Sermons on Servanthood Of Paul:

Gods Extraordinary Power

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Paul in Ephesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 19 verses 1-20. Reminder: • Acts is primarily a history book, • An accurate record of the early church. • It is not primarily a theological book, i.e. a book you base your theology from, • That’s why we have the letters, or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

Sailing, Speaking, And Sleeping In Church

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Eutychus raised from the dead. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts 20:1-12: • In 1 Corinthians 15:32, the apostle Paul makes a cryptic, • Yet incisive reference to his time in Ephesus: “I fought with wild beasts at Ephesus” • That was his description of the frenzied riot he and his companions, • Had just endured in chapter 19 verses ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Before Optimus Prime... Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

This message looks at the lessons we can learn from the conversion of Saul.

* "Transformers" = "more than meets the eye" * Concept of transformation: a complete change; to change into another form (inward and outward) which, under the power of God, will find expression in character and conduct * 2 Cor. 5:17; Rom. 12:2; 2 Cor. 3:18 * The man who wrote more about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let Temptations Sink You

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 10, 2011

Though so often we start out with such good intentions, things happen in our life to trip us up from serving God. What are those things and how can we avoid them?

Paul has just gotten finished encouraging us to pursue our relationship with the Lord and our being used by Him in the furtherance of the gospel like we were competing for the Olympic games, or in a boxing match where winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing! It’s a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Greatest Book In The Bible

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 4, 2011

I'm glad I don't have to choose, but if I were shipwrecked on an island and had to pick one book of the Bible, I believe I'd take Romans. Link inc. to formatted text audio/video, PowerPoint.

The Greatest Book in the Bible Romans 1:1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatestBook.html It's all great...but if I had to choose the greatest, well...we'll get to that. If in your life the bottom is falling out, you'd better examine the foundation. You need a foundation. We need a sure word, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 24, 2008

Learn from Paul and keep on pressing on. Develop a dissatisfaction for spiritual things, and be devoted to the heavenly cause.

Do you have a dream, or some form of a goal in life? • You know, when we are young, people usually like to ask: “What would you want to be when you grow up?” • Obama lived in Jakarta during his primary school years. His teacher said, “It is the common task of class to write an essay on ‘My dream: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be Transformed By Grace Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 21, 2009

When we are intercepted by God wewill be struck by his kindness, mercy and grace.

Title: How to Be Transformed by Grace Text: Acts 8:1-3, Acts 9 and selected texts Thesis: When we are intercepted by God we will be struck by his kindness, mercy, and grace. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Introduction How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a fanciful movie ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Truths About Timothy Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 2, 2009

Paul offers Timothy as an example of what a humble servant-leader looks like. In Philippians 2:19-24 we learn 4 key truths about this young man Timothy.

Paul Tells Us 4 Truths About Timothy 1. Timothy’s coming is soon. – “But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly…” – Philippians 2:19 (NKJV) A. Why was Paul sending Timothy to the Philippian church? 1. To gather information on the status of the Philippians’situation. – “…when I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Some Doors To Close And Others To Open?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2009

In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others.

Why Does God Allow Some Doors to Close and Others to Open? (Acts 16:6-32) In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others. Our God is the one who opens doors that no man can close and opens other doors that no man can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For The Love Of Christ Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2009

To introduce the book of Colossians and give us a picture of what the church can be when Christ is First and Foremost.

FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: A. This morning we will begin our look at the book of Colossians 1. It s main purpose is to lift up the preeminence of Christ. 2. Paul declares For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You Too Sinful To Be A Christian?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 23, 2010

Have you ever felt as if you were too sinful to be a Christian? Kinda like, all these other shiny-happy people have it all together, but me?

1 Timothy 1:12-17 “Are You Too Sinful to be a Christian?” By Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, tn Several years ago in a large city in the far West, rumors spread that a certain Catholic woman was having visions of Jesus. The reports reached the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

A Life Saved

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 7, 2014

This message focuses on how our responses to circumstances can have a lasting affect on the lives of those around us.

A Life Saved Scriptures: Acts 5:18-21; 12:5-10; 16:11-40; John 21:18 Introduction Last week I spoke to you about the ongoing situation in Ferguson, MO. I shared with you in that message that Rev. Dr. Martin L. King said “Riots are the language of the unheard.” In other words, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To Romans Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

This is an introduction to the Book of Romans

An Introduction to the Letter to the Romans August 6, 2006 Pray INTRODUCTION The Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Romans. The Letter to the Romans was written in the winter of 56-57, not 1956-57, but the year AD 56. The Letter to the Romans is so important to Christianity; it was the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Man Is An Island Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

Introduction: Some of you have heard the saying: “No man is an Island.” We need each other. It is this point that Paul touches on in opening up the book of Romans. And even further to the point. We need the faith others bring to the table.

The Letter to the Romans Chapter 1:8-32 October 18, 2009 Prayer Introduction: Some of you have heard the saying: “No man is an Island.” We need each other. It is this point that Paul touches on in opening up the book of Romans. And even further to the point. We need the faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Written In The Hearts Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

How shall we be judged on judgment day? For what we know or what we do?

The Letter to the Romans Chapter 2:12-16 “Truth Written in the Hearts” November 8, 2009 INTRODUCTION Play video Romans 2:12-16 For just as many as “without law” ( the gentiles), sin, ” shall perish “without law: so also, as many as are” in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational