Sermons on Pauls Trial:

Barnabas: More Than An Encourager

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 29, 2021

The book of Acts recorded several situations involving Barnabas. Barnabas means son of consolation (or encouragement). He lives up to his name and more.

We are going to look at some scripture about Barnabas. Barnabas means son of consolation (or encouragement). When we study the Bible, it is good to look at the verses around the scripture that we are studying to get the full impact of what we are reading. Let's also look at what is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Someone's Getting A Letter!

Contributed by Anthony Sosa on Jan 14, 2025

If the Apostle Paul were to write a letter to our church today, what would it say? Would it be filled with praise for our faithfulness, or would it include a call to repent and refocus on Christ’s mission

Someone's Getting a Letter! If the Apostle Paul were on a missionary journey in America today, it's sobering to consider whether our church would receive a letter, and what that letter might say. Paul’s epistles were a mixture of encouragement, correction, and instruction tailored to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Chapter 4:2-18 Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

God never leads away from ministry but to greater opportunity and burden.

A. INTRODUCTION: THE SETTING 1. What do we know about the writer? a. Paul, verse 18. b. In prison, “Remember my bonds” (v. 18). c. Many fellow workers. d. More concern for them than for himself. 2. Who brings this letter? Tychicus. “Whom I have sent to you” (v. 8). 3. Who came with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Macedonian Call

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 21, 2025

For the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C

The Macedonian Call Acts 16:9–15 NKJV And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” Now after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Book Of Philemon Commentary; Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021

The apostle's final decision was to do nothing without Philemon's consent. Paul made his appeal and made it strong and skillfully. At the same time, he did leave the decision to Philemon.

Tom Lowe 3/28/2021 THE BOOK OF PHILEMON COMMENTARY; PART 2 Note: The New King James Bible is used throughout, except where noted otherwise. 14. But without your consent I wanted to do nothing, that your good deed might not be by compulsion, as it were, but voluntary. But without your consent, ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Big Providence And Avanchle Of Promises Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

God guides every detail of human history in order to fulfill his promises. It’s not fate or chance or even the strong eating the weak that runs the world, but God guiding every detail of human history.

Voting Video plays before me. I hope you are planning on voting in the coming weeks because we need to take biblical values into the voting booth. Fall is here and the rain is finally gone! Week of Prayer for Missions is just around the corner. The intrigue & the theatre are high in our story ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11-35

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Change Your Name

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 16, 2026

I will change your name - You shall no longer be called - Wounded, outcast, lonely or afraid - I will change your name - Your new name shall be - Confidence, joyfulness, overcoming one - Faithfulness, friend of God - One who seeks My face

Back in the 60's ... a man named Laurence J. Peter ... visited several corporations ... and studied some of their management styles ... and characteristics. As a result, ... he came up with a maxim ... which was later named after him ... called ... "The Peter Principle." ...read more

Scripture: John 1:42, 1 Samuel 16:7, Genesis 17:5, Genesis 32:28, Acts 13:9, Acts 5:29, Matthew 26:33, Philippians 4:13, 1 Corinthians 1:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

We Don't Serve A Plastic Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 3, 2013

Either Jesus molds us or else we mold a false Jesus

We Don't Serve a Plastic Jesus John 18:38-19:7 Introduction Last week, we talked about Jesus' being delivered over by the Jews to Pontius Pilate for judgment. This word "handed over" is the same Greek word used by John to describe Judas' betrayal of Jesus to the Jewish authorities. We also ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

So You Call Yourself A Pastor 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2009

Exposition of Acts 20:17-24. First of a three part series on Paul’s charge to the elders of Ephesus at Miletus. This message is about Paul’s example of how ministry should be done.

Text: Acts 20:17-24, Title: So Call Yourself a Pastor I, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/8/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Bad preachers on God Stuff—youtube.com 30 second intro, pause it B. Background to passage: Paul is on his way back to Jerusalem to deliver an offering that he has taken up for the famined ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Our Shelter?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 23, 2007

Where do we find shelter amidst the trials in life? Jesus gives to us shelter.

-READ Psalm 46 -Where is our shelter, our protection? -The people of Greensburg, KS looked for protection last week and found none -Our soldiers in Iraq have looked for protection – Kevlar helmets, body armor, extra armor for their Hummvee – and have come back w/o limbs or in a body bag -Recently ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving Glory To God In All Things. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 18, 2024

The Bible teaches us to give glory to God in all aspects of our lives, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

The Bible teaches us to give glory to God in all aspects of our lives, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. This concept may seem challenging, but it is a fundamental principle of Christian living. we will explore biblical teachings on giving glory to God, even in bad things, and how this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:16, Romans 8:28

Roadside Assistance Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

We’re called fight a battle, but we’re not called to fight it alone. The fact that you are here, today, is living proof that God has been with you on your journey.

This year was my 34th re-birthday. I celebrate it every year. I became a Christian in 1984. And I look back on those thirty plus years with amazement and wonder. God’s fingerprints are all over them. Do you ever do that? Look back and see what God has done? I’m sure most of you know the poem, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Final Instructions For Big Events

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

in the text we will see three things that God says to Israel to prepare for a big event/trial

A. Opening illustration: When it comes to being on the alert and ready at any moment to do the job, it’s hard to beat the Pony Express. This historically famous mail service between St. Joseph, Missouri, and California depended on constant movement and readiness. Relay stations were established ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward For The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 17, 2018

How can we move forward for the Lord? 1. Be faithful to fulfill our responsibility (vs. 1-2). 2. Take advantage of every opportunity (vs. 1-3). 3. Fully trust in God's sovereignty (vs. 3-8).

Moving Forward for the Lord The Book of Acts - Part 88 Acts 27:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 28, 2015 INTRODUCTION: *When I started looking at tonight's Scripture, I thought back to the theme verse for our "Fun Run" VBS. It was 2 Timothy 4:7, where Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Miracle At Midnight

Contributed by Ron Kelly on Mar 22, 2012

I AM THOROUGHLY CONVINCED – THAT THE SAFEST PLACE IN THE WORLD – IS IN THE CENTER OF GOD’S WILL!

Acts 16:25-26, “But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. 26) Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26

Denomination: Christian Church