Sermons on Good Witness:

A Great Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

The apostle Paul wrote these words, encouraging believers in Jesus to run the race. Run the race of what? Of the faith.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Witness Equals Martyr

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2022

When he opened his mouth, it was a powerful word that came forth. At the end of his speech, they had two choices.

Monday of 3rd week of Easter I’d like to think that preaching has come a ways since the days of Stephen. If you read the rest of this chapter of Acts, you get the impression that Stephen had some kind of martyr complex. Remember that the word martyr in Greek means witness. He was so on-fire with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Catholic

Those Witnesses Of Faith

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 9, 2022

These heroes of faith teach us how to trust and live the life of Faith.

Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Those Witnesses of Faith 1. The cloud of witnesses (Testifiers, those who offer Affirmation) Hebrews 12:1: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses …” testify • A great cloud of witnesses surrounds us, says the apostle. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Methodist

The Witness Of The Holy Spirit.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 25, 2022

Heirs of God, joint heirs with Christ.

THE WITNESS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Romans 8:14-17. It is only those who are led by the Spirit of God who are manifested to be “the sons of God” (Romans 8:14). Not everybody receives Jesus, nor believes in His name (John 1:11-12). Our inclusion in the family of God is on account of our faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witness: Empowers #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

We are empowered to be witnesses through the Holy Spirit to be his agents in the world

Last week, we began the conversation about what gives us meaning in this life and I suggested that is a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live it. To live out this belief we are called to become a witness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witness: Confesses #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

our largest tool for sharing the gospel has been thwarted by our willingness to so assimilate into the culture we don’t look like any different or welcome the challenge of criticism or debate for what we believe. We’d prefer to live anonymously.

We began a conversation three weeks ago about what gives us meaning in this life and I suggested that the question is actually a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live out this reality. To live out this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witness: Praises #5 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

When you have met the risen Christ you are so grateful you immediately get to work sharing the message .

For those who are new, we began this conversation a number of weeks ago about what gives us meaning in this life and I suggested that the question is actually a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empowered To Be Witnesses, Not Weirdos

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 7, 2020

The Holy Spirit was given for us to be witnesses not for our entertainment or exaltation. He was given to empower us for our only purpose for being here.

Act 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. The purpose of receiving power from the Holy Spirit is not for goosebumps and roo ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

John The Eye Witness

Contributed by John Gail on Mar 4, 2016

This sermon introduces 1 John, 1st chapter and the Christians responsibility to know and tell a lost and dying world about a wonderful Saviour.

JOHN THE EYEWITNESS TEXT: 1 John 1:1 – 10 Introduction: I. John tells his readers why he writes this letter. A. John wants his audience to know that his reasons are because he witnessed the life of his subject. Illustration: Do You Know Him? In The Gift of Janice, Max Wylie, novelist ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Perspective Of Our Witness

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 26, 2015

Those ones who are hateful, rude, selfish, mean, those ones who are rebellious, those ones who give us the most trouble!! God wants to save them, God wants to rescue them, God want help them, God wants to open their eyes!!

2 Kings 6:18-23- So when the Syrians came down to him, Elisha prayed to the LORD, and said, "Strike this people, I pray, with blindness." And He struck them with blindness according to the word of Elisha. 19 Now Elisha said to them, "This is not the way, nor is this the city. Follow me, and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Angels, Prophets And Witnesses Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 6, 2018

Message 19 in our exposition of Revelation. This message covers the events during the interlude in chapter 10.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Angels, Prophets & Witnesses” Rev 10-11 Review I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 (Things you have seen) II. Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) III. Last Days 4-22 (Things which are about to take place) A. Heavenly worship around the throne 4-5 B. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Commissioned & Empowered Witnesses Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 8, 2014

In these final instructions Jesus declares the church's mission of worldwide evangelism and discipleship. Jesus has completed His mission of dying as the Lamb of God for the sins of the World (Jn. 1:29). Now Jesus commissions His disciples with a mission.

LUKE 24: 44-53 COMMISSIONED AND EMPOWERED WITNESSES [Luke 18:31-33] Having assured the disciples of His physical resurrection (vv. 36-43), Jesus now gives them the great commission. In these final instructions Jesus declares the church's mission of worldwide evangelism and discipleship. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Witnessing To Christ

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 22, 2017

The reason that the Early Church was able to preach the Gospel is because the Holy Spirit fell on them at Pentecost.

THE ETERNAL GOD AND THE BREVITY OF LIFE Psalm 90 Psalm 90:1. It is remarkable that the children of Israel survived 400 years in Egypt, and for some of that time under unspeakable oppression. Yet despite their hard labour and sorrow, the LORD had been their dwelling place “from generation to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-32

Denomination: Anglican

The Persuading Witness Of Jesus

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 2, 2018

Are we true witnesses to the true faith?

The Persuading Witness of Jesus 1 John 5:6-13 John in His gospel says that he wrote it to persuade people that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you might have life in His name (John 20:31). This is very similar to what we study here in his first epistle and demonstrates ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-13, 1 John 5:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Witness Of The Spirit" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 26, 2016

John speaks of the three-fold witness of the Holy Spirit.

The Bible says the child of God has a "know-so" salvation. We can know beyond a shadow of a doubt that we are a child of God. John speaks about the witness of the Holy Spirit, who assures God's children they belong to Him. First of all, the Holy Spirit bears witness: 1. To The Son - vs. 6-7 "But ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-13

Denomination: Baptist