Sermons on Effective Witnessing:

Eyewitnesses

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 10, 2023

The eyewitnesses to the resurrection are trustworthy and modern witnesses can be, too.

Eyewitnesses About 10 years ago, during a Homicide trial in Nassau County in New York, the prosecution examined their witness on the stand. In his testimony, the witness stated that he saw the victim lying on the ground, obviously dead. When the prosecution had finished, the defense lawyer rose to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Kind Of Church I Want To Be Part Of – Part Three” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 15, 2018

A look at the characteristics of the early church that need to be true of the church today.

As we’ve said in this series already, there is no church on earth that has achieved perfection, but any church can head in the right direction. So we are looking at the characteristics of the early church in Acts chapter two, a church that was definitely headed in the right direction, to learn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Meet Thy God

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 1, 2023

Where is your walk with Christ? Do people see Christ in you?

This is the story of Amos. He was a common man, sheepherder, a layman; dedicated to serving God and his actions spoke for him. God told Amos to warn the Israelites of judgment coming because of their disobedience, complacency, idol worship, they oppressed the poor, they were hypocritical, and they ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Time To Get Back To Work

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 2, 2023

It appears like everybody needs something from us, family members, friends, bosses at work, the schools that we may attend, our churches, clubs, etc. We wind up racing through life, taking care of the necessary, the immediate, and the urgent.

Repeatedly the important is abandoned. Our problem is not the volume of requests or lack of organizational skills, but values - what is really important to us. Our values and our priorities are reflected in how we use our assets/resources. Frequently our activities give a false representation of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

'almost Persuaded… But Not Quite' (2023 Sermon)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 8, 2023

'Almost persuaded… but not quite' - Acts chapters 25 & 26 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Background: Meet the Cast: • (1). Festus, the Roman Governor. • (2). King Agrippa. • (3). The Apostle Paul. Outline: Scan the section: • (1). Paul saw the light (vs 1-16) • (2). The Gentiles need the light (vs 17-18). • (3). Festus & Agrippa rejected the light (vs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Brethren

Do We Have A Case Of Heartburn?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 12, 2023

This is the story of the two men that were going back to Emmaus and what happened to them on their journey. They almost missed something because they were centered around their own personal issues.

In verses 13-16: The two men walking toward Emmaus were so caught up in themselves and their own problems that they did not see Jesus or even recognize Him. Undoubtedly, they had heard His preaching, the various parables, and what He was teaching about Himself. It was as if they were not looking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is A Whosoever?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 23, 2023

Whosoever is a formal term for "whoever." That means anyone, you, me, the next-door neighbor, some person living in the desert, on an island far from any major continent. Anyone who is listening to and hearing God's Word.

In verses 1-5: When we become a Christian, we become part of God’s family, with other believers as our spiritual siblings, brothers, and sisters. God ascertains who the other relatives are, not us. We are basically called to acknowledge and adore them. We know that if we love God and keep His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

'the End Of The Beginning'. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 30, 2023

'The End of The Beginning' - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Paul the Preacher & Teacher (vs 23). • (a). "Explaining" • (b). "Witnessing" • (c). "Convincing" (2). Paul the Writer (vs 30). (3). Paul the Evangelist (vs 24). SERMON BODY: Ill: • During the second world war November 1942: • As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Brethren

What Will It Take To Prepare Us To Meet God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 7, 2023

Where is our walk with Christ and do people see Christ in us?

Amos 4:1-13 This is a story about Amos. He was a common man, sheepherder, a layman; dedicated to serving God and his actions spoke for him. God told Amos to warn the Israelites of judgment coming because of their disobedience, complacency, idol worship, they oppressed the poor, they were ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Biblical Questions That Needs To Be Asked

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 25, 2022

Every four year we all enjoy watching our political system at work before our very eyes.

That is, the candidates for congress, senate, and for president of the United States are asked some of the most profound questions that candidates can be asked. And, almost without hesitation, the candidates would have us believe they are so brilliant they have the answers to all those perplexing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Occupy Till I Come

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 1, 2022

In our text we read of an individual who had once been controlled by the devil, but the Lord cast the devil out of him and marvelously saved him.

Of course any person who has been saved surely appreciates what the Lord has done for him, but many times those who have been in the depths of sin almost seem to appreciate their salvation more than those who had led good moral lives. Well, it seems that this man, who had been demon possessed was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

How Beautiful The Feet

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 6, 2022

Those who carry the gospel have beautiful feet because of their commitment to God, and because they bring good news to the lost. This message will convict believers to share the gospel, and convict the lost that they need Christ.

When I was in college couples would wear half heart pendants in order to express their affection. Each person wore half a heart symbolizing their incompleteness without the companionship of their significant other. There was one couple, though, that wore a different kind of necklace. Hanging ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Many People In This City

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 16, 2022

It’s easy to ignore Jesus’ command to witness.Tonight we’re looking at a very provoking command to witness and we’ll hear 3 great encouragements given to Paul (and us) to give us the courage to speak up for Jesus.

I HAVE MANY PEOPLE IN THIS CITY Acts 18:9-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At times people don’t mind taking credit for what someone else is does, especially if it makes them look good. 2. James Avery told about how his wife, a third-grade teacher, noticed that one of her students was wearing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus And The Crowds

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 16, 2022

Are we content to just see the same people in church week after week or do we really want to welcome many more?

We are working our way through the life and ministry of Jesus, as told in the Gospel of Luke. We’re still very early in his ministry. And in today’s text a problem starts to emerge that will come to be a difficulty for Jesus on many days. It’s the problem of too many people wanting to come and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-3

Getting People To Jesus

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Feb 21, 2022

* Being a witness for Christ is not an easy task. It takes wisdom, practice, instruction, and perseverance.

* In Mark chapter 3, we read how four men brought their friend to Jesus for healing. [Review the story] * In studying this story, we can learn some helpful lessons about how to bring a sinner to Jesus. ** Let me teach you 6 steps it took to get a sinner to Jesus: 1) The sick man had a disease ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:3-12

Denomination: Baptist