Sermons on Sharing The Light:

Get Truth Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Prioritize God's word in our lives, hold onto the truth it provides, and share this truth with others.

You know how when you're super thirsty, nothing tastes better than a cold glass of water? Imagine you're in the desert, and you've been walking for hours under the hot sun. You're parched, your throat is dry, and you're desperate for a drink. Suddenly, you see a water bottle in the distance. You'd ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Moral Integrity, Authentic Living, Divine Wisdom

Devoted To Teaching Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The early church was devoted to teaching, and we should strive to emulate their dedication by learning and sharing the Scriptures.

Today, we're going to dive into how the early church kept it real with their faith. They were all in, 100%, no holding back. In Acts 2:42, we see they were all about four things: learning, hanging out together, sharing meals, and praying. Sounds a lot like what we do, right? Let's talk about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 2 Timothy 3:16

Topics: Early Martyrs, Church Fathers, Sacramental Life, Monasticism

The Futility Of Arguing With The Unspiritual People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 24, 2024

As believers, we are often eager to share the Gospel with others and defend our faith against criticism.

As believers, we are often eager to share the Gospel with others and defend our faith against criticism. However, the Bible warns us that arguing with non-spiritual people can be a futile endeavor. The Unspiritual Mind In 1 Corinthians 2:14, the apostle Paul writes, "The natural person does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14, 2 Timothy 2:23-25

Surprise! – Easter Devotional

Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 26, 2024

I wrote this devotional to share with the seniors I do ministry with in church & in a nursing home.

Surprise! – Easter Devotional I need help to do this well. Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to do something you can’t do. Now, anyone who has ever been surprised about something in life please raise your hand. Has almost everyone here been surprised at one time or another? Surprises can be both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6, Matthew 27:65

Denomination: Baptist

Top Five Answers On The Board

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Our ministry of reconciliation and sharing our faith has barriers. Going to deal with the most common.

Background to passage: after the idea of immense suffering in our lives, Paul talks about heaven. Please make sure you define heaven in biblical ways. Same with Jesus. Since he was talking about heaven, he noted that we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, therefore we persuade ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Train Up A Child Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2024

Based on Proverbs 22:6 - Challenges parents to share & live out the Gospel with their children.

“TRAIN UP A CHILD” Proverbs 22:6 FBCF – 6/2/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sitting at railroad crossing years ago. Started noticing the graffiti. Some of it pretty impressive. Question: Why do people do that? Why do people go & spray paint their artwork on random railroad cars that will crisscross ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Weight Of God’s Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the power and transformative nature of God's Word, and our responsibility and privilege in carrying and sharing it with others.

Good morning, church family! Today, we've got a special treat for you all. We're diving into the first verses of the Gospel of John, taking a closer look at the Word of God, and how it's our responsibility and privilege to carry and share it. As John Stott once said, "We must allow the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Topics: Burden, God's Word

A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 12, 2001

This morning I would like to share with you three things we learn about thanksgiving from the Bible.

"A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving" Eph 5:19,20; 1 Thess 5:18 The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come And See

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 24, 2008

It’s risky, but sharing faith with friends and families is the most important and effective way to bring people to Christ.

Introduction: Last week we studied Matthew’s account of the beginning of Jesus’ formal ministry when he was baptized by John the Baptist. Today we turn to the account of John the Gospel writer. The story begins with John the Baptist witnessing to Jesus as the “Lamb of God.” Two of John’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Its Harvest Time Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on May 3, 2008

90% of people become Christians because personal Evangelism. This series equips and challenges the church in sharing their faith with others.

Personal Evangelism IV “It’s Harvest Time” Good morning and welcome to Central. If you are our guest, allow me to say thank you for worshiping with us. Profession: “This is my Bible, God’s Holy Word, it is a …” Looking at the news, the threat of World War III, the rising cost of gasoline, the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:24-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is It Going To Be - Abiding Or Blacksliding? 1 John 2 V 28-29 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 5, 2022

It’s sad Christians live deficient lives when God has supplied all that's needed. Some say they have no direction; don't feel like partaking of spiritual things; careless about their walk. The problem often is the neglect of Godly resources - the word of God, prayer, and fellowship.

MESSAGE – WHAT IS IT GOING TO BE - ABIDING OR BLACKSLIDING? 1 John 2 v 28-29 1John 2 v 28 Now, little children, abide in Him so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming. 1John 2 v 29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29, John 15:7-10, John 14:15, 1 John 3:24, John 14:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is More Valuable Than Life & Health Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Dec 25, 2022

Jesus Christ in the darkness of our suffering brings into it the light that we need so that we can move forward.

I'm really grateful for God's word. I don't know what I would do without it. The Bible has so much information in it about who we are and who God is and God's plan for us that it becomes this really strategic place that we spend our time learning and studying. That's why we ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narnia: My Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by Mike Evans on Dec 19, 2005

We find freedom when we bring our desires into the light and trust God will be true to His promises.

My Turkish Delight pt. 3 of 5 Again this week we step into the fantasy world of Narnia. Of course, especially for some of the adults, we need to review some of what we’ve already talked about in this story. It’s important as we walk with God to remember. To review what is true because what is true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Undelivered Message

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 22, 2004

The message is the whole gospel for the whole world. How urgent is our calling to share the gospel. We are God’s messengers.

The Undelivered Message Rom 10:8-15 JOHN CURRIER, A MAN WHO COULDN¡¯T READ OR WRITE, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison in 1949. Later his sentence was commuted and he was transferred from prison and paroled to work for a wealthy farmer near Nashville, TN. In 1968 his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Witness: Praises #5 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

When you have met the risen Christ you are so grateful you immediately get to work sharing the message .

For those who are new, we began this conversation a number of weeks ago about what gives us meaning in this life and I suggested that the question is actually a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational