Sermons About Paul
Keeping Perspective in Suffering (Romans 5:3-5)
As Christians we are to rejoice in our trials and sufferings because 1) they are part of God's agenda for us, 2) God will use them to forge a Christian hope in us, and 3) God will use them to forge a certain hope in us. Though we are tempted to disorientation and despair during times of suffering and trial, we can surely trust in God's promises and love to sustain us through trials, and even to bring a Godly rejoicing and hope in the midst of them.
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Notes on Romans 4
Has anyone ever asked you, “What faith are you? Most of us have respond: “Oh, I’m . . .
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The Old Account is Settled
In this passage of scripture Paul addressees yet another issue in the church at Corinth, this time it is lawsuits among the members. In this sermon you will learn that God has a better way for us to settle our disagreements and how its based on the example of the cross.
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The Fellowship of Faithful Sufferers (PM)
Adam preaches 2 Tim. 1:12-18. Paul continues to urge Timothy to share in the suffering of the Gospel without shame, faithfully holding to doctrine and joining the fellowship of other Christians who similarly suffer faithfully for the Gospel.
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Advancing Adversity
Philippians 1:12-30 - The adversity that the Apostle Paul was going through actually worked to advance the gospel of Christ. He was not afraid of the adversity, but rather saw it a s an opportunity. Similarly, we can use all situations in our life to advance the cause of Christ and to witness for Him in this world.
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Something About George
We all miss Our Beloved Pastor George, each of us in our own way. Steve brings a unique message, dealing with a few of his qualities and how we each have, or can have those same qualities in our own life. Remember, you must move on and live your life in God's will.
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Defining True Worship
Worship is often defined as a type of music sung as a part of church services but this is only a small part of what worship really is. Worship is giving praise, honor, and devotion to something or someone. This makes us all worshipers because we can’t help but give ourselves up and worship something; the only question is what will be the object of our worship. The apostle Paul reminds us in his letter to the Romans of all of the mercy and love that God has extended to us through His Son Jesus Christ, and because of this it is fitting for us respond to His mercy in worship, not merely with our singing once a week, but with our whole lives throughout the week as do everything with the goal that God’s greatness would be displayed by the way that we treat people and the decisions that we make.
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Unashamed Suffering (PM)
Adam preaches 2 Tim. 1:8-12. This one long sentence from Paul highlights God's remarkable grace as the driving motivation for shameless suffering for the Gospel.
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Leave Boldly
The Apostle Paul understood completely, Jesus' words, "My grace is sufficient for you." Paul's leadership in the church came from knowing his weakness was turned into strength because of the power of Jesus in him.
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Re: All People
To pray in the name of Jesus is to pray with his heart for all people, to pray without prejudice for whoever who would come to be freed by his ransom.
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Obsession
This week Pastor Chris takes a break from "Following Jesus in a Jacked Up Church" to talk about how Christ needs to be our one and only obsession. Paul forgot the things which were behind, so as not to be content with past labours or present measures of grace. Paul's obsession was Christ...
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Apostolic Memory and Mandate (PM)
Adam preaches 2 Tim. 1:3-7. Paul continues the opening of his letter to Timothy by writing of his grateful memory as well as challenging Timothy to a courageous mandate.
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Zip it - Gossip
Our culture has turned gossip into a commodity that is bought and sold. We have made talking about others in a negative way the norm. Paul calls our mouth an open sewage leak and encourages that we build up others with our words instead.
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Hebrews 1:1-4 The God Who has a Voice and Speaks is Not a Wooden Stick Made with Hands of Men
Who wrote the Letter to the Hebrews? Was it Paul, Apollos, Silas? What does it mean to speak in these "last days?" How is Jesus the exact imprint of God? This majestic letter to the Hebrews is a high treatment of Jesus our Savior.
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Big Prayers for One Another
Paul's prayer for the Colossians is a beautiful example of the kind of 'big' prayer that we should be praying consistently for one another, a prayer we can only pray in Jesus' name.
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God Is Faithful! The Drought Is Over!
We had a time of sharing this week. It's always great to hear what God is doing in our midst and in our community.
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Introduction to 2 Timothy (PM)
Adam introduces the book of 2 Timothy and continues our study through the Pastoral Epistles. He provides an overview of the book, presents its opening statement, and calls us to learn and apply this letter for true church success.
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"Go Talk to Your Father"
To pray in the name of Jesus is to pray, through God's Spirit, to God as "Abba, Father", coming to him in the love and trust that title makes possible.
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Losing My Religion - Finding People
In Colossians chapter 4, the Apostle Paul talks about how our identification with Christ impacts our actions and words around and to those that don't believe.
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Our Eternal Hope
We have an Eternal Home. There will be no tears or sadness, or even death. The old will have gone and the new will have come.We have an Eternal Home. Christ has gone to prepare us a place in Heaven. Do you live in that hope? Do we weep for the lost? Our citizenship in heaven is sure only in Christ.
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Just how bad are we?
In the Apostle Paul, we are dealing with one of the finest theological minds – if not the very finest – in church history. He was astounding. Today’s Bible passage will prove it. If you have any doubts at all about the intellectual capacity of this man, today should dispel them.
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1 Corinthians 1:4-17
Bob Hyatt continues our discussion of 1 Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 1:4-17
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Losing My Religion - Finding Life
Losing my religion and finding Jesus leads to a life that is about life, not death.
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A Good Start
A revisiting the text and subject matter of my first message at this church, nine years ago this month.
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4 Simple Gospel Truths (AM)
Guest speaker Phil Johnson preaches 1 Cor. 15:1-5. The Gospel, as presented by Paul in 4 simple points, must be believed.
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The Apostle Paul An Instrument in the will of God
In Human terms Saul did not look like someone God could use. He was persecuting Christians. He was an instrument that God could use. Once he met the risen lord he was never the same again. The same passion that had led him to persecute Christians, led him to lead others to Christ.
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Losing My Religion - Finding Freedom
The philosophical challenge to our contemporary faith is similar to that facing the young church in Colosse, namely that we are naive to think we can limit a connectedness to God to faith in Jesus. Paul explains that the cross was a demonstration of a deep forgiveness rather than superficial indifference to our moral failings. Consequently, faith in Jesus frees us from the uncertainty of getting religion right, and invites us into the dynamic relationship with God.
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Our God is a Consuming Fire
Our God is a God to be feared. Many times we do not give God the reverence and worship that he deserves. His justice has to punish sin. Have we put our faith in Christ? Our Sin is Great,Our Savior is greater.
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New: The Hope of Something Better
The promise of "a new you" is not an empty promise, but according to Paul in Romans 6, it is a promise fulfilled through the radical intervention of death and resurrection.
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The Nature of Faith (Romans 4:13-25)
Paul references the promises of God to Abraham, the ultimate fulfillment of which is the restoration of fellowship with God and the establishment of God's kingdom in the new heavens and new earth. Abraham and his descendants will be heirs of the world. Paul clearly demonstrates that it was not obedience that secured this promise to Abraham, but Abraham's faith in God and God's grace toward Abraham. Works and reward are utterly opposed to faith and promises. Just as with Abraham, we do not inherit God's promises by obedience or lineage, but we inherit God's promises by faith in God. We too will experience restoration of fellowship with God, and will participate in his eternal kingdom!
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Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior (AM)
In light of Passion Week, Adam preaches Col. 1:15-23 in order to focus right thinking about Jesus. Paul presents Christ's person, work, and reward. Only faith in Jesus as revealed in Scripture leads to eternal life.
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Justifying the Ungodly (Romans 4:1-12)
Paul argues and shows from scripture that we are justified only by faith in Jesus, not by anything we do. How can it be otherwise? After all, there is no boasting before God, and the only wages that our works could possibly earn for us is death. We see that Abraham was justified by faith and not by works, and furthermore that he was justified long before he was circumcised. Neither works nor rituals can save us; instead, we come to God as ungodly sinners, trusting only in him to receive justification as a free gift. Because of this, we can come to God today, now. And so the life we live is one of humility, recognizing our sin and guilt; but also grateful celebration, recognizing the magnitude of the gift God has given to us.
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Faith Gives Us Eyes To See (Romans 3:27-31)
Faith changes the way we see everything. It changes the way we see ourselves -- there is no occasion for boasting in ourselves, only in our savior. It changes the way we see others -- we are no different from or better than others, only recipients of the gifts of grace and mercy, which others need just as well. And it changes the way we see God's Law -- the Law is no longer the way we earn God's favor, but it is a guide to how we can live a life pleasing to the one who has saved us.
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Guarding the Faith
The final part in the series on 1 Timothy. Paul finishes his letter be exhorting Timothy to guard and preserve the faith. The sermon looks at:Why we should guard the faith. How we're to guard the faith.The results of guarding the faith
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It's time to Grow
The Church at Corinth was dealing with several issues, such as: division, jealously, and immoral lifestyles. In this sermon Paul hits the nail on the head, all of these problems are a result of their lack of spiritual growth.
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The Sufficiency of the Gospel: Introduction
In his letter to the church in Philippi Paul teaches us the most important, life transforming truth we will ever encounter: the gospel is sufficient for us in every area of life. Consider this introduction to the letter as we get familiar with Paul & Timothy, Slaves & Saints, Grace & Peace
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The Way of Salvation: Part 3 (Romans 3:25-26)
Jesus is the sacrificial propitiation for our sins. Propitiation is the turning away of another's wrath. In Jesus's propitiating sacrifice, we see demonstrated our sin, God's just wrath against sin, our alienation from God, and the one perfect offering of sufficient worth to remove our guilt. Jesus demonstrates God's perfect justice in bearing the punishment for our sin, and he demonstrates God's perfect love in making a way for us to be reconciled to him in spite of our sin. How good of God!
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Enjoying Real Riches
How can Christians use their material riches to the glory of God? What are the traps of earthly-riches? This sermon deals with these questions as we get to the end of the book of 1 Timothy.
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The Way of Salvation: Part 2 (Romans 3:23-24)
We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Our works only condemn us; instead, we are justified by God's grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus.
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Almost But Not Altogther
Don't be an "Almost anything"... Everything that you do for God "Be Altogether".
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Paul's Farewell Speech - more than just a long goodbye!
In his farewell address on January 11, 1989 just before he left office, President Ronald Reagan stated he was most proud of the resurgence of national pride which he called “the new patriotism”. But at the same time he voiced concern. America was on the edge of the 90s, the culture was changing. Children being raised at that time were not being taught what it means to be American. His overarching concern was that the future generations of America would forget their roots and America would lose its historical identity and its national spirit. Paul's address to the Ephesian Elders reads much the same and has similar concerns. He gives an account of his conduct, sacrifices and commitments and challenges them to carry on the very same goals that he and the other Apostles received from the Lord Jesus Christ. And he warns them what is at stake. Unless they protect what has been entrusted to them, their ability to continue the work Jesus began will be undermined.
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The Way of Salvation: Part 1 (Romans 3:21-22)
This passage serves as a key turning point in Paul's letter to the Romans. Until now he has been demonstrating our sinfulness before God, the fact that we have nothing to commend ourselves to God, and that we cannot possibly do anything to earn God's favor. Now Paul shifts to show how we can receive God's favor and mercy -- through faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus becomes not simply our advocate, but he becomes our substitute, taking upon himself our sins and punishment and giving us his righteousness -- a righteousness that comes only through him. The faith that receives this gift of righteousness is a faith that knows the gospel, believes the gospel, and entrusts ourselves to Christ.
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The Most Important Thing We Don't Talk About
You have heard many times about faith and love. But what about the role of hope?
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Embrace the Foolishness
The greatest man who ever lived, Jesus did not spend his life gathering a following. He lived in such a way that men would be called to surrender thei