Sermons on To Bear Witness:

Christian Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 5, 2016

Acts 11:26 says that believers were first called “Christians” at Antioch. What does “Christian” mean? How can we live up to our name of “Christian.” This is the final sermon in his series on “Names for the People of God.”

Christian Series: Names for the People of God Chuck Sligh June 5, 2016 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 11:26 – “And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Re-Digging The Wells

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 11, 2014

As Christians, there are some things that God used in the generations before us and it's high time we dig afresh some of these wells and allow God to provide 'a well of springing water'.

Opening illustration: Illustration of the well at our home in Muladha, Oman. • The water in our faucets was stinking • Found a dead cat in our well • The well needed to be covered and air tight • No contamination allowed from outside environment or sources • No space ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Christian - Expect Trouble

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 11, 2016

As a Christian Jesus encourages us to see that we should expect trouble...but fortunately our life is neither shaped by trouble or stopped by trouble.

When you sense difficulties how do you react? When you sense problems what is your response? Maybe you are like this bloke Jeff was happily carrying a box of photocopier paper through the office, when out of no where jumped his friend Fred scaring him Instantly Jeff jumped The box of paper went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Just As If You Never Sinned Series

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009

We believe that we are justified by grace, through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ; and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.

Just As If You Never Sinned - Captain Erika Hernandez Romans 3:23-25 http://pomonacorps.blogspot.com/2009/08/08-09-09-just-as-if-you-never-sinned.html Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live life Just as If We never sinned! There so many in the world that have not idea how that would feel like, not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Survive A Shipwreck Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 20, 2013

The Apostle Paul Shipwrecked. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Passengers (vs 1-2) The Route (vs 2) The Choice (vs 9-12) The Storm (vs 13-26) The Speech (vs 21b-26) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Many Christians use car stickers to witness i.e. Bible verse or fish sign. • Many non-Christians also use car stickers displaying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Brethren

Desktop Computer Christians Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 20, 2013

Part four focuses on the no-computer Christian.

Desktop Computer Christians Part 4 The No-Computer Christians Scriptures: John 15:18-19; John 17:14-16; Romans 12:2 Introduction: This morning I will conclude my series on “Desktop Computer Christians.” Part four of this series is titled “No-Computer Christians.” As ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living So All Will Know Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013

As Christians we are called to be living witness.

Living So All Will Know Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Five year old Brian was impressed by the story of Simeon the Stylite, a Syrian hermit who lived in the 5th century. This man was admired as a saint because he lived for more than 35 years on a platform atop a high pillar. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Preparation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 17, 2013

Message about being prepared to share our testimony and story with others.

Title: Preparation for Joining the Story Theme: How to be prepared to share our story with others. Text: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Introduction Last Wednesday night we started a short series called Join the Story. It is important that we see this life as a journey and a story in history that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

"Staring Toward Heaven"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 9, 2013

A sermon about the Ascension of the Lord.

"Staring Toward Heaven" Acts 1:1-11 This is quite an amazing passage of Scripture. We are told that after His Resurrection from the dead, Jesus appeared to His followers "over a period of forty days, speaking to them about God's kingdom." He ate with them, and at one of these meals Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Shamgar

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 27, 2013

It was a time when the people of Israel were filled with fear

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 1 Sept. 2013 Judges 3:31 SHAMGAR: THE OBSCURE SAVIOR Intro: Bible/filled/tales/obscure people who appear/pages/Bible and then promptly disappear. • These people step out/shadows • used mightily/Lord then they fade away • Most of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Watchmen For Christ Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 7, 2012

Today, just as there was in Isaiah’s day, there is a need for the people of God to assume the role of watchman.

Isaiah 21:6-10 WATCHMAN, WHAT OF THE NIGHT? Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Intro: The year/689 BC/world/in turmoil. • Babylonian Empire/under attack/Assyrian Empire. All of the nations in that area hoped that Babylon would be able to defeat the Assyrian aggressors to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 15, 2021

A look at how the disciples encountered Christ post resurrection, and how this speaks into the present day filled with hopelessness and apathy, and how as modern disciples the torch has passed to us to continue the work

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. As we continue to journey through our Easter Season, the Gospel continues to speak to us about the impact that the Resurrection had upon the disciples. Last week, the Gospel focussed on Thomas and his disbelief, and this week, we continue by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Anglican

Sois Testigos

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 15, 2021

TERCER DOMINGO DE PASCUA

Sois testigos Sagrada Escritura: Luke 24:35-48. Reflexión Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas, Escuchemos ahora la lectura del Evangelio según San Lucas (Lc 24, 35-48) para nuestra reflexión: Los dos discípulos contaron lo que había sucedido en el camino, y ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-48

Denomination: Other

Kayo Ang Mga Saksi

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 15, 2021

IKATLONG LINGGO NG EASTER

Kayo ang mga saksi Banal na kasulatan: Luke 24:35-48. Pagninilay Mahal kong mga kapatid na babae, Ngayon, makinig tayo sa pagbabasa ng Ebanghelyo ayon kay Saint Luke (Lucas 24: 35-48) para sa aming pagsasalamin: Ang dalawang disipulo ay ikinuwento kung ano ang nangyari sa daan, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-48

Denomination: Other

An Outline For Acts 2

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 29, 2021

This outline of Acts 2 comments on four aspects of the Day of Pentecost. The Lord Jesus Christ had promised the disciples in Acts 1 that they would receive power to be His witnesses, and on Pentecost, it happened!

Outline for Acts 2, The Church-Its Foundation and Mission Introduction: The Church began on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2) after Peter delivered his message about Jesus and the Resurrection. After he finished, 3000 people repented and were baptized—and the story continues to this day. (Note: this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist