Sermons on Prophetic Witness:

How God Uses Persecution Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

Stephen's message was God’s final invitation to Israel. If Israel rejected the message, God would turn elsewhere to root and ground His church. Israel DID reject the message; in fact, Israel killed Stephen and launched a savage persecution against the c

The last time we were in our series in the Book of Acts, we saw that Stephen died as a martyr for Jesus Christ. Stephen preached a message just before he died. His message was God’s final invitation to Israel. If Israel rejected the message, God would turn elsewhere to root and ground His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Live In-Between #2 Where Will You Live Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

To be useful for God we must choose wisely where we will live. God wants us statiegically placed.

I Will Live In-Between #2 Where Will You Live (Genesis 12:1-8) ~ Intro: Sail boat story of me as a kid… As the boat began sinking I placed myself in a place so I would live, as close to on top of my friend’s head as I could get. Unfortunately, this almost drowned him, it’s amazing how strong ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

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

Ambassadors For Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018

Message 21 in our Colossians study on our responsibility to be an ambassador of Jesus Christ.1

Chico Alliance Church “Ambassadors for Christ” Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Col. 3:16 The word of Christ is that body of truth ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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

Road Rage Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 22, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 14: 1 - 28

Acts 14: 1 - 28 Road Rage 14 Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of the Jews and of the Greeks believed. 2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brethren. 3 ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It Doesn't Matter: To Me Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 29, 2019

It shouldnt matter what people think ,say or do to us we should continue spreading the Gospel using truth and not conforming to a watered down version.

In the text today the Apostle Paul is basically saying that the people of Corinth should think of him as a servant of Christ and manager of God’s secrets. But here is what I want us to see today Paul basically says I’m here as a servant of Christ to be faithful to Him and give you the message of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ And World Revolution

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 9, 2016

Jesus Christ is the greatest revolutionary who ever lived. Jesus demands, not only personal revolution -- of our hearts, priorities, behavior, and words -- but also for us to bring revolution to the world around us!

CHRIST & WORLD REVOLUTION 2 Cor. 5:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Fish and Chips 1. Lost on a rainy night in the north of England, a lady stumbled across a monastery and requested shelter there. Fortunately, she's just in time for dinner and was treated to the best fish and chips she’d ever ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The People God Uses - Andrew Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 30, 2012

Ever have someone say, "God can't use me!"? Well, this series "The People God Uses" proves that God can and will use anyone.

“And it happened in those days that He went out into a mountain to pray, and was all night in prayer to God. And when day had come, He brought His disciples together, and from them selected twelve whom He also named ‘disciples.’” (Luke 6:12-13) “And having called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Friends

Boating Season Has Begun

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 23, 2008

I had no idea that my neighbor Matt was out of work. There was nothing to let me know that he could use a friend and a day out in a boat. I had no idea they just recently became parents again to another little girl. Is a neighbor the person living next to

Boating Season has begun Luke 10:25-37 Well I know that some of you heard some of this sermon before but you may not have heard me make the same conclusions. As the title suggests you are going to hear another fascinating adventure about me and my boat. This time it involves a lesson about who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Not Dead: Don't Be Afraid Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 20, 2015

We as Christians are to share our faith with others, but often we allow fear silence us.

GOD’S NOT DEAD: DON’T BE AFRAID! (2) A. What are you AFRAID 1. If you have ever taken a Psychology course in high school or college, you studied a section on a. There are all kinds. Some we’re very familiar -CLAUSTROPHOBIA- “fear of enclosed places” ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 4:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How To Giveaway Your Faith" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 5, 2015

Our scripture this morning focuses on 3 characters, a deacon named Philip, a man driving a chariot from Ethiopia and an angel. And all 3 of them play a very important role in the story. One more thing and that is the scripture. All four of these are necessary for this story to take place.

THE BIG GIVEAWAY “How to GIVEAWAY your Faith” Acts 8: 26-40 My family and I were making our first day trip to Disney here in Florida. We were living in Kentucky at the time. We had saved our money and the kids were all prepared to have a great time and we did. The tickets even then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist