Sermons on Witness For Christ:

We Can Be Heroes (Modern Day Heroes) Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Jul 21, 2011

We are called to live as heroes, to take Jesus seriously and to strive to live like him and invite others to join the journey.

Modern day heroes What is the difference between a hero and a celebrity? (discuss) Diff b/w heroes and celebs – celebs are famous, possibly not for anything good – eg paris hilton Heroes – inspire you to be a better person, celebs want you to want their life (for the selfish ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 17 - Make An Impact Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2013

Go public with your faith. Touch lives where you are. Believe you have the answer the lost world needs to hear.

If God leads us, and leads us to where He wants us to be, so that we can share what we know about Him and Christ, and thus allowing His Spirit to work in the hearts of the hearers, then it goes to show that all of us can make an impact in someone’s life. • We may not have planned for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sent Out Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 19, 2010

Jesus sends his followers out into the plentiful harvest. We along with the early disciples are called to prepare the way for Jesus and to carry out his ministry on earth--and in the United States.

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 “Sent Out” INTRODUCTION Today is the 234th anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence the document that contains those immortal words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal and endowed with certain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Message To The Messengers Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 5, 2011

This message is a message of encouragment and challenge to the family of God.

The Unveiling A Message to the Messengers Revelation 1:-9-11 * Every time you look into, linger over, and listen to God’s word, you will discover something new & fresh. * In reading verse 9, you can sense the loneliness of the Apostle John who finds himself on an island, quite likely, in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Study Series 16a - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 11) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 7, 2023

Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 16a - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 11) 02.20.22 Message… Revelation 11:1-2 1 Then I was given a measuring stick, and I was told, “Go and measure the Temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers. 2 But do not measure the outer courtyard, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace At Home -- Part I Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 11, 2011

God's grace transforms a marriage when both partners submit to one another. Here, God says to a woman married to an unbelieving husband, "Submit to your mate, and so win him and woo him with an irresistible inner beauty."

George Hazlett’s wife made him a necktie a few years ago that he rarely wore. In fact, George had forgotten about it until one day a local men's store in Salem, Ohio, announced an “ugly tie” contest. George secretly pulled the tie from its resting place and entered it. He never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Day Of The Lord, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 13, 2022

The focus of life is never to be on us. The focus is where praise is directed and Who we are waiting for. Why? Because Jesus is where our eternity is finished, and where our focus must always be directed!

The Day of the Lord, Part 2 2 Peter Sermon Series, Part 5 2 Peter 3:11-18 Introduction - Purpose: Peter gives guidance and reassurance to the growing church -- As a disciple maker his desire is to see others grow in knowledge of Christ -- Promise he stands on: the Gospel we/they are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-18, Matthew 5:18, Hebrews 12:14, Leviticus 11:45, Titus 2:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 27, 2011

Every Christian possesses the fruit of the Holy Spirit; we have to nourish them so they grow. The fruit are positive characteristics; gifts; we cannot manufacture them, and certainly cannot witness without displaying them.

Galatians 5: 22-23 The Fruit of the Spirit The contrast is stark the sinful nature results in: sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissentions, factions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and the like, in other words, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love God, Love Each Other And Love The Wider Community Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 10, 2012

A sermon that encourages us to live a life of loving God, loving each other and loving the community.

Take a few moments to discuss the following question with a few people around you: What hinders you in having relationships with God, other members of our congregation and the Christian Community and the wider community? As we look at Christian communities there are two key ingredients to being a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Humble Courage Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 9, 2009

Courage moves us to risk ourselves for the sake of others or a higher cause. Faith and risk are inseparable.

Philippians 1:20-27 “Humble Courage” INTRODUCTION Courage is not often connected with the Christian life. It isn’t listed in the fruits of the Spirit i.e., love, joy, peace, patience, etc. Jesus doesn’t instruct his disciples to be courageous, though he did encourage them to “take heart,” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Aaa Road Servant Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 9, 2013

Three characteristics that a Christian is challenged to make a part of his or her life are: authenticity, availability, and affirmation.

Luke 10:29-37 “AAA Road Servant” INTRODUCTION I suspect that a few of us here have made some New Year’s resolutions. Whether it is to lose weight, pay off debts, relax more, or spend more time with the family, our resolutions display our desire to live better, fuller lives. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Got Yours?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 25, 2011

Each of the disciples were reached one by one! And from this the Word of God was preached throughout the world as each one of them continued to reach one. Got yours? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Got Yours? John 1:35-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GotYours.html This records the calling of the disciples of Jesus Christ. There is a sequence here that we can follow: Jesus called John and John followed the Lord (35-42) John reached Andrew and Andrew followed the Lord Andrew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Sermon At Athens: Culture And Common Ground

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 8, 2021

Paul's sermon before the men of Athens began with a topic familiar to all of them. It was the common bond of religious belief and practice in their respective cultures. Jesus demonstrated it throughout the Gospels. It is a biblical pattern for effective evangelism.

It has been over forty years since I traveled to India on vacation, away from the business of the McDermott Fabrication Yard in Dubai where I worked as an oil rig sandblaster and painter. I moved there in early 1980 to live with my dad and to grow in maturity of character. I learned the value of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-26, Acts 17:22-23, Luke 14:23, James 5:20, Jude 1:23, 1 Corinthians 9:19-20, Proverbs 11:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Hidden Gospel

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 19, 2009

However, regardless of how bright the light of the Gospel is there are those who are blind to the truth. To them the gospel is hidden. How does such brilliant light become so veiled or hidden that men see not the Light?

THE HIDDEN GOSPEL 2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-7 Introduction: Paul writing to the Corinthian church speaks of the great and awesome privilege of having been given the ministry of carrying the Gospel to the lost. This ministry of bringing light to darkness was and is a work of God’s Power through His Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Really Feed 5000? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 7, 2015

Within the descriptions of the feeding of the 5000, there are a few key learnings for the church, Jesus didn't feed them he multiplied the food, but the task was the disciples, the task was their's as it is ours.

Did Jesus really feed 5000, Mark 6:35-44 I’ve been wondering a bit lately about the multiplication miracles. As a group of people who are Bible believing Christians, what is your thinking is it the same as mine? Did Jesus feed the five thousand, I don’t think he did? Before you get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:35-44, John 14:13-14, John 6:1-15, Ephesians 4:8-13, Mark 8:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army