Sermons on Pauls Thorn:

Man In The Mirror

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 5, 2011

Before we look at anyone else we should look at our own short comings and faults, in short we should examine ourselves.

Man In The Mirror 2 Corinthians 13: 5-10 Self examination. Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Saved

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 7, 2014

This message focuses on how our responses to circumstances can have a lasting affect on the lives of those around us.

A Life Saved Scriptures: Acts 5:18-21; 12:5-10; 16:11-40; John 21:18 Introduction Last week I spoke to you about the ongoing situation in Ferguson, MO. I shared with you in that message that Rev. Dr. Martin L. King said “Riots are the language of the unheard.” In other words, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Children Walk Through Our Reputations

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 9, 2015

This message focuses on how our Reputations (both Spiritual and Natural) impact thieves of our children.

Our Children Walk Through Our Reputations Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 10:1-3; 2 Timothy 1:2-7 Introduction: Someone said that the apple does not fall too far from the tree. Keep this in mind as I will come back to this statement when I close. If you could give your children anything of value ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy Is A Choice!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 11, 2015

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Happiness Joy is a Choice Philippians 1:12-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JoyChoice.html Yes, happiness/joy is a choice. It really has nothing to do with our circumstances, and everything to do with our perspective and priorities. If we choose to be miserable we will be, and so will those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Living

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 9, 2022

Every one of us has a purpose for living – EVERY ONE!

Illus: Even the hobo on skid row has a purpose for living. WHAT IS HIS PURPOSE FOR LIVING? Everyday his purpose for living is to DRINK ALL THE BOOZE HE CAN GET FOR THAT DAY! And when he wakes up the next day the process starts all over again. Illus: One man had a goal in life. He was going to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Words From An Old Soldier

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 6, 2021

Veteran's Day Sermon inspired by this sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/an-old-soldier-whose-words-never-faded-away-mitchell-leonard-sermon-on-veterans-day-205015.

Wise Words From An Old Soldier Introduction Today we celebrate and honor our veterans. We thank you for your service. 2 Timothy 2:1-4 NKJV 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

The transformation of Saul

The Journey of Faith Acts 9:1-22— What we see is that this is happening at the same time as the story of Philip and the eunuch that we were talking about last week Ya see The church had been growing in Jerusalem, • But at same time resistance against the church had been growing as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Conversion

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

God has a need for each one of us • To do His work – To be disciples • To do what He needs us to do - To spread the message

Conversion – What is conversion – And why should we worry about it Webster defines conversion as something that’s converted from one use to another • We take something that’s being used for one thing • And we change it so that it can be used for a something ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Threaten

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 14, 2015

The good news gospel of Christ Jesus tested the hearts of the Jewish sect in Jerusalem to threaten believers to persecution but the power of transformation in Apostle Paul made believers out of those who dwelled in disbelief.

THREATEN by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 13, 2015) “But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Lesson 1: Dear Ephesians Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 4, 2018

The first two verses of Ephesians make up the salutation. This type of salutation was the usual way of starting a letter in Paul’s day. The custom was to give first the name of the writer, then to identify the reader or readers and finally to express. .

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/7/16 Lesson 1: Dear Ephesians (1:1-2) Ephesians 1:1-2 (NIV) 1 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Accept The Truth Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 12, 2022

Saul’s encounter with Jesus is an iconic turning point for him. Saul, who thought his eyes were wide open to the threat of the Jesus people, is now blinded and led into Damascus.

Life Lessons From the Chief of Sinners Accept the Truth Acts 9:1-19 Introduction Last week we talked about the brutal and vicious persecution of the man from Tarsus. His hatred for followers of Jesus was frightening to the believers of that day. In spite of his great familiarity with the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Galatians 3 - What Happened To Your Sanity? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 15, 2022

Have you lost your mind, gone crazy, become stupid or are you hexed by a demon into thinking your works are what saved you? Are you slapping away faith, grace and Jesus’ sacrifice as not necessary and deceived into thinking you can get to heaven on your own good works?

Video transition: I am a Christian Series: Galatians Thesis: Have you lost your mind, gone crazy, become stupid or are you hexed by a demon into thinking your works are what saved you? Are you slapping away faith, grace and Jesus’ sacrifice as not necessary and deceived into thinking you can get to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-25, Galatians 1:6-24, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Crushed

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 22, 2022

With the minimum that you have, give your maximum potential for God! After you do this, watch Him unfold miracles for you!

Not crushed 2 Corinthians 4:8”…we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing….” A young kid who is a third grader was given an intro about me as : principal, Founder of a School, Teacher and many things, so he called me on phone with great expectations. His voice ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sinners Saved Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2022

The good news of the Gospel is that sinners can be saved. The apostle Paul held himself up as the example of the worst of sinners who had been saved by the grace of God. If he could be saved, then anyone can be saved!

Introduction: A. Let me begin with an example of one of those commercials whose message seems too good to be true: “Picture a man…he has a bright smile, healthful glow…he is holding up a pair of gigantic blue jeans. 1. He says, ‘These are the jeans I used to wear before I lost 200 hundred pounds on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephesians 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 23, 2022

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1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints (not sinners) who are at Ephesus (Turkey) and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (showing His divinity) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard