Sermons on Evangelistic Urgency:

Before It's Too Late Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 1, 2010

The fifth and sixth trumpets should cause us to be grateful to God for our salvation and to develop a sense of urgency about sharing our faith with others.

Two local pastors were fishing on the side of the road. They made a sign saying, "The end is near! Turn yourself around now before it's too late!" and showed it to each passing car. One driver who drove by didn't appreciate the sign and shouted at them, "Leave us alone, you religious nuts!" All ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing In The Harvest Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

MY316 is a 5 week Small group study put out by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma that we did at our church. It's a study that focuses on evangelism. I preached 5 sermons that went along with each weeks study.

MY316 “Bringing in the Harvest” Matthew 9:35-38 In the movie, Schindler's List, one of the most moving scenes is near the end of the three-hour drama. Oscar Schindler had invested his energy and his fortune in saving the lives of hundreds of Jews who would have otherwise been killed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Essential Of An Effective Church

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 19, 2006

Speaks of the urgency & heart of evangelism.

THE ESSENTIALS OF AN EFFECTIVE CHURCH As we read the Scriptures, we often claim the promise of Jesus, that He “will build His church.” Being in a new church, and having invested our lives and our resources in this church for the past few years, and realizing how much Jesus loves His church, many ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Clock In

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jun 22, 2007

The sermons discusses the urgency of service.

John 9:1-4 It’s Time to Clock In Introduction: When I attended seminary I use to have a job as a front desk clerk at a hotel called The Colony Parke Hotel. At this job we had a time clock, and when it was time for my shift to start I would I always say to myself, it’s time to clock in. The ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-4, John 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

Like Ripples In A Pond Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 31, 2016

Community, A Mission Plan, Urgency

A PARTNERSHIP WITH PURPOSE - Like Ripples in a Pond Acts 1:1-11 (p. 758) November 6, 2016 Introduction: Go back with me in scripture to a time at the end of Jesus’ physical ministry here on earth…He’s shared the passover meal with His followers in the upper ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like Sheep Among Wolves Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 11, 2017

Harvest, Courage, Urgency, Salvation

FAITH OVER FEAR - Like Sheep Among Wolves Luke 10:1-12 February 19, 2023 Introduction: Jesus and his disciples are walking down the road to another village when a man approaches Jesus and says, “I’ll Follow you wherever you go!” And Jesus wants to make sure he knows what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Decision-Making Styles Affect Cross-Cultural Evangelistic Methods

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case Jesus took into consideration the patterns of th

HOW DECISION-MAKING STYLES AFFECT CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISTIC METHODS Introduction - Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism Is For Everyone: Case Study #1: Jesus: The Greatest Evangelist Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2025

Evangelism is for Everyone: Case Study #1: Jesus: The Greatest Evangelist. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). BARRIERS TO OVERCOME: Barrier #1: racial (vs 3 & 9): Barrier #2: social barrier (vs 7&27) Barrier #3: religious (vs 19-20) Barrier #4: moral (vs 16 & 19) (2). OVERCOMING BARRIERS: He made the effort (vs 4) He humbled himself (vs 7) He was natural (vs ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Brethren

The Unused Gospel

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 23, 2009

The Gospel is being neglected and the lost are suffering as a result. We must embrace the use of the greatest and most powerful tool we have as a Christian.

Scripture: Mark 16:1 – 6 Title: “An Unused Gospel” Introduction: There’s a story about a wealthy man who was terminally ill. The doctor said, "There’s only “one thing” that will save you. “A brain transplant.” - It’s an experimental operation. And it’s very expensive." The wealthy guy said, - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember Lots Wife

Contributed by Larry Holbrook on Nov 15, 2002

Take heed to the warnings of God.

REMEMBER LOT’S WIFE Luke 17:32 (I) State of Man. (Sinful condition, corrupt, perverse) State of the lost. (A) Genesis 18:20,21, (And the Lord said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous; 21. I will go down now, and see whether they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Great Imputations

Contributed by Joel Preston on Nov 15, 2002

The importance of understanding the word “impute” can not be underestimated if we are to comprehend fully the doctrine of salvation.

THREE GREAT IMPUTATIONS Psalm 32:1-2 INTRODUCTION: 1. Words are vitally important. Often as one reads the Scriptures, a word comes to light that needs further clarification. 2. Two main reasons for this clarification exist. 3. First, a word’s meaning may have changed over the years. 4. I Peter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Getting A Message To Garcia

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002

It is our DUTY-our MISSION to carry the gospel to everyone we know. An inspiring message for Christians to become active in everyday evangelism.

A Message to Garcia Mark 16:15-16 INTRODUCTION: Setting: Late 1800’s America is on the brink of war with Spain Spain is ravaging Cuba General Garcia leads the freedom fighters of Cuba Garcia has disappeared into the mountains to save his own life After the War: Elbert Hubbard, friends and family ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritually Fatal

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

Taking a look at six things that can be spiritually fatal a in man’s life. Scriptural support is provided for each of the six.

SPIRITUALLY FATAL "For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and whose glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things." Philippians 3:18-19. I. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Back Your Fight

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Dec 5, 2002

An Illustrated sermon showing how the church needs to bring the sick to Jesus Christ

Getting back your fight (This is an illustrated sermon showing how the church should bring the sick to Jesus Christ) Idea for Illustration came from Tommy Barretts church Preparation: -5 men, 1 man laying on a cot, the other 4 wearing white t-shirts, each shirt having a different word on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:2-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lostness Of People

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Dec 17, 2002

Do you remember what it felt like to be lost? The darkness? Hopelessness? People around us are facing that feeling every day.

Lostness of People Acts 16:25-34 Do you remember what it felt like to be lost? The darkness? Hopelessness? People around us are facing that feeling every day. Ephesians 2:1-5 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist