Sermons on Sharing Jesus Without Fear:

The Finish Line

Contributed by James May on Nov 5, 2006

The time of our departure is at hand. Will we cross the Finish Line alone, or will we bring others with us?

THE FINISH LINE Sunday, November 05, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May 2 Timothy 4:1-8, "I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To The Ends Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 1, 2007

Thoughts about our condition at an Acts 1:8 church

Text: Acts 1:8, Title: To the Ends of the Earth, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/6/07, AM A. Opening illustration: the woman in Lilburn that gasped at the small number of churches in Maine, USA, after reading scripture and prayer- the evangelism linebacker B. Background to passage: As I mentioned last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Don't We Witness?

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 25, 2007

Using North American Mission Board (SBC) Statistics from 1998, this brief message challenges Christians to NOT be ashamed of the Gospel!

WHY DON’T WE WITNESS? ROMANS 1:14-16 1998 STATISTICS 40,870 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCHES 15,729,000 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH MEMBERSHIP 407,264 CONVERSIONS/BAPTISMS IN 1998 412,027 CONVERSIONS/BAPTISMS IN 1997 4,763 LESS THAN PREVIOUS YEAR AVERAGES OUT TO ONLY ONE CONVERSION PER 38.62 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Loving And Accepting What God Loves And Accepts

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Sermon explores our attitudes toward sinners. Clip from movie "Simon Birch" used as illustration.

Loving & Accepting What God Loves & Accepts Matthew 9:9-13 1-18-04 Intro Our text this morning is Matt 9:9-13 “As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10While Jesus was having ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Good Friday

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Jesus is identified with the lamb, for they die without a fight. They meekly go to their death without attacking or resisting. Jesus laid down His life voluntarily, and He did not, as the Lion of the tribe of Judah, snarl and rip and tear at His crucifiers.

Two leading British scientists have done a great deal of research, and they have concluded that Jesus died on Friday April 3rd, 33 A.D. Collin J. Humphreys and W. G. Waddington of Oxford University published their findings in the British Science Magazine. Their combined study of the Gospels and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

To Boldly Go

Contributed by Jim Pye on Feb 3, 2001

God calls us all to present His Word and persevere in it.

4/2/01 10.45 a.m. 2 Timothy 4:1-5: "To boldly go" 4 1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Israel's Teacher"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 6, 2003

The spiritual birth message needs to be directed toward the Church and not just those who know their lost.

Introduction 1. Nicodemus ... a man of the Pharisees. A member of the Jewish ruling counsel. 2. The Pharisees ... Known as religious purists A party which grew from the 2nd century ‘Hasidim’ (God’s loyal ones). Their supreme delight was the keeping of the law (Including the oral ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

The Babe In The Manger

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Dec 21, 2005

The Christ child represents a lot of figures in our world. That is one of the reasons that God, in his divine wisdom sent a baby into this world.

We have seen as the prophets foretold the Messiah would come. We see that Christ comes in the form of a child, a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. God in his wisdom saw this mere infant as representing mankind in so many ways. Let’s look at the ways God represents Christ in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

An Interview In Hell

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

The mention of the place called hell brings different responses. Some people are concerned and are moved to share Jesus with the lost. Others react with fear and come to Jesus for salvation. Still others react with hatred and revolt and say it is not a

AN INTERVIEW IN HELL Luke 16:19-31 Intro: The mention of the place called hell brings different responses. Some people are concerned and are moved to share Jesus with the lost. Others react with fear and come to Jesus for salvation. Still others react with hatred and revolt and say it is not a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Difference Maker

Contributed by Scott Cox on Dec 9, 2000

How to be a high impact Christian in a lost world.

Introduction: Every year at Christmas time one of my favorite movies is shown on TV, "It’s A Wonderful Life", staring Jimmy Stewart. In the movie Jimmy plays a man named George Bailey. George has big dreams of going to college and being a world traveler. Instead, he winds up having to take over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16, Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Recipe For Revival Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Perhaps the greatest revival in history is recorded here. When there is a caring God and a changed preacher there can be a converted people.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever had a bad day? There was a fellow standing at a bar, just looking at his drink. For a solid hour he just stares at it. Suddenly, a big trouble-maker type guy steps up next to him, takes the drink and chugs it down. The poor guy starts crying. The big guy says, “Come on ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Messenger Prepares The Way Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 6, 2010

Messengers were important in Bible times. God has sent His Messengers and God continues to send His messengers to prepare the way.

In our lives there are many special days, days like birthdays, anniversaries or holidays. When you wait for a special day to arrive do you get excited? It’s only three weeks till we celebrate Christmas. Anyone excited? In bible times, messengers were often sent out to proclaim special events ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Scattered Abroad

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 8, 2005

IN THIS SERMON CONCERNNG BEING SCATTERED ABORAD, WE SEE,THE PERSUCTION OF THE BELIEVERS.THE PARTING OF THE BELIEVERS, AND THE PREACHING OF THE BELIEVERS.

SCATTERED ABROAD Acts 8:1-4 Several years ago Billy Graham preached in the first London Crusade. The response was so great that all of England was affected in someway. The common man who had almost forgotten the church flocked to hear Billy preach about JESUS. Many ministers were saved while ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Influence

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Nov 10, 2007

Christians are the salt AND the light

Christian Influence Good morning everybody! I am so glad to be here serving with you all. The Lord has brought us together for a reason, His reason! It is to learn, to receive, to give, and to praise! Matthew 5:13-16 says, “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Teach In Christ's Name

Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Jul 2, 2011

This is the story of the disciples going out with the authority of the Holy Spirit and teaching in Christ's name.

Teach in Christ’s Name Sunday April 11, 2010 Our scripture today comes from Acts 5:27-32. I want to read that to you now. 27When the apostles were brought before the council, the high priest said to them, 28"We told you plainly not to teach in the name of Jesus. But look what you have done! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian Church