Sermons on Witnesses:

What Is A Witness? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2009

What does it mean to be a witness for Christ?

Sermon Brief Date Written: December 1, 2008 Date Preached: December 3, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: What Is A Witness? Sermon Text: 1 John 1:1-4 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Strange Witnesses

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Apr 7, 2012

This sermon asks why Jesus chose strange witnesses to the miracles of his life and the reality of his resurrection, and encourages us to share witness this ourselves.

Introduction Mary Magdalene is stooped at the entrance of the tomb where the body of Jesus had been interred. Mary had seen that the seal had been broken because the great stone at the entrance had been rolled back. Mary had run home to tell the others this distressing news and there’d ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Witnesses Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013

A sermon examining the importance of sharing the gospel.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ISAIAH A study of Isaiah 53 Series Prologue (Continued): “Witnesses Of The Gospel” Serving in vocational ministry is a tremendous privilege and it brings me great joy. However, one of the disadvantages of my position is the constant barrage of bad news. Almost daily ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness Of Guadalupe

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 7, 2013

We can learn much about Truth, Faith and evangelism from the experience of Tepayac and the conversion of the Americas.

Our Lady of Guadalupe 2013 Lumen Fidei The great scene in Revelation, of the ark of the covenant, the dwelling place of the Holy Name, being revealed, is clearly a tableau of the Virgin Mother, Mary, the new Eve, bringing forth the child Jesus for our salvation. Steve Ray rightly folds ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Is There A Witness In The House? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 1, 2013

When was the last time shared your faith journey?

Church Planting Is There a Witness in the House? Acts 4:1-22 Opening words: You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his tomb to pay their final respects. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Believe The Witness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 4, 2013

God gave & gives witness to His Son. This witness is of the highest, the most important & the most extraordinary kind. God bears witness through the Spirit, the water & the blood. These witnesses sustain our faith & prove that Jesus is God to all who hon

1 JOHN 5: 6-10 BELIEVE THE WITNESS [John 5:31-40 / 16:13-14] An AGNOSTIC professor condescendingly confronted a little girl who believed in Jesus. “There are many throughout history who have claimed they were God. How can you be sure who told the truth? Which one of these men can you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ressurection Witnesses Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 29, 2013

We live in a world where we need EVIDENCE: There were many reliable witnesses which provide LIVE COVERAGE on the day Jesus arose from the grave.

Resurrection Witnesses Matthew 28:1-10 We live in a world that demands evidence of satisfaction. AMAZON, EBAY, and nearly every website contains a CUSTOMER REVIEW section in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessed Signs Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 1, 2013

At the moment of the Messiah’s death, God provided three miraculous signs. Matthew alone records all the supernatural events that accompany Jesus’ death. He aslo tells us of some of the people who witness the event & how some of them were affected.

MATTHEW 27: [50] 51-56 WITNESSED SIGNS After Jesus dies the oppressive darkness over the earth is lifted. Everyone knew something significant had happened. The substitutionary death of Jesus brings light (salvation) to a world lost in sin and darkness, that is, to all those who accept Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

God's Witnesses Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 16, 2013

The eleventh chapter of Revelations reveals unto us two witnessses that will prophesy in the great tribulation.

God’s Witnesses Revelations 11:1-14 In chapter 10 it concluded with the command of Lord unto John saying “Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.” This is the great commission that is given to the Church of God to take the gospel into all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be A Witness

Contributed by Mike Salman on Feb 21, 2008

A sermon on the obligation called on by all believers. To Witness.

Tonight I want to talk about becomming a witness for Jesus. Our number one duty to the Lord since we are here is to be His witness. We are called to be His witnesses 2Co 5:20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Witness At The Well

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 25, 2008

Jesus ministry to the Woman at the Well shows how to bring the message of God’s healing love to individuals; his efforts in Samaria changed a life, then Samaria, then Ephesus and resonates today in every nation where the Gospel is preached.

JOHN 4__1-42 THE WITNESS FROM THE SAMARITAN WELL A cartoon pictures a medieval Crusader, standing in full armor and holding his shield. He also held his long sharp spear at the throat of a prisoner on the ground. The prisoner on the ground struggles to say, “Tell me more about your Christianity. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-38

Denomination: Anglican

A Maidens Witness

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Oct 3, 2008

How a young maiden changed the life of Namaan

A Maidens Witness Today I would like to talk about the power of a witness. Not just any witness, but a slave in a land of pagans. Not just any slave, but a female adolescent. In the ancient world of the Old Testament a female child had as much importance and power as a lowly ant. Slim to none in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Adventist

The Witness Of Scriptures Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2008

Openness to God precedes the reception of Scripture truth. We are not to guide Scriptures, they are to guide us...to God. We are not to make Scriptures say what we think or want them to say, but let them say what God desires to reveal.

JOHN 5: 39-47 THE WITNESS OF THE SCRIPTURES [Luke 24: 25-27, 44-49 / Luke 16: 19-31] The previous passage tried to teach us that openness to belief must precede the reception of truth. Now John affirms that openness to God precedes the reception ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-47, John 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Compelled To Witness

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jun 22, 2008

Despite spiritual trouble and physical difficulty in life; we can be witnesses as compelled by the Spirit of God.

Compelled to Witness Scripture Text: Acts 8:1-5 ILLUSTRATION: T.H. Huxley, a well-known agnostic, was with a group of men at a weekend house party. On Sunday morning, while most of them were preparing to go to church, he approached a man known for his Christian character and said, "Suppose you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Being At Witness Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jun 23, 2008

Learning how to share our faith means being willing to walk across the room. This entails relationship building, doing favors and listening to the Spirit’s lead.

BE060808 WHO DO YOU LOVE 13. Be Good News First (TITLE SLIDE) INTRO A couple of years ago, after listening to a talk by Dan, I looked more carefully at my behavior in mixed crowds of Christians and non-Christians. I noticed one day at the Y that there was this strategic distance I had created ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational