Sermons on Unadulterated Witness:

Deliver And Hold Them Back

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 22, 2018

To show that we as a child of GOD and messengers of GOD, need to deliver people from their sins and hold them back to eternal life by telling them the gospel.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you in a mission? Yes. Matthew 28:19-20 Every CHRISTian believer has a mission, and that is the Great Commission. Matthew 28:19 Go then and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:20 Teaching ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christmas Meditation

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2014

Is Christ in a manger a decoration; or is He Lord of your life?

“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fishing For Jesus

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2015

How many of you have ever been fishing before? Well I have. I enjoy getting out in the sun on the lake. It’s nice. But you know what I really enjoy doing when I go fishing? Actually catching fish.

Good morning. I want to start by asking you something. How many of you have ever been fishing before? Well I have. I enjoy getting out in the sun on the lake. It’s nice. But you know what I really enjoy doing when I go fishing? Actually catching fish. Wednesday night we talked about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

So Send I You

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 16, 2015

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So Send I You John 20:21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SoSend.html "As the Father hath sent me...so send I you" His mandate is my mandate. [say it!] Jesus said this to all of His disciples. But He also said this to EACH of His disciples. [Collectively as a group / to Peter, John, etc.] Are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Confidence In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

We live in an age when most are not receptive to the Gospel. Many believers lack confidence in their ability to share their faith. How do we gain confidence to be an effective disciple and witness? The answer is in Christ alone.

The Confidence in Discipleship John 15:7-11 If you have been with us for the past few weeks considering discipleship, you have realized following the Lord is not for the faint of heart or uncommitted. The Lord has spoken about denying ourselves, bearing our cross, and following Him. He spoke of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Credibility In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Many are skeptical of the church because of perceived hypocrites. How do we obtain credibility in our witness to others? How do live and walk in such a way to be an effective witness? We must walk in Christ to possess the credibility we need.

The Credibility in Discipleship Ephesians 5:1-2; John 13:34-35 We have spent several weeks discussing the importance and need for discipleship. In the Great Commission, Jesus commanded us to teach all nations to observe His teachings. In essence, those who follow Christ as His disciples are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Character Traits Of The Believer Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

The church is under intense scrutiny in our modern culture. Many believe it is filled with hypocrites. As part of the body of Christ, we have an obligation to bear fruit consistent with our calling, while being an effective witness among the world.

Character Traits of the Believer 1 John 2: 7-11 Luke 6:43-45 – For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. [44] For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Put A Rainbow In The Clouds

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

Different types of clouds.

GOD PUT A RAINBOW IN THE CLOUDS Genesis 8:11-15 INTRODUCTION: Noah and his family walked out of the Ark. The Lord made a covenant with Noah. He promised never to destroy the world by water again. So He placed a bow in the cloud. Let’s look at some of the clouds in the Bible: I. A THICK ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Passion For The Lost Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 16, 2011

We need a passion to share our faith with those who don’t know God as well as the wisdom to know how.

Romans 9:1-13; 30-33 Introduction: A. This begins a two chapter section in which Paul deals with the nation of Israel: what God has done in their past as well as what part-if any, they still occupy in the future plan of God. B. Some eschatological interpretations have all the Jews-or at least most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Going To The Lost Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 23, 2011

Not all will accept the gospel, but we must continue to go with the assurance of God’s presence and power and the knowledge that those who respond will be accepted.

Romans 10:13-21 Introduction: A. What exactly is our responsibility to the lost? B. Should we have the attitude of “I’ve got mine. You worry about yours?” C. Do we ever think about how our life might be different had someone not told us about God’s love and provision in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Take The Lead Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 30, 2011

the characteristics of a true disciple.

Taking the Lead Acts 8:25-40 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 29 May 23, 2011 Introduction A milestone was reached when Philip goes and presents the Gospel to a Gentile. Through this man, a high official in the court of the Ethiopian Queen, the Gospel would first penetrate the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 2, 2011

Love is free to those who receive it, but it can cost the giver a great deal.

Acts 7:55-60 “The Cost of Love” INTRODUCTION There’s an old saying, “One person’s trash is another’s treasure.” How true this is. This fact of life is what fuels garage sales, thrift stores, and institutions like Goodwill and St Vincent de Paul. Most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Lutheran

"getting Ready For Christmas: Pointing Beyond Ourselves"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2018

Do our lives point Godward?

“Getting Ready for Christmas: Pointing Beyond Ourselves” Jeremiah 10:1-5 A few weeks ago, I was sitting in a restaurant with a friend when my attention went to a Christmas tree in the corner of the room. It had different colored lights, ornaments of silver and gold and a bright red bow on ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

The Great Commission Of The Church

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017

The great commission of the church is to spread the Word of God to reach people with the Good News of Christ.

Prayer- Introduction- We began last week looking at the church of God. I say the church of God because there are churches not asking God for help or following God directions for the church and if you look close at that church, you’ll see that they do not have the anointing and power of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Salty, Shinny And Reflective Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2018

An externally focused church makes a difference in the community through good works and living out the Gospel in their daily lives.

SALTY, SHINNY, AND REFLECTIVE Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: What is an Externally Focused Church? It is a church that is "increasingly convinced that effectiveness is not measured by what happens inside the church but rather by the impact the people of the church have on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist