Sermons on Bearing Witness:

5 Witnesses Testifying On Jesus' Behalf (John 5:31-47) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

Jesus knows you need reasons to fully come to him, and commit to him. And so he points you to 5 witnesses, testifying to him.

Last week, we started working our way through John 5. In this chapter, AJ addresses two common Judean criticisms of Jesus. The first, is that Jesus is a lawbreaker-- a sinner. Jesus broke the Sabbath, and taught others to do the same. The second, is that Jesus "makes himself" equal to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

"Keep Crying Kids You're Almost There"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 12, 2010

There is a meanness stalking about, an evil; the devil himself who is devouring souls. And these are the souls of people who live next door to us, work with us, shop beside us, go to school with us or our children. The world is filled with tears, and the

Acts 1:1-11 “Keep Crying Kids You’re Almost There” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN If you have ever driven on Interstate 95 between South Carolina and North Carolina you are most likely familiar with a strange and funny kind of place ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Feeling Empowered Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

Jesus has commissioned us and empowered us to tell the world about him.

Feeling Empowered Text: Acts 1:8 Introduction 1. Video Clip 2. This morning we're going to talk about having a vision for our lost world. 3. We see this "world vision" mentality in the book of Acts throughout the TV series A.D. In virtually every episode, the church is acting upon the final ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Methodist

"This Side Of Easter"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 10, 2012

A sermon about witnessing to the power of the Resurrection through our giving.

“This Side of Easter” Acts 4:32-35 Have you ever played that game with someone, the one that goes: “If you won the lottery what would you do?” I did that one time with a buddy of mine in college. First he said he’d buy a Corvette for himself. Then, he went on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 2 Acts 5:17-33 Last week we looked at the “Go” in our outline and saw that it deals with the consistency or the reliability of our witness. Are you the same out there as you are in here? This is a command BUT you and I should not look at it as a burden or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

When It's Almost More Than You Can Bear

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A study of grief from the life of Job.

As a minister I have conducted quite a few funerals and have witnessed hundreds of people grieving over the loss of a loved one. It is especially difficult to conduct a funeral for a member of your own family who has passed away. I remember when my mother passed away unexpectedly she had ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Of Christ And The Lost

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019

Reaching the Lost and living the gospel.

The Resurrection of Christ and the lost 1 cor.15: Prayer- Father, today in your goodness, would you manifest your goodness in our lives? Would you allow your Spirit to energize us, fill us to overflowing with your power, allow us to look this morning at the cross not only as the finished work of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, C: The Three Huge Apocalyptic Stones Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 15, 2022

“THE STONE IS COMING! “THE STONE IS COMING!”

Wheeler Winston Dixon is the chair of the Film Studies Program at the University of Nebraska. In his book, “Disaster and Memory”, he writes, “People go to disaster movies to prove to themselves that they can go through the worst possible experience but somehow that they’re immortal.” (The Lure ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19, Daniel 2:34-35, Luke 20:17-18, Matthew 28:2, 1 Corinthians 15:14, Luke 12:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Lie Detector Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Aug 13, 2007

"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour". No lying. A sermon about the breaking of this commandment by the members of the Sanhedrin. Contrasted with the truthfulness of the Lord Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION The tongue is just a little piece of muscle. It has 10 000 taste buds, it weighs 70 grams, it is essential in chewing, swallowing, licking and speaking. The tongue is very useful. But it is also very sinful. James 3:8 "The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Evidence Of Our Adoption

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 5, 2021

This is from a series I preached in the book of Romans.

Title: Evidence of our Adoption Script: Romans 8:14-17 Type: Expos/series Where: GNBC 6-6-21 Intro: When our children were young would often play board or card games in the evenings. One of their favorite games was the perennial favorite, “Clue”. Colonel Mustard, Prof Plum, Mrs. Peacock, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Love: Fulfilling God's Commandments Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 21, 2024

In our journey of faith, we are called to live in love, fulfilling the commandments of God. In Romans 13:9-10, Paul discusses the importance of love in relation to God's commandments.

Living in Love: Fulfilling God's Commandments Introduction: In our journey of faith, we are called to live in love, fulfilling the commandments of God. Today, we will explore Romans 13:9-10, where Paul discusses the importance of love in relation to God's commandments. Let us dive into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9-10, Matthew 22:37-40, Galatians 5:14, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Ephesians 4:2-3, Colossians 3:14, 1 Peter 4:8, John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:11-12, Matthew 5:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Counted Worthy To Suffer Shame

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 12, 2022

We must boldly proclaim Jesus even if we suffer for it. And when we do suffer, we need to take joy that the Lord has counted us worthy to suffer for Him.

Counted Worthy to Suffer Shame Acts 5:33-42 As we continue our study in the Book of Acts, let us review some things we have already learned. First of all we remember that the mission of the church is to continue what Jesus began to do and teach (Acts 1:1). Acts 1:8 defines the outward spiral of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Generosity Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 12, 2012

Generosity is one of the characteristics of a person who is a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Mark 12-41-44 "Generosity" INTRODUCTION We're rather shy when it comes to talking about money--no, that is really right. We are really scared when it comes to talking about money. We don't want to have people know how much money we have, how much money we make, or credit card balance, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Evangelism 101 - Part 3 - Sowing Seed, Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 14, 2020

In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus warns His audience that although the seed may be good, if it is not sown or planted right, it will not yield what is intended.

In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus warns His audience that although the seed may be good, if it is not sown or planted right, it will not yield what is intended. Mat 13:1 On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. Mat 13:2 And great multitudes were gathered together to Him, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

After Three Hours Of Darkness, We Witness Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 11, 2006

This sermon looks at the physical signs combined with the final words of Christ on the cross - and what we can witness from them.

April 14, 2006 Matthew 27:45-54 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”—which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” When some of those standing there heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Lutheran