Sermons on Host Of Witnesses:

Death By Lying Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 25, 2009

Sin kills the soul, the community, momentum and our witness in the world.

Most people don’t really “like” sermons on sin. They don’t like hearing them, and (at least in my case) they don’t really like preaching them. I think that is because judgmental-ism and “holier than thou” attitudes have typically characterized our discussions of sin, and often the end result has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph, An Obedient Servant

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 19, 2010

What can we learn from the bibles Silent Witness?

Joseph @ the school Nativity - illustration At the school nativity play a boy desperately wanted to play the role of Joseph. He didn't get the part – he was to be the inn keeper. Instead the part of Joseph went to his greatest rival in the class. He was very upset. All through rehearsals he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

God With Us Brings Hope Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 10, 2021

Hope is based on God's word, work and witness

GOD WITH US BRINGS HOPE Back in 2017, two long time commercial fishermen named John Aldridge and Anthony Sosinski, set out to fish from Montauk, Long Island. The boat was on autopilot. As they headed out to sea, about forty miles offshore, Anthony was sleeping below deck while John started to get ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Ten Commandments, 6 Of 6: Ninth And Tenth Commandments

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 16, 2022

You shall not bear false witness. You shall not covet.

The Ten Commandments, 6 of 6: Ninth and Tenth Commandments Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 5:20, Exodus 20:17, Deuteronomy 5:21 Summary: “You shall not bear false witness.” “You shall not covet.” The ninth commandment: Exodus 20:16, “You shall not bear false witness against your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Exodus 20:17

Elijah Prays: Announces No Rain Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

Let God use you as a witness, as He used Elijah.

“And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, ‘As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.’” 1 Kings 17:1, NKJV A. INTRODUCTION 1. Tishbite means, stranger or one alone or solitary. 2. Gilead means ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18, Malachi 4:5-6, Romans 9:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Of The End.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2021

Deliverance in a time of trouble. Resurrection and everlasting life. Wisdom and Witness.

THE TIME OF THE END. Daniel 12:1-3. DANIEL 12:1. “And at that time.” This reaches beyond the prophesied histories of the previous chapter to ‘the time of the end’ (cf. Daniel 11:35). “Michael” = 'Who is like God?' Various commentators throughout Christian history have ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Explains The Law

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 11, 2017

Jesus explains the laws on murder, adultery and bearing false witness

Intro If we could read a commentary on the Old Testament from Jesus Christ how would that be? Well, we actually have that in the Sermon on the Mount. Goal Let’s see the intent of the law by its author, the One who is God with us. Sermon Plan Let’s examine Matthew 5:21-37, the laws on murder, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians-Grumbling

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jul 15, 2017

We must shine as a witness for Christ without grumbling or arguing.

Title: Philippians 2-Grumbling Place: BLCC Date: 7/16/17 Text: Philippians 2.12-18 CT: We must shine as a witness for Christ without grumbling or arguing. [Screen 1] FAS: New research shows that many of us really do believe that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. Researchers for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Called To Be Sent Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

Being a light in the world involves worship, welcome, work and witness

CALLED TO BE SENT A few years ago a guy named Ron Schatz went into a bank and filled out a withdrawal slip. He took the slip up to the teller and gave it to her, but noticed the teller was acting very strangely and seemed to be taking a long time getting his money. Suddenly the police burst in ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Celebrating The True Meaning Of Christmas SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

It’s considered impolite to attend a party without bringing a gift for the host or honoree. We should feel honored to receive an invitation to attend. Therefore, it’s extremely important that we bring the right gifts to the honoree.

Today, we gather to discuss the significance of "The Ultimate Birthday Celebration." It is a time-honored tradition for people around the world, both believers and non-believers, to celebrate on December 25th. While the exact date of Jesus Christ's birth is not mentioned in the Bible, we celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:3

Topics: Christmas, Gift Giving

Jesus Is Visited By Shepherds Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 11, 2012

In today's lesson we learn about the shepherds visiting the baby Jesus, and we should respond to Jesus.

Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Last week we examined the birth of Jesus. Today I want to look at what happened immediately following the birth of Jesus. Luke tells us that shepherds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21, Luke 2:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Caring With A Difference

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 30, 2007

A Labor Day message on providing caring services, but not simply as self-fulfillment, but as a means to witness.

The true test of whether what you are doing is real is not how you feel about it when you start. The true test is whether you can keep going and complete your task. Anybody can get excited about a new job. But not everybody can stay by the stuff and finish. Some people get bored, or ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

"'the' Birthday Celebration

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Dec 22, 2016

It’s poor etiquette to attend a party and don’t bring the host/honoree a gift. We should feel privileged to receive an invitation to attend. Therefore, it’s extremely important that we bring the right gifts to the honoree.

“’THE’ Birthday Celebration” Isaiah 9:3 (MSG); Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11(NIV) Isaiah 9:3 (NIV) 3You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. Isaiah 9:3 (MSG) 3You repopulated the nation, You ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:3, Isaiah 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Spirit Guide You As He Directed Joseph

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 13, 2004

Lord of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in guidance. When we go through deep trials or great suffering, we need to be reminded that God is working purposefully, intelligently, and lovingly in our lives.

Let the Spirit Guide You as He Directed Joseph(Genesis 37:5-37:38) Jesus said, "When He the Spirit of truth is come. He will guide you into all truth." Too many people fail to experience the Spirit’s leading, empowering and adapting corrections because they have preconceived notions of what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Sad Sisters Over One Dying Brother

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 8, 2014

There are a host of women who today could identify with the idea of having someone that they love dying right in there reach, but, feel handcuffed to hopelessness, because there is nothing they can do until Jesus shows up.

Two Sad Sisters over one Dying Brother Sermon Starter John 11:1 Now a certain man was sick, named ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational