Sermons on Effective Witness:

Running The Faith Race

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 13, 2009

How to run the Christian Faith Race without giving up and given in to the devil.

RUNNING THE RACE OF FAITH! Sunday, October 18th, 2009 Early Morning Service Let’s start out this morning with the Scripture focus from Hebrews 12:1-3. What we are going to discuss this morning will be a shock to some maybe, but to others an awakening to see if we as Christians look like winners ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Great Kid Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 3, 2002

Effective family living series Part 4

How to be a Great Kid Ephesians 6:1-3 (NIV) 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 "Honor your father and mother"--which is the first commandment with a promise-- 3 "that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." Look at our world… Is it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Do The Demons Know You?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 23, 2005

Do they laugh or fear when they hear your name?

Do The Demons Know You? People like to be associated with famous people because in some sense they feel they are famous. They like riding the coattails of people. I have been to meetings where someone of some stature was present and for a certain price you could have your picture taken with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stating The Truth

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jun 16, 2008

Stating the truth is a goal for most Christians. This is what sparked the reformation. And one of the events that is turning point in the reformation is the presentation of the Augsburg Confession, which is a statement of how important God is and that Je

Today we are remembering an important and significant event for Christians and for us as Lutherans. It is when a group of lay political leaders publicly read and supported what was stated in the Augsburg Confession. On this day, 476 years ago, at around 3 o’clock in the afternoon on the 25 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ's Love In Action

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 2, 2009

I John 3:18, “Let us love not with words or tongue, but with action and in truth.”

Christ’s Love In Action I John 4:7-12 Welcome Willow Vale Church, thanks for coming today. On the back flap of your worship program you’ll see the outline for today’s message. With Valentine’s Day coming up in a couple of weeks I want to focus on the theme of love for the next two Sundays. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Go!

Contributed by Andy Payne on Feb 23, 2009

Until the time of Jesus’ resurrection, the mission was primarily to other Jews. Non Jews were proselytized; however they sought Jesus and his disciples out. Here Jesus explicitly commands the disciples to reach out.

This morning we have heard the life story and call of Faye to go and serve China in mission. Her mandate is the same as the one upon which the Church as we know it is built. It comes from a directive issued by Jesus himself to his disciples just prior to his ascension into heaven. We find it in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Family Resemblance

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Has anyone ever told you that you look like your Mom or your Dad? It is a wonderful thing that God has made us in such a way that we bare resemblance to our family

A Family Resemblance John 8:31-59 For several weeks now we spent a great deal of time in the Old Testament learning about the origins of our faith and the Fathers of the Faith (the Patriarchs). Some of you may have enjoyed all that history and all the dirty laundry that is in our spiritual family ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doing God Work Series

Contributed by Rev. Tim Thompson on Aug 22, 2008

GOD IS LOOKING FOR A PEOPLE THAT ARE FOUND DOING THE WORK OF GOD.

HERE IN OUR TEXT NEHEMIAH HAS BEEN CALL TO BUILD A WALL FOR GOD. IF CAN LOOK BACK WE CAN SEE THAT FRIST CALLED WAS TO PRAY. FAST AND VISION CAME BECAUSE OF PRAYING AND LOOKING TO GOD YOU SEE NEHEMIAN SAW WHAT WE SEE IN THE CHURCH TODAY NO PRAYING NO FASTING AND NO VISION NO FAITHFULNESS. GOD ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 3:Sermon on the Mount Series - We were commanded by Jesus to be the light unto this world.

The Great Commission Part 3 – Sermon on the Mount – Salt & Light Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus cleanses the Temple at the beginning of His ministry † Jesus explains the Holy Spirit to Nicodemus † Jesus explains Salvation to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Bible Church

Meant To Be Used Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 26, 2008

Light is of no use if it is not prominently displayed. This message examines our stewardship of the Light we have been given.

Meant to be Used Mark 4:21-25 Mark 4:21 (HCSB) He also said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn’t it to be put on a lampstand?” Concealing the Light * Hiding * The light burns, but is hidden from view * Of benefit to no one else * Extinguished * ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 31, 2008

The purpose of this message is to help us understand that the church is to minister to all walks of life and all kinds of people as God gives us the opportunity and to encourage us to reach out to the needy in our communities.

THE MINISTRY OF A CHILD OF GOD Acts 9:32-43 INTRODUCTION: A. The summer Olympics ended this past week in Beijing, China. 1. And it is natural for the games to be nationalistic – we each root for those who are of our own nation taking pride in those who win a. Who could not shout when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Small But Powerful Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

The power that lies in our tongue. it could destroy or build lives

TOPIC: SMALL BUT POWERFUL Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction: Ano Ang pinakamabigat na tinapay? Hopia! Ano ang isa sa pinakamakamandag na hayop? (ILL. Most Potent Venom – A scientist has found out that poison from the skin of a tiny South American tree frog is far more toxic than any other known ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disoder In The Church Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

How we should handle disorder in the church.

TOPIC: DISORDER IN THE CHURCH Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction: (ILL. Wrong Attitude – Many of us Christians are like the little girl who started fighting with a friend. Her mother who heard about the quarrel talked with her little girl about it trying to show her she was wrong and her need of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warning! Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

In the road there a lots of road signs, this is also true in our spiritual journey, signs that we need to follow.

TOPIC: WARNING! Text: James 4:13-17; 5:1-6 Introduction: When we are driving on a road we will notice a lot of traffic sign, if we are observant. Some of the signs are: slow down, slippery when wet, check your brake, 100 km only, dangerous curve, stop-look and listen, school zone, children ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Quit On Me Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

God set a journey before us and it is not an easy one, but it is worthwhile one because God is there with us.

TOPIC: DON’T QUIT ON ME! Text: James 5:7-12 Introduction: (Show Facing Your Giant Clips) (ILL. Finish It – The life of a Christian can be described in one of four ways: as a journey, as a battle, as a pilgrimage, and as a race. Select your own metaphor, but the necessity to finish is always ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational