Sermons on Great Cloud Of Witnesses:

Difference Makers Know Their Story Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2009

People are drawn to storytellers. Just as Paul told his story, someone is waiting to hear yours.

Difference Makers Tell their Story. Acts 21:40-22:21 Years ago there was a commercial for this super discount place. To be able to shop there you had to a member of a union. It began with a guy wearing a hardhat and someone asking him "What’s the Story Jerry?" At the end "Jerry" would say "thats ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grateful Living Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 14, 2009

To live gratefully is to worship God inwardly in prayer and reverence and outwardly in service of God and others. To live gratefully is to fully live the life of a disciple.

“Grateful Living” “1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 INTRODUCTION Contentment—basking in and savoring the gracious gifts of God in our lives was the topic of last week’s sermon. We wrestled with the idea that contentment is foundational to a life of gratitude; if we are not content we cannot be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In An Egg Shell

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 12, 2012

I have said many times that our life is so fragile, so delicate, that if it wasn't for the protection of our Lord we couldn't last very long in this flesh we live in. It's like living in an egg shell. Of course when we were young we thought we were invi

Living in an egg shell 2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Bonus Round Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Life is Short. God’s original plan for us was life not death. But when Adam sinned, it changed everything forever. Yet God does not want a short life for us. God wants many of His people living long lives- and this is a one of His blessings He grants to u

Bonus Round Exodus 20:12, Lev. 19:12 Life Is Short. I think the older you get, the more apparent that becomes. When you’re younger, you feel like you’re going to live forever and can’t wait to get older. But when you’re older, you long for the younger years because they’ve just flown by. James ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Methodist

The Ease Of Becoming An Insignificant Christian

Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Jan 14, 2010

3 THINGS THAT WILL CAUSE YOUR LIFE TO BECOME INSIGNIFICANT AND WITHOUT EFFECT TOWARD OTHERS

The Ease of Becoming an Insignificant Christian Jude 22 * One of the greatest tragedies for a Christian is that His/Her life may be lived without ever making any significant impact for the glory of God. * Insignificant = without measurable or noticeable impact or contribution. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Communion In The Midst Of The Great Commission

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Oct 11, 2008

Short Sermon on the thoughts of the Great Commission and The Eucharist in preparation for the observance of the Bread and Cup during our morning worship service.

Holy Communion in the Midst of the Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-36 How do we find the hallowed sacrament or sacred ordinance of Holy Communion (or more widely known as the Eucharist) find itself in the midst Jesus’ Great Commission to His disciples? Why would I make such ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

Living As The Hope Of Glory Series

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009

If "Christ in You" is the hope of glory, we need to realize the tremendous responsibility that is ours to represent and proclaim Christ in the world.

Living as the Hope of Glory Colossians 1:25-29 INTRODUCTION One of the most frequently used words among Christians is the word “church”. Just think about how many times TODAY you have used this word. And yet, even though we use this word a great deal, I wonder sometimes whether what we mean ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Light And Dark Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 23, 2008

Jesus has called us to be light into the world around us.

Light and Dark June 15, 2008 Me: I used to be terrified of the dark. I hated it. I always wanted more light and to be able to see what horrible monster was going to crawl out from under my bed. Somehow, seeing the monster made it better. There was a comfort in the light. Now, I want it as dark as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Look In The Mirror Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Are You Real?". Does your life resemble Satan or Jesus?

Series: Are You Real? [#6] LOOK IN THE MIRROR 1 John 2:15-17 Introduction: “When you look at your spiritual life, who do you resemble more, Satan or God”? 1 John 2:15-17 (NIV) “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Real Superman

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on May 14, 2025

Those in my age range might remember these words: “Look! Up in the sky. It’s a bird. It’s a plane. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!”

JESUS CHRIST: THE REAL SUPERMAN! TEXT: Philippians 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION: Those in my age range might remember these words: “Look! Up in the sky. It’s a bird. It’s a plane. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!” “Yes, it's ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Shine!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 23, 2013

Our light should shine in such a manner that men will glorify God through witnessing our good works not to glorify men and have them in admiration but ever to point to Christ, to lift Him up to have Him glorified in us.

Mat 5:14-16 KJV Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Verdict Of Salvation’s Great Application Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 25, 2024

How we respond to God's calling is very telling of what He is doing in our lives. Will we obey the command to go and tell others how to be saved, just as the Church has been directed since the beginning? Or, will we make the grace of Christ about what we have done instead?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 23 The verdict of salvation’s great application Acts 15:23-41 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:23-41, 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Restoration: An Exposition Of Isaiah 11

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 29, 2019

We all await a better day.

The Great Restoration: An Exposition of Isaiah 11 In desperate times, people look for a reason to have hope. Without hope, all is gloom and despair. The troubles we suffer from are often of our own making. There are those who trouble us also. And, all too often, we cause others much trouble. We ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Isaiah 11:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who's Your Boss Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 28, 2010

As servants of Almighty God, we have the authority and awesome privilege of sharing God's message of love with all people.

WHO'S YOUR BOSS? GALATIANS 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION The boss is an interesting individual. Some people like their boss and some do not. Some work harder when the boss is around than when he or she is absent. Many bosses are very difficult to work for while others are very laid back. The boss might be a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Testimony Of The Redeemed

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

Based on the Psalm and powerfully illustrated by the clip it teaches how we Christians must "sing our song" (give our testimony)

The Testimony of the Redeemed Psalm 40:1-3a I have watched that 2 minutes of film about 20 times this week. It makes the hair on my neck stand up. It was not meant to be a Christian film or have a Christian message but I tell you that is as powerful, as convicting, as biblical and as relevant as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist