Sermons on Church Evangelism:

The Right Church For The New Christian To Join

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

The right Church for the new Christian to join (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 2 verses 42-47. Ill: Sign on a Church notice board. • When you were born, your mother brought you to church. • When you were married, your wife brought you to church. • When you die, your friends will bring you to church. • Why not try ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

Building A Caring Church By Overcoming The Barriers Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study on overcoming barriers in the church.

I. The Barrier of Prejudice - not my family A. II Kings 5:2 "And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife." B. Marauding bands of Syrians crossed over into Israel with object of capturing slaves. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:9-14, 2 Kings 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Leaders Are Chosen Lesson 38 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

Purity always brings power and progress.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Growth phases. The new church was growing. (Note the church growth term from arithmetic). 120 – praying in the Upper Room (Acts 1:15) 3000 – baptized (Acts 2:14) 5000 – men added (Acts 4:4) More added. “Believers were increasingly added” (Acts 5:14). Multiplied. “. . . the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The 10 Most Encouraging Things I See In 2001

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 16, 2009

Ten things that will be of encouragement as we enter into 2001.

THE 10 MOST ENCOURAGING THINGS I SEE IN 2001 BY JERRY FALWELL 1. SINCE 1996, BIBLE READING AMONG ADULTS HAS RISEN FROM 34% TO OVER 40% (BARNA RESEARCH). 2. AMONG CHURCH WORKERS, 9 OUT OF 10 PRIZE FAITH AS THEIR CHIEF LIFE’S GOAL (BARNA RESEARCH). 3. VOTERS TURN OUT MORE AMONG BORN-AGAIN ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Healthy Church Pt. 1

Contributed by Rob Watts on Feb 20, 2023

The church is in a sad state. Barna research group says 1.2 million will leave their faith in 2023. 70% of kids will lose their faith in their freshman year of college. The data isn't pretty. Radical secularism is winning the souls of our youth.

• The church is in a sad state • Barna Research says: 1.2 million will leave their faith in 2023. 70% of kids will lose their faith in their freshman year of college. The data isn't pretty. Radical secularism is winning the souls of our youth. "To move from religion to secularism is not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

You Smell Like Hell Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 13, 2009

The last in our series on Jude. In this sermon we discuss how Jude tells his readers how to rescue those who are on the verge of eternity without the Lord.

You Smell Like Hell Text: Jude 22 – 25 By: Ken McKinley Well we are finishing up our study of Jude tonight, and we are going to be looking at verses 20 through 25 so lets go ahead and turn to the book of Jude and read the last few verses there (read). I’ve titled my sermon tonight, “You Smell ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Hats

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 12, 2008

One hat is a dress hat, the other is a work hat. When we profess to be Christian, we start wearing a hat. But which hat do we choose? Text, audio & Communion message will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

Someone once asked, ‘What good are cowboys?’ I replied that without cowboys, there would be no cowboy songs or western movies or cowgirls. Have you ever noticed how cowboys seem to have pretty good judgment? Of course, a lot of good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of experience ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

The Power In An Eyewitness Testimony

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 5, 2009

Giving one’s testimony involves telling others 1- How we were before we met Christ; telling them about the circumstances that 2- Led us to meet Christ; and 3- The difference Christ has made in our lives since we met Him.

What is the most crucial testimony in a court of law? Actually there are three: One is a picture or video taken of a person committing a crime. But, depending on the quality of the picture, that can be ruled inaccessible. Another is an eyewitness that testifies they saw a person doing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10

Denomination: *other

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Scripture Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 3, 2008

God changes us through our devotion to the apostles’ teaching so that the church can awe and bless the world.

Scripture Introduction At a previous pastorate, one of our church member applied to teach at the local Christian school. He interviewed for the job and they accepted him. Then they gave him a statement of faith to sign. Much was what you would expect: do you affirm the virgin birth, the deity of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Are We Here? Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 23, 2002

There appears to be the themes of persecution in verses 1-3 and evangelism in verses 4-8. But I want to suggest that this entire passage is primarily all about evangelism!

WHY ARE WE HERE? pt 1 Acts 8:1-8 Introduction Two elderly couples were enjoying conversation when one of the men asked the other, ‘Fred, how was the memory clinic you went to last month?’ ‘Outstanding, they taught us all the latest psychological techniques: visualisation, association, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Great Commission Christian

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jul 26, 2011

This message is geared to motivate believers to step out in faith to be "great commission Christians" who are willing to take a risk and share their faith in Jesus.

Becoming a Great Commission Christian! ME When Jesus comes into our lives, things sure do change don’t they? I recall when I was a new believer, I used to work out at the gym all the time, and there was one occasion when a I wanted to use a rowing machine and noticed a towel on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Other

We Do Not Well

Contributed by William L. Vincent on Aug 15, 2011

They had stumbled into an absolutely abundant and overflowing blessing, but they knew that they could never keep such a thing to themselves. “We do not well” still resonates to us today – as we face a generations that needs to be reached with the Gospel o

We Do Not Well By W. L. Vincent (Bethel Community Church, Huntsville AL. 8/14/11) 2 Kings 7:8-9 And when these lepers came to the uttermost part of the camp, they went into one tent, and did eat and drink, and carried thence silver, and gold, and raiment, and went and hid it; and came again, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:8-9

Denomination: Orthodox

Being At Witness Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jun 23, 2008

Learning how to share our faith means being willing to walk across the room. This entails relationship building, doing favors and listening to the Spirit’s lead.

BE060808 WHO DO YOU LOVE 13. Be Good News First (TITLE SLIDE) INTRO A couple of years ago, after listening to a talk by Dan, I looked more carefully at my behavior in mixed crowds of Christians and non-Christians. I noticed one day at the Y that there was this strategic distance I had created ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where In The World Are You?

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on May 2, 2009

Identifies 4 groups of people in the world today. The saved, the lost who think they are saved, the lost who know they are lost and those who do not care.

Where in the world are you? John 10:10 GLGsr. In the movie “Schindler’s List”, the main character, Oskar Schindler was burdened with saving as many of the Polish Jews as he possibly could. Though he managed to save over 1100, At the end he is still burdened. He begins to run countless “What If” ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Ministers And Their Message Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 25, 2010

This message looks at the need of believers to become fishers of men. It considers some of the traits of good fishermen and the differing aspects of Christian evangelism.

Christ's Ministry and It’s Message Aim: To show the call of the disciples, the nature of their commission and responsibilities of their calling Text: Mark 1:14-20. Introduction: I remember reading several years ago about a man who went into the ministry, and who was a rather hopeless ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist