Sermons on Prison Epistle:

The Gospel Of Contentment

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 31, 2025

Do not let discontentment rob you of enjoying and being grateful for what you have.

After WWII, the economy exploded as the technology for war could create fantastic items for peace. Factories turned out a myriad of products at a reasonable price that the average person never comprehended. Thus the age of materialism erupted around the world. People that had survived the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Luke 3:14, Philippians 4:11, 1 Timothy 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Before The Impartial Judge

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. The apostle Paul was one of the great thinkers of his day. His reputation as a scholar, theologian, and philosopher extended far beyond the confines of the Christian community. The Epistle to the Romans has stood the test of time as the greatest single exposition of the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Was A Son Of Thunder, Now The Apostle Of Love. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

The gospel of John is the only gospel of the four that does not give a list of the twelve apostles.

#7~Apostle John: -- Was a son of thunder, now the Apostle of LOVE. ~ 1-18-14 ~ John is the brother of James, often referred to as "James the great", I suppose it was to keep from getting the two apostles named "James" confused, the other James was, "James the less", possibly because he was small ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23

Denomination: Baptist

Exploring The Book Of Hebrews Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004

An intorduction to the book of Hebrews. This outline serves as a beginning point for a preaching series on the book of Hebrews.

October 13, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 1:1-4 “Exploring the Book of Hebrews” Hebrews 1:1-4 1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

The Senses Make Sense

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 2, 2018

What is and who are the true church of Jesus?

The Senses Make Sense 1 John 1:1-4 As this is the Easter season, we take time to reflect on the core of our Christian faith. We might ask the question: “What makes one a Christian? Is a Christian someone who admires the teaching of Jesus, and thinks if we would apply some of these teachings, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Three Kinds Of Believers

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020

This sermon teaches the three different kind of believers...

The Three Kinds of Believers III John 1-14 1 The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strength During Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

Suffering is a reality. Where can we gain strength from when we suffer?

New years are time to generally reflect and to look forward to new things. Despite the fact that it repeats every 365 days, it is still something to look forward to. We all have heard multiple jokes about New Year resolutions. Today is the 7th of the month and, if we had made New Year resolutions, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-15, Acts 16:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pursuit Of Excellence: "Finishing Life Well" [part Three]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

Life on earth as an offering to God

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 1, 2016 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Pursuit of Excellence: “Finishing Life Well!” [Part Three] 2 Timothy 4:6-8 In the sermon outline it mentions how each of the apostles suffered for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

With Joy, Prayer And Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 15, 2019

Happiness is not found in anything external. It is a certain state of the soul when it is filled with the peace of God and lit up with the sunshine of heaven.

12/18/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 22: With Joy, Prayer and Thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Lesson 22 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Rejoice always (v. 16) Our joy, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: A Model For The Christian Life

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Oct 14, 2017

Joseph's life is a model for successful and victorious Christian living

JOSEPH: A MODEL FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE TEXTS: 1 Cor. 10:11 - Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Rom. 15:4 - For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Justified By Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2022

God reconciles people unto Himself through faith which shows three things: 1) The Need for Justification (Romans 3:18-20), 2) Justification apart from the Law (Romans 3:21-23), and finally 3) The Means of Justification (Romans 3:24-25a)

Romans 3:18-25a. 18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”. 19 Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:18-25

Denomination: Other

Paul's Words At Miletus With The Ephesian Elders Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2017

The journey from Troas to “Mitylene” is described with exceptional detail. It seems to have taken about five days’ sailing time, with each port mentioned representing a day’s journey. They evidently put into port each night. The winds usually died....

November 28, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.6: Paul's Words at Miletus with the Ephesian Elders (20:13-38) Acts 20:13-38 (KJV) 13 And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jude? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 19, 2023

This sessions will help you to know the commentary for the verse one of Jude. Mainly about the author Jude, Book of Jude and finally the readers of Jude. It's known as Acts of the Apostates.

Session 1 Jude 1:1 Introduction to the Book of Jude Introduction: Who wrote Jude? To whom did he write? For what reason did he write? These questions must be answered if we are to have any hope of understanding the meaning of the text within these 25 verses. It is therefore sadly ironic that few ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

How We Got Our Bible Lesson 1: Background

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006

How We Got Our Bible: Background

1. What language was used to write the Bible? a. Hebrew – bold, simple, straight forward, beautiful. b. Greek – exact, expressive, minute colors. • Originally thought “Holy Ghost language.” • Koine Greek is common everyday language. This made the Word of God immediately available to all c. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:27

Denomination: Baptist

Paul In Rome Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 1, 2017

This is the final chapter of the first book of the history of the Christian Church. According to the plan given by the risen Lord, we have been following the witnesses as they act in response to the Great Commission by taking the Gospel message to....

October 30, 2016 Acts of the Apostles Lesson: IV.G.2: Paul in Rome (Acts 28:16-Acts 28:31) Acts 28:16-31, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:16-31

Denomination: Baptist