Sermons on Unashamed Witness:

Pre-Disposed To Thanksgiving-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 23, 2010

2 of 2. The Psalmist charged God’s people to have an attitude of thankfulness. God’s people are pre-disposed to thankfulness. But why? People pre-disposed to Thanksgiving Enjoy...

PRE-DISPOSED to/for THANKSGIVING-II—Psalm 100:1-5 There is a tendency among business retailers to gear up early for Christmas. This begins shortly after the Halloween push. The shelves are beginning to get stocked with specifically Christmas items.—Christmas trees of all sizes, colors & materials, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors: Representing The Lord

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Jesus sends out the 72. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 10 verses 1-24 This event in Luke chapter 10: • Should not be confused with another similar event • That you looked at a few weeks ago • In Luke chapter 9 Jesus commissioned or sent out the 12 disciples. • Here in Luke chapter 10 Jesus commissioned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

Beat The Bushes

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 30, 2009

This study considers the command to go into the highways and hedges and compel people to God.

Have you ever heard or used the phrase “beat the bushes?” Beat the bushes refers to searching diligently for someone or something. The word etymology is based on the hunting practice of having someone hit bushes with a stick in order to force birds to fly up into the air to be shot. We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

I. The Mystery of Christ is based on a promise (6) II. The Mystery of Christ is accessible to all (6) III. The Mystery of Christ is visible through the Church (10-11) IV. The Mystery of Christ gives us a clear approach to God (12) V. The Mystery of Ch

The Mystery of Christ Ephesians 3:1-13 Intro: How many of you like a good mystery (and I’m not talking about the location of your missing sock)? Interestingly enough, the first definition for mystery in Webster’s Dictionary is “a religious truth that one can know only by revelation and cannot ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Prepare Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2009

We prepare for Christ’s coming by our daily repentance, and by calling the world to a life of repentance and forgiveness

Luke 3:1-6 “We Prepare” INTRODUCTION Most of us know how to prepare for Christmas. We have our shopping lists, and “honey do” lists of when the tree needs to be put up, and the house decorated. It might be stressful, but we will get it done. We also know how to prepare for birthday and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Walk Worthy Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippians 1.27 through 2.4.

Walk Worthy of the Gospel 11-26-06 Text: Phil 1.27-2.4 Introduction: 1. Read Text. 2. What does it mean to “Walk Worthy of the Gospel”? We are citizens of heaven and we are to act like it! Our Actions can speak louder than our words. 3. In this passage the focus of the worthy walk is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing Heaven’s Good News Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

All who receive God’s message of forgiveness should help share it with others.

Sharing Heaven’s Good News Acts 16:12-40 Intro: In Luke 2:10-11, God sent angels to give a message to some Jewish shepherds. The message went like this: “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:12-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reaching Our World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

God invites us to join Him in His passion to reach this world. He wants us in the game, and He promises to give us everything we need to succeed.

Reaching Our World Text: Acts 18:22-28 Intro: [Play Evan Almighty clip- Change the world- don’t know where to start] Have you ever been in a situation where you just didn’t quite have what it took to do what needed to be done? I usually think of examples from sports. I think back to times when I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:22-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Clanging Gongs & Crashing Symbols Of Christmas

Contributed by Charles Newman on Dec 12, 2009

When Christians get caught up with the traditions of Christmas, we have a tendency to forget the real reason behind this special celebration - LOVE. If we removed the commercialism from Christmas, would it be the same? I don’t think the world would know w

Illustration - For Always In 1994 two Americans answered an invitation from the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics (based on Biblical principles) in the public schools. They were invited to teach at prisons, businesses, the fire and police departments, and a large ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Receiving The Gift Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

The gift of the Holy Spirit is available for all who will receive Him.

Receiving the Gift Acts 19:1-7 Intro: We like to talk about gifts around Christmas time. We think about what we will give to those special people in our lives, and sometimes we might even think about what someone is getting for us. As followers of Jesus, we remember that God sent Jesus as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

However... Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 17, 2009

How current is your testimony? What has God done for you THIS WEEK?

However… Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 What was the most exciting thing that happened in your life this week? Did you have any “victories” this week? Sometimes our testimonies are so outdated one might wonder if God is still real to us! If God is real to us today, then we ought to have lots of reasons to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Incomprehensible Light

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 21, 2009

Jesus Christ is the incomprehensible Light given to remove the veil of darkness that shrouds us fas a result of sin. Let us consider the need for Light, the source of the Light, the reception of the Light, and the disbursement of the Light.

Introduction: In Luke 1:78-79, concerning the coming of Christ, Zechariah proclaimed, “Because of our God’s merciful compassion, the Dawn from on high will visit us to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death to guide our feet into the way of peace.” Jesus Christ is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Sword Of Speech

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 2, 2010

If we have God's truth in our hearts, we must speak our witness. It is not good enough to remain silent. That word must be a word of love and it must be a word of justice. Martin Luther King exemplified this discipline.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 19, 1986 It was the spring of 1964, and I had to make a choice. I had to decide whether I would, in my very first year of ministry, do something which would create a bit of tension in the church, but which the students with whom I worked were ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Vine Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 4, 2010

TO LIVE A DISICPLED LIFE IS TO LEARN THE TRUTH OF THE VINE--YIELD IS EVERYTHING.

Vine John 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION Kudzu was introduced to the United States in 1876 at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Countries were invited to build exhibits to celebrate the 100th birthday of the U.S. The Japanese government constructed a beautiful garden filled with ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance