Sermons on The Defense Of The Apostle:

First Share Of The Crops Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 14, 2015

Rewards come only after we work. The Apostle is encouraging those who are called by the Name of the Son of God to work diligently.

“It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops.” [1] Paul has presented a variety of images to illustrate the strong spiritual life expected of those who will follow the Master. As we saw in a previous message, the emphasis in these verbal pictures the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Minister The Word Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 6, 2017

The apostles devoted themselves to the ministry of the word (Acts 6.4) which involved the Internal, External, and Eternal Mission of God's word.

1. You are flying at 30,000 feet. Which wing of the airplane do you think is more important, the right or left? BOTH, of course! Welcome to Biblical thinking; both-and rather than either/or 2. The same is true in our walk with God – Acts 6.4 a. The problem solved with servants so the apostles could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Wanna Be Guilty!

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 26, 2017

Looks at how the Apostles so lived that when they were accused of being Christians and preaching Christ, there was enough evidence to convict them

“I Wanna Be Guilty!” : Acts 8:1-6, 4:19-20. 5:27-29 David P. Nolte It’s a human tendency to defend our innocence when we are accused even if we are guilty. We may even attempt defending the actions we cannot deny. We may rationalize, minimize, justify or even lie about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Of A Helper Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 3, 2018

Who or what is this Holy Spirit that Jesus promises the apostles just hours before he was arrested? This message looks at the Promise of the Spirit.

It wouldn’t be long, and he knew it.  For three years he had taught throughout Israel, for three years he had healed the sick and fed the hungry. For three years he pointed people to the Kingdom of God, but the time was coming, it wouldn’t be long now, and he knew it.  The end was in sight, it was ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Promise Of Peace Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 9, 2018

Jesus promised the apostle peace but we don't see that evidenced in their lives until they had they had experienced the Holy Spirit.

Do you remember praying as a child?  Do you remember the words that you prayed?  Let’s try it together: “Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep, if I should die before I wake I pray the Lord my soul to take.”   In retrospect a little creepy, but still. Actually, the prayer ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Father Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 12, 2020

Using Abraham's life as an example, we explore the Apostle Pauls teaching about faith in Romans chapter 4

Faith Like Abraham Romans Series CCCAG June 29th, 2020 Scripture- Romans 4 (Chris Reading) Today we're going to be looking at Romans chapter 4 as part of our series on the book of Romans. These chapters we are in really nail down the idea of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, and as ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Matthew: Tax Collector Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

The wisdom of Jesus in calling all types of people as disciples/apostles so His ministry could reach all types of people.

A. INTRODUCTION: THE MAN 1. Name: his original name Levi. Jesus saw Levi, son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office … “follow Me” (Mark 2:14). Later used name Matthew meaning “gift of Jehovah.” The names of the twelve apostles … Matthew, the tax collector” (Matthew 10:2-3). 2. Tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-3, Mark 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Prayer To The Father And What It Can Do

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 21, 2024

The apostle James is writing us today with some serious advice about living the Christian life, and it has solidarity with our Gospel.

Saturday of the seventh week in Course 2024 Isn’t it remarkable as we read the Gospels just how frequently Christ’s disciples completely misread Jesus and His message? People were bringing their toddlers and other children to Jesus so that He might touch them with His special blessing. Jesus, we ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20, Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

Identifying The Unbeliever

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 9, 2024

Apostle Paul told Corinth's members to not be yoked to unbelievers. Who is an unbeliever? Does scripture identify them for us?

As we continue our study on 1 Corinthians chapter 7, we are introduced to someone identified as an unbeliever; spoken of when Apostle Paul wrote this letter to Corinth. For us to identify unbelievers we need to read 2 Corinthians 6:14-16. This is one passage identifying two types of unbelievers. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-16, Deuteronomy 13:13, 1 Samuel 2:12, 1 Corinthians 7:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Of God

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022

The Epistle to Titus was written by the Apostle Paul to Titus in approximately 66 A.D (around the same time as the first letter to Timothy).

Psalm 147 Titus 2: 11-15 The Epistle to Titus was written by the Apostle Paul to Titus in approximately 66 A.D (around the same time as the first letter to Timothy). Paul was an aging man at this point shortly before his final imprisonment. Titus was on Crete and was sent there by Paul to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On Wings Of Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024

This sermon explores prayer as a transformative spiritual practice impacting society, personal growth, and the church, based on Apostle Paul's letter to Timothy.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sanctuary of solace, this haven of hope, where we gather together as a family of believers, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to know Him more. We are here today to reflect, to refresh, and to refocus our hearts and minds on the divine purpose that God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Topics: Prayer Benefits

What The Bible Teaches About Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2025

During the days of the apostle Paul, there were no Bible colleges and seminaries as we have today to train young ministers as we have.

Illus: When a young man felt God was calling him into the ministry, we take it for granted that if he can, he will go to Bible college and seminary and get all the training that is available. But those who start late in life into the ministry they are not able to do this because they already have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sticking With The Facts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people become flustered when they are criticized and forget to stay focused on the truth. Paul weathered the storm of criticism before the Jews and governor Felix by sticking to the facts. The great apostle refused to be sidetracked because he knew t

Many people become flustered when they are criticized and forget to stay focused on the truth. Paul weathered the storm of criticism before the Jews and governor Felix by sticking to the facts. The great apostle refused to be sidetracked because he knew that he was primarily responsible to speak ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Rampart

Contributed by Robbie Pruitt on Feb 23, 2013

God has exercised His wrath and judgment, and in His mercy, God has taken it in our stead; setting us free from our sin; setting us free from ourselves; and setting us free from hiding behind our own “defensive walls.”

Scripture: Habakkuk Chapters 1-3 “I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me, and what I will answer when I am corrected.” – Habakkuk 2:1 Habakkuk is an Old Testament Minor Prophet, but he is no ordinary prophet. Habakkuk is ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1

Denomination: *other

Into The Wilderness: Tempted But Not Alone Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 8, 2025

This message is about the temptation of Jesus and how in our lives we are tempted but never alone. It helps show that the wilderness isn't about punishment but about testing and growth. It also helps us realize that when we are under attack God's word is our defense.

Into the Wilderness: Tested, but Not Alone You never really know if you’re ready until you’re tested. I remember the first Certified Volunteer Firefighter class that I ever taught. We spent months training … running drills, studying techniques, learning how to handle the heat and smoke, how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational