Sermons on Faithful Witnesses:

Essentials Of Faith

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 4, 2023

In this exposition of Hebrews 11:1-6, the nature of faith (v. 1), understanding by faith (v. 3), and essentials of faith (v. 6) are explored. "Without faith it is impossible to please God." Therefore, the subject is of supreme importance.

We take our text today from Hebrews 11: the great faith chapter. We will begin by reading the first six verses. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Romans 12:3, Romans 10:9-10, John 3:16, Matthew 28:20, Romans 1:19-21, 1 Peter 5:7, Malachi 3:6, Isaiah 3:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

It Ain't Right Not To Tell Iit!

Contributed by Lafayette Funches on Jul 9, 2015

We ought to be glad to tell someone what God has doen for us.

IT AIN’T RIGHT NOT TO TELL IT 2nd Kings 7:5-11 5 And they rose up in the twilight, to go into the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp, behold there was no man there. 6 For the LORD had made the host of the Syrians to hear noise a noise of chariots, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Found The Messiah: An Exposition Of John 1:35-42

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 31, 2018

Do we find Him, or does He find us?

We Have Found the Messiah: An Exposition of John 1:35-42 The previous passage was accented by John’s verbal testimony of the Christ when he calls out: “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” John the Baptist not only used the sign of water baptism as a testimony, but also ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tell Others About Easter

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 3, 2023

The good news for believers is that death is not the last word. Jesus Christ conquered death, and through faith in Him, we have eternal life. Praise God!

I praise God that He is risen. He is risen indeed. For our friends in Pakistan we say, "Wo jee utha. Wo jee utha, beshuk." It is so good to have 20/20 hindsight. Friday we left Jesus in the tomb. But death could not hold Him. He conquered death and gave us the hope of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, John 1:29-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Dreaded E-Word: Evangelism For The Rest Of Us

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 10, 2011

we may not all be evangelists, but as followers of Christ, what we all are is witnesses.

The Dreaded E-Word Evangelism for the rest of us TCF Sermon January 9, 2011 There are things in life we don’t look forward to because we don’t enjoy them. We might not look forward to getting up to early in the morning. We might not look forward to the proctologist, urologist, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witnessing Like The Master (John 4:3-29)

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014

Learning how to witness like Jesus Himself. Inspired by Ray Comfort, The Way of the Master.

Witnessing Like The Master (John 4:3-29) Learn A Lesson From The Best Suppose that you want to learn how to play golf. If you were to have anyone in the world to teach you for a few days or a few weeks, to whom would you go? You just might say Tiger Woods, who is the best golfer in the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-29

Denomination: Bible Church

Anointed To Witness And Serve - Week 4 - The Language Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 20, 2019

The language of Heaven is one of the facets of the sacred secret of God that was revealed at Pentecost.

“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” (Jn 4:23-24 NIV) Jesus said that those who believe in Him ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Mark 16:17, Acts 2:4, 1 Corinthians 14:2, Acts 13:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“the Witness Of Isaiah, John And Jesus” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 14, 2016

John 12 concludes Jesus' testimony to the world with a short summary sermon.

2 14 2016 “The Witness of Isaiah, John and Jesus” John 12:36-50 John 12:36: “While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light." These things Jesus spoke, and departed, and was hidden from them. 37 But although He had done so many signs before ...read more

Scripture: John 12:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Possible Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 21, 2019

We’re called to witness where we are, but not stay where we are.

Mission Possible Rev. Brian Bill Acts 1:6-11 September 21-22, 2019 Sermon Bumper: Tell Me A witness is simply someone who speaks from personal experience about what is true. How are you doing at telling people the truth about Jesus? A first-hand witness reports what was personally seen, heard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Faith

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 15, 2021

If you have ever reached a low point in your life where it seems like everything was coming against you, then you know about simple faith. It's the faith that remains when everything else has been stripped from you which enables you to take another step in God's promises.

Simple Faith Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Romans 5:1-2 The title of my message this morning is “Simple Faith.” As some of you are aware, I retired last Monday after thirty-two years in the pharmaceutical industry. This was preceded by eight years in the U. S. Air Force and five years working as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Continuing In Faith Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Message explores the importance of continuing in the faith. "The just shall live by faith" is stated four times in Scripture. What is its meaning, and what are the implications for us?

Heb. 10:38 5-7-16 #5 in Series: Grace Works! Intro “The just shall live by faith.” That statement is found four times in Scripture. It is the revelation that fueled the Protestant Reformation. It is the basis of Martin Luther’s understanding of justification by faith. The impact of that verse on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-38, Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Timothy 4:13-16, Luke 22:31-32, Genesis 3:1-6, Habakkuk 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Do Not Bear False Witness (Part 8 Of 8) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008

This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

Do not bear false witness Exodus 20 gives the commandment not to bear false witness, but the details of this command are given in Exodus 23:1-3 "You shall not circulate a false report. Do not put your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. 2 "You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go Of Prejudices To Become God’s Witness

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2022

God calls us to never think more highly of ourselves than we ought and never to think we are better than other people for whom Christ died.

Letting Go Of Prejudices To Become God’s Witness Luke 7:1-11 Matthew 8:5-13 9/23/22 Have you ever judged another person and missed out on the opportunity to have had your life enriched. I can remember in my years in high school, I pretty much stuck with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Unavoidable Question Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 15, 2009

As in the movie Saving Private Ryan Captain Miller had to ask himself...."for whom or what would I give my life" Pvt James Ryan at the end of his life asked..."Have I been a good man?" These are life questions we all must ask. Stephen answered the ques

In Jesus Holy Name August 2, 2009 Acts 6:7-15, 7:55-58 “The Unavoidable Question” Part V In the movie “Saving Private Ryan” the opening scene shows an old man walking down a wide path through a colonnade of evergreens. He has a full head of gray hair; He wears a light blue ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Hold Back In Your Witness To The World!

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 11, 2003

Like Amos, God has called us to give a testimony to the world that is not always what the world wants to hear, but what God wants us to speak!

Amos 7:10-15 July 13, 1997 In years past, before GPS and other navigation wonders, the lighthouse was an important feature on every coastline. On the shoreline of Lake Superior, on a point that sticks well out into the cold waters of the big lake, there is a lighthouse on the shoreline. In a ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-15

Denomination: Lutheran