Sermons on True Witnesses:

Revealing Jesus

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 5, 2011

Like John the Baptist, God is calling and dispatching us to witness and testify to the way, the truth and the life in Christ Jesus.

INTRO This morning, we’re going to turn back to the Gospel of John and dovetail with last week’s message. Last Sunday, we walked down the hallowed halls of Biblical history and gazed upon the portrait of grace embodied in Jesus Christ. We stared intently into the word of God, as the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Lutheran

This Week In Haiti (Or, Don't Be A Walnut)

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 22, 2011

Yes, of course I am proud of the human response and the Christian response to such tragedy. But I am saddened that this is the exception and not the norm. I am saddened that among Christians, we aren’t doing this every day, for every one, earthquake or no

So, as everyone knows, there was an earthquake in Haiti, leaving hundreds of thousands of people dead, thousands and thousands of people buried alive awaiting rescue, and nearly everyone else scrambling for basics–water, food, shelter. It was a tragic event. No one can deny the severity of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Catholic

Dare To Be Different

Contributed by Robert Shaver on Jan 2, 2012

Many are drawn to a camouflage Christianity that blends in with the world but Jesus has called us to wear bright orange vests and stick out. Why? Revelation 3:14-22; John 13:35; John 15:8; Exodus 4; Mark 16:17-20

Scripture Reading: Revelation 3:14-22 Isn't that crazy? A lukewarm Christian - the idea of it is absurd. It is crazy because who starts off their Christian walk like that? Who, in giving their life to Christ says, "Lord, take half of me! For the rest of my life I will half-heartedly serve ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Partner’s Passionate Prayer”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 14, 2012

Paul prays for his partners in the Gospel, the Philippian church.

Someone has said that in Paul’s other letters, he is an “attack dog;” but in the letter to the Philippians, he is more like a “lap dog.” There is quite a difference in his letter to the Philippians and many of his other letters. When he wrote to the Galatians, he was combating heresy. When he wrote ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Senses Make Sense

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 2, 2018

What is and who are the true church of Jesus?

The Senses Make Sense 1 John 1:1-4 As this is the Easter season, we take time to reflect on the core of our Christian faith. We might ask the question: “What makes one a Christian? Is a Christian someone who admires the teaching of Jesus, and thinks if we would apply some of these teachings, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Expand, Embrace, Encounter And Expect Series

Contributed by Rick George on Oct 29, 2009

We need to expect God to expand our vision and be ready to embrace the call on our lives to do kingdom work.

These past three weeks we have focused our messages on discipleship. The first week Pastor Tim so adequately, and literally, unpacked for us the story of Elmo, I mean Thomas, the imperfect disciple and how Jesus accepts us and knows us for who we really are – our good and bad. The 2nd week I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfilling Our Obligation Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 8, 2013

Children of God, worship, relationship

FULFILLING OUR OBLIGATION Romans 8: 12-17 (p800) February 3, 2013 INTRODUCTION: Have any of you here this morning had to appear as a witness in a court case? I have, and I’ve also been with several of you who have had to be witnesses in difficult ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Donut Theology

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

A unique take on what it means to be "Perfect"

Donut Theology Matthew 5:38-5:48 In the last sentence of our passage today, Jesus says something that is very confusing… "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Doesn’t that make you scratch your head? How can we possibly be “PERFECT”? Or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Checkup Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012

AS WE CONTINUE IN OUR SERIES IN THE BOOK OF ACTS, WE ARE FIRMLY ENTRENCHED IN THE LIFE OF PHILIP. AS WE HAVE NOTED PREVIOUSLY THE ONSET OF THE MINISTRY OF PHILIP WAS THE PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH. PERSECUTION TO THE EXTENT THAT GENTILE BELIEVERS WERE FO

OUR SPIRITUAL CHECKUP PROPOSITION: INWARD EXAMINATION PROMOTES OUTWARD GODLY INTENTION Acts 8:9-25 Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great, 10 and all the people, both high and low, gave him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Counted Worthy To Suffer Shame

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 12, 2022

We must boldly proclaim Jesus even if we suffer for it. And when we do suffer, we need to take joy that the Lord has counted us worthy to suffer for Him.

Counted Worthy to Suffer Shame Acts 5:33-42 As we continue our study in the Book of Acts, let us review some things we have already learned. First of all we remember that the mission of the church is to continue what Jesus began to do and teach (Acts 1:1). Acts 1:8 defines the outward spiral of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Chasing Chariots

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

We must be active in our pursuit of the lost.

Chasing Chariots November 22, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be active in our pursuit of the lost. Focus Passage: Acts 8:26-39 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: I heard of a man at sea who was very sea-sick. While this man was sick ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing A Church

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 27, 2015

We must choose the Lord's church. There is only one. And that's the one we need to be a part of. We need to choose correctly and wisely. The choices we make in life are going to effect us the rest of our lives on earth and in the eternal hereafter.

Choosing a Church The Christian Chronicle has recently reported that the number of Church of Christ adherents (members and their unbaptized children) continues to decline. Since 2003, the number is down 102,000 or 6.2%. During the same time, the number of congregations fell by 708, or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Imitate Me

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 25, 2008

Paul says, "Imitate me" for he imitates Christ. This is not easy but necessary. As followers of Christ, we are to emulate Christ and let others see Christ in us.

1 Cor 4:14-17 14 I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you, as my dear children. 15 Even though you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. 16 Therefore I urge you to imitate me. 17 For this reason I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Which Side Are You On? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 10, 2010

The third sermon in our series on 1st Thessalonians. This sermon discusses the fact that there are only two types of people in the world, those who are in Christ, and those who aren’t.

Which Side Are You On? Text: 1st Thessalonians 2:13-16 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well as we continue on in our study of Paul’s 1st letter to the Thessalonians we come to our text. If you remember, the first 12 verses of this chapter we saw that Paul had a deep conviction of his stewardship to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Recorded Testimonies

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Feb 5, 2010

The importance of your Christian Testimony

Recorded Testimonies I. Recorded Testimonies of Jesus the Saviour. 1. I am the Bread of Life . John 6:45 2. I am the light of the world. John 8:12 3. I am the Door. John 10:9 4. I am the Good Shepherd. John 10:11 5. I am the resurrection, and the life. John 11:25 6. I am the way, the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:45

Denomination: Baptist