Sermons on Guarding Our Witness:

First Of All, So Then, Therefore

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 17, 2016

May we be encouraged today by the Words of the Apostle Peter: FIRST OF ALL in whatever we do be holy and godly SO THEN we wait in God’s patience so that others may come to know Him THEREFORE be on guard while we wait and remain faithful

“FIRST OF ALL, SO THEN, THEREFORE” 2 PETER 3:1-18 #2Peter3 INTRODUCTION… Letters Back and Forth (p) Written letters can be a powerful tool of communication. I remember when I went to college that a friend of mine and I kept in contact via letters. We both graduated from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Of The Spoken Word

Contributed by Dale Mcanally on Dec 19, 2013

The power of God backs us up when we dare to speak His Word with faith, love, authority, and full expectation.

Jesus said in John 6:63, “It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life”. Genesis 1:26 says, “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, John 6:63, Genesis 1:26, Proverbs 4:20-24, Matthew 12:34-37, Mark 11:22-26, John 15:7, James 3:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbs

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 28, 2011

FOCAL POINT: GUARD YOUR HEART

PROVERBS KEY VERSE: PROVERBS 4: 23 FOCAL POINT: GUARD YOUR HEART INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF PROVERBS IS A BOOK OF WISE, PRACTICAL WISDOM. IT TEACHES SUCH THINGS AS HOW TO RAISE CHILDREN, HOW TO HONOR PARENTS, HOW TO PURSUE CAREERS, HOW TO MAKE PEACE WITH YOUR ENEMIES, HOW TO IDENTIFY A ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Our Commitment To Truth Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

Our Commitment to Truth Series: Cracks – Engaging Our Divided Times 
Brad Bailey – February 20, 2022

Our Commitment to Truth Series: Cracks – Engaging Our Divided Times ?Brad Bailey – February 20, 2022 Intro Continuing in our series focusing on navigating through our divided times. We are focusing on identifying some of the main issues which have been dividing both our culture at large...and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, Zechariah 8:3, Zechariah 8:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tree And It's Fruit

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The fruit of our lives bears witness to our walk with Christ.

A Tree and It’s Fruit Matthew 7:15-20 I. What is a false prophet A. One who deceives - Matthew 24:24 B. One who comes in name of the Lord purporting truth, but glorifies self - has a new word from the Lord - promotes self C. Destroys others II. The danger A. Appearances look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meant To Be Used Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 26, 2008

Light is of no use if it is not prominently displayed. This message examines our stewardship of the Light we have been given.

Meant to be Used Mark 4:21-25 Mark 4:21 (HCSB) He also said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn’t it to be put on a lampstand?” Concealing the Light * Hiding * The light burns, but is hidden from view * Of benefit to no one else * Extinguished * ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warning! Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

In the road there a lots of road signs, this is also true in our spiritual journey, signs that we need to follow.

TOPIC: WARNING! Text: James 4:13-17; 5:1-6 Introduction: When we are driving on a road we will notice a lot of traffic sign, if we are observant. Some of the signs are: slow down, slippery when wet, check your brake, 100 km only, dangerous curve, stop-look and listen, school zone, children ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Harvest

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Jul 5, 2009

We must work hard to tell others about God then we will reap our reward in Heaven.

The Harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. This is a powerful piece of scripture that just seemed to jump out of the page at us. To me it speaks volumes. To me it says there is a lot of work to be done but not many of us wanting to do it. When I was a young lad on our family farm the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

My God Can Do Anything.

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Apr 13, 2012

What happened to our faith?

My God can do anything!!!! You believe that? Intro: What happened to Christians? 1: 95% of Christians never share their faith a) Of the 5% that do 80% are new converts b) So what happened? c) Did we decide that we got enough members of our church d) Is there some quota we’ve achieved ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3

Denomination: Other

Harvest Workers Wanted

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 19, 2025

In Matthew 9:37-38 the Lord Jesus pointed out 5 things about the End-time Harvest: there's multitudes of souls, they are of infinite value, there's a danger they won't be told, they are ready to be saved, and our part in reaching them is urgent.

HARVEST WORKERS WANTED Matt. 9:37-38; 10:1 INTRODUCTION A. ONE WAY OF SALVATION 1. A Chinese Confucian scholar was converted to Christ. He explained his reasons to his friends by a story: 2. “A man fell into a dark, dirty, slimy pit & he tried to climb out, but couldn’t. Confucius came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Sowers

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 11, 2008

We are spiritual sowers by our witness for Jesus.

Text: Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying, “Behold, a sower went out to sow” (Matthew 13:3). Why would Jesus use the words “sow and sower”? What does it mean to “sow”? What is a “sower”? What is a parable? Why did Jesus teach in parables? Jesus used the words “sow and sower” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Love Covers It All

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 19, 2014

Without Love our witness is useless and hopeless...

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 14, 2014 Date Preached: March 16, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Sermon for New Purpose Statement Sermon Title: Love Makes It All Work Sermon Text: Matthew 22:37-40 [ESV] – Read all here 37And he said to him, “You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Grumbling Of A Warped Generation Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 20, 2013

God's plan, Our example and witness, Joy

Philippians 2:12-18 (p. 819) November 24, 2013 Introduction: I can remember hearing this quote...”You can only see the stars shimmering when it’s dark.” And I have to tell you “I’ve seen some stars shine in my life.” “Melvin...wasting away with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace..."God's Second Chance"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 7, 2016

If someone was willing to give you a second chance wouldn’t you want to know about it? If someone was willing to forgive you wouldn’t you want to hear about it? If somebody loved you so much that they were willing to die for you, wouldn’t you....

Grace..."God's Second Chance" Oops... Illus. From sermon central staff Bill, Jim and Scott were at a convention together and were sharing a large suite on the top of a 75-story skyscraper. After a long day of meetings, they were shocked to hear that the elevators in their hotel were broken and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Fueled The Great Chicago Fire"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 13, 2017

The same incrediates that fueld the fire of 1871 in Chicago fuels the spiriual fire in us as well.

What will fuel the fire? Acts 2:36-47 On Sunday October the 8th 1871 a fire started in the town of Chicago, which killed 300, caused 100,000 to be homeless, and 180,000 what started the Great Chicago Fire? Mrs. O'Leary was milking her little cow, when the little cow kicked over a table where a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Methodist