Sermons on Bold To Approach:

Our National Shame: A Pastor’s Call To Boldness

Contributed by Pastor Sam Guido on Feb 12, 2011

A call to todays pastors for boldness

Our Nation’s Shame: A Call To Pastors For Boldness! Pastor Sam Guido "If, to please people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The event is in the hands of God". George Washington spoke ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Lutheran

I've Been With Jesus

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Aug 17, 2025

A sermon to adults about the change Jesus can make in your life.

August 17, 2025 a.m. Acts 4:1-13 “I’ve been with Jesus” As you all probably know, school has already started or is getting ready to start. I read about a little boy who got into a lot of trouble. The teacher asked the students what they’re favorite animal was. And when it got to the little boy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Heals Two Blind Men Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 7, 2017

Two blind men chase the Lord, begging to have their sight restored. Two men, humble, bold, believing.

I. Introduction A. Do you know the song "Yesterday"? Then sing along to this computer version. Yesterday, All those backups seemed a waste of pay. Now my database has gone away. Oh I believe in yesterday. Suddenly, There's not half the files there used to be, And there's a milestone hanging ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen's Defense Before The Sanhedrin (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 18, 2015

A sermon examining Stephen's bold sermon before the council.

STEPHEN’S DEFENSE BEFORE THE SANHEDRIN (Part I) Acts 7:1-34 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, February 4th, 2026) There are certain sermons that have been preached throughout church history that are considered “great”. Some examples are Johnathan Edwards’s sermon “Sinners In The Hands Of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Out Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Sep 13, 2020

Our mission, our calling in this world is to show an unbelieving world what God is like. One of the simplest ways to do this is to serve others selflessly out of love and compassion all while pointing people back to the Father.

Slide Introduction Welcome, welcome, welcome-I’m so glad you could join us from where ever you find yourself. I would love to start our morning off by asking you this question-What is the strangest, weirdest, maybe even the scariest dream you’ve ever had? Think about that for a moment-What is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Beginning-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2011

2 of 2. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. What is essential to a new beginning? The concessions essential to a new beginning are a Fulfilled...

A NEW BEGINNING-II—John 3:1-21 Attention: Little Jimmy was so happy to see his grandmother that he ran up and gave her a big hug. "I'm so happy to see you, grandma. Now daddy will have to do that trick he's been promising to do!" His grandmother was curious. "What trick is that, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Approach Jesus Mark 5: 21-43

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013

In this passage we have two stories in one. Actually one comes in the middle of the other. Two people who need Jesus, in a special way.

In this passage we have two stories in one. Actually one comes in the middle of the other. Two people who need Jesus, in a special way. Jairus approached Jesus as a man on a mission. He had a storm in his life. His little girl was about to die and he was not ready to let her go. His approach was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Go Find A Wife: A Christian Approach To Goal-Setting.

Contributed by Jack Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

In Genesis 24, we read the story of the servant's search for a wife for Isaac. There are historical incidentals here that don't apply to us today. But there are timeless principles that apply to discerning and achieving our goals, under the hand of God.

The full video message can be found, starting at about the 210-minute mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOzKvRnUXto&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0EmZatkbKgmzJQfsooE5rApGT4suxEUAGusPAy1oBnuKeP54fcOTeiFho Not everything we read the Bible characters do are rules for Christians in modern ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Finding Peace: A Biblical Approach To Battling Anxiety And Depression SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Globally, more than 322 million people suffer from depression, and 264 million suffer from anxiety disorders. Let us discover how to overcome them based on the word of God

Depression and anxiety are prevalent issues affecting millions of people worldwide. According to global statistics, over 322 million individuals suffer from depression, while 264 million struggle with anxiety disorders. These conditions can have a significant impact on a person's daily life and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:5

Topics: Anxiety, Depression

Approaching Your Year(2023-4)-5[part-2]

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2024

5 of 5. God established a novel way for Israel to approach their calendar year. God’s people should have a particular approach toward understanding their calendar year. But, How are we to approach our new year? A proper approach toward your year is found in...

APPROACHING YOUR YEAR-V—Exodus 12:3-13[part-2](:1-13) Attention: Turkey Hunting: Last year I had my chance to do the traditional thing of shooting my own turkey for Thanksgiving. I got all geared-up to bag a turkey. I had so much camouflage on, that nobody could’ve seen me coming! I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3-13, Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Going To Our Gaza: Building A Bold Outreach Ministry

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 1, 2005

This message looks at the account of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch being a model of evangelistic outreach.

Going to Our Gaza: Building a Bold Outreach Ministry Acts 8:26-40 I. There is the Commission to Go (v. 26) A. Philip was not given a choice whether to go “…Arise and go….”- v. 26a 1. We as a church are not given an option 2. We as individuals are not given an option B. Philip was given a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A World Changer

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 14, 2018

To turn the world upside down you need to be committed, willing to change, walk with Jesus, love people, disciple, and be bold.

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A WORLD CHANGER Acts 17:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HUMOR: THE PREACHER & SIN 1. A pastor was in a discussion with an woman church member about her elderly Aunt who’d finally “seen the light” and joined the church after a lifetime of riotous living. "Will my Aunt's sins be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Me Oh Lord (Standing In The Need Of Prayer) Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Sep 30, 2016

Where do we turn when the world stands against us? Here are some thoughts that come from the early church response to opposition.

There’s an old spiritual song- It’s Me Oh Lord, standing in the need of prayer- and that’s how our drama concludes. We began with Peter and John healing the crippled man at the Beautiful Gate and continued as Peter and John stood on trial. Today, we’re going to look at how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossing The Line

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 1, 2016

We are in a new era: There is no room for lukewarmness, or indecision, The Holy Spirit is calling the church to a place of established truth and power (how long halt ye between two opinions) the gray area is now gone, you have to choose a side.

I have Been hearing something in my Spirit this week (I Keep hearing the Holy Spirit say: It's time to Cross the Line. You've crossed the Line: I'm sure you've heard that phrase used, I know I have, It usually means that you have crossed a boundary, it may be a boundary of acceptable behavior, or ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6, Judges 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Picture Of Abuse

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 9, 2012

Satan continues, once again, resorting to external methods to stop the church’s growth. The experience of Peter and John gives a clear picture of persecution. Wherever and whenever these things take place among believers, there will be persecution of on

The early church was doing well. However, last time (Acts 5:1-11) we saw the introduction and the punishment of hypocrisy as it entered the church for the first time. We saw that it was Satan’s way of trying to stop the growth of the church. Well Satan continues in tonight’s passage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-25

Denomination: Baptist