Sermons on Pauls Calling:

The Thrill Of Victory Or The Agony Of Defeat?

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 13, 2006

In our text, Paul is describing his own personal struggle with sin. This is the most dramatic testimony of Paul’s struggle with sin.

THE THRILL OF VICTORY, THE AGONY OF DEFEAT Romans 7:14-25 I. Paul’s Dilemma, 14-20 A. The Problem Pin-Pointed, (14) B. The Problem Paralleled 14-17 & 18-20 are parallels 1. Each section begins with a frank acknowledgment of our condition, of what we are in ourselves and of what we know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jailbreak - Or Who Is In Prison Anyway?

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 29, 2019

Paul and Silas are imprisoned. But so is the woman with the demon and the jailer who jails them

Acts 16:16-34 Jailbreak (The Free and the not so free) Over the last few weeks, we have been exploring Acts and the way the church has spread throughout the world in the earliest days of Christianity. From Peter and the disciples standing up to the authorities, to Joppa, where Saul, an new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34, Romans 8:38-39, Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How A Family In Philippi Was Saved

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009

How God, Paul and Silas, and a family in Philippi all played their parts in a story of salvation.

HOW A FAMILY IN PHILIPPI WAS SAVED Text: Acts 16:25 – 34 Introduction: · What is the most important event that has happened to your family? · For a family in Philippi, it was the day that Paul and Silas preached to them and they all got saved. I. God set up the situation. A. He caused Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Pleases God Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008

This message defines the Christians as a person who pleases God, and incredible truth for every follower of Christ.

A PERSON WHO PLEASES GOD COLOSSIANS 1:9-14 Last week we look at 7 blessings that Christians have. These included: God’s Word; Grace; Peace; a Heavenly Father; faith; love, and hope in God. Today we will see that another definition of a Christian is someone who pleases the Lord in every way. I. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Increased All The More In Strength!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 6, 2015

Self-pity has sabotaged growth in many lives, many have acted so stupidly in the past that they have failed to manifest their potential to do something useful and wonderful with their lives .

Increased all the more in strength! Acts 9:22 ”Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.” When Apostle Paul was running from pillar to post and persecuted on all sides, the Bible says he increased all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working Together To Fish For People

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 2, 2015

The apostle Paul tells us that we have to work together and be united in their faith in Christ. When we work together to fish for people, we can do great things.

Good morning boys and girls! How many of your have ever gone fishing? What do you have to take with you when you go fishing? Suppose you forgot to take one of these things with you? Would you be able to catch any fish? Everything you need to go fishing works together to help you catch fish. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Anglican

No Righteousness In Me, But Jesus Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

Romans 3:1-20 The communication of righteousness outside of me.

The Letter to the Romans Chapter 3:1-20 No righteousness in me, but Jesus Introduction: Rom 3:1 & 2 What advantage then has the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. There is profit in being a servant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Face In The Mirror

Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Feb 23, 2015

Beloved, have you ever looked in the mirror and the reflection told you what you didn’t want to see? You know, you might be feeling one way but when you look at yourself in the mirror the reflection reproduces something totally different.

You know, in the last 2 to 3 years, I noticed two pretty important ways the world has changed. Now frankly, I don’t know whether it’s because of global warming or the lack of gun control or the Obama administration. All I know is that these two issues, at least to me, are far more important than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Other

Are We Ready For Him? Series

Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Oct 3, 2013

“If Jesus is coming down now, Are we ready for Him?!”

Last night in the midst of silence and darkness I heard a distinct whisper “If I am to Come Down now, are you Ready?” In the continuing disappearance of the shrill night that raised a thousand questions that scorched me in acute embarrassment as I bewilderingly realized confessing to my ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Got The Power. Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 20, 2012

Have you lost the power and authority in your life? Want it back? Paul tells us how.

When you flip a light switch to the on position you expect light from a bulb in a fixture. We are that bulb. We are to be that light. Jesus himself said so. “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.” (Matt 5:14) We have been given the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Foursquare

You Gotta Have Wisdom To Grow Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jan 13, 2014

Only when believers are controlled by Biblical knowledge are they able to walk worthy and please the Lord

Background: (1:1-2) • Last week we learned that before we can say that Christ is all I need, we must have solid faith in the gospel. If a person does not believe in the Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ, then they are not Christians. And the telling sign that someone is truly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Christian Where You Work

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 14, 2013

What are you willing to go thru to reach the lost?

Philippians 4:21-22-Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household. Greet Every Saint-Those from different denominations, those from different backgrounds, the only stipulation ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Saying-3

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 11, 2012

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.

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. Third Saying-Titus 3:8-This is a faithful saying, and these ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

I Know Him. (Him)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011

What we have when we know Him

I Know Him! April 13,08 2 Timothy 1:12 In both of those verses the Apostle Paul uses a very special Greek word, and the word means "a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Objection Overruled

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 16, 2011

4 objections of the heathen, the hypocrites, and the Hebrews are discussed and overruled by the Judge on the Throne! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Objection Overruled Romans 2:17-3:8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Overruled.html Chapter 1 tells about God's wrath against sin - if it has not already been judged via Christ's death on the cross. It lists 22 sins like murder and homosexuality and many others. But Paul knew many would say, "I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist