Sermons on Gospel Witness:

01. The Pursuit Of Happiness Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 10, 2023

How does the Sermon on the Mount apply to our lives today and in defining our happiness

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Today we begin with a series of the greatest sermons ever spoken to the ears of man. It is the greatest because they are the words of our Lord and Eternal King himself. If ever there was a more important time for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Brethren

Journey Through Acts (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 16, 2024

As we study this snapshot of the early church life, a pattern emerges: they focused on gathering, on the Gospel, on goodwill and on glorifying God. Because the early church maintained this four-fold focus along their journey, God continually added to their number those who were being saved.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2017 If you were with us last week, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. It’s a faith-journey that began on a remote hillside near Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Salvation And Baptism

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 22, 2021

If there were two main doctrines in the Bible, I feel they would be salvation and baptism. The reason being the bible says until a lost person is saved, he is nothing to God, and until a saved person is baptized, he cannot be obedient in any other spiritual area.

If there were two main doctrines in the Bible, I feel they would be salvation and baptism. The reason being the bible says until a lost person is saved, he is nothing to God. God does not know you. Matthew 7:21, and until a saved person is baptized, He cannot be obedient in any other area. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Detours Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 24, 2021

Life throws up big "road out!" signs at us. How do we adapt to the detours of life?

Detours   • An old sailor repeatedly got lost at sea, so his friends gave him a compass and urged him to use it. The next time he went out in his boat, he followed their advice and took the compass with him. But as usual he became hopelessly confused and was unable to find land. Finally, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow The Pattern Of Sound Words Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 25, 2022

2 Timothy 1:13-18 shows us two ways Christians guard against being ashamed of Christ.

Introduction Paul Borthwick served as a professor of Global Christianity at Gordon College for 30 years. In his book titled, Mission 3:16: God’s One-Verse Invitation to Love the World, he writes: I had the privilege of attending the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Cape Town, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Wavering

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 21, 2021

Things getting rough? Hold on, it will get worse, but it it worth staying strong!

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:13-21 Galatians 1:6-18 Proposition: You must remain steadfast in the Gospel! I. Because it is ONCE delivered to the saints. 6-9 A. Truth never changes with circumstances. 6-7 (Jude 3) B. Truth cannot changed by messengers. 8,9 II. Because of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-18, Ephesians 4:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Tradition! Tradition! Tradition!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 24, 2021

Does tradition have any role in the Christian life?

Tradition! Tradition! Tradition! Mark 7:1-23 I can remember many years ago seeing Fiddler on the Roof. My mind has gotten a little foggy concerning the details, but I remember a hit song which came from it called “Tradition, Tradition, Tradition. I was about an orthodox Jewish community facing the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, Mark 7:1-8, Mark 7:14-15, Mark 7:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ Crucified Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #6. How one proclaims the gospel is not as important as that one proclaims the gospel.

I. Introduction A. The weaknesses in the church at Corinth -There can be no doubt that the church in the city of Corinth had issues. -They were quite the dysfunctional church. -Paul spent the first chapter laying a foundation for all that he is going to say. 1. All we have and all we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-9

Fight The Good Fight Of Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 3, 2021

Fighting the good fight of faith is not about defeating someone but serving the Lord Jesus Christ as a soldier in a spiritual battle!

When you have friends over for dinner, what are the 2 topics you’re not suppose to bring up? Unless you’re looking for a fight, it is not a good idea to bring up politics or religion while you’re having dinner with friends; and those fights many times ruin relationships! Does God say anything ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 22, 2022

What Paul was doing in the early church we are to continue to do the same today. The caveat is that we must always be careful not to bend the message of the gospel to fit the preference or desires of those to whom we are sharing the gospel.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 Introduction There’s a story about an Amish boy and his father who went to the big city for the very first time. They were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Brethren

Where Do You Stand? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

This message looks at how our heart is like soil into which the gospel is planted, and we must be certain that our soil is fertile and ready to receive the Word. Otherwise, we will wither in our relationship with God; or worse, we will perish.

I have entitled our message, “Where Do You Stand?” This morning, as we look at what’s called the “Parable of the Sower,” we’re going to see how Jesus talks about four different soils, or four different types of spiritual ground, on which people may stand in relation to God. Something challenging ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Jesus Among The Dead

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jul 5, 2022

Mary is despondent when she goes to the tomb the second time not knowing where the body of Jesus lay and she is confronted by the angels and then by Jesus. Her sorrow turns into joy and then she is given a command to go and share the good news of Jesus' resurrection from the dead.

“SEEKING JESUS AMONG THE DEAD?” JOHN 20:11-18 1. The DISTRESS of Mary Magdalene. (v. 11) Psalm 50:15; Matthew 26:75; Mark 5:38-39; 14:72; 15:40; 16:1-5, 10; Luke 7:38; 8:52; 22:62; 23:28; 23:55-24:3; 24:10, 12; John 11:31, 33; 14:27-28; 16:6, 20-22; 20:5; Acts 9:39; 21:13; Romans 12:15; 1 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Idea Of Easter

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 6, 2022

In this Easter Sermon, Pastor Ed Young uses the illustration of the IDEA (Inspiration Dilemma Evolving into Action) to show us God's big idea of salvation.

THE BIG IDEA OF EASTER APRIL 17, 2022, 11:15AM ED YOUNG Thank you for having the idea to attend one of our many Easter Services at Fellowship Church. How are you guys doing? We all have ideas. You had an idea about the outfit that you have on. I had an idea about the safari jacket. We have ideas ...read more

Scripture: John 20:14, Psalm 139:17-18, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"jesus The Word" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 28, 2021

This sermon is on Jesus as the Word, and also serves as an introduction to this series of sermons from the Gospel of John

JESUS THE WORD John 1:1-5; 9-14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 17, 2021 Video Sermon Link: https://youtu.be/DX3V10YV3jw INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want us to begin a series of messages on the Gospel of John. 2.) This is a series of messages for the entirety of 2021, and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Caring! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 11, 2024

Based on Luke 10:25-27 - Challenges hearers to consider the Good Samaritan & Christ's command for us to love all people

“KEEP CARING” Luke 10:25-37 FBCF – 2/11/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – 1985 – Huey Lewis & the News #1 song – “The Power of Love.” Part of soundtrack for movie, “Back to the Future.” Chorus: You don't need money, don't take fame Don't need no credit card to ride this train It's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, 1 John 3:18, Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist