Sermons on Boldness Of Speech:

The Spirituality Of Stephen

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 1, 2003

There were certain traits in the life of Stephen that revealed his spirituality. These traits should be a part of the makeup of every child of God.

The Spirituality Of Stephen Text: Acts 7: 55-60 Intro: In my opinion, Stephen is one of the finest examples of spirituality in the entire Bible. He was one of the first deacons of the early Church in Jerusalem. The Bible describes Stephen as one who was full of the Holy Spirit, faith, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Baptist

Changes In Character 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 27, 2022

When we have an encounter with God, our character will change. One of the character changes is when our fears get replaced with God grounded confidence.

Encounter with God Series Part 5 Character Changes (Continued): Fear to confidence A video version of this sermon can be found at https://youtu.be/IcnSfC6a_pA Good morning. We have reached the fifth part of this series where we are studying Encounters with God. We have seen several important ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-19, John 13:1, Matthew 14:25-30, Matthew 26:69-74, Proverbs 29:25, Luke 22:61-62, Galatians 2:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003

Paul gives guidelines for the Colossians in how they can pray for him. In the process, he tells how our prayers can be powerful and effective.

June 22, 2003 Colossians 4:2-6 “Pray!” INTRODUCTION For the last four months, we have been examining the letter that Paul wrote from his prison cell to the church at Colosse. Here at the end of the letter, just as we would when we write letters, he leaves his readers with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Race To The Tomb

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 31, 2010

All of us are running in this world. Some are running to God, some trying to run away from Him. How far will they go? We should be running in a spiritual way. All our focus needs to be on the tomb where Jesus rose to new life and will take us with him to

Opening illustration: I think of Eric Liddell. The movie Chariots of Fire depicts how his sister Jenny tried to persuade Eric to give up his running, and go to China with her to be a missionary. He said, "No, God has made me fast and called me to run." It would have been wrong at that point to be a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunday's Here! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 21, 2016

While Friday was the day of crucifixion, Sunday is the key piece to the story. Jesus' resurrection occurs on the first day of the week and makes all the difference. If there was no resurrection, none of this would matter.

1. Sunday’s Comin’ -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn94B3GHcjY 2. Sunday is here! It is the Son’s Day! 3. Justin Martyr’s (ca 130-165 AD) Description of early NT worship – “And on the day called Sunday, all who live in cities or in the country gather together ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walk Humbly With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

Explores humility, obedience, the transformative power of the Gospel, and the essence of God's law, urging us to live authentically in God's truth.

Greetings, beloved in Christ, and welcome to this time of worship and reflection on God's Word. We are here today to break open the Bread of Life, to feast on the wisdom God has graciously provided for us in His Word. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards three key passages of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 22:34-46

Topics: False Teaching, Beware

Where's The Power?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2016

What's in your preaching, man's wisdom or the power of God?

1 Co 2: 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. Sometime back there was a commercial that asked, “Where’s the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing False Teachers

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Peter's description of False Teachers

2 Peter 2 - May 6, 2012 Turn with me this morning to the book of 2 Peter, chapter 2. We have been going through this book that we find at the end of the NT, five books before Revelation, the last book of the Bible. It is written by Peter, the bold fisherman who ended up leaving his nets and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

False Teachers Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

What a false teacher looks like

2 Peter 2 - May 6, 2012 Turn with me this morning to the book of 2 Peter, chapter 2. We have been going through this book that we find at the end of the NT, five books before Revelation, the last book of the Bible. It is written by Peter, the bold fisherman who ended up leaving his nets and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Be Filled With The Father’s Spirit - Matthew 10:20 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 24, 2025

Jesus looks at His disciples in Matthew 10, a chapter full of warnings about persecution, hostility, betrayal, and suffering - He gives them one of the most comforting promises in all of Scripture.Before the world threatens, Jesus assures. Before the opposition rises, Jesus supplies.

Go! And Be Filled With the Father’s Spirit - Matthew 10:20 INTRODUCTION — GRIPPED BY A PROMISE IN A HOSTILE WORLD Have you ever found yourself in a moment where you simply did not have the words? You stood there — in a hospital corridor, in a workplace confrontation, at a family tension point — ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-31, Matthew 10:20, Acts 4:13, 2 Timothy 1:7, Luke 12:11-12, John 14:26, Genesis 2:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Fulfill His Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 1, 2013

When we find that God will empower and prepare us to fulfill His purpose our life takes on new meaning!

INTRODUCTION • We welcome everyone this morning, so glad you have come this morning. • If this is your first time with us we are nearing the end of a series entitled, “REASONS FOR MY HEAR TO BEAT.” • The past reasons we have examined are To Praise His Glory, To Know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bang Bang Clang Clang # 1 Series

Contributed by James White on Mar 5, 2007

• All of this we do in the church is not complete until we have love. Love completes it because through Love, God becomes known. Through Love, God can be seen. Through Love, God can be touched and God can touch.

Rev. James White Crossroads New Life Tabernacle Bang Bang – Clang Clang Part 1 A minister was speaking about all the things money can’t buy. “Money can’t buy happiness, it can’t buy laughter and money can’t buy love” he told the congregation. Driving his point home he said, “What would you do if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Youth Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 13, 2014

You are not the future of the church. You are the present! Don’t wait until you’re adults to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. Do it now!

Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 1 Timothy 4:12 Message Ecclesiastes is a fun book. Whenever I read it I can’t help but think of a little old man sitting in his rocking chair, lecturing his grandkids on the front porch of the rest home! Just listen to verse 2 -- “‘Meaningless! ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9-10, 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"from Pushback To Push Ahead"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 3, 2021

This message tells the story of persecution and pushback that Peter and John experience after the healing of the lame beggar. Today much persecution is inflicted upon Christians around the world.

Title: “From Pushback To Push Ahead!” Text: Acts 4:1-7 Subject: How did the disciples handle the persecution & pushback of jail time and threats? Complement: they prayed for more boldness and more miracles! Big idea: “The disciples respond to persecution with prayer for more boldness and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How A Ministry Is Multiplied

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002

How a Ministry is Multiplied - Acts 18:1-28

Paul at Corinth and After: Acts 18:1-28 1. Corinth was the political and commercial center of Greece as opposed to Athens, the intellectual capital. Perhaps, it would be like going from Oxford to London. It has a terrible reputation for immorality, wickedness and idolatry. Corinth had a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational