Sermons on Bear Witness:

Come And See

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Evangelism is not about having the right words. It is about being faithful in sharing our passion about what Jesus has done in our lives, and then inviting people to "come and see" for themselves what He is all about.

Church researcher George Barna pinpoints the main reason why many believers do not share their faith. He states, “In asking Christians about their witnessing activities, we have found that nine out of ten individuals who attempt to explain their beliefs and theology to other people come away from ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46

Denomination: Baptist

Bridge Builders (January 14, 2018 Second Sunday After Epiphany)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021

What is a priest? One way to think about what a priest does is to compare them to being a bridge builder. Why that analogy? A bridge connects pieces of land that are geographically separated, much like a priest helps people connect with God.

BRIDGE BUILDERS (January 14, 2018 Second Sunday after Epiphany) Text: I Samuel 3:1-10 1 Samuel 3:1-10  Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD under Eli. The word of the LORD was rare in those days; visions were not widespread.  (2)  At that time Eli, whose eyesight had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Sharing God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 16, 2021

Taken from the Sermon Central series and heavily edited, Pastor John teaches on the importance of sharing God to those around us.

Sharing God Established - Week 6: Scripture- Matthew 28, Acts 1 We've been in a series over the past few weeks called Established. As we wrap up the series, I want to talk to you about sharing God, about sharing your faith. When we start talking about sharing our faith, its something that puts ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Say Nothing

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 31, 2021

Does fear keep us from sharing the Good News of the Gospel?

Mark 16: 1 – 8 / Say Nothing Intro: The little boy was not happy about going to church on Easter Sunday. His new shoes were too tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather outside was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside . . . so as he sulked in the pew his parents overheard him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Affects Generations Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

Holy Spirit illuminated Christians live a life that says, “My hope is in Christ” and they affect generations to come.

Affects Generations Holy Spirit illuminated Christians live a life that says, “My hope is in Christ” and they affect generations to come. Matthew 2:1 says, “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea… Magi from the east came to Jerusalem…” Who were these “Magi?” The Bible does not say much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Onboard (February 6, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

In this story, we see excuses, and an invitation that brought forth an alt[a]ration.

GET ONBOARD Text: Luke 5:1-11 Luke 5:1-11  Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God,  (2)  he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Sin That Ensnares You

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 9, 2021

JESUS, the Author and Finisher of our faith

All have sinned and fall short of the glory of GOD. Me included. You too! I am not going to go catholic and open a confession box neither am I going to tell you my sin that easily besets me and neither do I want you to tell me yours, juicy as it may be. Beloved, we are on earth, we know some of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

How Beautiful The Feet

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 6, 2022

Those who carry the gospel have beautiful feet because of their commitment to God, and because they bring good news to the lost. This message will convict believers to share the gospel, and convict the lost that they need Christ.

When I was in college couples would wear half heart pendants in order to express their affection. Each person wore half a heart symbolizing their incompleteness without the companionship of their significant other. There was one couple, though, that wore a different kind of necklace. Hanging ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Many People In This City

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 16, 2022

It’s easy to ignore Jesus’ command to witness.Tonight we’re looking at a very provoking command to witness and we’ll hear 3 great encouragements given to Paul (and us) to give us the courage to speak up for Jesus.

I HAVE MANY PEOPLE IN THIS CITY Acts 18:9-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At times people don’t mind taking credit for what someone else is does, especially if it makes them look good. 2. James Avery told about how his wife, a third-grade teacher, noticed that one of her students was wearing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus And The Crowds

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 16, 2022

Are we content to just see the same people in church week after week or do we really want to welcome many more?

We are working our way through the life and ministry of Jesus, as told in the Gospel of Luke. We’re still very early in his ministry. And in today’s text a problem starts to emerge that will come to be a difficulty for Jesus on many days. It’s the problem of too many people wanting to come and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-3

How Can We Stand In The Gap?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 27, 2023

What is it to stand in the gap for someone else? Is it to stand in the place for another?

In Chapter 22, we learn why judgment would be placed on Jerusalem (22:2-16), how it would approach them (22:17-22), and who would be affected by it (22:23-31). The Jewish leaders were particularly liable for the ethical environment of the country since God had picked them to lead. Those actions and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Helping People Find And Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 28, 2023

As a church family, we have two competing goals that give us direction, feed our values, and guide our leaders as they make decisions.

HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS ACTS 3, 4, 5 #hpffj INTRODUCTION The purpose of Cincinnati Christian Church is “to help people find and follow Jesus.” That’s it. That is what we do and it is who we are as a church fellowship. As a church family, we have two competing goals that give us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, Acts 4:4-13, Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Evangelism Notes By John Wimber

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 21, 2024

He was a cofounder of the Vineyardusa.org and an adjunct professor at Fuller Seminary.

12% of the Gospels deal with healing p. 93; The breakdown is on p. 262: Matthew – 9%, Mark – 20%, Luke 12 % (he also wrote Acts), John 13% Adultery word on airplane – p. 75 Tongues in 5 known languages p. 117 God picked up a Dr. and he was healed p. 117 Food multiplication – p. 165. Richard ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Promise Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024

God has made a promise to save you from your sins and fulfilled that promise in Jesus Christ. Will you accept what he has done for you?

PROMISE FULFILLED Text: Acts 13:24-43 Introduction 1. Illustration: On God’s promises, C.H. Spurgeon said; “God never gives his children a promise which he does not intend them to use. There are some promises in the Bible which I have never yet used, but I am well assured that there will come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:24-43

Denomination: Methodist

What Are You Reading? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 20, 2023

If we listen to God and the Lost, we'll be able to discern how to share the gospel and help people respond in faith. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

I’m going to do something different this morning as we get started. Normally, we read the scripture that is listed up on the screen as we get started, but today I want to read from Colossians 4:2,5-6 and then we’ll focus on the passage in Acts. As I read this, file it in the back of your mind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ