Sermons on Pauls Vision:

A Faithful Saying-4

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 19, 2012

What we invest in, in this life, we should make sure it has eternal dividends!!

Faithful Saying-Paul is going to be giving his young preacher boys some topics that they should preach on, these topics had been and should be preached on time and time again, so much they had become sayings, just like we have sayings. 1 Timothy 4:8-9-For bodily exercise profits a little, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Too Heavenly Minded

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 2, 2012

What reward are we to look toward to be able to choose to suffer the reproach of Christ? Background to passage: Paul is exalting in the salvation that we share in Christ, mentions the reward.. “The strength to endure present suffering is the fruit of me

Text: Eph 2:4-7, Col 3:1-4, Title: Too Heavenly Minded, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/12 A. Opening illustration: “The strength to endure present suffering is the fruit of meditating on future satisfaction.” B. Background to passage: Paul is exalting in the salvation that we share in Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit-Filled Evangelizers Are Evangelizers Who Pray And Work. Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 27, 2017

All that we do must culminate in the proclamation of the Gospel of Christ.

Thursday of 7th Week of Easter 2017 Joy of the Gospel The Gospel passage we just proclaimed is one of those moments we are tempted to take comfort in and not think about. It seems all warm and fuzzy and a little like a group hug: “You in me and I in you and everybody else in us all sweet and ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

God’s Righteousness Is Better Than We Could Ever Dream.

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Apr 5, 2017

Paul desperately wanted to know God’s righteousness working throughout his life. He wanted to grow day by day. We see what the Holy Spirit gave Paul to write about not just knowing about God’s righteousness, but living and experiencing it as well.

The Problem of Sin is worse than we thought, but God’s righteousness is better than we could ever dream. Do you ever dream about what your life would look like if you had God’s righteousness flowing in every part of who you are? (What is Righteousness? Doing right things, for the right reasons, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Tell Your Story Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2018

In today's world, a well told story will be heard regardless of the content. Luke tells Paul's conversion story, giving us a framework in which to share ours. Consider these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

Read Acts 9:1-31. Pray. What is the most memorable sermon illustration you’ve ever heard? I’m pretty confident that the first thing that came to mind was a story. I’ll take it one step further- I’ll bet it was a personal story the preacher told on himself. If I’m wrong, you can collect an extra ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disrupted Plans And God's Plan

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2017

God exists. I am not God; you are not God.

25th Sunday in Course 2017 God’s thoughts are not our thoughts, and God’s ways are not our ways. That’s the original version of a famous saying, popularized by the fictional Father Cavenaugh in Rudy almost a quarter century ago. The movie priest was counseling a depressed Rudy, “in thirty-five ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Catholic

Philippians Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 10, 2021

Paul's emphasis on Joy/Rejoicing

December 11, 2021 Philippi was a Greek city founded in 350 BC. In 86 BC, it became a Roman colony. Although a relatively small city, Philippi had 2 significant advantages: it was a major seaport and it was located on a major trade route. In about 52 AD Paul came to Philippi and a church was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, 2 Corinthians 8:1-2, Hebrews 12:2, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Silas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2021

Not everyone liked what Paul and Silas were doing, so they imprisoned them. Despite all the intricate and demanding things they experienced, they never complained. On the contrary, songs of praise were heard from the darkest dungeon where they were being held.

Silas Paul settled in Antioch, where he continued to work with the people to live a happy life by the gospel. However, Paul felt that the Holy Spirit was working in the Church, so that it was time to go out and spread the gospel of Jesus. So he went out to be a missionary, and on one of his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:32

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 28 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 31, 2020

The last chapter of Acts

Safe at Malta (v. 1-10) Saved from a snakebite A healing service in Publius’s house 8 And it happened that the father of Publius was lying in bed afflicted with a recurring fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him, and after he prayed, he laid his hands on him and healed him. 9 After ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Power Of His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 4, 2022

The focus of this sermon is the Resurrection of Jesus from Paul's perspective and his view that the resurrection is it is not simply a historical event to be remembered, but an on-going truth and power that should be embraced.

(Scripture read from Philippians 3:7-11.) Good morning. Happy Easter! He is risen! Amen. Glory. How many of you happened to attend the Easter egg hunt that was here yesterday? It was a great event. I think we had about 70 kids from the community here. It was put on by the Children’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11, Ephesians 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Paul's Ministry & Motivations (1:23-2:5) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 6, 2022

This sermon finishes up Paul's introduction to his letter to the Colossians with him telling them what he is doing for them.

Paul's Ministry & Motivations So far, as we have studied Paul's introduction to his letter to the Colossians we have looked at what Paul says that he, and how he prays for them. This evening we will look at what Paul says that he does for them. In Colossians 1:24-2:5 Paul describes his ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 21, 2022

Commentators call vs 21 the ‘heart of the book of Philippians’. Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

To Live is Christ   Philippians 1:21-30 Introduction Our series is called FUEL FOR YOUR FAITH and we are listening to God through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. First lesson was Focus on the Finish Line - Jesus is coming! Second Lesson was Advancing Through the Challenges of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Andronicus And Junias Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 7, 2022

Andronicus and Junia successfully brought many to Christ and demolished many temples of idolatry. The tradition holds that they were capable of performing miracles, by which they drove out demons and healed many of sickness and disease.

Tom lowe 1/7/2022 Title: Andronicus and Junias Andronicus and Junia successfully brought many to Christ and demolished many temples of idolatry. The tradition holds that they were capable of performing miracles, by which they drove out demons and healed many of sickness and disease. Andronicus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

Philemon Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 16, 2022

Forgiveness and Reconciliation

January 15, 2022 Paul was a prisoner in Rome Philemon was a leader in the church at Colossae and a wealthy slave owner. Onesimus was Philemon’s useless runaway slave who made his way to Rome. A note on slavery in ancient Rome: • 85% of Rome’s population were slaves. • Slavery was not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8, Psalm 14:1-3, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:10, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:10, Galatians 4:7, Philemon 1:1-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Barnabas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 22, 2022

Scripture tells us that Barnabas "was filled with joy," "was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith," and was an influential evangelist. It also says he "encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord" (Acts 11:23-24).

Barnabas—(Friend and Companion of Paul) Scripture tells us that Barnabas "was filled with joy," "was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith," and was an influential evangelist. It also says he "encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord" (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23-24

Denomination: Baptist