Sermons on Effective Witness:

What Jesus Would Say To A Muslim Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 24, 2010

Summary of Islam along with what Jesus has said in the Gospel of John. Concludes with some ways to reach Muslims with the Gospel.

What Jesus Would Say to a Muslim John 14:6 Rev. Brian Bill 10/24/10 I’d like you to picture hundreds of Muslims bowing to the ground in prayer. What kinds of feelings well up within you? Now imagine an image of some angry followers of Islam. How does that affect your emotions? Do you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Traits Of True Christians-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 26, 2010

1 of 2. James revealed the practical aspects of true Christianity. True Christianity is both conceptual & inherently tangible & practical. So...How is true Christianity manifested? Tell-tale traits of True Christians are...

TRAITS of TRUE CHRISTIANS—James 1:26—2:13 Attention: Two daughters often tease their grandfather about being stubborn, a trait he strenuously denies. One day Grandpa was telling them about a horse-pack trip he had taken up the Continental Divide. "The guides felt that the personalities of horse ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tell Everyone How Good, The Good News Is

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 28, 2010

God’s grace is His unmerited favor. And that means we can’t earn it. We can’t work for it, and we can’t change His mind about it, even if we tried. He pours out His blessing on us not because of what we do, but because of who He is.

Tell everyone how good, the good news is! "From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another" (John 1:16, NIV).  God wants to pour out His blessing and favor upon you each and every day. I talked Sunday from psalms 68:19 It says in the Psalms that He daily ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News To Share

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2010

Encouraging Christians to share their faith - PowerPoint slides aere available for this sermon on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Evangelism talk Reading: Colossians chapter 1 verses 1-12. Ill: • Back in 1820 the average person in England wrote only three letters a year. • And with good reason. • Letters in those days were mailed without a cover and could be read by anyone. • But William Mulready had an idea to ensure ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

What Jesus Would Say To A Mormon

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 14, 2010

Jesus would say to a Mormon, "Who Do You Say That I Am?"

What Jesus Would Say to a Mormon Hebrews 1:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 11/14/10 I did something this week that I’ve not done for more than five years. I put it off as long as I could but decided that I could no longer procrastinate. Having hit the half century mark, I made an appointment with Dr. Watson ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

Most people call themselves Christians yet when measured and weighed by God’s biblical standards, they are badly found wanting and untrue to the definition of a genuine Christian!

Intro: The word “Christian” is used only 3X in the King James Bible (text; Acts 11:26c; 26:28). Most people call themselves Christians yet when measured and weighed by God’s biblical standards, they are badly found wanting and untrue to the definition of a genuine Christian! The Bible gives us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:16

Denomination: *other

Philip And The Ethiopian

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Philip and the Ethiopian (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 8 verses 26-40. (A). The 2 characters (1). An evangelist called Philip (vs 26) “Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, Go south to the road--the desert road--that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza”. Philip is first introduced in Acts chapter 6; • And he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Brethren

Pre-Disposed To Thanksgiving-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 23, 2010

2 of 2. The Psalmist charged God’s people to have an attitude of thankfulness. God’s people are pre-disposed to thankfulness. But why? People pre-disposed to Thanksgiving Enjoy...

PRE-DISPOSED to/for THANKSGIVING-II—Psalm 100:1-5 There is a tendency among business retailers to gear up early for Christmas. This begins shortly after the Halloween push. The shelves are beginning to get stocked with specifically Christmas items.—Christmas trees of all sizes, colors & materials, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Sword Of Speech

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 2, 2010

If we have God's truth in our hearts, we must speak our witness. It is not good enough to remain silent. That word must be a word of love and it must be a word of justice. Martin Luther King exemplified this discipline.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 19, 1986 It was the spring of 1964, and I had to make a choice. I had to decide whether I would, in my very first year of ministry, do something which would create a bit of tension in the church, but which the students with whom I worked were ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Vine Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 4, 2010

TO LIVE A DISICPLED LIFE IS TO LEARN THE TRUTH OF THE VINE--YIELD IS EVERYTHING.

Vine John 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION Kudzu was introduced to the United States in 1876 at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Countries were invited to build exhibits to celebrate the 100th birthday of the U.S. The Japanese government constructed a beautiful garden filled with ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Signs - Pt. 9 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2010

Jesus was clear that our walk should be marked by signs and wonders. What is following you? Is your life “signless”?

Signs Pt. 9 I. Introduction Well, we have arrived . . . the conclusion of this series. However, my sincere prayer is that this will not be the conclusion of your expectation for and seeing of signs in your daily life. This cannot just be another series. This series must become a reality in the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Dynamic Voice To A Dying Nation Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 15, 2010

A faithful prophet speaks to a faltering nation about a forgiving God.

A DYNAMIC VOICE TO A DYING NATION JEREMIAH 1:1-19 INTRODUCTION: Jeremiah was a man who was: I. Trained for the times (v.1-8) A. His Identification B. His Revelation C. His Duration D. His Formation E. His Hesitation II. Touched for the task (v.9-10) A. The Touch B. The Task III. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Least Important Person In The Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2010

In this message we learn that Anna understood three truths about the coming of Jesus Christ.

Scripture We have just listened to the story of the birth of Jesus in our Scripture Lessons. We heard about the angel Gabriel, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the wise men, Herod, and others. Most of these characters are familiar to us. Tonight, however, I want to talk about the least important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Can Have Joy In Our Church

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 16, 2011

We can have the same joy our fore fathers had.

WE CAN HAVE JOY IN OUR CHURCH Acts 2:38Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:23-41

Denomination: Baptist

S.d.g. Living

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 17, 2009

J.S. Bach signed most of his sacred music "S.D.G." (Soli Deo Gloria). 1 Kings 3:1-15 and Ephesians 5:15-20 encourage us to live an S.D.G. life style - a life that gives glory to God alone.

S.D.G. Living 1 Kings 3:1-15 & Ephesians 5:15-20 20th Sunday Ordinary Time, Year B It’s hard for me to imagine a world without music. And it’s even more difficult to imagine worshiping our Savior without the joyful sounds of singing. One of the greatest composers of sacred music was Johann ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed