Sermons on our words and witness: showing 376-390 of 212,823

A Word For The Overwhelmed

Contributed by Jordan Wirkkala on Dec 11, 2007

Our reaction and God’s interaction

"Word for the overwhelmed" -I would like to begin by telling a story about Pastor Craig (who is out of town today) that will help us open today’s topic. -We were high up on boom lift working and he is terrified of heights. He will not let me drive because he is afraid that I will go too fast. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Last Words - First Words

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 16, 2019

Resurrection Day Sermon - looking at some of the last words of Jesus - IT IS FINISHED and then one of the first words of Our Risen Lord - "GO"

Scripture: John 19:29-30; 20:11-18 Theme: Resurrection Sunday Title: Last Words, First Words INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! This morning, I want to talk to you about last words and first words. In particular, some ...read more

Scripture: John 19:29-30, John 20:11-18

Denomination: Nazarene

An After Christmas Word

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 29, 2017

The legacy of Anna and Simeon for Christmas celebration

Weekend Message/Devotion Reading: Luke 2:22-40 Let me begin by hoping you all had a Merry Christmas and are looking forward to a NEW YEAR of blessings and prosperity. Let us seek prosperity in gainful knowledge and practice of God’s Word and Will for our lives. – AMEN In this week’s Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Exodus 13:12-15, Psalm 119:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words Of Power, Words Of Hope

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 15, 2006

FCF: These words mean something. Responding to two deaths in our congregation this week, as well as the Amish tragedy - God’s word really makes a difference!

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. 28 You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I am coming to you.’ If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross-Our Ministry Defined Series

Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 5, 2001

Looks at the nature of our witness as seen through the lens of the cross.

The Bible calls each of us to witness for our faith. Yet often I have had people come up to me and say, I can’t witness for Christ, I don’t know enough, I can’t witness for Christ I have too many problems, I can’t witness for Christ, I have made to many mistakes in the past. They are saying a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Methodist

Revelation 11 - Witnesses & Woes Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 24, 2011

Our search to understand the book of Revelation brings us to chapter 11, concerning the two witnesses and the third woe.

In our ongoing review of the book of Revelation, we now offer chapter 11. There is the story of an elderly lady who attended every church service for over 50-years. She always enjoyed the teaching of the Lord. Her favorite events were the fellowship dinners. She loved to serve others and was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: *other

1 John 1:1-4 - Know Jesus, Proclaim Jesus, Make Our Joy Complete! Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 8, 2019

The apostle John had a certain way of hammering his points home in the opening verses of his letters. What points were so important to John that he had to repeatedly emphasize them in these opening verses of this letter?

1 John 1:1-4 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 John 1:1-4, Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Holy Spirit Empowered Witness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024

This sermon explores our calling to bear witness to Christ's truth, guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit, and the transformative power this brings.

Good morning, beloved family of faith. We find ourselves gathered here today in the warm embrace of our shared belief, a sacred bond that unites us all. As we come together in the spirit of love, unity, and the pursuit of divine truth, we are reminded of the great commission that is entrusted to us ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Topics: Witnessing, Sharing, Gospel

The Power To Save

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

Our testimony has a powerful influence on others but only if we share it with them. We should know by now that there are many ways to give a witness to the changes that we have experienced since we have trusted in Jesus.

THE POWER TO SAVE John 4:39-54 If we ever needed motivation to share the good news of salvation with others, all we need to do is to look around at the mess many people have made of their lives. Many are in desperate need of help. It may be that someone has already told them about what God has ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Weapons Of Our Warfae

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 27, 2013

We can learn how to deal with Satan's attacks by understanding the weapons of our warfare provided by Christ.

Valley Grove Assembly of God May 5, 2012 The Weapons of our Warfare Scripture: “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Methodist

This Is Our Time

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Jan 6, 2012

Just as Moses instructed the people to read THE WORD, then we in 2012 must read and apply THE WORD even more in these last days!

THIS IS OUR TIME 1-1-12 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Minister Rich McQuinn TEXT; DEUTERONOMY 31:9-14 Happy New Year 2012 to each of you this morning! Some of you may be sleepy from staying up late last night to welcome in this New Year! I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Wisdom With Words Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023

Using our words wisely is crucial for healthy relationships. We should learn to sit with others in their pain, use our words to build others up, guard our hearts, and be aware of our options to speak positively or negatively.

Today, we're going to talk about our words. You know, those things we say without thinking sometimes? Yeah, those. Let's see what the Bible has to say about it. Ever heard of a guy named Job? Dude had it rough. Lost everything. His friends came to visit him, and you know what they did? They didn't ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11, Job 2:11-13

Topics: Choosing Words, Wise Communication, Verbal Etiquette, Effective Speech

The Case For Christ

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 22, 2019

This is a follow-up sermon from watching the film, Case For Christ the week before. This sermon does not go into all the evidences but rather looks at a couple of verses regarding sharing our faith with some statements and insights from the film.

THE CASE FOR CHRIST Last week we watched the film, Case For Christ, based on the book of the same name by Lee Strobel. Lee was a Journalist for the Chicago Tribune. He was also an atheist. Then his wife started going to church. When he saw the changes taking place in her he was curious enough to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 27, 2011

To qualify as worship, our corporate religious activities must include sound preaching. To fail to include this vital aspect of worship is to condemn our congregations to an insipid presence in the midst of a hostile world.

“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing 101: The Next Step Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 11, 2005

This is the third in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This message investigates the idea of getting intentional about our witness in the world.

You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 3 – The Next Step – Getting Intentional Acts 1:8; 3 - 4:4 In Acts chapter 1:8 Jesus says to His disciples “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the ...read more

Denomination: *other