Sermons on Evangelism Barriers:

Open The Eyes Of My Heart, Lord Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

When people try to hinder your crying out to Jesus, do what Bartimaeus did: Resist them. Don't let them intimidate you into silence.

INTRODUCTION Our friend, Paul Baloche, who lived for many years in Lindale, Texas has written or co-written over 120 worship songs. Perhaps his most popular song is “Open the Eyes of my Heart, Lord” which I’ve borrowed his song title for this message. In the early 90’s, when Mike and I had only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

All Means All

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on May 23, 2019

This sermon on breaking down draws its primary illustration from Dr. Seuss's story "The Sneetches". This story was read to the children and congregation during the Children's Sermon immediately prior to the sermon.

All Means All Acts 11:1-18 Tribalism is defined as the state or fact of being organized in a tribe or tribes and the resulting behaviors and attitudes that stem from loyalty to this tribe. On the surface, that doesn’t sound too bad. Human beings naturally migrate into groups of like-minded ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breaking The Chains Of Spiritual Stagnation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025

Spiritual stagnation occurs when a believer’s walk with God becomes inactive, unfruitful, or lacking growth.

BREAKING THE CHAINS OF SPIRITUAL STAGNATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Revelation 3:15-16, Proverbs 4:18 INTRODUCTION Spiritual stagnation occurs when a believer’s walk with God becomes inactive, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Share Your Faith Without Losing A Friend Series

Contributed by Eddie Johnson on Mar 24, 2002

Taking a fresh, bold look at relational evangelism.

"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise." - Proverbs 11:30 Our Problem: Man believers think that the punishment for being a Christian is evangelism "Christians and non-Christians have something in common. We are both uptight about evangelism." God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Your Story PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores the spiritual journey of faith, witnessing God's works, and becoming a vessel for evangelism through the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman. Key

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to gather with you today, here in this sacred space, where our hearts unite in the shared purpose of worship and our minds seek the divine wisdom that only comes from the Holy Word of God. We are here today to unpack the profound truths found in the fourth ...read more

Topics: Evangelism

Turning Your World Upside Down For Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A study on our role in evangelism.

The mission of the church begins with Jesus Himself. “God had an only son,” David Livingstone wrote, “and He was a missionary…” His was not a self-appointed job. He was commissioned or sent by God to accomplish a purpose. Jesus multiplied His effectiveness by transmitting God’s commission to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Whole Enchilada

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 1, 2003

How a Syrophoenician Woman’s faith overcomes barriers.

Mark 7:24-37 Today I thought I’d take a challenging text and work with you on it. Now it may be perfectly clear to many of you, but I know for at least few it is not. It was one of the questions which came up in the adult Sunday School class last year, and today it is one of our lectionary ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: *other

Getting Off Dead Center Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 28, 2016

A reminder that anyone can successfully share some element of the good news with someone who needs to hear it.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to answer my simple survey over the past 3 weeks! I was thinking I might end up with some really creative tools and ideas for all of us when it comes to sharing our faith. I expected that, at the end of this series on getting evangelism in hand, I might share ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Things In Hell That Need To Be In Every Baptist Church

Contributed by Tony Cansler on Apr 29, 2001

Evangelical sermon

7 Things in Hell that need to in every baptist Church 1.There is Lost People in Hell. We need them in here to be saved. vs 19-31 2.There is Shouting in Hell. vs 24 3.There is Fire in Hell. We need some fire in our churches vs 24 4.There is Prayer in Hell. vs 27 5.There is Concern for the Lost ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"You've Got To See This"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 15, 2002

A call for evangelism.

John 1:29-42 “You’ve Got To See This” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A couple of weeks ago Jeanne, Ben and I went to see the movie, “A Beauetiful Mind”, and ever since I have found myself telling others about this fascinating movie ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42, John 1:29-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Evangelsim For A New Age

Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002

evangelism for everybody

New ways of Evangelism Beach bunny – why because this is for people who are enjoying God’s creation Did you know that God Loves you and he made this beach for you to enjoy Student Evangelism You need an eraser because Jesus can rub out all your mistakes Bumper Stickers Honk if you know God loves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Someone Is Knocking"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 28, 2005

A sermon on evangelism.

“Someone is Knocking” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I was speaking with my parents on the telephone a few days ago. As most of you know they recently moved to Kentucky. I asked them how they are doing in their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Lightly Seasoned For Jesus

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003

An Evangelism Sermon

Lightly Seasoned for Jesus Matthew 5:1-16 Song: Shine on Me Prayer Thanks / Tribute [v. 13] Ye are the salt of the earth, but if the salt have lost its savour, with what shall it be salted? It is thereafter good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Envious Evangelists

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003

Sermon on evangelism

ENVIOUS EVANGELISTS Philippians 1:15-18 12/7/94 It is a point of history that two of the greatest English evangelist that ever America, John Westley and George Whitefield, disagreed on certain doctrinal matters. While Whitefield was a Calvinist, Westley was not. However both of them were very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Bible Church

"He Told Him The Good News"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 18, 2003

A call to evangelism.

ACTS 8:26-40 “He Told Him The Good News” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One of the most perplexing questions for many of us Christians is this: “How can we spread the Gospel? How can we extend and promote Christianity?” Let’s face ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: United Methodist