Sermons on Witness Of The Apostles:

Matthias And Our Witness To A Culture Of Death Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 11, 2019

Our mission, through prayer, fasting and almsgiving, and through a constant witness to the Truth of Jesus Christ, is to share the love of God with as many as we can, so that we will all be together in eternity at the awesome banquet of the Lamb of God.

Tuesday of the 4th Week in Easter 2019 St. Matthias Today we remember the outcome of one of the great human tragedies–the treason and suicide of the apostle Judas. Now we don’t know from the magisterium what happened to Judas after he died. Did he have a moment of clarity that caused him to repent ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17, Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Catholic

12 Ordinary Men - Introduction - Fill In The Blank Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 5, 2012

This is a Bible study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur. This is the fill in the blank part as referenced in the study.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. This is an outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men Introduction to a Study of the 12 Apostles Remember, dear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Effective Witnessing Through The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 23, 2011

The Holy Ghost is the essential and vital factor in effective witnessing unto Jesus Christ

Act 5:29-32 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. (30) The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. (31) Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is It Obvious?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 15, 2006

When you’ve been spending time with Jesus, it is obvious to all who come in contact with you.

Background  Jesus had resurrected and ascended  The Holy Spirit had come  Peter had preached boldly and many had responded to the message of Christ  Peter and John had healed a lame man and then proclaimed the message of Jesus Acts 4:5-7 (NLT) The next day the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Stumble Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

Peter knew what it was like to stumble and fall He also knew what it was like to receive the grace of God after having falling

1 Peter 2:4-12 VCC August 30, 1998 Don’t Stumble Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) He has exhorted the Christians to personal holiness in chapter 1 After encouraging personal holiness, he commanded them to have sincere love for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10, 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stephen’s Witness To The Jews, And Ours

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2009

We need to consider the early Church’s message to their elder brothers, the Jews, and our attitude of love for them today.

December 26, 2009 St. Stephen, protomartyr Once the Church of the first decade accepted the reality that the scandalous execution of the Messiah, Jesus, was really the beginning of the transformation of man into the obedient child of God, a new scandal occupied their attention. And so, with the ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Witnessing: What You Can Expect Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 18th Sermon--Expect Persecution, Proclamation, Protection, and Power!

Witnessing: What You Can Expect Acts 4:1-12 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I believe that all true Christians have a desire to share their faith w/ others. And that is only natural. If you were to cure cancer, you’d want ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On Water (Or Taking Other Steps Of Faith) Series

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Oct 27, 2002

Lessons we can learn about Walking by Faith from Peter’s experience of walking on the Water.

Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away. 23After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone. 24But the boat was already „Ta long distance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Whats My Line Series

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007

This sermon centers around the declaration of Peter that Jesus was the Christ.

PART 2 WHAT’S MY LINE TEXT: MATTHEW 16.13-18 INTRODUCTION: I recall watching reruns of an old games show that was a hit during the 50’s and 60’s. The show was called “What’s my line?” In this game the panel would try to guess the occupation of a contestant by asking yes and no questions. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Alleviating The Pain Of Others As Evangelical Witness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 21, 2016

When we are in pain, we are able to grow, because we are ready for change–at least for relief from our pain. And in pain we most clearly understand that our only hope, our only permanent asset, is the love and healing of Our Lord.

Thursday after Trinity Today in the Ordinary calendar we celebrate St. Philip Neri, founder of the Oratory, and one of the giants of the sixteenth century. He was a great apostle of prayer and one of the great confessors of his time. But it is also the traditional day we celebrate Corpus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Catholic

An Overview Of Matthew: His Person And Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Troy Hassell on Dec 19, 2000

Who is Matthew and why did he write the book?

A Study of Matthew The Overview of his Person and Purpose Introduction: Hanging Bathroom Shower Curtains. Usually 12 rings that you have to snap in place. They are the hardest things to snap. When the curtain is secured to the rings which is on the pole, you usually have a curtain that does what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

A Servant Who Should Be Respected Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 6, 2012

We are to respect those in spiritual authority, and we are to respect those who pour themselves out for the Gospel. Paul deserved respect on both counts.

A Servant Who Should Be Respected 2 Corinthians 12: 11-18 1. With the disaster of Hurricane Sandy and the misery and grief it brought, we are reminded about how vulnerable we all are. 2. This life is filled with twists, turns, and uncertainties. The only real insurance is the assurance of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Become A Dynamic Christian

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 18, 2013

Do you have a desire to be a dynamic believer in Jesus Christ? To be the real thing instead of playing religious games?

Romans 1:1 - Paul, a bondservant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart unto the gospel of God, Do you have a desire to be a dynamic believer in Jesus Christ? To be the real thing instead of playing religious games? Years ago the Emperor of China had a famous orchestra. One ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Several Soldiers Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

Sermon from II Timothy 4 on several well known and some little knowm men of God during Paul’s life.

SEVERAL SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS TEXT - II Timothy 4:6 - 13 INTRO. You are either a missionary or a mission field. You are either a soldier of the Cross or like those soldiers at the Cross. You are either God-sought or God-found. Here in these verses you find several God-found, missionary minded, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

What It Takes To Be A Real Witness For Christ. Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2014

A sober look at the ministry of Paul

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A REAL WITNESS FOR CHRIST. INTRODUCTION: THIS WEEK I POSTED AN ARTICLE BY JAROD MOORE ON MY FACEBOOK ACCOUNT THAT WAS ON THE TOPIC OF WHY MINISTRY IS NOT FOR WIMPS. THIS ARTICLE GAVE TEN REASONS. HERE THEY ARE: IF YOU ENTER PASTORAL MINISTRY… 10. NOT EVERYONE WILL LIKE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-40

Denomination: Baptist