Sermons on Paul With Thessalonians:

Prayer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 12, 2019

What do you do when God says no? In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul sets an example by praying about his problems, praying with persistence, and discovering the true power of prayer.

Prayer (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/1/2015 Last Sunday we began a brief series on prayer. In Matthew 6, Jesus reveals four secrets to a successful prayer life, urging us to pray sincerely, pray secretly, pray simply, and pray securely. But even when we follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Used By God

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 12, 2022

To help us understand about being used, Paul uses the word vessel over and over. The meaning of the word vessel is implement or equipment. We are the vessels that God uses to reach this world for Him.

Paul and his writings, new very well about being used of God. To help us understand, Paul uses the word vessel over and over. The meaning of the word vessel is implement or equipment. Jesus used the word when he described Paul in Acts 19:15. Paul knew he could reach a place of not being used of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-21, 1 Thessalonians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Sufficient Provision Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 2, 2018

Message 32 from Philippians exploring Paul's testimony about how God fully provided for his personal and physical needs.

Chico Alliance Church May 7, 2017 “Sufficient Provision” Paul recorded some practical principles for maintaining the joy of the Lord no matter what, to the followers of Jesus living in the Greek city of Philippi. It seems these principles also apply to maintaining the peace and contentment of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20, 1 Corinthians 9:3-14, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9, Luke 12:19-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Let The Church 'move Up'

Contributed by Neal Gray on Feb 23, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE pastor preaches about the Apostle Paul’s "team" of helpers.

"A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Church ’Move Up’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Colossians 4:7-18, KJV Purpose: Examine the Apostle Paul’s "team" of helpers. They give us hope that everyone can join in the ministry to proclaim and promote Jesus Christ--even you. INTRODUCTION This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Holiness

What Made Felix Tremble?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

When trying to decide on what to preach, remember Paul’s advice to Timothy.

WHAT MADE FELIX TREMBLE? Acts 24:24-25 INTRO: This text involves three people. Drusilla, a Jewish woman, and the great-granddaughter of Herod the Great. Her uncle Herod Antipas was the one who beheaded John the Baptist. She had previously been married, and it was questionable as to whether she was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Love

Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010

Paul’s exhortation in regards to the Priority of Love, the Personification of Love and the Permanence of Love

Called to Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 1. The Priority of Love (Verse 1 – 3) A. It is important than the gift of tongues (Verse 1) B. It is important than the gift of prophesy, knowledge and faith (Verse 2) C. It is important than everything that we have (Verse 3) 2. The Personification of Love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Praying Makes A Difference” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

We can learn a few things from Paul’s prayer life.

1. Prayer… our lifeline with God. a. Doesn’t it just stir your heart that the God of all the universe hears & answers & attends to our prayers?! Isaiah 58:9 (NKJV) 9 Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ “If you take away the yoke from your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Damascus

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 27, 2008

This is just a quick outline for a sermon on Paul’s encounter with Jesus on the Road to Damascus.

The Road to Damascus! I. A REALIZATION OF SIN: ACT 9:3 ~ As he was traveling, it happened that he was approaching Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him; (4) and he fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” II. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Pursuing The Mark

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2013

Paul the persecutor was turned into Paul the pursuer. The Christian life is not static, but vigorously active.

PURSUING THE MARK. Philippians 3:4-14. The starter’s line for this passage is the Apostle Paul’s polemic against false teachers, whose confidence lies in the flesh (Philippians 3:2-4). “The flesh” here represents self-help religion, which stands contrary to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To The Corinthian Church Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016

Paul's authority to write to this church. Who is Sosthenes. The source of Paul's apostolic Authority.

Introduction A. The human author of this letter was Paul, Saul of Tarshish 1. I am not going to spend a whole lot of time introducing Paul, except to say that Saul, his former name means “Prayed for” 2. Paul, on the other hand, means “small” a. Saul is a somewhat ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 14, 2005

We are going to look at Paul’s prayer for the church at Philippi and what we can learn about the transforming prayer Paul prayed for that church.

Connection: Lessons from Paul on Prayer Transformation of Prayer February 13,2005 Intro: Today we are wrapping up our series on the prayers of the apostle Paul for the churches he was ministering to. We have looked at the priority of prayer that focuses on Christ and places him in the place of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Praise Brings Release

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Paul and Silas praised at midnight in the Philippian jail and found themselves set free.

ACTS 16 --Doors for ministry in various parts of Asia were closed. God’s Spirit would not permit Paul and his companions to preach or minister in certain areas. *They were continually walking in obedience to what God wanted them to do. --Paul receives a vision of a man from Macedonia begging him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Freedom Of Submission Series

Contributed by Larry Vinson on Jun 17, 2008

This sermon deals with Paul’s conclusion to the Galatian church that teaches us to stand firm in Christ.

Seeking Out Truth The Freedom of the Gospel Galatians 5-6 Lawrence D Vinson Forest Lake Christian Church If there was one thing that you could say to a person you cared about what would it be? What if you knew, deep-down inside that you were never going to see or hear from them again? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Get's To You?

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 6, 2006

This is a message of steadfast commitment to God’s calling.

What Gets To You Acts 20:13-24 13 We went on ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos, where we were going to take Paul aboard. He had made this arrangement because he was going there on foot. 14 When he met us at Assos, we took him aboard and went on to Mitylene. 15 The next day we set sail ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Upscale Tchotchkes - Jesus Overcomes Evil Powers Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 3, 2010

The church of Ephesus overcomes the occult by focusing on Jesus. We overcome in the same way.

Here in America when we are dissatisfied, we express our dissatisfaction in a variety of ways. If we feel that receive poor service at a restaurant, we might not leave a tip; If we feel the city is not clearing the streets fast enough, some folks write a letter to the editor; If politics is driving ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational