Sermons on Testimony Of Paul:

Three Steps To A Life Changing Conversion

Contributed by John Deaton on Sep 18, 2004

Three things that Paul goes through in his conversion that should be applied to our lives.

There are three steps that we see Paul go through in the book of Acts that lead to his life changing conversion. We are going to look at those three steps and see how they apply to our lives today. The first of these steps is ..... 1. Seeing (Acts 22:6) A.) God will reveal him self to you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Leaders' Overlooked Ingredients - (Part 1 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime and still not completely reach. We ought to take this list seriously but also graciously and realistically. I. The Overlooked Ingredient 1 Timothy 3:1 "Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Leaders' Temperament - (Part 2 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

Now, we will discuss the qualities of spiritual leadership in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Don’t be discouraged as you work through this list. No one meets these qualifications 100%! We’re not looking for perfection, but rather solid evidence of growth in each area. The Leader’s Temperament 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Leaders' Interpersonal Relationship-(Part 3 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

It’s interesting that Paul uses four negative expressions to specify how the godly leader must live. Some things simply must not be present in his life. Those four are counter-balanced by one positive characteristic. 1. Not violent 1 Timothy 3:3 I like the King James rendering-"Not a striker." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Leaders' Spiritual Life - (Part 5 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

1. Not a new convert 1 Timothy 3:6 The word for "new convert" is neofuton-from which we get the English word "neophyte." It literally means "new plant." Don’t put a "new plant" in a position of leadership. "New plants" need nurturing, they need fertilizer, they need someone to pull the weeds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Leaders' Family Life - (Part 6 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime.

Churches suffer when this category is ignored or downplayed. Paul listed three very specific requirements concerning a leader’s family life. We ignore them at our own peril. 1. Husband of one wife 1 Timothy 3:2 Unfortunately this qualification has been so wrapped up in controversy that we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Leaders' Personal Habits - (Part 7 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime.

This final category touches the leader in his relationship to alcohol and money-two areas of perennial tempta-tion. Don’t overlook God’s Word on these crucial points! If you do, you will regret it later. 1. Not given to drunkenness 1 Tim 3:3; Titus 1:7 Literally this phrase means "not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sharp Dressed Man

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Dec 29, 2003

Paul tell us that to be pleasing to God there are some things that we must put on.

I went to our local thrift store and bought an outfit, (Dark brown 1970’s pants, Hot Pink 1980’s shirt, Ugly tie, and 1950’s navy blue sports coat with red stiching) to preach this sermon. It went over real well. A Sharp Dressed Man Colossians 3: 5-14 By now the all of your Christmas presents ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Once Useless Now Useful

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Once Useless Now Useful: The story of Onesimus; the story of Paul; the story of us all.

My father has a knack for finding and fixing discarded bicycles. Bikes that are considered useless by most become useful in the hands of this skilled mechanic. Of course everyone knows that with a bit of duct tape anything can be made useful again. Does that work on people too? Can those who ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Get The Job Done

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004

In this text Paul reveals sevral prinicples that will help us get the job done in the kingdom

"HOW TO GET THE JOB DONE" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 8:1-9:8 INTRODUCTION Employers at a Detroit business office found they were having a difficult time getting the job done so they posted the following notice on the employee bulletin board: "THE MANAGEMENT REGRETS THAT IT HAS COME TO THEIR ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership Qualifications Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006

Paul tackles the issue of who should be a leader by detailing the qualifications that would please God.

Leadership Qualifications 1 Timothy 3:1-7 I. The Personality (v. 2, 3) a. Temperate (Titus 2:2) b. Prudent (Proverbs 13:16, 17:28, 18:15) c. Hospitable d. Gentle and Peaceable; Not Hot-Tempered (Titus 1:7) II. The Actions (v. 2, 3) a. Monogamous b. Teacher (2 Timothy 2:24) III. The Priority (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Another Jesus

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

Paul warned the Church at Corinth about false teachers who preached "another Jesus".

Another Jesus 2 Cor. 11:3-4 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. “For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Me As I Follow Christ

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jul 29, 2006

What was Pauls example to follow as he presented the gosple of Christ? Is that our example as well?

1st Corinthians 10:32-11:1 Follow me as I follow Christ Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—even as I try to please everybody in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does God Want For Your Marriage?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 30, 2006

The Apostle Paul shares the secret to a happy marriage. True happiness is found in Christ alone.

So, Mike and Michelle, what do you want for your marriage? Mike, I suppose you want a cheerful Michelle who will be supportive and compliment the work you’ll do as a pastor. Michelle, I believe you once said that you wanted kids, crazy kids like the Habben girls. I’ll take that as a compliment! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran

United We Stand Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 22, 2005

In these verses Paul talks about 4 great truths that will unite us. (Ephesians - 4)

"UNITED WE STAND!" TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:1-16 INTRODUCTION SO FAR WE HAVE STUDIED THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS OF EPHESIANS. AND AS IS CUSTOMARY IN PAUL’S WRITINGS IN THE EARLY PART OF THIS LETTER HE DEALT WITH DOCTRINE (TEACHINGS) AND IN THE LATER PART HE WILL MAKE PRACTICAL APPLICATION.... PAUL IS ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ