Sermons on Quitting:

Renunciation By An Apostle Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2020

Reading this passage brings to mind four words which may reveal the objective of the Apostle: SELF-DENIAL—ZEAL—MINISTER—EVIL

January 27, 2013 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 7.5: Renunciation By an Apostle Scripture: 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Salutation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 7, 2018

To Paul, the gospel was a miracle he had experienced. The gospel is “the power of God to salvation,” and it brings freedom. Christ died “that He might deliver us.” When Paul trusted Christ, the shackles of sin and legalistic religion were broken!

August 10, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe I. Introduction (1:1-10) Chapter I.A Salutation (1:1-5) Galatians 1.1-5 (KJV) 1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) 2 And all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Tongue Twisted

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 9, 2021

O, for one to prophesy and maybe a thousand to sing, but none for a vain thing.

For over forty years I was a hardcore Cessationist, but now believe that God can do whatever He wants in any dispensation. The Holy Spirit has not run out of gifts nor was stripped of some by God after the first century or when the Bible was completed. That said, there are manifestations of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Genesis 10:31, Revelation 5:9-11, 1 Corinthians 1:22, Acts 2:36-37, 1 Peter 4:11, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, 1 Corinthians 13:8-13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 12:7-12, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, Romans 12:4-9, 1 Corinthians 12:10, Acts 26:14-15, Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 22:2, Acts 19:6, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 2:3-21, Acts 1:19, John 5:2, Mark 16:17, Isaiah 66:18, Isaiah 54:17, Isaiah 28:9-16, Ezra 4:7, Psalm 55:9, Deuteronomy 28:49, Acts 21:40, Genesis 10:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Work In Athens Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 2, 2017

Paul works among Gentiles for eighteen months in Corinth and for nearly three years in Ephesus, but no example of his preaching is given. The reason is that it has already been given—in Athens, in the very center of Gentile culture and intellect.

March 21, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: The Work in Athens (17:15-34) Acts 17:15-34 (KJV) 15 And they that conducted Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Enemy From Without Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 27, 2017

A study of the book of Job 41: 1 – 34

Job 41: 1 – 34 The Enemy From Without 1 “Can you draw out Leviathan with a hook, or snare his tongue with a line which you lower? 2 Can you put a reed through his nose, or pierce his jaw with a hook? 3 Will he make many supplications to you? Will he speak softly to you? 4 Will he ...read more

Scripture: Job 41:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Does God Work In Mysterious Ways?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 25, 2024

One of the first things every Christian needs to learn about God is that He is incomprehensible, which means we are not capable of fully understanding Him.

However, that does not mean He is mysterious because He has revealed Himself quite extensively in the Bible, nature, and especially in Jesus, who shows us a wonderful picture of what the Triune God is like, to the point that we can truly and intimately know Him well. I hear the phrase "God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Ephesians 1:9, Colossians 1:24-29, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter: Do You Have Your Eggs In The Wrong Basket?

Contributed by Jay Parr on Oct 18, 2000

Easter is such a wonderful time.

Easter is such a wonderful time. Easter egg hunts! Hey, Easter is a great time for Kids. Just like other holidays, families renew bonds and show love that is healthy for all of our children to experience. What are some other things? New dresses are bought by ladies to wear to church services, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Then!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Life maybe difficult as we follow Jesus, but then one day when we least expect it, God will grant us times of great blessing and peace.

Then! Acts 9:31 Charles Haddon Spurgeon was born in 1834. Charles' father was a minister, so Charles was influenced by the Word of God from an early age. Charles was a bright boy. Even as a young boy in Essex he had been an avid reader, he read Pilgrim's Progress when he was only six years old - a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Ain't Always So!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Just because it walks like a duck and quakes like a duck doesn't mean that it is always a duck. So it is with those who claim to be followers of Jesus.

"It Ain't Always So!" Acts 10 He walked into the room to receive the coveted award for community involvement. He had worked in neighborhoods across the city and God had blessed his efforts. He compassionately reached out to the marginalized and those that had been written off by the vast majority ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

We are Christ's ambassadors to a lost world.

Ambassadors For Christ 2 Corinthians 5:18 This morning I want to speak to you about a very important subject for us who profess and desire to be followers of Jesus Christ. The waters are muddy this morning concerning what it means to be a follower of Jesus. There are theorems, ideas, and proposals ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In The Light Of Love

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Walking in the light of God's love will change our lives and our outlook on life.

Walking in The Light of Love 1 John 2:3-14 Obedience is the twin sister of discipleship. Jesus calls us to take up our cross, deny ourselves, and follow Him in obedience. The great German theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, said that grace without repentance, grace without obedience is nothing more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Severe Mercy

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. The doctrine of election wasn't invented by Augustine, or John Calvin, or Jonathan Edwards. It is presented explicitly throughout Scripture but, "like every truth about God, the doctrine of election involves mystery, and it sometimes stirs controversy." That may be the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-29

Looking Out For Number Two!

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000

What would most people say if they were asked, "What pops into your mind when you hear the word Christian?" What do you think most people would say? Legalistic? Judgemental? Intolerant? Iâm convinced that way too few of them would say, "The word that pops into my mind is Îlove.

What would most people say if they were asked, "What pops into your mind when you hear the word Christian?" What do you think most people would say? Legalistic? Judgemental? Intolerant? Iâm convinced that way too few of them would say, "The word that pops into my mind is Îlove.â" Yet love is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Always Easy!

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Nov 6, 2000

A sermon that looks at the hard side of discipleship by focusing on four character traits that a real disciple develops.

It's Not Always Easy! The Tough Side of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 We all know about how messed up things are in our world. But do we know that they aren’t much better in the church. In the article "The American Witness" in the Nov/Dec 1997 issue of The Barna Report, George Barna examined 131 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ