Sermons on The Defense Of The Apostle:

Public Pressure

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jul 29, 2012

Not everybody that says they love Jesus loves Jesus

Today, I want you to get your bible, and turn to Acts 11: 1 and read it out loud. What I want you to focus on is the word (heard). The apostles, who along with the brethren, are in Judaea; and they have the right kind of faith. Looking at the word (heard) is now faith, which comes be hearing and by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lydia's Hospitality - A Character Study Of Lydia

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are we hospitable? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to show hospitality during our time and age, but we need to know the requirements from the Bible before doing so. IV. TEXT: Acts 16

I. EXORDIUM: Are we hospitable? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to show hospitality during our time and age, but we need to know the requirements from the Bible before doing so. IV. TEXT: Acts 16:13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) On the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have You Seen?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 30, 2011

Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter

John 20: 19 – 31/ Have You Seen? Intro: If I had written the account of the resurrection of Jesus, I would have begun a little differently. When John returned from the empty tomb he found Peter and ran up to him. Excitedly, he said, “Peter, I have some good news and I have some bad ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Devoted Church

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 18, 2011

A short talk encouraging devotion to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, and worship.

‘They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer’ (2:42). The life of the early church was marked by devotion. The early believers loved to hear and put into practice the apostles’ teaching. They were utterly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Anglican

Paul's Calling In The Lord Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 4, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you called by the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that everyone of us are called to testify to GOD's Grace. IV. TEXT: Acts 20:24 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But my life i

I. EXORDIUM: Are you called by the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that everyone of us are called to testify to GOD's Grace. IV. TEXT: Acts 20:24 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul: Man Of Prayer?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 13, 2013

Can such a great Christian exist without prayer? Today we enter his prayer closet.

Paul: Man of Prayer? Ephesians 1:15-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130213.mp3 When we think of prayer warriors we think of Moses praying for his people, David confessing his sins and seeking help, Elijah on Mt. Carmel calling down fire from heaven, or Daniel praying when it was against the law ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Your Doubts

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 31, 2013

Thomas has been given a fairly difficult stereotype through the centuries because he is often referred to as doubting Thomas, but I don't believe that the title truly fits this man. So let's take a few moments to clear the air and see what we really know

May 21, 2006 Living With Your Doubts John 20:24-20:29 (GNB) In a Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown is talking with Lucy as they walk home on the last day of school. Charlie Brown says to Lucy: "Lucy, I got straight A's; isn't that great!" Lucy in her typical fashion shoots down poor Charlie ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

#15 Jesus: Pattern For Leadership Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 26, 2020

Jesus was a model of leadership. This message looks at principles of leadership from Mark 3:7-29

#15 Jesus: Pattern for Leadership Series: Mark April 26, 2020 Chuck Sligh NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 3:7-19 - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Applying The Liberty Principle Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 6, 2016

Bible study in 1 Corinthians

Applying the Liberty Principle I Corinthians 9 1. The rights of an Apostle - vs. 1-15 A. Christ supported questions - vs. 1-4 B. Common sense questions - vs. 5-7 C. Completely Scriptural questions 2. The reward of an Apostle - vs. 16-18 A. Compelled to preach the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Paul And Ephesus

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

We hear Paul's letter to the Ephesians like we might overhear someone talking on the phone. We get only half of the conversation. If we are going to understand Paul's teaching we need to learn as much as possible about the circumstances of his readers.

Years ago there was a farmer from a very small village in Germany who was just itching to get out and see something of the world. His big chance came when his nephew got a job on a barge that would sail up the Rhine River to Rotterdam. Even if it only stayed there for one day to drop off one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Simon Peter- The Man Who Became A Rock Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 1st sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#1] SIMON PETER- THE MAN WHO BECAME A ROCK John 1:42 Introduction: In this series, we are going to study the characteristics of the 12 Apostles. I want you to take the good and the bad from each Apostle’s life and use it to make good decisions ...read more

Scripture: John 1:42

Denomination: Baptist

Simon- Importance Of Christian Zeal Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 11th sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#11] SIMON- IMPORTANTANCE OF CHRISTIAN ZEAL Matthew 10:4 Introduction: The word “enthusiasm” in the Greek means “God within”. I love to see people zealous in the work of the Lord. People are attracted to people who get on fire for a cause. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:4

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Iscariot- The Company Of The Betrayers Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 12th sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#12] JUDAS ISCARIOT- THE COMPANY OF THE BETRAYERS Matthew 26:25 Introduction: Who was this man Judas? He came from Kerioth, a little village in south Judea. He was the only 1 of the 12 who was not a Galilean. He probably was named after Judas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:25

Denomination: Baptist

Progress Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 12, 2020

Luke introduces this section by spelling out that signs and wonders had been performed by the Apostles, which were the orders of the day for Apostles ministry. Peter had become an icon of healing.

Acts 5:12-26 Progress of the Church 5:12-16 Apostles Perform Miracles 5:17-19 Apostles Persecuted for Gospel 5:20-26 Apostles Preach the Word Acts 5:12-16 Apostles Perform Miracles St Luke introduces this section ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

An Outline Of Acts 1

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 28, 2021

The Book of Acts gives Luke's account of how the Gospel was preached and the Church grew in the days after Jesus went back to Heaven. This outline for the first chapter served as a launching point for a mini-series of messages on Acts.

Introduction: The Book of Acts gives an overview of Church history from the last few days when the Lord Jesus Christ spent on earth before He ascended, and the arrival of Paul in Rome about 30 years later (estimates vary). Certainly, any book begins with the first chapter and that is certainly the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist