Sermons on Stephen Witness:

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Todd Blair on Aug 1, 2022

To be a fisher of men, you need more than one kind of lure.

One day, two guys were out fishing. A funeral service passes over the bridge they're fishing by, and Bob takes off his hat and puts it over his heart. He does this until the funeral service passes by. Frank then said, "Gee Bob, that sure was a nice thing to do!" Bob then replies, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Possibility Of Undervaluing What You Possess Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 2, 2022

When the crowd was massive, the disciples tired and confused, and the multitude was restless and hungry, Jesus uses a lad’s lunch to save the day. To surprise of everyone, Jesus said, “GIVE YE THEM TO EAT! The bewildered, tired disciples undervalued what they had available.

Sermon. The Possibility of Undervaluing What You Possess John 6:1-15 “After this, Jesus crossed over to the far side of the Sea of Galilee, also known as the Sea of Tiberias. 2 A huge crowd kept following him wherever he went, because they saw his miraculous signs as he healed the sick. 3 Then ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15, Genesis 21:17, Jeremiah 1:7, Judges 16:26

Denomination: Methodist

How Can We Know The Gospel Is Not Fake News? Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 8, 2022

The work of the Spirit is evidence of the Gospel’s truth

FAKE NEWS & KNOWING WHAT IS TRUE Earlier this year the Macquarie Dictionary declared ‘fake news’ to be the word of the year. It’s an interesting commentary on society! So is the runner-up – mainsplain (but I think that’s fake news). Sometimes fake news is deliberately deceptive, but the word is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Urgency Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 15, 2024

Based on Luke 14:15-24 - Challenges hearers to realize the urgency of sharing the Gospel

“THE URGENCY OF EVANGELISM” Luke 14:15-24 FBCF – 1/14/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – "Wrong Way Reigels" – 1929 Rose Bowl – California vs Ga Tech - Roy Reigels played on Cal football team. Scooped up a fumble & ran the wrong way for 60 yards before a teammate stopped him on the 3 yard line. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Revelation 19:9, 2 Peter 3:9, Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Baptist

Marching Orders

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Feb 11, 2024

When Jesus had finished his earthly ministry and was about to return to His place at the right hand of the Father, He commissioned His disciples and His New Church with the words of our text. We call them, “The Great Commission.”

Marching Orders (Matthew 28: 18-20) All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Do You Love Jesus?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024

In John 14:15, God commands us to keep His commandments if we love Him.

This statement given by our Lord to his disciples, reads as a command. In other versions, it is translated as a statement of fact. For example: 1. New American standard Bible: “if you love me, you will keep my commandments.” 2. New international version: “if you love me, you will do what I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15, John 14:23, Matthew 4:19, Matthew 23:23

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Our Duty?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 6, 2023

What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty?

What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty? Do we have a duty within the church, the church service, our Christian service in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are We To Do If There Is A Tater Family In Our Church?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 8, 2023

Although the title to this message mentions a Tater Family, the passage of Scripture speaks about the servants working with the pounds. Do Christians of today resemble the servants in the Scripture?

This is the story about the pounds. This story tells of a certain nobleman who received a kingdom, and it showed the followers of Jesus what they were to do during the time between when Jesus would leave and his Second Coming. The followers were to be unwavering and fruitful while he was gone. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Coming Of The Comforter.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 18, 2023

The testimony of the Spirit to the message which the disciples would bear.

THE COMING OF THE COMFORTER. John 15:26-27. As we enter this part of our text, it is well to note, first, the certainty of the event: “When the Comforter IS COME” (John 15:26a). But when did the disciples receive the Holy Spirit? It may appear at first glance in John’s Gospel that He ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Have Spiritually Blurred Vision?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 24, 2023

What does it mean in having blurred vision? Blurred vision is the deficiency of sharpness of visual perception, causing objects to show up cloudy or out of focus.

The essential drivers of obscured vision are refractive issues – myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (imperfection in the curvature of the eye), or presbyopia (gradual loss of seeing close things clearly). Blurred vision can likewise be an indication of a more ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do We Have A Vision Of Goodness?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 4, 2023

Are we focused just on what and who is inside our church doors? Or are we looking, searching and sharing what we have with others so that they may come in?

In this context, vision alludes to the disclosure (prophesy) that the prophets would obtain from God. Where there is obliviousness of God, sin and crime go out of control. The public moral compass of society relies upon the knowing God’s directions, yet it likewise relies upon individuals keeping ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Job Description For God’s Messenger Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 11, 2024

Some truths about some of the challenging aspects of trying to be a messenger for God.

A Job Description for God’s Messengers: - I’m going to keep this broad and include all of us who are called to share the good news of Christ. There would also be an avenue for preaching this sermon as the call of a preacher but I think the truths here are good for us in general. 1. We speak what ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

People The Light Shines Through

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 28, 2024

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

People the Light Shines Through John 11:32-44 One day a man was walking through a beautiful church building with his 4-year-old son. As they walked, the young boy looked around. He stopped and was curious about the stained-glass windows that looked so beautiful with their bright colors. As ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: United Methodist

An Authentic Church Shares Christ

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 6, 2024

Today we're going to use several familiar passages of Scripture to stress the importance of us sharing Christ with the world. Telling others about Jesus is what helps to make a church be an authentic church. Authentic, because we truly care about other's salvation.

It is mind boggling to think about how much information is shared through social media. People record videos, they filter photos, and they post updates. It's common in today's world for people to share private moments and public thoughts about anything and everything--- almost. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Child Jesus Held In His Arms

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 17, 2024

When we come to the faith and are baptised, we are forever held in Jesus’ arms.

Only a few Sundays ago, I preached on the story of Jesus picking up a little child and holding him in his arms (Mark 9:30-37) St. Mark did not name the child. But guess what? A tradition in the church says the child is none other than Ignatius, a native of Syria. This is the boy who later became ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26, 1 John 5:6-12, Isaiah 35:8-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican