Sermons on Bearing Witness:

"Ain’t No Stopping Us Now”

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Sep 28, 2022

This sermon is on witnessing to others.

In American football be it street ball, Pop Warner, high school, college or the NFL, you can see between plays as the quarterback breaks to give his team instructions on the next play in order to move up the field. The bigger the yards to run, the closer their team will get the goal line, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Rights Go Wrong

Contributed by David Ward on Mar 14, 2023

A message on Paul's rebuke of the Corinthian church for tolerating lawsuits among themselves, with implications for witness, body life, and relationships.

INTRODUCTION: On Sunday December 14, 2014, the New York Jets outlasted the Tennessee Titans 16-11. The Jets showed heart and fight, as QB Geno Smith rallied them with a fourth-quarter comeback. And Jets fans across the country … groaned with despair! It was a costly win. You see, the Jets had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Providence And Evangelism Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 6, 2016

The story of the Ethiopian Eunuch affords us a picture of how God weaves His providential working, His Word, and human witnesses to bring sinners to faith in Christ.

Providence and Evangelism Acts Chuck Sligh July 11, 2015 TEXT: Acts 8:26-39 – “And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Making Grace Beautiful

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2010

When we talk about good works there are two extremes that must be avoided. Both of them are based on an inaccurate view of who God is.

Purpose: To show how God's grace motivates us to do right. Aim: I want the listener to treat others selflessly in order to display the gospel. INTRODUCTION: When we talk about good works there are two extremes that must be avoided. Both of them are based on an inaccurate view of who God is. On ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We Good Or Bad Ambassadors?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008

Let us realize that an Ambassador is a representitive of their country and king.

ARE WE GOOD OR BAD AMBASSADORS? 2ND COR.5: 17Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18And all things are of God, who hath reconciled [At peace with God] us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Speech Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

God’s interest isn’t limited to whether or not you are swearing falsely. God’s interest is in whether or not you are speaking falsely.

I’ve been racking my brains all week to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without referring to politics. But I keep coming back to it like a moth to a candle. At least we’re no longer right in the middle of actual accusations of perjury... but the question of truth vs. political advantage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In The Fullness

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 1, 2017

This sermon deals with how we are to live our lives to their fullest and in the fullness of God's promises

Living in the Fullness Joshua 13:33 How are we to live our lives in full possession of the promises of God, or better yet, how are we to live our lives to the fullest? What I have found in my 40 years of being a Christian and pastor is that I had to stop trying to change the circumstances and ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

This Yoke's For You

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

Jesus promises help in bearing the burdens of our days.

This Yoke’s For You – Matthew 11: 25 - 30 Intro: Have you ever known a person who was so smart, they were stupid? “If you had a brain, you would play with it.” “Book” knowledge vs. “common sense.” I. Three wisdom sayings of Jesus. Verse 25 & 26 – There is a difference between the “wise” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John's Continuing Testimony Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Aug 26, 2009

John again bears testimony of the superior ministry of Jesus

Jesus had returned from His ordeal in the wilderness where He resisted the temptation of Satan. Though He was hungry and tired He never lost sight of His mission; which was and is our salvation. When Jesus went out with His disciples and began doing miracles and baptizing, many people came to Him. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Real Significance" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 18, 2010

Jesus tells us how to bear fruit that will last.

(READ TEXT) We are called to reject religion & place our faith in Christ, so we might experience real life, enter into real relationship, understand real truth, know real power, enjoy real freedom & live a life of real significance. The key verse in our passage for today is John 15:16. As we look ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Advent With Handel's Messiah 6 Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009

Jesus bears our sorrows and covers our sin

New Years Sunday January 4, 2009 Christmas with the Messiah Songs 23-26 Isaiah 53:3-6 Rachel’s email Some of you may have heard that we are experiencing severe trials in our Haitian Village. A Mob of Dominicans went in Sunday night and ran families out of their homes, threatened their lives and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6

Denomination: *other

Crossbearing

Contributed by Michael Walther on Aug 29, 2011

Christians bear their crosses as Christ bore His for them.

Crossbearing Matthew 16:21-28 NKJ From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. 22 Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, "Far ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Abiding Injesus Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 23, 2009

It is only by abiding in Jesus that we can bear fruit

John 15:1-17 March 22, 2009 Abiding in Jesus World Water Day Being fruitful is serious business! Not to produce fruit is to be cut off and burned Pruning – you have already been pruned… - pruning is suffering with a purpose What is this fruit? 1) Fruit of Repentance Luke 3:7-14 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: *other

He Has Borne Our Griefs Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 8, 2016

We must allow the Lord to bear ur sicknesses...

October 9, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 53:1-12 Subject: Healing Title: He Has Borne Our Griefs – By His Stripes We are Healed Part 2 We began this series a couple of weeks ago from the prophecy of Isaiah 53 that we are calling, “By His Stripes We Are Healed…” And ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Putting Jesus First

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 16, 2013

Prioritising commitments, bearing the Cross, and counting the cost of discipleship.

PUTTING JESUS FIRST. Luke 14:25-33. I. Prioritising commitments. Jesus, it has to be admitted, is a great orator. Seeing the crowds following Him, He turned (Luke 14:25), and spoke words that were designed to shock, and even offend His hearers. In a masterstroke of hyperbole, He took their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational