Sermons on Outsiders:

Saw That Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 26, 2012

Did you know at times we tend to view things wrongly? The good seems to be bad and bad seems to be good. Not all apples that look gorgeous and delicious on the outside are entirely tasty on the inside; at times the inner portion is rotten and also sour

Saw that…. 1 King 19:3”when he saw that, he arose and ran for his life, and went to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there. 4 But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness…” Mightiest of achievements is ephemeral! Can I get your attention ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Should We Witness?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Mar 9, 2014

"Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned, as it were, with salt, so that you may know how you should respond to each person," (Col. 4:5-6).

Have you ever asked yourself, "Why should I witness?" Several reasons should come to mind. First, because Jesus commands you to: "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit," (Matt. 28:19). Also, Ezek. 3:11 says, "and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Together We Can

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Mar 6, 2010

The greatness of a church is not measured in how many come into the church but in how many go out in ministry. The church gathers; then the church scatters. The church must go outside its walls to reach people who need the Lord. The effectiveness of our c

Together we can Some missionaries in the Philippines set up a croquet game in their front yard. Several of their native neighbors became interested and wanted to join the fun. The missionaries explained the game and started them out, each with a mallet and ball. As the game progressed, opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Imprisonment Created Opportunities To Spread The Gospel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 2, 2018

The apostle faced opposition from those outside the church and misrepresentation from some within. But this did not dissuade or distract him from fulfilling God’s call. Through it all, Christ was being preached, which brought him great delight.

Date: 4/26/18 Lesson # 3 Title: Imprisonment Created Opportunities to Spread the Gospel Text: (Philippians 1:12-14) Scripture: (Philippians 1:12-14, NIV) 12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters[a], that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jehoshaphat’s Prayer – Humble, God Honouring, Public And Effective Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 12, 2022

A period of trial or testing will sort out the spiritual fibre of a man. That which confronts on the outside determines what truly resides on the inside. The weakling caves in. The coward hides away in his room pretending.. The unstable person panics, BUT Jehoshaphat prayed!

JEHOSHAPHAT’S PRAYER – HUMBLE, GOD HONOURING, PUBLIC AND EFFECTIVE THE PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS KING AVAILS MUCH {{2Chronicles 20:1-4 “Now it came about after this, that the sons of Moab and the sons of Ammon, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. Then some came ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-4, 2 Chronicles 20:5-6, 2 Chronicles 20:7-9, 2 Kings 23:4-7, 2 Chronicles 6:24-25, 2 Chronicles 6:34-35, 2 Chronicles 20:10-12, 2 Chronicles 20:13, 2 Chronicles 20:14-17, 2 Chronicles 20:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Justify That? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 10, 2016

Justification sounds like a $20 word that nobody would use outside of Church. But surprisingly the words justify and justification are interwoven into our culture and are used in ways that tell us a lot about what God did when He justified us.

I’m going to show you a list of some common English sayings on the screen. Tell me you recognize them. A thorn in the side Eat, drink, and be merry Handwriting on the wall. The blind leading the blind. Like a lamb to the slaughter Do not throw your pearls before swine Can a leopard ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Herod Agrippa Ii, Marcus Julius Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 3, 2022

Herod Agrippa II (Hebrew: AD 27/28 – c. 92 or 100), officially named Marcus Julius Agrippa and sometimes shortened to Agrippa, was the last ruler from the Herodian dynasty, reigning over territories outside of Judea as a Roman client.

HEROD AGRIPPA II, Marcus Julius Herod Agrippa I, original name Marcus Julius Agrippa, (born c. 10 BCE—died 44 CE), king of Judaea (41–44 CE), a clever diplomat who through his friendship with the Roman imperial family obtained the kingdom of his grandfather, Herod I the Great. He displayed great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:13

Denomination: Baptist

Content With God's Good Gifts Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024

Many of the trials that we face come from outside of us. Some of those trials come from within as temptations. James urges us to be content in our station, because our station and the trials that accompany it are good gifts from God.

In 2016, Rosario Butterfield was speaking at university. After her talk, she met a young woman who was struggling. To Rosario and this lady went to visit the campus chaplain, who was also a counselor over the course of their conversation they found out that this young woman had been listening to a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Ephesians 1:13, James 1:9-18, Luke 10:20, Revelation 2:10, Matthew 6:24, Psalm 16:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Doors

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 14, 2025

Even in judgment, God provided mercy. Just as Noah's family went through one door to be saved, so must we go through the one door, Jesus. Those outside of Christ will perish, but those in Christ will be saved.

Genesis 6:13-22 (NKJV) “Doors” June 15, 2025 When we last were together, my daughter and I planned a trip to Kentucky to visit The Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum. It was spectacular! It had some scientific challenges as it tried to prove that dinosaurs were alive during the time of Noah. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

An Update On Israel And Iran And The United States (Continuing My Last Post) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 27, 2025

We cover a lot of ground here. The Israel/Iran war; Donald Trump; the Gog and Magog war misrepresented; the end of the Gog nations; the Second Coming; Armageddon; the Millennium, the restoration of Nature, and another look at the United States of America (from an outsider).

AN UPDATE ON ISRAEL AND IRAN AND THE UNITED STATES (CONTINUING MY LAST POST) Very recently I submitted a message about the Israel-Iraq conflict looking at prophecy. I don’t want to make capital out of the Middle East situation but there are additional points that I want to make since that last ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:15, Ezekiel 39:2, Ezekiel 38:5-6, Ezekiel 38:22-23, Ezekiel 39:6-8, Revelation 16:13-14, Ezekiel 39:17-19, Revelation 19:17-18, Isaiah 11:4-9, Revelation 19:15, Revelation 19:11, Isaiah 11:5, Isaiah 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Genesis 12:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Somebody Is Listening And Watching Series

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 8, 2007

The way God does things is that he does a work on the inside before He can work on the outside. That speaks to the church today folks, in order for God to do a work in our world He must first of all do a work in His church.

Somebody is listening and watching Ezra 3 7/8/07 I am preaching through the little book of Ezra. Last Sunday we studied about a couple of principles found in this book that must be followed if we are to see a movement from God. We talked about two things that usually happen prior to a national ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-10, Ezra 3:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Word Comes Alive

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 6, 2014

Do your actions, your faithfulness show you are a part of God's program or does it show that you are outside of it looking on? For you is worshiping the Lord a matter of service to others and obeying Him. This is what honors Him and gives us our purpose.

Opening Illustration: This line between truth and falsehood is blurred in our society. We pick up newspapers and read touching stories and later find out that the stories were complete fabrications. We are used to politicians making us promises to get our votes, only to forget those promises once ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Realities Of The Holy Spirit In Our Christian Life!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 6, 2012

In this outline we share 7 realities in our live as we live and grow in the Lord. "May not a single moment of my life be spent outside the light, love and joy of God's presence and not a moment without the entire surrender of my self as a vessel for Him

Realities of the Holy Spirit in our Christian Life! In this outline we share 7 realities in our live as we live and grow in the Lord. "May not a single moment of my life be spent outside the light, love and joy of God's presence and not a moment without the entire surrender of my self as a vessel ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

How Stubborn Are We? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 16, 2009

How stubborn are we as a fellowship? Are we going to continue to stand in God’s way? Or are we going to join Him in reaching this community with His forgiveness, love and salvation? Are you ready and willing to serve Christ “outside” your comfort zone? Pe

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 13, 2009 Date Preached: May 17, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Are We Ready to Love – Reaching Out? Sermon Title: How Stubborn Are We? Sermon Text: Acts 10:1-48 (ESV) entire chapter 28 And he said to them, "You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Now & Later: What God Started He Will Finish! Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Sep 15, 2014

God works in the believer now and later. Used the Now & Later candy as a treat for each person attending the special outside worship service called September Start Up. God is working in you NOW and God will finish His work in your LATER.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church September Start Up - Outside Worship - September 14, 2014 David Simpson What God Started - He Will Finish! (Now & Later) Philippians 1:6 "There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church