Sermons on Bearing Witness:

Be Careful

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 9, 2008

Our testimony before others is often seen in how we treat other Christians, and we should never take advantage of each other.

Be Careful Griffith Baptist Church – 10/12/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 5:1-13 Key verse: Nehemiah 5:9 - Also I said, It is not good that ye do: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies? Premise: Our testimony before others is often seen in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 3) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 9, 2020

In Romans 15:1-13, Paul encourages all of us to follow the example of our Lord in putting the good of others before our own interest, and he encourages us to seek a unity that will enable us to effectively praise God with one heart and one voice.

A. The story is told of a little boy who got into an argument with two boys twice his size. 1. The little boy drew a line in the sand and dared the two boys to cross it. 2. The two bigger boys accepted the challenge and crossed over the line. 3. Immediately, the little boy’s face lit up with a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 8, 2003

What does it mean to bear fruit? We can only bear fruit if we are attached to the Vine.

I am the Vine John 15:1-8 JN 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Vines And Branches - Part One Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 23, 2024

Jesus says that we must bear fruit, but a branch can only bear fruit if it is abiding in the Vine

Of Vines and Branches (Part One) Text: John 15:1-8, Psalm 80:8, Ok… we’re in John 15, and today I want to talk to you about fruitfulness. We’re going to spend a couple of Sundays, maybe even three on this passage, so that we can really get it down and understand what Jesus is saying here. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Psalm 80:8-9, Hosea 10:1-2, Jeremiah 2:21, Galatians 3:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Christian Walk

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

Have you ever had someone do something for you that was out the ordinary?

Illus: A man inherited a little over $3 billion dollars. He had three sons. He told his sons that since he now had all this money, he would like to know what each of them would like to have. He stressed that MONEY was no object. • His first son said that he had always wanted a Jaguar. The father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Ephesians: Awake And Be Imitators Of God Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

Studies in Ephesians about being imitators of God.

Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. Title: Awake and be imitators of God Theme: To show the importance of being imitators of God Text: Eph 5:1-14 Eph 5:14 Wherefore he saith, Awake ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Aged Can Be Blest!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 27, 2008

Many times when people find that they cannot do as much as they did in the past, they feel as if God cannot use them in their old age. In this sermon outline we just list a few of the many blessing the aged can expect and to ask and believe God to do acco

The Aged Can be Blest! Many times when people find that they cannot do as much as they did in the past, they feel as if God cannot use them in their old age. In this sermon outline we just list a few of the many blessing the aged can expect and to ask and believe God ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-7

“who Do You Say That I Am?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 2, 2014

We learn three truths as we consider our Lord's dialogue with Simon Peter when He asked, "Who do you say that I am?"

When Jesus asked this question of His disciples, it was Peter who provided the answer Jesus wanted to hear. In what Jesus said to Peter afterwards, we learn three valuable truths. 1. Knowing Christ comes from the revelation of God - v. 17 Many today say they know who Jesus is. But what they say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 Of 5: How Can The Church Help Me Win In Life? Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 27, 2009

God has given us the church (among other helps) to help you WIN in this life.

Series Title: Questions About the Church Sermon Title: How Can the Church Help Me Win in Life? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10: 1-13 As Paul is writing to the church at Corinth, he knows that they have a lot of evil influences. We’ve already talked about how big of a city and how important of a city ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lost - But Not A Total Loss Part 2 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008

In Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this second message of the series Pastor Terry will challenge the Body to se

(We will consider selected text throughout the 27th and 28th chapters of Acts) ABC will run the third season of their prime time drama of 48 plane crash survivors who find themselves marooned on a remote Pacific island. They don’t know where they are and worse yet, it seems no one else does ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inspecting Our Church Field-2(2012)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 13, 2012

2 of 2. Joshua sent spies to determine what they would encounter in the promised land. We can & should determine/examine what we will encounter on our church field. Upon examining our church field we discover people given to...

INSPECTING Our CHURCH FIELD-II—Joshua 2:1-24 Attention: Jim walking downtown/Man approaches him wearing dirty clothes & hobbling on crutches/Asks Jim for money/Jim complies giving $5 & says, ‘Cheer up it would be much worse if you were blind’/Man says, ‘Oh, believe me, I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Attitude Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016

The seven things God hates.

Series: Seven Week: 7 Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19 Title: The Attitude (False Witness) Interesting Statement: John was driving home late one night when he picked up a hitchhiker. As they rode along, he began to be suspicious of his passenger. John checked to see if his wallet was safe in the pocket ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Death Of The Church

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Last week we saw how the two witnesses represent the church of Jesus Christ and those who have been anointed or ordained to minister the truth to them.

1. Last week we saw how the two witnesses represent the church of Jesus Christ and those who have been anointed or ordained to minister the truth to them. That includes us. We saw how those would seek to harm them , would not effectively do so, unless they could make us waver in our testimony or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:7-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Be Responsible Not Irresponsible" 1 Cor Pt 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 16, 2008

Paul warns the mature Christians in Corinth not to be irresponsible but responsible for the growth and spiritual well being of the babes in Christ.

“Be responsible not irresponsible!” Have Dr. Joe share about his mission trip? Summarize last week’s message: Lessons on marriage and family – Paul tells the church to be responsible and do things God’s way! Today he tells them to be responsible also in their relationships with others in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Tell It On The Mountain Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

Mountain Moving Faith Go Tell It on the Mountain Matthew 28:1-20 The Story Behind the Song. Go Tell It on the Mountain, the carol that provides inspiration for this sermon, was the product of the prayers and faith of an unknown slave, probably before the Civil War. During that dark and shameful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Baptist