Sermons on Faithful Witnesses:

Who Do You Say That I Am

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 17, 2011

Who do we say that Jesus is by our words, lives and actions

Introduction In today’s world we have so much stress put on our identity, who we are, and what is our status in society. How do you respond when someone asks you who are you? The average person responds to that question by telling the other person what they do for a living. We often define ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Vision For His Church Part Ii

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 30, 2009

Pentecost: Our witness takes place in a post church society... 2nd sermon of two.

In Jesus Holy Name May 31, 2009 Text: Acts 2:1-5 Pentecost - Redeemer “God’s Vision For His Church, Part II” “Telling the Good News” What did Peter preach? Standing in the streets of Jerusalem, Peter spoke these words: “Men of Israel, listen to this Jesus of Nazareth …was put to death ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are The Salt Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 9, 2008

A message on the necessity of salt in the world and it’s characteristics.

You Are the Salt of the Earth Matthew 5:13 Intro In the Beatitudes Jesus sets before us a word picture of the inner spirit of a genuine Christian (Matt. 5:3-9) The Master continues the Sermon on the Mount with lessons of Christian discipleship by describing in graphic terms the influence of such ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 28, 2008

As Christians we have the honor and great responsiblity of being Christ ambassadors to the world. With that responsiblity comes the need to fully understand the message and manner is which we are to carry.

We Are Ambassadors for Christ 2 Cor. 5:20 – 6:2 Intro Jesus thought of his disciples as brothers in a great task. He called them his friends. Jesus placed himself among his disciples as a fellow servant of God. Jesus issued his commission to his disciples as if they were soldiers in Matthew ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Chosen People: Transformed By Truth Isaiah 43:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 9, 2024

Let us delve into the transformative power of God's truth as revealed in Isaiah 43:10. This verse illuminates our identity as God's chosen people and the profound impact of His truth on our lives.

God's Chosen People: Transformed by Truth Isaiah 43:10 Introduction: As we gather today, let us delve into the transformative power of God's truth as revealed in Isaiah 43:10. This verse illuminates our identity as God's chosen people and the profound impact of His truth on our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10, Deuteronomy 7:6, 1 Peter 2:9, Philippians 3:10, Colossians 1:9-10, Hosea 4:6, Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 5:8-10, 1 Peter 2:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ordinary People

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on May 28, 2008

God has chosen unlikely people to do impossible tasks and has called ordinary people to be his presence in the world.

Lectionary 11 Matthew 9:35 – 10:8 (9-23) A father, tired after Church one Sunday morning, pretended to be asleep in his chair in front of the T.V. as his kids tried their best to wake him from his Sunday nap to join them in the back yard. Finally, after several attempts to wake him his ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Mistaken Identity

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on May 3, 2013

This country, and the church has a Mistaken Identity, we have lost sight of who we are.

"Mistaken Identity" 1Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; (I Peter 2:9 NKJV) Intro: What we have today is a case of mistaken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul's Concern For Representing Jesus The Right Way Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 30, 2013

Paul instructs believers here on what their life should look like!

Colossians 3:10-17 [NLT] January 30, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s continues to clarify his teaching on the proper attitude and action of those in the body of Christ: Over the past few weeks we have been looking at how Paul was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

They Are Watching Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". Christians, people are watching us. Do they see you or Jesus?

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#4] THEY ARE WATCHING 1 Peter 2:11-25 Introduction: I have said many times that this generation of youth and children are difficult to deal with. It is discouraging to see how they behave and is more discouraging to realize that they have learned this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Unto Jesus

Contributed by Robert Garrett on Apr 11, 2005

Every problem you encounter there is someone in the "great cloud of witnesses: encouraging you to look to Jesus. This message will show how we are to Look unto Jesus.

INTRO. It seems that in this day and time we are living in a world that is changing each and every day. Just think about how just in the past few years how things have totally changed in how people think and how they do things and what is expected of the child of God. ILLUSTRATION: “Yesterday ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Too Late For Jonah The Rebel Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jul 31, 2009

This is sermon 3 of the series, IT’S NOT TOO LATE. This message is about JONAH, the REBEL & how he received a 2nd chance to do the will of GOD. Thnak GOD for 2nd chances.

Sermon for August 01, 2009 Sermon Series: It’s Not Too Late: Sermon #3: It’s Not Too Late for JONAH, the REBEL Scripture Ref: Jonah 1:1-4 1. Now the word of the LORD came unto JONAH, the son of AMATAI, saying, 2. Arise, go to NINEVEH, that great city, for their wickedness is come up before ME. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-4

Living Out The Life We Have In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 23, 2013

Paul stresses how the believer should live a life that reflects their status of being IN CHRIST and Paul lays out what needs to be laid aside for this to happen...

Colossians 3:1-9 [NLT] January 23, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s clarifies his teaching on attitude and actions within the body of Christ: I hope and pray I can get ALL this in tonight, but if NOT we will pick up next week right ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph, An Obedient Servant

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 19, 2010

What can we learn from the bibles Silent Witness?

Joseph @ the school Nativity - illustration At the school nativity play a boy desperately wanted to play the role of Joseph. He didn't get the part – he was to be the inn keeper. Instead the part of Joseph went to his greatest rival in the class. He was very upset. All through rehearsals he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Christian Resistance: How To Say "No" To Evil

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Feb 9, 2009

How to deal with evil people/situations in such a way as to still leave the door open for God to work in a constructive way.

Phillip Krueger Page 1 2/9/2009 THE CHRISTIAN RESISTANCE: HOW TO SAY NO TO EVIL Exodus 22:28“You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler “of your people.” New International Version (NIV) 2-8-09 1. There are times in life that we will be asked to participate in something we feel to be immoral, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Faith Is Saying Go But My Fear Is Shouting No! Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Acts series # 15 My Faith is saying Go but my fear is shouting NO!! Acts 4:1-12: We have been looking at the early church and trying to understand what Elim Bible should look like. If you remember the very beginning of this series we talked about writing Acts chapter 29 and we discussed the blunt ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist