Sermons on Transformation In Pauls Life:

Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Unknown God Made Known

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 8, 2021

Paul began his Gospel message by pointing out the empty altar dedicated to the "Unknown God' whom the Greeks acknowledged and worshipped, then proceeded to tell them about the true and living God and how to know Him personally.

Paul had now established common ground with the men of Athens by referring to the empty altar dedicated to the God of whom they know nothing yet honored despite their ignorance and uncertainty. Paul did not chide them or charge them with blasphemy, nor does he rebuke them for their polytheism. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Exodus 20:11, Nehemiah 9:6, Psalm 33:6, Isaiah 40:28, Isaiah 48:13, Acts 4:24, Hebrews 1:10, Acts 17:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The New Life

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

What marks the believer as distinct from the unbeliever? After all, we all struggle with the sinful call of the flesh, and Christians are not immune to moments of weakness. Paul explains here how to mark the distinction between the motivations of the unregenerate and those of the believer.

Intro Illustration: “A good set of clothes makes all the difference. A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don't you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted it was because he didn't have proper clothes. So a member of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Godly Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 19, 2021

These are the last days. We must tune our mind to the godly life and live a god-fearing and surrendered life. Paul urges Timothy to be careful about the evil men and imposters.

Theme: Godly Life Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Introduction & Greetings: I greet you all in the name of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today we are going to meditate on the theme ‘Godly Life’ based on the scriptural verse 2 Timothy 3:1-17. How to live a godly life in the last days. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Paul’s Agenda For You Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 28, 2013

God’s direction for your life can be summarized in several ways; our text suggests we are to engage in several processes to fulfill God’s intent for our lives.

Paul’s Agenda for You (Colossians 1:9-14) 1. Some people are just tough: KILAUEA, Hawaii, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- A Hawaii surfer who was attacked by a shark said the encounter ended when he managed to punch the carnivorous fish in the eye. Jeff Horton, 25, said he was sitting on his surfboard off ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson Ii.b.6.c: Paul’s Methods Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 16, 2018

Christian ministers, and to a smaller degree Christians in general, are workers or laborers; their ministry is a work, and a very labor intensive one, but none of them, of themselves, have strength equal to the task.

July 2, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.6.c: Paul’s Methods. (6:1-10) 2nd Corinthians 6:1-10 (NKJV) 1 We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says: "In an acceptable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey Towards Transformation: The Damascus Road (Newly Update 3/23/24) Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 25, 2016

In a moment, Paul was transformed, where the confronter became the confronted. The hunter became the hunted. The accuser was now the accused. And while he thought he had the authority, in that moment he found himself powerless when he heard the true voice of authority.

A Journey Towards Transformation?“The Damascus Road” Acts 9:1-19 Thinking about this whole idea that we’ll be exploring in our Easter message, “God Will Make a Way,” the concept of the various roads that both Jesus and His disciples took up to and following His resurrection came to mind. We’ll ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Foursquare

Transformed By Truth: The Enduring Word 1 Peter 1:24-25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 28, 2024

While our lives may be fragile and fleeting, the Word of God is enduring and eternal. Let us explore how this truth is meant to anchor us in faith, stir us to worship, and compel us to live purposefully.

Transformed by Truth: The Enduring Word 1 Peter 1:24-25 (NLT): “As the Scriptures say, ‘People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers, and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever.’ And that word is the Good News that was preached to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25, Isaiah 40:6-8, Psalm 103:15-16, Isaiah 55:11, Romans 10:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul’s Missionary Journey’s Still Instructs The Church Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 30, 2024

The Church must be focused on Christ, even when times are tough, will we? Will we make disciples, will we focus on Jesus, will we share His salvation?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 24 Paul’s Missionary Journey’s still instructs the Church (“Lessons from the road!”) Acts 16:1-40 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justified By Works - Does James Contradict Paul? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 20, 2014

James and Paul seem to be saying something different about faith. But their message is the same. True faith results in a changed life.

James’ teaching on Faith seem to contradict what Paul teaches about Faith. I want to answer this question as we our study of James brings us to James’ familiar statement in chapter 2. “Faith without works is dead.” Is James contradicting what Paul writes in Romans, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Concern For Representing Jesus The Right Way Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 30, 2013

Paul instructs believers here on what their life should look like!

Colossians 3:10-17 [NLT] January 30, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s continues to clarify his teaching on the proper attitude and action of those in the body of Christ: Over the past few weeks we have been looking at how Paul was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 28, 2017

Jesus wants us to abandon our compromised, self-centered involvement in the church and turn to the God-centered communal life He can use for His resolve. The purpose of the church is to reflect God’s character to the world.

An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. The average African elephant weighs 16,534 lbs. The largest elephant on record weighed about 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall! Wild elephants eat all types of vegetation, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Other

Anchored In Truth: Living A Transformed Life Through God’s Word Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 30, 2024

Explore what it means to live a life anchored in God's Word—transformed by His truth.

Anchored in Truth: Living a Transformed Life Through God’s Word Introduction: Today, we are considering a powerful truth that will change how we live our lives, if we allow it to. We are going to explore what it means to live a life anchored in God's Word—transformed by His truth. In a world ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, John 15:4-5, John 15:8, Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:10, Matthew 6:25-27, Colossians 3:2, John 8:31-32, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reason #2, Our Priorities Are Transformed Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 28, 2002

We’re either under the control of the Spirit or under the control of our fallen nature. When we surrender our lives to God, He transforms our priorities and gives us new purpose in life.

Sermon Series on Romans 8: Reasons to be encouraged! Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts >Reason #2, Our priorities are transformed -Romans 8:5-8 "Those who live according to the sinful nature (the flesh) have their minds set on what that nature desires; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Congregational

"Change Your Life By Managing Your Mind" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2014

God calls us to allow Him to transform us my learning how to manage our mind.

"Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. " - Romans 12:2 (NLT) We've looked at physical health and we've looked at spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Life I Live

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 10, 2009

What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? Paul explores this thought as he writes of his own experience.

*Galatians 2:20* *The Life I Live* “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”[1] Zealous Christians sometimes say they are trying to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist