2009

Sometimes we are called to suffer or carry on difficult issues and situation and although we ask and plead with God to remove those situations his response is always the same, "My Grace is Sufficient for You" We must learn to once again trust completely i

A Thorn in the flesh 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 - July 19, 2009 Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Ananias – Portrait Of Leaving The Comfort Zone!

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 15, 2015

There was a missionary whose willing obedience opened the door for the early church to flourish! His name: Ananias! He did not leave the country or his region, his mission took him across town! We can do MISSIONS right where we are!

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 09, 2015 Date Preached: June 14, 2015 Where Preached: Evergreen Baptist Church (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Miscellaneous Missions Sermon Title: Ananias – Portrait of Leaving The Comfort Zone! Sermon Text: Acts 9:10-18 [HCSB] Introduction: Now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Becomes Difficult Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2016

In this sermon, we finish the first missionary journey and make important lesson applications.

Introduction: A. The classic joke or dig that preachers often endure is the one on this cartoon where the young man says, “When I grow up, I wanna be a preacher too…cuz you only work 1 day a week…” 1. Usually the preacher and the person laugh, because they both know it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Alone And Outnumbered -- What Should I Do? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2018

1. Know that we will face the same feelings (vs. 15-16). 2. Be properly provoked about lost people (vs. 16-18). 3. Tell the truth about Jesus to everyone you can (vs. 17-21). 4. Remember that we are never really alone (vs. 34).

Alone and Outnumbered -- What Should I Do? The Book of Acts - Part 58 Acts 17:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 14, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Here in God's Word, Paul was alone in Athens, and he has some things to teach us about being alone. But before we read Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-21

Denomination: Baptist