Sermons on Paul With Thessalonians:

Power-Packed Praise Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 9, 2015

Paul breaks into spontaneous praise as he relates the glorious gifts of God to us.

Power-packed Praise Ephesians 3:20-21 Jim Dunn was serving as the pastor of the First Baptist Church, and his wife, Gladys, was very friendly and welcoming to people. One particular Sunday when the sermon seemed to go on forever, many in the congregation fell asleep. After the service, to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Justified By Grace Not Legalism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 3, 2023

Are we justified by grace or lawkeeping? Do Jesus and Paul contradict each other?

Paul explained how we are justified by grace, not works of the law. How did we receive the Holy Spirit? You irrational Galatians! Who put a spell on you? Jesus Christ was put on display as crucified before your eyes! I just want to know this from you: Did you receive the Spirit by doing the works ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles # 28 - 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Few, if any of us have experienced revival as the apostle Paul experienced in Ephesus.

These new converts, that had been raised up worshipping the goddess Diana with all the magic formulas and superstitions, had truly been converted. They revealed this by the fact that they turned from all this false worship and burned the items that had anything to do with it, in a public place ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles # 27 - 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In this portion of Scripture, we have the opportunity to travel with Paul while he is at Ephesus.

Some of the places that Paul visited would not have impressed us, but we can see from these verses that God used Paul in a great way. This is the place Paul wanted to visit on his second missionary journey, and God forbid him to come, but now, God not only allowed him to come, but God gave Paul an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles (17 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Paul wrote to young Timothy and said, “…that thou...war a good warfare.”

Illus: It is obvious, from much of Paul’s writings, that he thought of the Christian life as a warfare. He spoke of Christians as soldiers, in training, discipline, and even in having weapons. In the Book of Acts, we can see so clearly that Christians are soldiers. In one chapter we read ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God 1 Of 8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Paul wanted to talk to these Ephesian Christians about two very important things:

(1) BE STRONG IN THE LORD You see, we have many weak Christians today. This explains why so many Christians are being beaten up by Satan. There is a great need in all churches for Christians to grow strong in the Lord. It is one of the greatest needs in most churches. BUT HOW DO WE BECOME ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Teachings Of Titus #7

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

We all understand why Paul wrote to Titus and dealt with relationships in the church.

This has always been a problem in the church. But when we get to the third chapter of Titus, Paul starts to talk to him about salvation, and this becomes a little confusing. WHY DID PAUL TALK TO TITUS ABOUT SALVATION? Why? Paul wanted to make sure that Titus preached sound doctrine concerning ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Titus: Building A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 25, 2021

Paul sent this small letter to encourage Titus to identify and train leaders on Crete.

Titus: Building a Healthy Church Titus 1:1-5 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-24-2021 A Feast in Three Chapters [Charlie and the Chocolate Factory clip-stop at 1:34] Today, we begin our study of the book of Titus. Just like that little piece of gum that contained a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Mysterious Plan.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 10, 2021

Apostle Paul explains God's plan that was a Mystery but now is revealed.

July 11, 2021 Sermon Title: Mysterious plan. Scripture Text: Ephesians 1:3-14 Illustration: There are 12 or 13 diseases that Doctors know nothing about or very little. They are Mystery's. One such mystery disease is “the sleeping sickness”. From 1917 to 1928, half a million people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Incomparable Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 10, 2018

Message 4 in our exposition of Colossians exploring Paul's presentation of the incomparable Christ.

Chico Alliance Church “The Incomparable Christ” Review Paul began his letter to this group of believers by letting them see a bit of his heart. He tells them about how he has prayed for them. In this section we learn of Paul’s prayer habits. I. Paul exhibits proper, effective prayer 1:3-12 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, Philippians 3:20-21, Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Devoted To Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018

Message 27 in our Colossians study address Paul's admonition to be devoted to prayer.

Chico Alliance Church “Devoted to Prayer” “prayer” The subject of this passage is not too hard to discover. Paul addresses the subject of prayer. This morning I want to try to describe the basic idea of prayer. After we understand the basic concept of prayer, we want look further as to what ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be Like Jesus? Or, Be Jesus?

Contributed by Mike Redeker on Apr 8, 2017

Paul calls the Philippian Christians, not to be like Jesus, but rather to be Jesus to one another.

Something happened in our country. Do you know what I’m talking about? It’s baseball! Play ball! Take me out to the ballgame. Give me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks. My Brewers didn’t fare to well against the Rockies this week. But that’s OK. There are still plenty of games left. And if they ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Introduction To The Book Of Galatians

Contributed by Bill Walker on May 5, 2017

Series looking at the grace and freedom that Paul spoke of so frequently and so passionately.

THE STORMS OF LIFE Matthew 14:22-33 1. The storms of life. Sometimes the storms of life seem to overtake us, even when we are being obedient. Jesus told the disciples to get into a ship and go to the other side of the lake (Matthew 14:22), but we see the ship in the midst of the sea tossed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Choice To Rejoice

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 2, 2016

"Make the Choice to Rejoice" is not a platitude, but an accurate summary of Paul's commands in Philippians 4.

THE CHOICE TO REJOICE PHILIPPIANS 4:1-23 #choicerejoice INTRODUCTION… https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-best-most-annoying-platitudes-that-you-have-read-or-heard-or-even-made-up-yourself A “platitude” is a comment or statement that a person makes that is often flat or dull ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Iiib2― Reasons For This Concern (Colossians 2:4-5) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 4, 2018

Knowing that there were already enemies attacking the church in Colossae, Paul offered encouragement.

9/3/18 Tom Lowe IIIB2? Reasons for This Concern (Colossians 2:4-5) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:4-5 (NIV) (4) I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. (5) For ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist