Sermons on Pauls Resume:

My True Child In The Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 8, 2022

1 Timothy 1:1-2 shows us several truths about living in God's church today.

Scripture Today, we begin a new study in the letters of Paul to Timothy and Titus. Paul wrote two letters to Timothy and one letter to Titus. These three letters are usually called “the Pastoral Epistles” because they were written to pastors about dealing with pastoral matters in their respective ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

For Increasing Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 11, 2024

Paul gives thanks for the church at Thessalonica because they were growing despite persecution. How can we learn to pray from his example?

From time to time, I enjoy reading prayers parents share that were prayed by their children. Here are just a few prayers of thanks that I have come across. Dear Lord, thank you that we can come to church today and thank you that no one got their head crushed or lost their arm on the way here. Dear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Eternal Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 25, 2024

Paul prays for believers to have hope in Christ Jesus. How is this different from worldly hope and how does it help us navigate life?

Have you ever thought about how the meaning of a symbol or a logo can change meanings if you were to rotate it upside down? For example, if you turn the hands over on our title slide, it looks kind of like someone is now washing their hands. If you rotate the lesser than symbol in math, it becomes ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Scatters Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 29, 2023

Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison.

September 30, 2023 Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison. He would later describe his activities this way: • Acts 26:9-11 - I too was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 26:9-11, Acts 11:19, Acts 11:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Open My Eyes, Lord

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 24, 2024

Watching & praying are often associated in the Bible. Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, asked his Disciples to watch & pray with him as he prayed in the Garden at Gethsemane. I think Jesus was asking them more than simply to stay awake & pray.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Colossians 4:2-6; 2 Kings 6:8-23 Colossians 4:2-6 “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful & ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Stones--Living In Reference To The Cornerstone Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 4, 2023

The Church must always be moving forward into the future, so into the sunrise, with and for Christ.

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2023 “The cornerstone is an important part of any masonry foundation. It is the first stone that is set in the construction of the foundation and all other stones are set in reference to this stone.” If you haven’t figured out what the cornerstone of the Church is, please ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12, 1 Peter 2:4-9, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Take Hold Of Life Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on May 12, 2023

Press on to the goal. Life in you. In each one of Paul's letters, you will read the revelation he received. Christ is your life. it is a gift from God. Our inheritance. Lay hold of the incorruptible seed. Do not give up.

I love running and have run many different races in my life. The Comrades 90km race has probably been the most memorable race of my life. No matter what race you run you get to a point in the race where it becomes very tough and you have to tell your body to endure and ignore the pain. You know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 8:18-25, 1 Corinthians 15:53-54, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, Psalm 103:2-5  (view more)  (view less)

Chronos 2 Thess 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 29, 2022

We protect ourselves from the great lie and assure our salvation by humbling ourselves as Christ did and living accordingly

This week we continue with the fourth oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Keys To Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry Of Consolation (Key One) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 10, 2023

This series looks at seven principles from 2 Corinthians that Paul characterizes the life of Paul the Apostle and shows how he was able to stay afloat despite the difficulties he faced in life.

The Seven Keys to Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry of Consolation (Key One) Introduction The Scriptures use chaotic waters as a theme for the dangerous yet glorious place of unformed potential. The creation hymn of Genesis 1 begins with God's Spirit hovering in the darkness over the face of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond The Veil: A Sermon For Transfiguration Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 1, 2025

Moses petition to the LORD to show him His glory is our petition too. And we shall be one day. But we need to be transformed first

Beyond the Veil: A Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday 2 Corinthians 3:12–4:2 NKJV Therefore, since we have such hope, we use great boldness of speech—unlike Moses, who put a veil over his face so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at the end of what was passing away. But their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43, Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

After You Fail Spiritually Lesson 8

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Eliminate the sin that made you fail. Determine not to make that mistake again.

A. YIELD YOUR FUTURE TO GOD: JOSHUA 8 Y – Yield your future success or failures to God. I – Identify the spiritual causes of your failure. Achan had sinned. E – Eliminate the sin that made you fail. “All Israel stoned him with stones” (7:25). L – Learn from your mistakes. D – Determine not to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-2, Joshua 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Are Baptized And Receive The Holy Spirit: A Sermon For The Baptism Of The Lord Sunday.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 3, 2024

There is more than one Baptism Jesus received at the river Jordan. Water and Spirit Baptism are distinct and normative for the believer.

Believers are Baptized and Receive the Holy Spirit Acts 19:1-7 This Sunday is known as Baptism of the Lord Sunday in which we remember that Jesus was baptized by John in the River Jordan, even though Jesus had no sin to repent of. When this happened, there was an enrichment of what Baptism means. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Journey Through Acts (Part 9) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 16, we witness an amazing encounter between Paul and the Philippian Jailer including SINGING, SHAKING, SAVING, and SERVICE.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (9) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 16:22-34 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/20/2017 As most of you know, we’re nine weeks into this ten-week journey through the book of Acts. While the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke and John—tell the story of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Denomination: Christian Church

The Only Mediator

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2025

For Proper 20 After Pentecost, Year C

The Only Mediator 1 Timothy 2:1–7 NKJV Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Letters Of Recommendation

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 13, 2025

Paul reminds the Corinthians that true Christian leadership isn't about  credentials but pointing people to Christ. Our transformed lives are the Holy Spirit’s “letters of recommendation,” of God's truth.  

Letters of Recommendation GOOD MORNING. This morning, we’re looking at our Epistle lesson, and letters of recommendation if you saw that. You might have needed one for a job, a college application, to rent an apartment. I’ve written lots. But what is your ultimate letter of recommendation? We can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-7, 2 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Anglican