Sermons on Effective Witness:

We, The Church, Are The Two Witnesses (Revelation 11:1-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 18, 2023

Here, the church joins John in giving clear testimony about Jesus. We have a ministry that combines power, with suffering. Through this combo, the world turns, fears God, and gives Him glory. A no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

This week, we have the privilege of working our way through Revelation 11. This is a rich, complex chapter. It's also a chapter where there's a lot of debate about how to read it. A friend of mine has a study Bible, and his notes told him that the chapter should be read literally. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Our Heritage Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

Do you see fewer Christian role models today? Where are the people of faith in todays society? We can all step up and be an inspiration for the next generations of Christians we just have to truly live out our faith.

Our Heritage of Faith 2 Timothy 1-14 When it comes to faith in Jesus Christ is there someone in your family tree who you would call an encourager? Can you point to a relative who inspired you as an example of Christian character? We all need role models, people who are truly good examples for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Paraclete

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 4, 2018

The church is called to bear witness to Jesus, but this witness is primarily the witness of the Holy Spirit.

THE PARACLETE. John 15:26-27. I. CONTEXT Jesus said, ‘I will pray the Father, and (1) He shall give you another Comforter’ (John 14:16). The word Paraclete, here translated as ‘Comforter’, speaks of One who draws alongside. The same word can be translated as ‘Helper’, ‘Counsellor’ or ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going The Second Mile

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 2, 2001

At times in our lives we are asked to go the second mile. Our Chrisitan witness depends on what we do.

First Baptist Church Rev. Michael Deutsch September 2, 2001 Genesis 24 Has anyone ever done something for you that was totally above and beyond the call of duty? Has anyone surprised you with random acts of kindness that you felt you did not deserve? I want to tell you about a woman who went far ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-4, Genesis 24:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors Needed

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 5, 2011

"We are Christ’s ambassadors and God is using us to speak"

Ambassadors Needed 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Text: 20 "We are Christ¡¦s ambassadors and God is using us to speak¡K" March 2011, Gainsville, FL ¡V Clean Energy Logistics Lab Inc. established an online social network community of solar (photo vol-tey-ik) photovoltaics! Or better known as Solar ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

New Beginnings

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 16, 2013

This is our challenge. To offer a new beginning to others in Christ.

NEW BEGINNINGS THE STORY CHAPTER 28 / ACTS 1-12 INTRODUCTION There is a book only 100 pages long, published by the Department of Justice, that can easily be downloaded and is a book that no parent wants to read. The title is “When Your Child is Missing.” Key bullet points and action ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 8, 2021

Light has the ability to penetrate and permeate the darkness. When light is introduced, darkness has to flee. Darkness and light cannot inhabit the same position. There are times when barriers prevent light from reaching darkness, but once it does, the darkness is gone.

The Light of the World Matthew 5: 14-16 We are continuing our study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the longest recorded message we have that our Savior preached. It was given to the disciples, the followers of Jesus, and reveals much practical application to the lives we live. In our last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Break Out Of The Box

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004

We are trapped inside the four walls of the church house. It is time for us to get out of the box. As long as you are in the box you can not walk with God properly, witness effectively nor worship freely.

Break Out of the Box Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church Lamentations 3:7 (AMP) “He walled me in so that I could not get out…” There are things in our lives that Satan will try to use to box us in. Perhaps all of us feel that way at times. Boxed in. Trapped. Inadequate. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Intentional #6-How To Have An Effective Prayer Life (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 22, 2003

First in a two-part series on prayer.

Be Intentional #6 - How to Have an Effective Prayer Life (Part 1) Philippians 4:6-7 February 23, 2002 Introduction Today we are beginning a 2-part series on prayer. I assume that all of you understand that prayer is extremely important. But too often we don’t really think on why it’s so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Intentional #7-How To Have An Effective Prayer Life (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 3, 2003

Second message on prayer, within larger series on being intentional.

Be Intentional #7 – How to Have an Effective Prayer Life (Part 2) Matthew 7:7-12 March 2, 2003 Introduction During last week’s message, I went through a scenario of God using a computerized answering service to handle all our prayers. It was humorous, and I used it to point out that God has no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Help People Listen More Effectively – Mark 4:20

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2002

How to Help People Listen More Effectively – Mark 4:20

How to Help People Listen More Effectively – Mark 4:20 Jesus said, “Others, like seed sown on good soil, HEAR the word, accept it, and produce a crop – thirty, sixty or even a hundred times what was sown.” Jesus said, “You will know them by their fruit.” “Be doers of the word and not merely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Program To Reverse The Effects Of Past Rape, Attempted Rape, Sexual

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Mar 3, 2018

This is an excerpt from the Pastor's book on Rape and Molestation. The book can be found on www.deliveranceseries.com

This chapter is a mega-chapter and it is a do-it-yourself DELIVERANCE program to attack the issues of negative effects of rape and attempted rape, assault, and molestation. STEPS TO DELIVERANCE There are six basic steps to deliverance from rape situations; 1. Identify the issues that have come ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Reject Plan A And God Effects Plan B, Which Is Sweeter

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 19, 2024

The Father sent His Son as His perfect image and as the perfect human to take our death upon Himself so that He might earn for us His own eternal life.

Friday of the 33rd Week in Course 2024 The Book we call “Revelations” is surely one of the most complex literature items ever written or read. Yet these words have within them a sure picture of the reality of God’s plan. To state that plan simply: God created humans in His own image and gave ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:8-11, Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Catholic

What Are You Doing And What Are You Teaching?

Contributed by James Lee on Jul 30, 2013

What if Jesus called you to come and sit down with Him and share everything that you had taught or done? What would tell Him? Being a Christian is more than something you claim. It’s something you live by and share with others.

What if this story were actually true? “Pastor Jeremiah Steepek transformed himself into a homeless person and went to the 10,000 member church where he was to be introduced as the senior pastor at that morning. He walked around his soon to be church for 30 minutes while it was filling with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of The Righteous Series

Contributed by Jehu Hernandez on Jun 30, 2004

Not all prayer is effective, but the prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.

The Bible teaches that not all praying is effective. • Those who pray while they cherish sin in their hearts will find that God doesn’t listen to that prayer. (Psalm 66:18) • Those who pray to be seen by men will not receive the reward of answered prayer because their reward is to be seen by ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God