Sermons on Public Witness:

For Jesus' Love 5 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 21, 2017

Jacob wrestled with God until day break to receive both power with God and power with men for the coming of our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 5 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 9, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

The Illusions Of Modern Society And The Gospel

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

Let's look at the illusions and presuppositions within the culture around us, and ourselves. Then we'll look at the cultural progression, media movements, and the gospel's power to transform cultures.

"If we as Christians do not speak out as authoritarian governments grow from within or come from outside, eventually we or our children will be the enemy of society and the state. No truly authoritarian government can tolerate those who have a real absolute by which to judge its arbitrary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 20:19-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

An Effective Soul Winner Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 3, 2002

Sermon on the call of Matthew Levi with emphasis on the characteristics of a soul winner as seen in both Jesus and Matthew.

An Effective Soul Winner Mark 2:13-20 INTRO.: These events occurred during the first year of the public ministry of Jesus. He is involved in a preaching tour of Galilee and has called His first four disciples, fishermen who make their living on the Sea of Galilee. He is near the port of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parent-Child Dedication Service

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 14, 2002

A SERVICE FOR CHILD DEDICATION: to impress upon us how God views children and how we are given the joy and duty to care for them in God’s love.

Parent- Child Dedication Service Anyone here want to know a measure of God’s blessing here. I’ve got 4 of them! They are a blessing. They are a joy! They have taught me more about God and His love and His joy. In fact they are spoken of as a “heritage” i.e. a legacy or something that lives on even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5, Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Price Of Evangelism

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

There is a price to pay to be obedient to Jesus’ command to evangelize.

The Price of Evangelization John 4:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. James Dobson’s experience at the public school system from 1960-1963 1. At the final year, he had to say goodbye to 25 to 30 teary-eyed kids. 2. One young lady whom he said goodbye to in 1963 called him in 1975. 3. Julie had grown up. 4. James ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 6, 2004

In these verses Jesus teaches us that there is a wrong way and a right way to pray.

LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY Luke 11:1 One day the disciples came to him and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciple." (Luke 11:1). As they witnessed the powerful prayer life of Jesus, they recognized the lack of that power in their own lives. Therefore they asked him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Ignoring God

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jul 29, 2005

A warning about the consequences of taking God’s blessings for granted

Amos 8:8-14 Nostalgia is not what it used to be; I really miss good old-fashioned nostalgia. Is anyone else here nostalgic? Who misses ‘the good old days’? It’s funny, isn’t it, how things from our pasts, often have such an appeal. A much greater appeal than they did when they were still current. ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:8-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Re:fuel Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Feb 4, 2008

Sermon 2 of 3 in a series. Once we have correct focus and Jesus is our focus. Now we need to be re:fueled for the assignment. I put gas in my tank but after the car has been driven so far it needs re:fueled. That is the way it is in our Christian walk

re: Sermon Series Part 2 re:Fuel Let’s Review- Jan 2008 Pastor cast a vision for this church. Date with Destiny a year of New Beginnings Last week we started our Re: Sermon series and we looked at re:Focusing We learned that our spiritual vision /focus was blurred Psalm 6:7 NLT We were taught ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why You Need The Church And Why The Church Needs You Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 19, 2009

part 4 of the series B.A.S.I.C. Why you need the church and why the church needs you.

10/17/2009 B.A.S.I.C Part four Why you need the Church and why the church needs you Introduction- We continue to look at some of the basic things of being a Christian. We looked at the deity of Christ, Being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Nazarene

Misunderstanding Miracles

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000

Acts 14:8-20

Sermon 8th August 1999: Acts 14:8-20 Good Evening. They say that if at first you don’t succeed, try and try again; and if at first you havn’t bored the congregation totally rigid, then you get a second chance to come and practice preaching. So we come together in the name of the +Father, the Son ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Citizenship

Contributed by John Gaither on Nov 4, 2006

We are in three wars in America. War against Terror. War against Christian Values. War against Our Souls.

CITIZENSHIP TEXT: Acts 16:35-40 - And when it was day, the magistrates sent the officers, saying, “Let those men go.” 36 So the keeper of the prison reported these words to Paul, saying, “The magistrates have sent to let you go. Now therefore depart, and go in peace.” 37 But Paul said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:22-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Say The Magic Words: "Thank You"

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 26, 2013

Thanksgiving is a powerful spiritual exercise intended for daily use.

1. Thanksgiving and Family The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We're sick of each other, and so you call your sister in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reclaiming The Truth Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 14, 2007

This series explores the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, based on Jesus words that it was to our "advantage" that He go away so that the Helper could come.

Reading of the article that initiated thoughts towards this series: “If you want to declare your beliefs to the world, you probably won’t find a more effective public forum than YouTube. Is everyone familiar with YouTube? Describe – a global media outlet for the common man “If you want to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Revealing God’s Plan - Post Resurrection”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 21, 2021

In Acts 1 the disciples asked: “will you now restore the kingdom to Israel?” Hoping for the glory days of David and Solomon. That was not God’s plan. “Why is the Church on earth?” Worship. Fellowship. Discipleship. Service and Missions –

In Jesus Holy Name May 23, 2021 Text: Acts 2:42 Pentecost “Revealing God’s Plan - Post Resurrection” After the resurrection Jesus had been appearing to the disciples over a period of 40 days. Sometimes in Jerusalem, on the road to Emmaus, at the Sea of Galilee. The disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, John 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Wonderfully Made Sermon V: Remade To Represent Christ In This Temporary Residence Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 13, 2020

To know that God my Father is counting on me to be His child and do His will while living in this temporary residence is to want to be the best I can be and do all the good I can do on my way Home to be with Him forever.

REMADE TO REPRESENT CHRIST IN THIS TEMPORARY RESIDENCE OF OURS I Peter 2:11-17 Driving from my house at Lake Jodeco to The Palms at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17