Sermons on Bearing False Witness:

Strange Witnesses

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Apr 7, 2012

This sermon asks why Jesus chose strange witnesses to the miracles of his life and the reality of his resurrection, and encourages us to share witness this ourselves.

Introduction Mary Magdalene is stooped at the entrance of the tomb where the body of Jesus had been interred. Mary had seen that the seal had been broken because the great stone at the entrance had been rolled back. Mary had run home to tell the others this distressing news and there’d ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 9, 2019

The Hebrew writer gives us insight and direction of being a witness to others.

Cloud of witnesses Hebrews 12:1-3; Philippians 3:10-14 Introduction- We have come together to honor the life and service of Meryl Wolfe, Mike Seilhammer, and George Gauker. All three were a part of this Church family and each in their own way has made an impact in our lives. Like the Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Witnessing And Baptism

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 14, 2020

Today, we'll be looking at the story of Phillip and the Eunuch...

(Acts 8:26 NKJV) Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, "Arise and go toward the south along the road which goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." This is desert. (Acts 8:27 NKJV) So he arose and went. And behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Empowered To Witness

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Oct 26, 2020

Today is Missions Sunday! So, we will be taking a break from our sermon series from the book of Proverbs. This morning, we’ll look at the book of Acts 1:8 and the message is entitled Empowered to Witness.

Good morning everyone! This morning, we’ll look at the book of Acts 1:8 and the message is entitled Empowered to Witness. In 2007 the Cleveland Cavaliers were led by basketball mega-star LeBron James. In conjunction with Nike, the team rolled out the slogan “We Are All Witnesses.” The message was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed To Witness

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 10, 2025

When the LORD transforms a person, they should witness for HIM

Transformed to Witness Acts 3:11-26 Most people think Christians are a group of people who share moral standards and meet at a specific building on Sundays. They think Christians are formed by meeting with other like-minded people and sharing religious beliefs. But Christianity is something that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surprise Witness

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023

The account of the Roman soldier who witnessed the death of Jesus and became convinced that Jesus was the son of God.

Rufus wished he were anywhere but here. He had never wanted to come to Palestine in the first place, every legionnaire in the Empire knew that it was a lousy assignment. No loot, no glory, no chance for advancement. And he couldn’t even get decent duty like chasing bandits in Galilee. No, he had to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Living Witness

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 1, 2023

Martha – Still serving, but now with a spirit of worship! Mary – Still at His feet, but now she is also working! Lazarus – Still with his family, but now alive and well!

John 12:1-11 (NKJV) A LIVING WITNESS October 1, 2023 The Family (v.2 but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table) Martha – Still serving, but now with a spirit of worship! Mary – Still at His feet, but now she is also working! Lazarus – Still with his family, but now alive and sitting at ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Three Witnesses

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 3, 2021

The following sermon is going to review three witnesses of Christ’s resurrection and suggest that celebrating His lordship, removing all doubts, and a restoration and a renewed desire to serve Him are but just three wonderful ways to celebrate Easter!

The Witnesses John 20:11-18, 24-29, 21:15-17 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 There have been some amazing accomplishments over the course of human history. To the vast splendor of Pharoah Khufu’s (2540 BCE) Great Pyramid of Giza that was the tallest structure for ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18, John 20:24-29, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Witnesses

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 14, 2021

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

You are witnesses (THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER) Scripture: Luke 24: 35-48. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Now, let us listen to the Gospel reading according to Saint Luke (Luke 24:35-48) for our reflection: The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-48

Denomination: Other

The Witness Of Poverty

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 30, 2019

In an era when the contrast between the rich and the poor is most pronounced–our own time–like Francis, we are all called to follow the example of Christ in simplicity and poverty.

Tuesday of the 4th Week in Lent 2019 San Francisco di Paola One of the dominant themes of both the OT and the NT stories is what we have to look forward to in the kingdom of God. God’s kingdom, when we are confirmed as its citizens after our life on this earth, is a reign of plenty, a restoration ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12, John 5:1-16

Denomination: Catholic

Living As A Witness

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Peter's call to witness

Living a Witness - 1 Peter 2b July 13, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2. We want to continue on in our study of the book of 1 Peter. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily problems. He ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons On Witnessing Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Learning from Paul how to share the gospel

Acts 13b - 5/21/17 PM Turn with me to Acts 13. We looked here this morning at the beginning of the chapter and saw how God empowers Paul to take the role of an Apostle. In in Paul’s example, we learn lessons about how to wait on God’s timing. God had told him years before that He was going to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watchfulness And Witness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2020

God has delivered us up to the results of sin, with this horrible virus causing all kinds of evils, even people dying without the sacraments, and with politicians promising to take away, and actually taking away our God-given rights of free speech and religion and assembly.

First Sunday in Advent 2020 Watch! These are reflections for the new liturgical year, beginning with this first Sunday of Advent in the plague year. But every year, month and day is a time to get closer to the awesome loving kindness of our God, brought to earth in the passion, death and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:16-19, Isaiah 64:2-7, Psalm 80:15-19, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:33-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Waiting Witnesses

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 26, 2020

We are the Waiting Witnesses of Jesus Christ. We await his return, we witness to the truth about Jesus while we are here.

WAITING WITNESSES Acts 1:1-11 Introduction What do you say after Easter? After the greatest earth-shaking event ever to happen on our planet? The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the game-changer - the moment that the power of God and the divinity of Jesus was forever proven. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bold In Witness Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 12, 2021

It's interesting to me when you think about it, most of the time when we make New Year's resolutions, most of them are more self centered in nature.

SELFLESS WK. 1 - BOLD IN WITNESS PASTOR TIMOTHY PORTER TEXT: MATTHEW 16:24 INTRODUCTION: I love this weekend because it's the first weekend of a new year. How many of you have New Year's resolutions, you have goals, you want something to be different this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational