Sermons on Readiness To Witness:

The Wasted Witness?

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 3, 2003

Anna is one more in the line of Luke’s witnesses validating the inbreaking of God into humanity. Her two-fold response is a pattern for us.

- - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - There is a wonderful line is the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”. Maria, is speaking, after her husband has just reminded everyone that he is the head of the house. And Maria says, after he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: *other

John's Witness

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 8, 2003

John the Baptist proclaims Jesus

John¡¦s Witness John 1:19 ¡V 23 I. Introduction a. Greetings and personal intro. b. Recap of last lesson i. The Word Became Flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14a) 1. Word ¡V logos the essential Word of God 2. Dwelt ¡V tabernacled a. tabernacle as a type of Christ 3. Among Us ¡V no ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witnessing To The Skeptics

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 20, 2004

"The Communist was very sober. After reading a couple of other passages from God’s inspired Word, this young man was obviously very moved. His entire countenance had changed. He made a life-changing decision."

Illustration: From Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ. "One day some years ago, I was speaking on a large university campus. A young radical student confronted me. I later discovered he was the head of the Communist Party on this big campus. He demonstrated and railed at me ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I, Witness

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 16, 2004

God is divinely appointing His current disciples to be His witnesses today.

I, Witness Acts 1.8 August 15, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (Introduction written by Mike Spain) There are three major court cases going on right now in our media. (Kobe Bryant, Scott Peterson, Mark Hacking) A When a witness in a court of law ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer & Witness Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

Why should we pray? God knows how grateful we are! There is a big problem with this kind of attitude and then the issue becomes, Why pray at all? God knows all that we need! We may even quote our Lord when He said that God knows all that we need bef

PRAYER Colossians 4:1-6 (NIV) Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

No False Witness Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 12, 2002

The 9th may be an old law, but it is given that we might live the new life in Christ.

Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl December 12 2002 Joe Bedy The 9th commandment: Exo 20:16 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You shall not give false testimony about a neighbor. Well who is my neighbor any way? Is it the one on the left or the right or just the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Witness To The Light

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 14, 2002

When the light of God works within us, the darkness outside cannot have any influence on our mission of goodness.

Francesca’s husband Franz went on a business journey. She had no idea when he would return after his business. Two days later, she had a knock on the door in the night. She did not know who it was and what the person wanted. Anxiety, fear and suspicion surfaced. She gripped the revolver, which she ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Catholic

Be A Living Witness Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on May 20, 2007

Peter’s purpose is to tell his audience how to respond and stand fast in the Godly loving lifestyle in the midst of suffering and persecution of their faith. Living for God and not your circumstances! Living a life of hope, holiness and love in the mids

Be A Living Witness (1 Peter 2:11-3:12) Be a Witness: Personally (Holiness) (the key Center, Verse 2:12) 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Called To Be A Witness

Contributed by Mike Salman on Feb 21, 2008

A sermon on the obligation called on by all believers. To Witness.

Tonight I want to talk about becomming a witness for Jesus. Our number one duty to the Lord since we are here is to be His witness. We are called to be His witnesses 2Co 5:20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Witness Of Forgiveness

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006

Sometimes even the best of Christians may be faced with a particular circumstance, and they will decide (for themselves) what is right and what is wrong. Actually, without even talking to God about it.

WITNESSES OF FORGIVENESS This morning I want to talk about obedience in being a Christian. Sometimes even the best of Christians may be faced with a particular circumstance, and they will decide (for themselves) what is right and what is wrong. Actually, without even talking to God about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Witnesses To Jesus Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

How we are witnessed to a Lord who "changes everything" (History, life, death, love)

Our Message is about Jesus: We are witnesses to Him as King Joel’s prophecy: explaining a most unusual open air praise service. Last Days are upon us, because the Spirit is poured on us. The Spirit is poured on us by the exalted Messiah/Christ, Jesus of Nazareth. The prophecy sets the stage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Training A Witness

Contributed by Sam Martin on Dec 22, 2006

Jonah a seasoned Evangelist still needed to ge trained in some area.

Training A Witness Text: Jonah 1:1-4-4:11 I. Jonah’s Rebellion a. A Divine Call 1:1 (The Word of the Lord) b. A Direct Commission 1:2(Arise and go) c. A Deliberate Choice 1:3 (Jonah didn’t go) II. Jonah’s Running a. The Fleeing - Why not stay? b. The Fare – The cost was great! 1. Running from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Witness Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

We are called to be living witnesses of the work of Christ in our lives

A Living Witness Acts 1:8 Series: Spring Life March 25, 2007 Material in this message was adapted from the SpringLife materials distributed by the Wesleyan Church genral Headquarters Introduction In one of the many Peanuts animated specials Charlie Brown seeks advice from Lucy’s psychiatry booth. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Powerful Witness Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 28, 2008

The presence of the temple and the work the remnant did to built it stood as a testimony and a powerful witness for God. What stands as a powerful witness to our age? The Word of God sent out from the Church of God proclaimed by the people of God.

1. The first effect that comes from having a powerful witness is on the created 2. The second effect that comes from having a powerful witness is on the called 3. The third effect that comes from having a powerful witness is on the comfortable Tonight’s passage is 31 verses long. It runs all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Witness

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Learning to bear witness for Christ

"I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." — 2 Tim 1:6-7 Anyone who has even a moderate exposure to people has encountered some who are honorable and others who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Congregational