Sermons on Stephen Witness:

"Surrounded By A Great Cloud Of Witnesses"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 13, 2007

A sermon for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost sermon on the second lesson from Hebrews

12 Sunday after Pentecost Proper 15 Lectionary 20 August 19 Hebrews 11:29-40 Hebrews 12:1-2 "Surrounded by a Great Cloud of Witnesses" The sermon this morning is based on a our second lesson from Hebrews I would like to quote just part of the text from Hebrews 11: 29* By faith the people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

A Dynamic Church Witnesses To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 13, 2008

God enables those who have received mercy to witness to the gospel through deeds of mercy.

Scripture Introduction “Who is my neighbor?” “Who is my neighbor?” One of the most intriguing and studied questions ever asked. It all began when a religious leader, in order to test Jesus, asked: “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus’ answer was simple, if impossible: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Life On Purpose: Witness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 27, 2010

We were commanded to share the truth of the gospel with every living creature.

New Life On Purpose: Witness Text: Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Rom. 10:14-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Bear and the Atheist An atheist was walking through the woods looking at the beautiful trees and flower that had just bloomed. Because he was an atheist he couldn’t thank ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Found Faithful In Our Witness Series

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 13, 2010

Our commission, compassion, character will determine our witness unto Jesus.

1 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But even[a] after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict. 3 For our exhortation did not come from error or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Get A Witness? Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jun 23, 2009

Part 1 of 4 in the teaching series "SENT" which explores Jesus’ commission to his disciples. This message asks the question: "What motivates me to share my story?"

:: Sent [Landing Graphic] This morning we start a new teaching series and the objectives we hope to accomplish throughout this series are: o to help you understand how your life is becoming part of God’s story o to challenge you to communicate that story to others [2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Practical Principles For Witnessing With Testimony

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Testimony witnessing analyzed in O.T. and N.T.

PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES OF WITNESSING WITH YOUR TESTIMONY Simple Testimony Definition: What God has done in the Past, is doing in the Present, and will do for you in the Future I. The Testimony of Israel’s Salvation (Exodus 13) 1. Remembering the Day of your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:3-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Call Your First Witness

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 2, 2012

Jesus is God, and I can prove it. I call to the stand John the Baptist! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Call Your First Witness John 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FirstWitness.html A witness is to tell the truth that he knows. He testifies before God and everyone the truth. Jesus is God, and I can prove it. I call to the stand John the Baptist! John the Baptist was a relative of Jesus. Their ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Witnesses And Magnets: Our Role!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 26, 2011

What is it all about this Christianity, blessed with a relationship with God Himself, the creator of the universe. To internalise that and keep it there or could there be more, drawing others into a realtionship with Him could that be it.

Witnesses and Magnets: Our role! This sermon is based on the illustrations and teaching from ‘The Bible’s Big Story - Our Story’ a visual roadmap for the biblical journey, by Dr Harry Wendt. As a lead in, we have used this material as a Bible teaching tool for the last three years, as weekend ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Organic Faith: The Word And Witness Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 18, 2010

Our Witness for Christ flows naturally out of a faith grounded in The Word and Worship.

ORGANIC FAITH: THE WORD AND WITNESS Rev. 10:1 11 Sermon Objective: Our Witness for Christ flows naturally out of a faith grounded in The Word and Worship. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 119 REV. 10 INTRO Last week we began looking at “Organic Faith.” AN ORGANIC FAITH IS ONE THAT IS ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

7 Characteristics Of The Inner Witness Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 10, 2011

Learn how to tell when the Holy Spirit (of the inner witness) is speaking to you and the accompanying features and characteristics.

The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: --Romans 8:16 [KJV] And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth THE SPIRIT of his Son into your hearts, CRYING, Ab-ba, Father.—Galatians 4:6 [KJV] When the Holy Spirit speaks to your spirit, you do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witnessing To Others About Christ Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 31, 2009

It’s not technique. It’s not salesmanship. It’s unity! Unity will be the key to witnessing to others about Jesus Christ. Let’ explore it together.

A disciple is…a person who is learning to worship Jesus as God, walk with God and His family, work for God in ministry, win their battle with sin and witness to others about Christ. John 17:20 (NLT): “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me because of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20

Denomination: Baptist

Believing The Witness About Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Worth on Sep 11, 2009

Looking at the witnesses of Christ, in Heaven and upon the earth.

Do You Believe? (part 2) Believing the Witness About Christ 1 John 5 1 John 5:6-8 I started last week by asking a couple of questions: How do you know that you really believe in God? How can we look at others and see if they truly believe? We are continuing in our series entitled “Do You ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Excitement Of The Witnesses Of The Risen Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 27, 2010

Just as Mary Magdalene and the disciples, we too must recover our excitement about the Resurrection, so we can share it with others.

30 August 2010 Monday of 22nd week in Course You Will Be My Witnesses When I came to you, brethren, I did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God in lofty words or wisdom. 2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Understanding The Power Of Social Witness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010

Christians witness through the means of their social witness

Understanding the Power of Social Witness 1 Timothy 4:7-8 August 22, 2010 Morning Service Introduction 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Organic Faith: Worship And Witness Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 10, 2010

Our Witness for Christ flows naturally out of a faith grounded in Worship and The Word.

ORGANIC FAITH: WORSHIP AND WITNESS Rev. 10-11 Sermon Objective: Our Witness for Christ flows naturally out of a faith grounded in Worship and The Word. REV. 10 (NIV) As I read to you about the final trumpet / announcement this morning, it might help to keep in mind what I said last week. Some ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene