Sermons on Witness Of Peter:

The Greatness Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:10-12

Text: 1 Peter 1:10-12 Title: The Greatness of the Gospel Date/Place: LSCC, 5/15/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Karl Barth’s statement about the greatest thought ever to come across his mind. B. Background to passage: Referring back to the salvation being continually obtained, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through Acts (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 16, 2024

In Acts 3, the healing of a beggar leads to a homily by Peter, which leads to harassment from the religious leaders.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 3 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/9/2017 If you were with us the last couple weeks, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. The very first followers of Jesus weren’t what you might expect. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Pergamos - The Compromising Church Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008

To show how a church may subtlety compromise their witness in the world.

Pergamos - The Compromising Church Text: Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction: The city of Pergamos was situated 80 miles north of Smyrna twenty miles inland in what is now Western Turkey. In its day it was the capital of Mysia, a Roman province in the NW. of Asia Minor. Unlike the two previous cities ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Beatific Vision, And The Death Of A Martyr

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2017

Stephen's message and martyrdom. The church's witness.

A BEATIFIC VISION, AND A MARTYR’S DEATH. Acts 7:55-60. This chapter contains Stephen’s retelling of Israel’s history, highlighting their resistance against God, and their unfair treatment of His messengers. It began with the members of the council looking steadfastly at him, and seeing his face ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Purpose For Being

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 22, 2001

God has a plan for your life. Do you know what it is?

Our Purpose For Being Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10 Text: 1 Peter 2:9 1 Peter 2:9 - “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Earning A Hearing Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 19, 2012

A message about earning the right to witness to someone. What does it take?

Title: Earning a hearing Theme: Having a life worthy that one would want to listen to you. Text: In John 4 we read the story of Jesus witnessing to the Woman at the well. It this story we learn that Jesus earned a right to be heard. Here are some tips to earning a right to be heard. “A ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Shine Your Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 17, 2009

Paul shares how important our witness is for a lost world

Yearly at Christmas on TV is , "It’s A Wonderful Life", staring Jimmy Stewart. George Bailey has big dreams of going to college and being a world traveler. Instead, he winds up having to take over his father’s building and loan, which is more like a charity than a business. George becomes so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Do You Love Life? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 3:9-12

Text: 1 Peter 3:9-12 Title: Do you want to love life? Date/Place: LSCC, 11/20/05, AM A. Opening illustration: The boxer Muhammad Ali was known as “the champ,” arguably the most famous athlete of his generation. He was on top, and his entourage of trainers and various helpers shared the adulation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel Of Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2021

With the Gospel, believers are: 1) Armed with the Mind of Christ (1 Peter 4:1), 2) Armed with the Life of Christ (1 Peter 4:2), 3) Disarming the life before Christ (1 Peter 4:3-5), and 4) Armed because of the Judgement of Christ (1 Peter 4:6).

1 Peter 4:1-6. [4:1] Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, [2] so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. [3] For the time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Other

Did Jesus Really Exist? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 23, 2001

Four non-Christian historical witnesses to the existence of Jesus.

Every child grows up believing in imaginary characters. Whether it’s a character associated with a holiday or cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse, childhood is filled with imaginary people. We can see it in how many kids think superheroes like Superman are real. We can see it in how many kids have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Larger Than Life Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Feb 23, 2001

Ask God to expand your ministry, influence and witness.

1 Chronicles 4:10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" So God granted him what he requested. Are you living larger than life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunity And Opposition

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 13, 2004

Does your witness stand up in the face of opposition?

Pastor J. H. Crowell, when about sixteen, sailed on a shipping vessel, where he was the only Christian in a crew of twelve. Before leaving his mother, he promised to meet her three times a day at the throne of grace. So regularly, he went below and prayed aloud. He thought he must. His fellow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Other

A Little Girl

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2001

A Little girl’s witness led to a remarkable miracle

The story of the healing of Naaman - 2 Kings 5: 1-19 My old Chaplain in Basle, Tom Roberts used to say that when you are stumped for a Bible passage to preach on use the story of Naaman. So I’m doing for once what I am told! The Story: 1. Naaman was the commander in chief of the King of Aram’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Boldly Proclaiming Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jun 29, 2006

Baptismal sermon urging a bold witness for new Christians.

Tonight we are going to observe the ordinance of Baptism. That is one way that we publicly proclaim Jesus as our Savior and Lord. I recently had someone ask me about a private baptism. There is no such thing. Jesus calls us to openly acknowledge Him. Jesus did everything He could to keep out the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

"Losing Yourself"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 8, 2009

A sermon about Christian witness through living for God.

2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 “Losing Yourself” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN If you missed last Sunday evening’s cookout here at the church… …you missed a very good time! We had some awesome fellowship and great food. What a blessing it is to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist