Sermons on Witness Of The Spirit:

A Personal Touch

Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 4, 2010

To encourage beleivers to share the gospel with those they would consider undesirable or unreachable.

I. Leprosy A. What is it? 1. Today: A bacterial infection that causes nerve damage. It can also cause damage to the skin. 2. In biblical times: a. Any skin condition that included white lesions on the skin with a red top. Typically the hair would fall out where this lesion was. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

We Can!

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 15, 2010

We can overcome lifes trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others.

Title: We can! Text: Acts 16:22-34 Thesis: We can overcome life’s trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others. Introduction In Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne is wrongfully convicted of a crime and sent to prison. He is a model prisoner and was recruited by the Warden to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Western Luke 15:1-7

Contributed by Victor Rasmussen on Jul 8, 2010

A country/western version applied to Luke 15

It’s late spring; you’ve got the cattle all on good, tall, green grass. The rains have been good, the future looks bright. Monday morning rolls around and its time to put out salt and mineral and see how everybody is doing. So you load up your feed, hook up to the trailer, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

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

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

We Can Know That We Know Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 29, 2009

There is NO secret to who a Christian is...we can know that we know! John reveals the baseline outlook for knowing if you are a true believer!

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 28, 2009 Date Preached: February 4, 2009 Where Preached: Oak Park (Wed Evening) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series from 1 John Sermon Title: How We Know that We Know! Sermon Text: 1 John 2:3-6 3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

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

If I Were The Devil

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on May 4, 2009

HE IS OFTEN CONCEALED AS AN ANGEL OF LIGHT. HE COMES DISGUISED AS A FRIEND OR MESSENGER, BUT IN REALITY IS A DECEPTIVE DEMON WHO WANTS TO RUIN AND CONTROL YOUR LIFE, AND DISRUPT THE WORK OF GOD.

08 IF I WERE THE DEVIL CBC 2 COR 4 VS. 3,4 (adapted from a story by Paul Harvey) INTRODUCTION: PAUL TELLS US PLAINLY THAT SATAN HAS BLINDED THE EYES OF THE UNBELIEVER. I HAVE OFTEN NOTICED DURING THE HALLOWEEN SEASON, A LOT OF SCENERY ABOUT DEMONS AND THE DEVIL. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sons Of God And Children Of The Devil

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

The sons of God exemplify the traits of the Father, and the children of the devil exemplify the traits of Satan.

SONS OF GOD AND CHILDREN OF THE DEVIL Text: 1 John 2:28 – 3:10 Introduction: · Wear the same shirt as my daughter and three other people in congregation · Look same on the outside, but doesn’t mean we are related · My daughter shares DNA, common traits, and common characteristics with me · Two ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Plentiful Harvest

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 12, 2008

A plentiful harvest requires seeing eyes, willing hands and a servant’s heart.

Matthew 9: 35 – 10:8 / A Plentiful Harvest Intro: When my children were little, Sunday after church was the toughest day of the week for me. One particular Sunday, I sat in my chair in front of the TV and pretended to sleep. My kids tried their best to awaken me. Finally, Jon climbed up on my ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Imitate Me

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 25, 2008

Paul says, "Imitate me" for he imitates Christ. This is not easy but necessary. As followers of Christ, we are to emulate Christ and let others see Christ in us.

1 Cor 4:14-17 14 I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you, as my dear children. 15 Even though you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. 16 Therefore I urge you to imitate me. 17 For this reason I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love: The Real Test Of Christianity

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 25, 2008

What is the real test of Christianity? Is it attending church? Tithing? Reading the Bible? The real test is LOVE.

LOVE: THE TEST OF REAL CHRISTIANITY 1 John 4:7-8 Question: What is the mark of a Christian? What is the test that stands true in showing us that someone is a Christian? Is it church attendance? Wearing witness wear? Bumper stickers? Toting a 95 pound bible? What is the test that shows the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Sowing

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 11, 2008

The various soil types mentioned in the parable of Jesus relate to a person’s receptivity to the Word of God.

Matthew 3: 1 – 12 / It’s Just Beginning Intro: In Directions, James Hamilton writes: Before refrigerators, people used icehouses that had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitted door to preserve their food. In winter, when streams and lakes were frozen, large blocks of ice were cut, hauled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed