Sermons on bearing witness: showing 1,111-1,125 of 83,781

The Fruit

Contributed by Einar Kristoffersen on Sep 9, 2008

Who bears fruit?

THE FRUIT Matthew 12:33-37 33 "Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for the tree is known by its fruit. 34 "You brood of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak what is good? For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart. 35 "The good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Fact And Faith In Creative Tranquility Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 7, 2021

The intensity of John’s writing increases as he attempts to call the church back to the non-negotiables of the Gospel. In this message attention is drawn to several things: the historicity of Jesus demonstrates God’s redemptive plan and calls for a response.

As John draws this short letter to a close, I am amazed by the manner in which his intensity builds. He increasingly, uses the phrase, we know. His task has been to call the church back to foundational things. The effectiveness of this series of sermons is based on our response to a very ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empowered For Mission Acts 1:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 2, 2024

Acts 1:8 is not just a historical account; it is a living mandate for us as followers of Jesus today.

Transformed by Truth: Empowered for Mission Acts 1:8 Text: Acts 1:8 (NLT): “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, John 14:16-17, Romans 8:11, Ephesians 1:13-14, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 10:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Love Witnessed In The Seven Sayings Of Christ While On The Cross

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on May 7, 2011

Love of Christ towards enemies, criminal, family, God the Father, and us is witnessed in His seven final sayings while on the cross.

Great Love Witnessed in the Seven Sayings of Christ While On the Cross by Thomas A. Gaskill Good Friday Service, April 22, 2011 Slate Valley Baptist Church – Oxford, Kansas [[Background: Agapao is one of the four main Greek verbs for love. It and derivatives of it are the most common Greek ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Goodness To Going

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 11, 2005

Preached at the National Baptist Memorial Church -- a congregation facing selecting a pastor, dealing with an aging building, and in decline. The issue is whether we will stop depending on just being "good" and will live out of grace to bear our witness

I heard not long ago about a very special automobile. It was built in the 1920’s by the Italian firm Bugatti, and it was designed for the outrageously wealthy. This car had 450 horses under the hood, it was 22 feet long and weighed 6000 pounds. It was hand-crafted of the finest materials, it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Parting Words Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 18, 2019

Paul left some final instructions for Titus regarding the church and his commitment to them and the Gospel. We need to embrace and practice these principles in our day in order to maintain doctrinal purity and bear an effective Christian witness.

Parting Words Titus 3: 8-15 Although this was a rather brief letter, Paul had shared much with Titus regarding the ministry he had received from the Lord. He was encouraged to establish elders in each of the cities in Crete in order to assist with leadership within the local church. Paul offered ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of God's Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of God's grace, as revealed in Ephesians 1:2-14, and how it influences our walk, worship, and witness.

Welcome, beloved, to another beautiful day of fellowship and worship. A day where we gather, not in our strength, but in the strength of the One who called us by name, by grace. We gather not because we have it all figured out, but because we are loved by the One who does. Today, we have a divine ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-14

Topics: True Grace

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Ix: Change Of Direction Epitomized By Peter Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 15, 2020

In anti-Christian environments, mature Christians adapt to changing circumstances as led by the Spirit . . . and are willing to make life changes as prescribed for doing the Lord's work without compromising fundamental Christian beliefs.

PETER EPITOMIZED CHANGE OF HEART AND MIND . . . (Acts 11:1-18) If all church leaders today were like the Apostle Peter, there is no telling what kind of churches our churches would be. A lot would depend on which aspect of Peter’s personality they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Where God's Power Flows Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 15, 2009

The Lord has given us the authority to do His work through the power of the Holy Spirit. We are God’s vessels of hope for a hurting world.

This was the first miracle of healing in the Book of Acts, and a first for the newborn church. This was very unlike the Peter and John we know from the Gospels. • Here they were very confident and they spoke with authority. • We saw a paradigm shift in their understanding and belief. Previously ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Difference Makers Know Their Story Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2009

People are drawn to storytellers. Just as Paul told his story, someone is waiting to hear yours.

Difference Makers Tell their Story. Acts 21:40-22:21 Years ago there was a commercial for this super discount place. To be able to shop there you had to a member of a union. It began with a guy wearing a hardhat and someone asking him "What’s the Story Jerry?" At the end "Jerry" would say "thats ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light And Dark Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 23, 2008

Jesus has called us to be light into the world around us.

Light and Dark June 15, 2008 Me: I used to be terrified of the dark. I hated it. I always wanted more light and to be able to see what horrible monster was going to crawl out from under my bed. Somehow, seeing the monster made it better. There was a comfort in the light. Now, I want it as dark as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Testimony Of The Redeemed

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

Based on the Psalm and powerfully illustrated by the clip it teaches how we Christians must "sing our song" (give our testimony)

The Testimony of the Redeemed Psalm 40:1-3a I have watched that 2 minutes of film about 20 times this week. It makes the hair on my neck stand up. It was not meant to be a Christian film or have a Christian message but I tell you that is as powerful, as convicting, as biblical and as relevant as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Boss Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 28, 2010

As servants of Almighty God, we have the authority and awesome privilege of sharing God's message of love with all people.

WHO'S YOUR BOSS? GALATIANS 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION The boss is an interesting individual. Some people like their boss and some do not. Some work harder when the boss is around than when he or she is absent. Many bosses are very difficult to work for while others are very laid back. The boss might be a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Politics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 28, 2011

When it comes to the believer's involvement in politics, this principle should guide us: God calls us to submit to all human authority because of Christ, because of our critics, and because we are free in Him!

Deborah Horn, of McLeansboro, Illinois, was brushing her 9-year-old daughter’s hair on a Sunday morning when she began to pepper her mother with a lot of questions. Mom was doing her best to answer them until her daughter looked up and asked, “Are we Christians or Republicans?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Appoints The Twelve Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Is your faith totally inward focused or does it have a gospel shaped outward focus as well? Are you one of Jesus disciples so you can serve him or just yourself? Are you not just a disciple but an apostle as well?

Imagine Jesus appeared in Melbourne today and was looking to form a band of disciples. What sorts of people do you think he might look for? People with influence? Media savvy types? University trained professionals? People who are good with words, good at presenting the right image? It’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Anglican