Sermons on Mature Witnesses:

Preparing For The Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 5, 2016

An authentic faith – which is never comfortable or completely personal – always involves a deep desire to change the world

Thursday of the 31st Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel We stand now very close to the conclusion of our liturgical year, our holy year of grace and mercy that concludes on the Feast of Christ the King. I’m doubly blessed because I get to celebrate Christ the King Sunday twice. In the ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:7-20

Denomination: Catholic

We Were Like Those Who Dreamed

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 10, 2016

Psalm 126 chronicles the joy of their return from captivity, their prayers for others still in bondage, and God's instruction to plant the seed of the Gospel, even in tears, for a great harvest will come.

WE WERE LIKE THOSE WHO DREAMED Ps. 126:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE CATCH 1. Ever since the firm he worked for went bankrupt, Benny has been looking for a job. Many months pass without success but then, one day, Benny rushes back home to his wife Cindy with a big smile on his face. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! Compel Them To Come In

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 27, 2016

Jesus used a parable regarding a great supper to illustrate the eternal truths of salvation. In this parable, He emphasized our responsibility in reaching the unsaved. We must be willing to go into the highways and hedges of life, compelling them to come.

Go! Compel them to Come In Luke 14:23 Our text verse comes from a parable of our Lord, where once again He addressed the hypocrisy and self-righteous arrogance of the Pharisees. Having dealt with their teachings regarding the Sabbath and their desire for recognition, one of them spoke of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

Election And Evangelism

Contributed by Bob Boerman on May 16, 2017

This sermon deals with, If God is going to save whom He has chosen, why evangelize? Why should I go through the hassle of doing it?

Election and Evangelism Preached at Life Bridge May 7, 2017 Communion Sunday Introduction: This morning we’re going to address a question that many think but few verbalize. The question is embedded in this morning’s sermon title… What’s the point of evangelism if God has already chosen who will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Goes Up Must Come Down

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on May 25, 2017

A law of gravity is this: What comes up must come down! We see that this is true in our faith life as we look at the Acts reading of the Ascension of Jesus.

Do you know who this person is? This person has the world record for the most valuable and expensive tooth. In 2002, the person’s tooth was valued at $35,700. Albert Einstein kept a picture of this person on the wall in his study alongside of other famous scientists that he looked up to. At the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Manifesto Of The Unshamed

Contributed by Tim Breen on Jul 11, 2017

The Church today has no reason to cower or shrink. Our moment for strength and service is at hand!

Usage Note: Fellow pastors and teachers – you are welcome to use and distribute this message freely; I have myself learned and borrowed from many Christian leaders in the course of my ministry. If my work is helpful to you, please do me the honor of following me on twitter – @tsbreen – and checking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Testimony And Law Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 31, 2016

Let us commit ourselves to keep all the testimonies that point us to this testimony – the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Psalm 78:5-8 Testimony and Law 12/28/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction The message of Psalm 78 is straightforward: Each generation is to teach the next the deeds and commandments of God so that they will be faithful to him and not stray away. Most of the psalm is a history lesson of how this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:5-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Right Water Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 13, 2020

We are commanded to be fishers of men. Have you caught anything lately? If not, why? We must learn how to fish so that we can fill the boat! We can't wait "There is a lot on the line!"

Pt. 1 - Right Water I. Introduction You get a line and I'll get a pole, honey You get a line and I'll get a pole babe You get a line and I'll get a pole we'll go down To the crawdad hole honey, sugar baby mine Oh, hey how you guys doing today? I figured if we can't meet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Right Bait Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 13, 2020

We are commanded to be fishers of men. Have you caught anything lately? If not, why? We must learn how to fish so that we can fill the boat! We can't wait "There is a lot on the line!"

Pt. 2 - Right Bait I. Introduction Here fishy, fishy! Man, it is frustrating to know you are fishing in the right water, but still can't seem to catch any fish. The water is important like we talked about last week. However, there is another essential factor that determines whether or not you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cross-Contamination (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 8, 2020

This is part two of two of my series on our need to cross-contaminate. Not with germs, bacteria or a virus...but with the gospel.

CROSS CONTAMINATION (part two) Cross-contamination is the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another, with harmful effect. This term has come up often since the pandemic started. Normally we would do our best to avoid ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13-21, Acts 8:5, Galatians 5:11, Galatians 6:12-15, Acts 21:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"in The Meantime..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 21, 2020

A sermon for Ascension of the Lord Sunday.

“In the Meantime…” Acts 1:1-14 A Tribal Chief lay dying. He called to him three of his people and said, “I must select a successor. Therefore, climb our holy mountain and return with a the most precious gift you can find.” The first brought back a huge gold nugget. The second brought back a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Unfinished Task - Loving The Lost Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

There was no greater example, outside of Christ, of one who sought and loved the lost anymore than Paul. He gave himself to the work of the kingdom.

THE UNFINISHED TASK – LOVING THE LOST I CORINTHIANS 9:22 INTRODUCTION: This was the 1999 theme for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for Foreign Missions. The major headings of the outline were taken from the IMB. There was no greater example, outside of Christ, of one who sought and loved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

The work is great but the laborers are few. The warfare is heated but the hearts of many are cold. The witnesses are needed but many are idle. We need to give ourselves “fully” to the work of the Lord.

THE WORK OF THE LORD I CORINTHIANS 15:57-58 INTRODUCTION: In tribute to my friend Truman Kimbrough. I borrowed this from him. The work is great but the laborers are few. The warfare is heated but the hearts of many are cold. The witnesses are needed but many are idle. We need to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Baptist

Blood In The Watchman Hand PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon emphasizes our responsibility as Christians to act as watchmen, spreading the Gospel and warning others of spiritual danger, with the understanding that neglecting this duty can have serious consequences.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to dive into an important message from the book of Ezekiel, chapter 33. This passage speaks to us about the Responsibility of a Watchman, The Consequences of Neglect, and The Power of the Gospel. Theologian John Stott once said, "We must be ...read more

Topics: Witnessing, Christ

Sharing Ourselves PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

Encourages us to be bold in sharing the Gospel, to do so with genuine love, and to become enduring witnesses of God's love in our daily lives.

Welcome, dear friends, to our gathering today. It's always a joy to see your faces, old and new, as we come together to share in the fellowship of Christ's love. We are here to open our hearts to His message, to let His wisdom wash over us and guide us in our daily lives. We are here to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Topics: Genuine, Witness