In Sermon Illustrations: "Workplace Evangelism"

Savior Or Judge?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 14, 2014

A young man was drinking heavily and decided to go for a swim at a California beach. Fortunately, an older man was watching the young man as he entered the water and did not come back up for air. The older man ran to the struggling young man and saved his life. A few years later, that same ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Tags: Evangelism, Christ, Decision, Judgment Day

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping People Go Home

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 11, 2015

The conductor of a railroad was on his last day before retiring. As he was going through the cars punching tickets, he came to the third car and there was a man who had ridden that car through the years with the conductor. He stopped him by grabbing his shirt sleeve and said, “Hey Jim, how do you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18

Tags: Evangelism, Death, Salvation, Going Home

Denomination: Methodist

When We All Get To Heaven (Quotes By David Platt)

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 8, 2016

WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN... “I realize there is never going to be a day when I stand before God and He looks at me and says, ’I wish you would have kept more for yourself.’ I’m confident that God will take care of me.” ¯ David Platt, Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream “We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Tags: Evangelism, Heaven, Witnessing, Great Commission

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inspired To Share Your Faith

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

Tom Mercer writes, “Years ago, I heard an incredible story about a guy who, while walking through an intersection in a large city, noticed a police officer directing traffic in the middle of the street. As he walked by, the man sensed the Holy Spirit prompting him to go up to the officer and tell ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4

Tags: Witnessing, Sharing Your Faith, Evangelism

Denomination: Methodist

The Impact Of One

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 30, 2018

Dr. John Geddie, a Presbyterian missionary, went to Aneityum, an island in the South Pacific in 1848 and worked there for God for 24 years. On a tablet erected to his memory in the church where he preached, these words are inscribed: When he landed, in 1848, there were no Christians. When he ...read more

Tags: Evangelism, Devotion, Influence, Power Of One

Denomination: Christian Church

We Can Witness, But We Cannot Convert

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 18, 2019

We may use all means, by but we cannot command success. We may teach, but we cannot convert. We may show those around us the bread and water of life, but we cannot make them eat and drink it. We may point out the way to eternal life, but we cannot make others walk in it. ‘It is the Spirit that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Tags: Evangelism, Family, Witnessing, Unbelief, Straying  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wiretap Into Your Home

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2020

The church is the bride of Christ. If we love the groom (Jesus), we will look for positive things to say about the bride (the church). Bob Russell tells a story about how years ago, when there were multiple party telephone lines, a preacher picked up the telephone to make a call but couldn’t get ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35, 2 Corinthians 11:28-29

Tags: Evangelism, Love For The Church, Speak Positively

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Jesus Trained The Disciples

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 2, 2020

Robert E. Coleman wrote the book, The Master's Plan of Evangelism, and gave us the principles that Jesus used to spread the Gospel around the world until He returns. Here is the list: 1. SELECTION:   “He chose from the twelve.” (Luke 6:13)  2. ASSOCIATION: The principle of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8

Tags: Evangelism, Outreach, Discipleship, Missions, Witnessing  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Must Share The Gospel: Dr. Martin Neimoller ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2008

We must share the Gospel: Dr. Martin Neimoller was an outstanding German pastor during the time of Adolf Hitler's reign. Neimoller was sent to prison for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Before being sent to prison Neimoller had a 30 minute visit with Adolf Hitler. Hitler tried to persuade ...read more

Tags: Give, Share, Need, Evangelism Fear Of

Meekness: Personal Restraint For The Sake Of Others

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 20, 2023

Years ago, a young man named George Atley was serving in the Central African Mission. He was attacked by a group of natives. He had with him a Winchester repeating rifle with ten loaded chambers. The group was completely at his mercy. He could have killed every one of them. But as he assessed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:15, Psalm 37:11

Tags: Evangelism, Love, Missions, Meekness, Restraint  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Use A Gospel Tract

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 20, 2025

How to use a Gospel Tract You are all receiving an envelope with a variety of gospel tracts from a ministry, Moments With The Book – www.mwtb.org You can go to their website and see all the different tracts and order any of them you like. Today, look over the ones that are in your envelope. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, John 3:16, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Evangelism, Salvation, Prayer, Gospel Tract

Denomination: Methodist

David Livingstone Went To Darkest Africa As A ...  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 22, 2001

David Livingstone went to darkest Africa as a lone missionary. After some time his missions committee wrote to him saying, "Some people would like to join you. What’s the easiest road to get where you are?" He replied, "If they’re looking for the easiest road, tell them to stay in England. I ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Tags: Hardship, Missions, Suffering, Endurance, Evangelism Fear Of, Evangelism, Discipleship, Disciplines, Trial, Victory  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"The Story Of Robert Moffit: One ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 5, 2001

Illustration: “The Story of Robert Moffit: One Convert” I’m sure you’ve heard the classic story about the faithful pastor who was told by his superior that something was wrong with his work. The supervisor told him, “Only one person has been added to your church this year, and he is only a boy.” ...read more

Tags: Sharing Your Faith, What Is Evangelism?, Witness, Great Commission, Mentor, Missions, Evangelism, Encouragement  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dragged Through Life  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 29, 2002

DRAGGED THROUGH LIFE We live in a very tense, uptight, and fast-paced world filled with hurry. A Tahoma, Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound a while back. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself, Labor Day, Peace, Workplace Balance

The Train And The Boy  PRO

Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 7, 2001

The Train and the Boy I would like to tell you a story about a man named John Griffith. John was the father of an 8-year-old boy during the 20’s and 30’s. John was very fortunate during those times, because he had job. John loved his son very much. He was the apple of his eye. John’s son was a ...read more

Tags: Sacrifice, Atonement, Christian Disciplines, Forgiveness In Jesus, Workplace  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Bill Mccartney Retired As The Head Coach Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001

Bill McCartney retired as the head coach of the Colorado football team several years ago. His reason for retirement was not because he was unsuccessful as a coach. His teams had won the national championship. They had been in the top 10 many times. McCartney said that he was retiring ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:4

Tags: Workplace Balance, Love Of The Disciples, Priorities, Finding Fulfillment

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trouble With Success Is That The Formula Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

"The trouble with success is that the formula is the same as the one for a nervous breakdown." ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples, God Brings Hope, Workplace Balance

Is It Burning?  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 7, 2002

IS IT BURNING? It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To, Great Commission, Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

September 11th, 2001 Just Past 9:00am, Stanley ...  PRO

Contributed by James Botts on Sep 10, 2002

September 11th, 2001 just past 9:00am, Stanley Praimnath, Vice President for Fuji Bank, was in his office in the South Tower at WTC when his phone rang. “Are you watching the news?’ asked a woman the Chicago office. “Are you alright?” “I’m fine” he said wondering why she had called. Just then he ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, What Is Evangelism?, Sermon On The Mount

Denomination: Baptist

Dead In Unrighteousness  PRO

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 18, 2002

DEAD IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS Several years ago a movie came out called “Death Becomes Her”. I don’t recommend it. It was dark humor at best, but the few funny parts weren’t worth the cost of the movie rental; much less, a theatre ticket. But the basic premise of the movie turns out to be a great ...read more

Tags: Jesus Teachings, Evangelism The Lost, Dead To Sin

Denomination: Orthodox