Sermons on Being Witnesses:

How Can This Be?

Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 5, 2008

Have you ever been asked to do something and asked HOW? Has the Lord ever asked you to do something and you asked HOW?

Have you ever been asked to do something and asked HOW? Has the Lord ever asked you to do something and you asked HOW? Pay particular attention to verses 34 and 35: 34 Then Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I do not know a man?" 35 And the angel answered and said to her, "The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2008

Our text shows why being a Christian brings joy into our lives. 1- We’re called 2- We’re loved 3- We’re kept

INTRO.- ILL.- After twenty years of shaving himself every morning, a man in a small Southern town decided he had enough. He told his wife that he intended to let the local barber shave him each day. So he went to the barber shop which was owned by the pastor of the town Baptist Church. The ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Superiority Of Being In Christ

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 8, 2019

The Superiority of Being in Christ- Colossians chapter 2 verses 6-15 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • The Traveller (vs 6) • The Tree (vs 7a) • The Building (vs 7b) • The School (vs 7c) • The River (vs 7d) • The Prisoner (vs 8) • The Gift (vs 9) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Where would you rather eat; • In a fast-food takeaway or in a good, family run restaurant? • What would you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Brethren

Easter: On Being Afraid

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 31, 2024

In the Gospel of Mark the Easter story, and the whole Gospel, ends with those closest to Jesus being afraid. Just as Jesus met them in their fear, so too will Jesus meet us.

"Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid." (Mark 16:8, NIV) When we look at the four accounts of the Resurrection story in the four gospels, we see a common thread running through at least three of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Being A Man Of God

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Did you read something new in God’s word this past week? Something familiar with new eyes? Did you share it?

Happy Fathers Day! Today’s message is titled: Being a man of God Not going to address all the traits the world says a real man is, but rather what God says, in His word, what a man should be. Three key passages today: Luke 15:11 til I get tired of reading. Here we’ll examine the parable of The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Being Sure Of God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 17, 2002

What do I have to give up to be sure I am in a condition to follow God?

Knowing God’s will is important. But only so far as you are willing to DO His will. I believe there is a spiritual principle that requires we be willing to do whatever God says before He is willing to say it. (NOTE: "BUT IF FROM THERE YOU SEEK THE LORD YOUR GOD, YOU WILL FIND HIM IF YOU LOOK ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Being An On Mission Church

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 28, 2002

In this message I talk about what it takes to be an On Mission church. This was preached after we returned from our first ever church wide mission trip.

Becoming An “On Mission” People NOTE: This message was given the weekend after our church went on our first ever church-wide mission trip to Pidras Negras, Coahilla, Mexico. We talk a lot about ministry here at NCC. The Bible tells us that every believer is gifted in some area or areas to serve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Baptist

Being An Example For Jesus

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

To show how believers are suppose to live in front of other people as examples for Christ

1 TIMOTHY 4:12 "BEING AN EXAMPLE FOR JESUS" INTRO: Timothy was a young man, therefore there was the possibility that some in the church would have difficulty in accepting his ministry. How could he overcome the opposition to his being so young? There was only one way: he had to prove that he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Being Doers Of The Word Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 20, 2005

3 points to remember after you have discovered your spiritual gifts.

Being Doers of the Word First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING James 1:22 “22Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” PRAYER Only 1 obstacle stands between a complacent mediocre ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Bible Church

Being Wise Or Foolish

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 22, 2013

Sermon proving existence of the Almighty God....

ARE WE WISE OR FOOLISH? A humorous story goes thus… an Atheist filed a Public interest litigation that there ought to be a special day for Atheist’s too, much like other days …Mother’s Day, Father’s Day. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: *other

Being A Kingdom Ambassador

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 26, 2021

Ambassadors are the embodiment of a government who represent the government they are from in foreign territory. An Ambassador is not elected by the people but is Choses by the King or Sitting President.

KINGDOM AMBASSADORS By Bishop Melvin L, Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Religion is the quest of mankind searching for something that was lost. Every religion basically has the same concept the search for and the ultimate fulfillment of attaining what has been lost. Because religion tries to satisfy a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-8, Luke 22:29, Mark 1:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Apostolic

Being The Aroma Of Christ

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jul 10, 2020

As human beings, we have five basic senses - touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste. Of these, the sense of smell is considered to be the strongest. As God’s people, we are to emit the fragrance of Christ wherever we are.

All of us know, as human beings, we have five basic senses - Sense of touch, sense of sight, sense of hearing, sense of smell and sense of taste. Of these five senses, the sense of smell is considered to be the strongest. Certain smells are nostalgic. When you smell that particular thing, it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:21, Revelation 5:8, Ephesians 5:2, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, Romans 8:37, 2 Corinthians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

On Being A Good Encourager Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

To show how we are good encouragers when, from pure motives we deliberately give the message that truly encourages

I Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction - Story - Norman Vincent Peale - "Once walking through the twisted little streets of Kowloon in Hong Kong, I came upon a tattoo studio. In the window were displayed samples of the tattoos available. On the chest or arms you could have tattooed an anchor or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Real Friend Series

Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 5, 2001

There is a great need today for friends. Friends who are trustworthy, available, and genuine. May God grant us the grace to be such a friend.

BEING A REAL FRIEND © 2001, Dr. Roy Mason But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, so that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your condition. For I have no one {else} of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare. For they all seek after their own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Being A Hero

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2002

A 9-11 remembrance sermon.

Luke 9:22-26 “The Art of Being A Hero” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, a hero is a person of great strength and courage who is regarded by others as an ideal or model. Sadly, many of those whom we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-26, 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: United Methodist