Sermons on persecutors: showing 406-420 of 2,619

Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound, That Saved A Wretch Like Me Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

FOR THE FOREMOST OF SINNERS, THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVICE AND THE PARADOX OF SALVATION MAGNIFY THE GRACE OF GOD

BIG IDEA: FOR THE FOREMOST OF SINNERS, THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVICE AND THE PARADOX OF SALVATION MAGNIFY THE GRACE OF GOD Def. of Paradox: "a statement or proposition seemingly self-contradictory or absurd, and yet explicable as expressing a truth"; How could Christ Jesus choose to save someone who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Argument Of Authenticity" Series

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Mar 8, 2003

We are confronted with the same group of false apostles as Paul was in his day : Those who seek to dispute the Inerrancy, Infallibility, and Divine Inspiration of the Holy Scriptures; and in so doing, seek to lead us away from the Truth of God’s Word

PAUL’S CERTIFICATION. (Vv. 11-12) As Paul defended his apostleship in (v. 1), he now defends his message. Paul says that the Gospel he preaches is not intended to please men (tickle ears), nor is it of human origin. It could not be of man because it did not come to him from a man, but from a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divine Imbalance

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

We need God to bring divine imbalance to us so that we become more dependent upon Him and less on our comfort zone.

Divine Imbalance Intro.: The church has managed, with all her knowledge and experience to paint herself into a corner. She as become a stereotype. Most churches have learned to function quite well without God. But don’t kid yourself, the world sees right through this situation. They see our ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus' Opord Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007

This message frames the great commission as an operations order from our Commander-in-Chief, Jesus Christ.

God’s Operation Order to the Church Sean Lester January 7, 2007 Text: Matthew 28:19, Galatians 12:8-10, Introductory thoughts a. As an officer candidate in Army National Guard I am required to learn how to lead troops. The first procedure in troop leading is receiving and understanding a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 16, 2007

A good life involves having 1) the right attitude, 2) have the right response, 3) have the right standard, and 4) have the right incentive.

VBS this week: joy of children celebrating realities of God, it becomes obvious how we often learn ways of casting off Joy and losing focus. This morning, given our locale of worship, I want to change our usual format to focus on the nature of a good life in 1 Pt 3:8-12 in having 1) the right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Other

The Apolitic Nature Of Revelations Pt.3. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 26, 2005

Revelations is a book of many things, prophecy, symbolism, joy, terror and mystery. It captivates people because it is the only book in any religion that gives specifics on the coming end of the world.

The Apolitic Nature of Revelations pt.3. The next question that we will look at is, 5. Why are so many interested and captivated by the Book of Revelations ? ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is Our Trust?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

In our country, we are encouraged by some to put our trust in politicians who we expect to bring about great change and increased godliness. But this passage gives us fair warning about doing just that.

Passage: Acts 12:19b-25 Intro: It’s interesting that God has providentially brought us to this passage on our 4th of July weekend. 1. there is always a danger lurking for every human being. 2. it is the danger to worship things of this world instead of God. PP Romans 1:25 3. it is a general danger ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Help I Need My Attorney

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Aug 27, 2006

This sermon deals with a look at the heart of david and see a neeed for a Attorney. and what we can learn from it.

Help! I Need An Attorney Ps. 119:153-160 Four things about the Psalmist: 1. His Affliction (v. 153). He prays for God to consider his problem 2. His Advocate (v. 154). He wants God to be his Attorney. 3. His Assailants (vs. 157-158). He has many enemies. 4. His Affirmation (vs. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:153-160

Denomination: Church Of God

Legalism And Grace

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 9, 2003

Where the law cannot save, Grace can

Legalism and grace. Acts 15. 08/18/02 On the first missionary journey of Paul there were attacks on his body. Satan thought with enough stoning with enough beating with rods, he would quit the ministry. None of these stopped this great man of God, so the Devil was going to have to go back ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Your Past, Your Present, Your Future

Contributed by Samuel Low on Aug 16, 2003

A 3 point Outline challenging the Christian to live for God.

Your Past, Your Present, Your Future (KJV) Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV) 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

On The Road To Damascus

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 20, 2004

One of the most dramatic encounters with Jesus occurred when Jesus no longer walked this earth.

One of the most dramatic encounters with Jesus occurred when Jesus no longer walked on this earth. It happened when a man named Saul met our Lord on the road to Damascus. Who was Saul of Tarsus? 1. He was a faithful Jew. (Philippians 3:4-6) He was a member of the proud tribe of Benjamin, one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of A Legacy Will You Leave?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 29, 2008

Peter and Paul Sunday is one in which we celebrate the legacies of these apostles, but they would remind us that we only that we celebrate Christ’s legacy in our lives.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who has reserved for us the crown of righteousness. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This year, over 600 students at Florida State are going to be the first people in their families to go to college. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18

Denomination: Lutheran

God Speaks From The Storm: We Will Forget Why We Are Here? Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 10, 2008

Many people today are wondering what is going on and why God allows trouble. The answer to our questions is not found in politics or protest, but in preaching the Gospel.

God Speaks From The Storm: Will we forget why we are here? 110908 A man was looking for his wallet in the wrong place. Has the Church looked for the answer in the wrong place? • The world is in turmoil, or nation is in crisis. • We are facing a storm: What will our response be? • Will we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed In His Presence Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008

Those who become Christians become new, they are not the same anymore for the ‘Old Life’ is gone, a ‘New Life’ has begun. One of the greatest truths in the Bible is that people can experience a transformation. In Christ alone one is given a new nature and

Illustration: My maternal grandfather who was a devout Hindu by birth did his schooling at a Missionary school in the state of Haryana in the North of New Delhi, India. He had learned about Christ and been invited to accept Him as His personal Savior but shrugged the opportunity. After qualifying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, Offering Grace To His Enemies (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 17, 2013

Christ can save anybody, but every person must accept the truth about Jesus Christ if he or she is to be saved. What did Paul learn about Christ on the road to Damascus?

Jesus, Offering Grace to His Enemies Acts 9:1-7 Introduction: 1. In our Bible, we see several appearances of Jesus Christ. All of these appearances were prophesied beforehand. But did you know that Christ made a surprise, unprophesied appearance? He appeared in Acts 9 to a man named Saul of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Bible Church