Sermons on Witness For The Church:

Beautiful Nothing Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010

What's the good news?

Beautiful Nothing Isaiah 52:1-15 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 18, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year Occasionally, you come across a bit of Scripture that just captures the imagination and you aren’t quite sure why. There are a number of reasons the text might appeal to us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Desperation And Deliverance

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 27, 2008

“People are more interested in seeing what God is doing in your life than hearing what God has done in your life”

*This sermon needs to be read with the notes on Matthew 9. This is found under Scripture reading for Desperation and Deliverance sermon* Title: Desperation and Deliverance Theme: “People are more interested in seeing what God is doing in your life than hearing what God has done in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Scripture To Desperation And Deliverance

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 27, 2008

“People are more interested in seeing what God is doing in your life than hearing what God has done in your life”

*This is the scripture reading for Desperation and Deliverance sermon* Works as a great introduction. Shows insight and the connection between the whole chapter 9 of Matthew. Scripture to Desperation and Deliverance Mat 9:1-38 (1) So He got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-38

Denomination: Church Of God

You Can Make A Difference!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 1, 2008

A sermon devoted to encouraging hearers to believe that God can use them right where they are to touch others for the kingdom.

You Can Make a Difference! Col 1:3-6 Intro. Of the three network news cast, I prefer NBC because there is a segment at the end of the broadcast called “Making a Difference.” They report stories of individuals who have done just that—amazing stories of those who were not satisfied with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am He

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 16, 2009

The eyes of people will be opened if they will just listen and believe the still small voice of the Holy Spirit who speaks to them.

Text: Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He” (John 4:26). The eyes of a Samaritan woman are unexpectedly open as she makes a routine trip to the well to draw water for the day. After Jesus began his ministry, people began to come to him to be baptized by his disciples. His popularity ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian Church

The Well Dressed Christian (1) Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 22, 2009

Christians are to take off 1)Wicked passsions 2)Hot tempers 3) Destructive speech

THE WELL DRESSED CHRISTIAN (1) COLOSSIANS 3:5-9 1. Illus. of resurrection of Lazarus • Point- when he came out, still had on the grave-clothes. 2. Did you know the same thing is true spiritually? When we come out of spiritual deadness into new life in Christ, we are still wearing the garments of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Good News: A Fish Story

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 24, 2009

To "fish for men" we must be willing to follow in the footsteps of Christ Jesus.

A Fish Story – Mark 1: 14 – 20 Intro: As a boy I went fishing with my dad and grandfather. I wasn’t a very good fisherman because you had to be quiet and that has never been easy for me. --- The story is told that Mark Twain loved to fish; but, he hated to catch fish. He went fishing to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Extranjeros Y Peregrinos

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Feb 2, 2009

Nuestro testimonio, debe ser contundente, y para eso, debe estar respaldado por nuestras buenas obras. ¿Cuál es el mejor método para evangelizar?

PEREGRINOS Y EXTRANJEROS 1 Ped. 2:11-20 V 15 “Porque esta es la voluntad de Dios: que haciendo bien, hagáis callar la ignorancia de los hombres insensatos” “Hagáis callar” = poner un bozal a un perro para que no muerda. “La ignorancia de los hombres insensatos” = son los que por su propia ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Encounter Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2009

After encountering Jesus the women were commanded to go and tell. We carry on this mission because we too have encountered Jesus.

Mark 16:1-8 “The Encounter” INTRODUCTION Routines, even in the face of death, are a part of life. They were present during the time of Jesus just like they are present now. The women were involved in a routine activity as they made their way to the tomb. They had not had time to properly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Society” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 21, 2009

If we are to be fulfilled as God wants to bring us fulfillment, we must gain the proper perspective on our society and the world in which we live.

The idea of peace dominates the Bible. There are four hundred references to peace in the Bible. It opens with peace in the Garden of Eden and closes with peace in the new heavens and new earth. In fact, a study of redemptive history could be made from the standpoint of peace. Man’s sin interrupted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Passing On The "Christian Baton"! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 17, 2009

Like Isaac being called by God to be a witness for Him and passing on the "calling" to Jacob, Christians are also called and are to pass the baton of Good News of Christ.

This picture was during the 2008 Olympic Games in China. What can you say about this picture?? A relay running race is a team event in which you have to pass a baton from one teammate to another in order to finish the race. The US Team dropped the baton and was disqualified from the race. It has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 22, 2009

It matters how one is spoken of by others. Have you ever given thought to how you speak of Jesus in your everyday life? Not whether you try to convert everyone you meet but do you speak of Jesus, do you give the Lord the credit he deserves. Do you

Katie Fisher, 17, entered the Madison County Ohio Junior Livestock Sale hoping the lamb she had for sale would get a good price. For months Katie had been battling cancer. She had endured hospital stays and been through chemotherapy a number of times. Before the lamb went on the block, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Witntesses For The Divine Son Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2008

Jesus has just claimed to be equal with God, to give eternal life (18), to be the source of life (26) & to be the judge of life (27). Are there any other witnesses to support this almost unbelievable claim? There most certainly are!

JOHN 5: 33-38 WITNESSES FOR THE DIVINE SON [Isaiah 35:5-6] Jesus has just claimed to be equal with God, to give eternal life (18), to be the source of life (26), and to be the judge of life (27). Jesus was claiming to be divine. Are there any ...read more

Scripture: John 5:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

Five Characteristics Of A Soul-Winner

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

A short scripture outline of 5 things a soul winner should be and do.

*****Sermon Outline***** Five Key Characteristics Of Being A Soul-Winner... 1) Display The Highest Wisdom.... Pro 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. 2) Be A Crown-Winner.... Dan 12:3 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30

Three Things God Can Use

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

God uses certain things so that He might get the glory and not man. Here’s a scripture outline of three things that are in His tool box.

*****Sermon Outline****** God’s Tool Box: 3 Things That God Can Use... 1) Foolish Things.... 1Co 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; 2) Weak Things.... 1Co 1:27...and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 3) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-29