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A Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 15, 2001

Paul’s conversion experience is an example of how God can reach anyone and use them for His glory.

A Journey of Faith Acts 9: 10-30 INTRODUCTION Paul had encountered Jesus on the Damascus Road. He was left blind from it. He was the archenemy of Christians. Now he needed a friend. God was at work in his life. I. PAUL WAS BEFRIENDED (Acts 9:10-22) A. God asked Annanias to go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-30

Denomination: Baptist

He Works Through Wonder.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 27, 2001

Year C Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 4th, 2001

Year C Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 4th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father, thank you for the Wonder of your ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Magnitude Of The Gospel

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 30, 2001

The magnitude of the gospel changed the life of Paul and it can change your life as well

The Magnitude of the Gospel Romans 1:1-7 I. The Minister of the gospel (Verse1) A. Paul states his place in Christ – Bond Servant 1. The Greek word doulos is translated servant in English but it has a stronger meaning in Greek. a.) This word can mean either servant or slave b.) In this usage it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Power Of His Purpose

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000

How Paul was lead by his power

Power of His Purpose Victory Temple A/G PO Box 911 Waco, Tx. 76703 Pastor Danny Williams Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; Intro: I want to start this message this morning ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Misunderstanding Miracles

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000

Acts 14:8-20

Sermon 8th August 1999: Acts 14:8-20 Good Evening. They say that if at first you don’t succeed, try and try again; and if at first you havn’t bored the congregation totally rigid, then you get a second chance to come and practice preaching. So we come together in the name of the +Father, the Son ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Power Of Conversion

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 22, 2000

The power of God is revealed in the conversion of Saul

The Power of Conversion Acts 9:1-9 I. Saul’s Mission A. Saul wanted to destroy the church 1. Saul states his threats a.) Saul makes his disgust of the church known b.) Saul designs a plan to eliminate the church 2. Saul was eager to persecute the Christians a.) Saul approached this issue with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Sinners, Skeptics, And Saints, Lend Me You Ears! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jack Warford on Apr 18, 2001

This was Paul’s cry to the Romans, and it is his cry to us. Are you ready to listen, learn, and be launched for Jesus?

PAUL the apostle is important in the New Testament because he wrote almost half of it (13 of 29 books). The letters of Paul start with Romans and ends Philemon. Our focus for this series is with Romans. Paul wasn’t sure that he himself would ever reach Rome, yet it was paramount that the Church at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Road Markers In Paul's Life

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 25, 2001

Distinct experiences that the apostle had that got him to the point where he could say "I have fought the good fight..."

I want to be like Paul and get to the end of my life and can honestly make a staetment like he did in this passage. For Paul to reach this point in his life some very significant things must have happened along the way. There must have been some spiritual road markers that he could have looked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Holiness

180 Degrees

Contributed by Rita Sims on May 2, 2001

God still can and does change people just like God changed Saul.

We learn in geometry that 360 degrees makes a full circle. That is, we start at one point and go all the way around and end up at the same point. 180 degrees is a half circle. We start at one point and end up at the opposite end. Well, Saul is heading down the road to Damascus from Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

I'm Not Crazy

Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Jun 2, 2001

Paul’s conversion gave him a sound mind.

Acts 26:22-25 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Turn Criticisms Into Motivations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

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

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Contentious People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

Paul teaches us how to overcome contentious people as well as our our self-destructive tendency to argue

Overcoming Contentiousness (Acts 15:36-41) Illustration:Advice from Dr. Mitchell’s life: Someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of retaliating, or trying to defend himself, he looked at the woman and said, "If what you say is true, would you mind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Successful Partnership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

The parternship of Paul and Timothy teaches us many things about the art and science of a successful alliance

How to Have a Successful Partnership (Acts 16:1-6) Illustration:Grace Coolidge, the wife of President Calvin Coolidge, tried to surprise her husband by having his portrait painted. When it was finished, she hung it in the library of the White House. Later the same morning the President happened ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can't Unscramble Eggs

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 23, 2001

You can’t change your past. But you can take that past and go forward for Christ.

Title: “You can’t unscramble egg’s” Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-16 ETS: Despite his past, God saved and used Paul. ESS: Despite your past, God can save and He can use you. OSS: I want my people to be saved and used by God. Probing Question: Why doesn’t our past matter? U.W. Reasons Transitional ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Presenting Arms: Embrace For Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2001

Incredible numbers of people are falling, and we have contributed by pushing them to the edge and failing to listen. But at the Lord’s Table we see the embracing arms of Christ and are empowered to lift the fallen and give them life.

Those of you who were in my Vacation Bible School class know what happened – the class was supposed to run from 7:15 until 9:00 each night. At 8:57, what did I say? Something like: I know you have to go, but there are just a couple more points I want to make. And so, at a few minutes after 9, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist