Sermons on Shallow Evangelism:

Gospelling Like Paul Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 26, 2019

Paul commends the church of the Thessalonians for being a model to the others churches. They imitate Paul who avoids all worldly techniques when he brings the Gospel; and who also brings the Gospel with family familiarity. Such gospelling will make believers strong and ready and stand out.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 Gospelling Like Paul As we make our way through Thessalonians a topic which will come up regularly is that of imitation. Seeing what someone does … their life. … the way they go about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Voice In The Wilderness

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019

We are Witnesses

A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS MATT. 3:1-3 1. THE TEXT. THIS TEXT OPENS WITH THE PERSON OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, PREACHING IN THE WILDERNESS. a) WHILE ALL OF US ARE NOT CALLED TO PREACH, WE ARE ALL CALLED TO PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. b) JOHN’S MESSAGE WAS TWOFOLD. ONE, HE WAS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Witness: Shares #10 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

To be a success as a Christian witness is to do the will of God everyday and in every way regardless of the persecution or the outcome.

Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most respected leaders of modern history. A Hindu, Gandhi nevertheless admired Jesus and often quoted from the Sermon on the Mount. Once when the missionary E. Stanley Jones met with Gandhi he asked him, “Mr. Gandhi, though you quote the words of Christ often, why is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:13-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bring Someone With You! Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 5, 2020

Sermon, heavily edited from Sermon Central's series, that speaks about the importance of bringing people with you as you live for Jesus and tell others about HIM.

Bring Someone With You Made for Mission: Week 6 March 1st, 2020 CCCAG Scripture- Luke 8 Good morning. We are in the last week of our six-week series called Made for Mission. Over the past five weeks we’ve talked about how all Christians have been called by God to join in His mission to reach the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Monkey Trap

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Dec 21, 2017

This is an illustrated, evangelistic sermon designed to lead children to Jesus.

Props: 1. A Monkey Trap. You will need an envelope box with a hole cut in the top. The hole is big enough for someone to put their hand in, but once they grab the bait, it is small enough that they can not get their hand out. Cover the entire box with duck tape so it looks like a trap and attach a ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Salty, Shinny And Reflective Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2018

An externally focused church makes a difference in the community through good works and living out the Gospel in their daily lives.

SALTY, SHINNY, AND REFLECTIVE Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: What is an Externally Focused Church? It is a church that is "increasingly convinced that effectiveness is not measured by what happens inside the church but rather by the impact the people of the church have on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Against Universalism

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 6, 2021

1) What does Bible say about universalism? 2) Because of what Bible says, how is church to conduct herself? (Material adapted from David Faust in his book, "Growing Churches, Growing Leaders", chapter called Children of a Graceful God, pgs. 108-113)

HoHum: David Faust asks, What do you get when you cross a Jehovah’s Witness with a universalist? A knock on the door for no apparent reason. Universalism is a widely accepted philosophy. Universalism says that no matter what everyone will eventually be saved. Today people say things like, “Oh ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, 1 Corinthians 9:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Message, Three Methods Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 5, 2021

God uses many methods to get His message out

I recently put a post on the Edgewood Facebook page: “Knowing that it is God who draws you to Himself in salvation, could you share what method or means God used to bring you to faith in Christ?” Here are some of the responses… • A beautiful Christian mother! • When our second child was born ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is No Mirage

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 16, 2022

Jesus is no mirage, and His resurrection proves it. Jesus gives us the living water of life. He is the oasis that replaces the mirages of this world. Therefore, let's quit falling for the fake, and start living the truth of God through Christ Jesus our Lord.

Christ is No Mirage Isaiah 35:7 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQefljIpico If I could put a subtitle to today’s message, it would be, “The World’s Mirage verses The Reality of Christ.” As this new year began, the Lord pointed me to present a two-part message revealing how the Cities of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:7

Denomination: Foursquare

Under The Influence—of The Early Church.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 17, 2021

In the New Testament alone there are some 261 passages which refer to the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned fifty-six times in the Gospels, fifty-seven times in the book of Acts, 112 times in the Pauline espistles, and thirty-six times in the remaining New Testament.

Under The Influence—Of The Early Church. Acts 2:1-4TPT Could you be accused of being under the influence of the Holy Spirit? In the New Testament alone there are some 261 passages which refer to the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned fifty-six times in the Gospels, fifty-seven times in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Main Purpose Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 6, 2021

While Jesus healed the sick and delivered the demon-possessed at every opportunity, that was not his main purpose. His main purpose was to preach.

Scripture Reading: Mark 1:29-39 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salty And Bright

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

The world is your huge mission field, and the Holy Spirit is looking for people He can use to reach the world with the Word of God.

There are 8 billion people in the world today. Lifeway Research notes that there are almost 2.56 billion Christians today. By 2050, that number is expected to top 3.33 billion. It is easy to see that nearly 5 billion people worldwide still need Jesus! The world is your huge mission field, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:49-50, Acts 1:8, John 8:12, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Foursquare

"Ain’t No Stopping Us Now”

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Sep 28, 2022

This sermon is on witnessing to others.

In American football be it street ball, Pop Warner, high school, college or the NFL, you can see between plays as the quarterback breaks to give his team instructions on the next play in order to move up the field. The bigger the yards to run, the closer their team will get the goal line, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Time

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Oct 14, 2022

The encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well creates somewhat of an awkward moment for the disciples which Jesus uses as a teaching moment to show the urgency of evangelism

Woman at the Well p3 (Jn. 4:27-45) Help Wanted: Harvest Time Oct 16, 2022 REVIEW -Worship in Spirit and Truth BIG IDEA: A Sense of Urgency. Harvest has begun. Work while you can. READ John 4:27-45 ICEBREAKERS -Do you have any awkward moments you can share? v.27 Awkward Moments Going for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Perspective And Persuasion (March 20, 2009)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022

Unlike Agrippa, Festus would not have been familiar with the prophets, like Agrippa because he was not as familiar with the Jewish religion. Paul was speaking soberly about his subject.

ACTS 26: 28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You almost persuade me to become a Christian." 29 And Paul said, "I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether such as I am, except for these chains." PERSPECTIVE AND ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28-29

Denomination: United Methodist