Sermons on Witness Martyr:

Preparing To Recieve The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 8, 2000

How the disciples prepared to recieve the promised coming of the Holy Spirit.

“Preparing to Receive the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:12-26 Last week we began a study of the Book of Acts by noting five foundational principles on which Christ wanted to build his church. 1.) The Believers Message – Christ is Risen, 2.) The Believers Might – the power of the Holy Spirit, 3.) The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

All Is Overturned – The Power Of The Resurrection – Easter Sunday Message Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 20, 2024

The world sometimes calls Christians “losers” and “suckers” for believing what we do; and for what we are. BUT THERE IS A RESURRECTION, so that the real losers are those who mock Christians and will lose everything. We look at the time after Calvary up to the Resurrection and what it all means.

ALL IS OVERTURNED – THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION – EASTER SUNDAY MESSAGE [A]. SHATTERED MINDS AND SOULS IN TURMOIL All is overturned. Let us consider the closing hours of what is called Good Friday. Those who had been at the cross had their lives shattered. They followed Jesus throughout ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19, Matthew 11:2-3, Zechariah 14:9, James 1:5-8, Isaiah 52:14, John 12:3-7, Luke 23:55-56, Luke 24:1-2, Luke 24:3-4, John 20:1-2, John 20:9, John 20:11-18, Mark 9:31-32, Mark 16:11-13, John 20:20, 1 Corinthians 15:13-15, 1 Corinthians 15:17, 1 Corinthians 15:23, Philippians 3:8-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unveiling Of A Masterpiece Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 13, 2007

An introductory sermon to a series on the book of the Revelation.

How do you recognize a masterpiece? Sometimes it’s not even easy for artists themselves to tell. There is an old legend of the famous abstract painter Picasso showing off his latest painting to the sculptor Rodin (The Thinker.) Rodin looked hard at the unsigned painting, then turned it one way, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Our Eternal Home Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 6, 2014

What knowledge do you possess concerning life after death? What are you certain of? The Spirit-filled Christian longs to be clothed in a body fit for all eternity.

2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-5 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] OUR ETERNAL HOME [John 14:1-6 / 1 Corinthians 15:34-54] What knowledge do you possess concerning [life and] life after death? What are you certain of? Man can be described as dwelling in a body during this time, but how does he live in the next ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 25, 2014

A sermon addressing the credentials of a true minister.

The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1: His Ministry) II Peter 1:16-21 Generally, when a minister is ordained he will meet with the Presbytery (or ordination council as some may call it) prior to the formal ordination service. This is a time when others who have already been through the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Coronation Of The Christ Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

There is a coronation that we will never forget… the mock crowning of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

INTRO: 1. Few events in the course of history has been given more significance than has the crowning of a new king or monarch…the coronation of a nation’s sovereign ruler. a. No expense is spared in this great event. b. A priceless crown is commissioned to be designed and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 26, 2009

Many times we see people who say one thing and do another. This makes it difficult for us to trust people. When it comes to God how does what He says stack up to what He does?

The Word of God Text: John 1:1-14 July 8th 2007 Good morning. This week we are doing something very exciting. We are starting a new series. We recently finished a series on the teachings of Jesus through the book of Matthew and after a few weeks of topical sermons we are going to move into ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

Misconception 3:man Can Become Sinless And Righteous On His Own Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 26, 2008

Struggles with the flesh. Self righteousness, spritual struggle, and Christ’s Death.

The Three Misconceptions Of Man - 1John 1:6-2:2 Misconception 3 – 1John 1:10-2:2-Can Man Become Sinless and Righteous on His Own Intro- Sin is a terrible thing. We see it in the headlines of the news every single day. Murder, kidnapping, assault, fraud, cheating, lying, deceit, adultery, fighting, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing The Wind - The Great Adventure

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 23, 2008

he book of Acts is about “Chasing the Wind” (Holy Spirit) and living the great adventure

Chasing the Wind -Living the Great Adventure- Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-2 The book of Acts is about “Chasing the Wind” and living the great adventure. The author of the book of Acts was Luke the physician. He wrote to Theophilus, a Gentile official who became a Christian through the influence of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Learning From God's Providence

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 22, 2017

Jesus learned obedience by the things He suffered. Similarly, St. Paul learned from the Christ that he had persecuted, the things he would suffer as He followed the Christ. Living the Christ life, we will see how suffering aids in redemption.

Trinity 2 2017 Learning from God’s Providence The Collect O LORD, who never failest to help and govern those whom thou dost bring up in thy stedfast fear and love; Keep us, we beseech thee, under the protection of thy good providence, and make us to have a perpetual fear and love of thy holy ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 3:13, Luke 14:6

Denomination: Anglican

Starting Point

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 6, 2018

Jesus is the reason we have life after death.

New Testament scholar Don Carson tells of a teenage boy who was dying of cancer. Every day he had someone read John 11to him--the story of Lazarus who rose from the dead--and Paul’s detailed statement about the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15. His confident hope of victory over sin and death was ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining the authenticity of Peter's ministry.

The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1 – His Ministry) II Peter 1:16-21 Generally, when a minister is ordained he will meet with the Presbytery (or ordination council as some may call it) prior to the formal ordination service. This is a time when others who have already been through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Of The World – Light In The Darkness – John 9 - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022

Greater sin leads to greater darkness. A man in darkness can not find his way. The Lord would work in the light of the day with man’s darkness, so that the night of his darkness would become like the light of the day. Jesus is the Light of the World.

I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD – LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS – JOHN 9 - PART 1 THE INTRODUCTION: The very first mention for “I am the light of the world” is this one – {{John 8 v 12 Again therefore Jesus spoke to them saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 9:3-4, John 9:5, Genesis 1:2-3, Jeremiah 4:23, Genesis 1:4, Job 24:13-16, John 3:19-21, John 1:1-10, Job 12:22, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 42:16, Matthew 4:16, John 12:35-36, John 12:46, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 5:8-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Death Of Fear Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 5, 2015

When I was 5 my grandfather died. As I stood by the graveside at the cemetery, my mother said I looked down into the grave and then turned to her and asked "How's Grandpa ever going to get out of there?"

OPEN: I’d like us to start out with a couple of powerful Resurrection Songs from the past. Join me as we sing: “I know, I know, that Jesus liveth, and on earth and again shall stand I know, I know that life He giveth, that grace and power are in His hand.” “I serve a risen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul Before Agrippa Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 29, 2017

He explains why he was particularly pleased to be able to state his case to King Agrippa. Of all the high officials residing in the country, nobody knew better than the king the history, principals, and passions that motivated the Jewish people.

July 31, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.F.5: Paul Before Agrippa (Acts 26:1-32) Commentary 1 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist