Sermons on wits:

Witnesses Together

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 15, 2015

Encouragement from the first witnesses to the risen Christ to witness together to those around us.

Preached: Sunday 12th April 2015 Sermon: 'Witnesses Together' Acts 4:32 "Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common." Some people, theologians, philosophers and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Bold Witnesses

Contributed by Tony Foeller on Aug 28, 2001

We learn from this sermon what it means to be a bold witness, what bold witnesses can expect to encounter, and what God does through bold witnesses.

BOLD WITNESSES Acts 4:8-20 We recently had an encounter in our church’s regular weekly outreach program where one of the families we visited accused us of harassment. We weren’t guilty, of course. But I still had to spend some very anxious moments at the local police station trying to sort ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-20, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Ready Witness Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

How to be faithful in witnessing

1 Peter 3: A Ready Witness - 9/21/14 Turn with me this morning to the end of your bibles, to the book of 1 Peter.  As you are turning there, let me ask you why you are here this morning.  Why do we come to church?  We come to worship, we come to gain encouragement, we come to learn.  We come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah's Witnesses Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 8, 2008

A look at the differences between the Jehovah’s Witnesses and Christianity and how we can witness to them.

Jehovah’s Witnesses There Is No Hell….Hard Work Earns “Paradise” Intro Knock on any door in the United States, as well as in many countries around the world, and the odds are excellent that Jehovah’s Witnesses have been there ahead of you. They are a serious challenge to Christians for several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Wasted Witness?

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 3, 2003

Anna is one more in the line of Luke’s witnesses validating the inbreaking of God into humanity. Her two-fold response is a pattern for us.

- - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - There is a wonderful line is the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”. Maria, is speaking, after her husband has just reminded everyone that he is the head of the house. And Maria says, after he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: *other

John's Witness

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 8, 2003

John the Baptist proclaims Jesus

John¡¦s Witness John 1:19 ¡V 23 I. Introduction a. Greetings and personal intro. b. Recap of last lesson i. The Word Became Flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14a) 1. Word ¡V logos the essential Word of God 2. Dwelt ¡V tabernacled a. tabernacle as a type of Christ 3. Among Us ¡V no ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No False Witness Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 12, 2002

The 9th may be an old law, but it is given that we might live the new life in Christ.

Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl December 12 2002 Joe Bedy The 9th commandment: Exo 20:16 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You shall not give false testimony about a neighbor. Well who is my neighbor any way? Is it the one on the left or the right or just the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Witness To The Light

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 14, 2002

When the light of God works within us, the darkness outside cannot have any influence on our mission of goodness.

Francesca’s husband Franz went on a business journey. She had no idea when he would return after his business. Two days later, she had a knock on the door in the night. She did not know who it was and what the person wanted. Anxiety, fear and suspicion surfaced. She gripped the revolver, which she ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Catholic

The Two Witnesses

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 2, 2002

According to William Barclay, the eleventh chapter of Revelation "is at one and the same time the most difficult and the most important chapter in the Revelation."

According to William Barclay, the eleventh chapter of Revelation “is at one and the same time the most difficult and the most important chapter in the Revelation” (2:65). This chapter is part of that second interval or parenthesis (10:1-11:13) which concludes with the sounding of the seventh ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Power To Witness

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 3, 2002

Why Christianity spread.

Binham 19-05-02 Acts 2:1-13: Witnesses to the Power of God Story: A man was arraigned for murder in Los Angeles about 70 years ago. The case against him looked pretty good, but his lawyer thought of an ingenious ploy. In his summing up speech, he said: “Ladies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Witness Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002

16th in First John Series

THE WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT 1 John 5:6-13 INTRO: We are living in an age that is filled with doubt. Very few people have any certainty of any kind whatsoever. 1 John was written to give us assurance. The Bible says it is possible for us to know that we’re saved. In v. 6, we are told it is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Witness In Testimony

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Jan 8, 2002

How should the members of a church witness! Every way that they can!!

Witness in Testimony Called to be the Lord’s Witnesses Matt 28:18-20, And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20

We Are Witnesses!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 7, 2002

The Word made flesh was revealed in glory; now the Word given by the holy writers attests to this fac that we may believe.

A child’s birth, a college graduation, grandma’s funeral – these are some examples of life-changing events. We’ve all observed them and they’ve affected us in one way or another, either for good or bad. Just consider the events of September 11th. We all witnessed the tragedy of that day and it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-19

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Witnessing?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 11, 2002

[Witnessing] is sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit and leaving the results to God." (David Durey)

One of the abilities we have been given is the ability to express ourselves in a variety of ways. And usually we have learned to express our feelings consistent with what we are trying to say. For example, when we are excited about something, we usually express it as follows: (express it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God