Testimony
In the Bible, the term "testimony" carries significant weight, often referring to a witness or evidence of truth, particularly concerning God’s nature, His deeds, and His covenant with His people. The Hebrew word for testimony, "עֵדֻת" (edut), is closely associated with the idea of bearing witness to God’s actions and commands. For example, in Exodus 25:16, the tablets of the Ten Commandments are described as the "testimony" of God's covenant with Israel, emphasizing their importance as divine law.Testimony also appears prominently in the New Testament, where it often reflects the witness of believers about Jesus Christ. In John 3:32, it states that Jesus testifies to what He has seen and heard, underscoring the truth of His divine authority. Additionally, believers are called to give testimony about their faith and experiences, as seen in Revelation 12:11, where it states that they triumphed over the accuser "by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony." Thus, "testimony" encapsulates both God's declarations and the believer's witness, serving as a vital element of faith and spiritual life within the biblical narrative.
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Powerful Testimony
By Corrie Ten Boom18K43:57TestimonyDEU 33:27HAB 2:14MAT 28:19JHN 1:5ROM 5:8EPH 5:18REV 21:4In this sermon, the speaker shares his joy in preaching the word of God and bringing comfort to Christians. He expresses his desire to reach out to the communists and asks God for a miracle to be able to do so. Later, he discovers a secret microphone in his hotel room and realizes that his message was recorded and shared with communist leaders. He rejoices in the opportunity to spread the gospel even to those who may oppose it. The speaker emphasizes the importance of every Christian being a light in the world and sharing the message of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Testimony - Part 1
By Gladys Aylward17K45:01TestimonyGEN 1:27EXO 19:5MAL 3:10MAT 22:37MAT 22:39ACT 16:91CO 13:13In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares their experience of being the only missionary in a heathen government and their journey of spreading the Gospel in South Shansey. Despite facing challenges and frustrations, the speaker found solace in sharing the story of Jesus with the locals, particularly through a woman named Gina. The speaker emphasizes the importance of giving everything to God and finding the love of Jesus Christ to share with others. They encourage the audience to fully surrender themselves to God and not hold back any part of their lives.
His Testimony and Conversion
By Duncan Campbell15K53:22TestimonyIn this sermon, the speaker shares three significant experiences from their life story. The first experience was when God saved them during a concert and dance event. They had a vision of multitudes of people heading towards eternal damnation, which deeply disturbed them. However, through the prayers of a dear person, they were able to maintain their sanity. The second experience involved a voice telling them to give up their ministry and return to the faith mission. Lastly, the speaker mentions the concern about their children's education. Overall, the sermon emphasizes the importance of personal experiences with God and the need to obey His guidance.
Chasing the Dragon 1 of 2
By Jackie Pullinger11K43:28TestimonyMAT 6:33MAT 23:37MRK 10:17LUK 4:18LUK 9:23JHN 13:34HEB 12:2In this sermon, the preacher discusses the encounter between Jesus and a rich young man as described in Mark chapter 10. The young man approaches Jesus and asks what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus responds by reminding him of the commandments, which the young man claims to have kept since childhood. Jesus then tells him to sell all his possessions and give to the poor in order to have treasure in heaven. The preacher emphasizes the importance of fully surrendering to God and letting go of anything that may hinder one's relationship with Him, whether it be wealth or other attachments.
Testimony - Part 1
By Corrie Ten Boom9.2K30:23TestimonyMAT 10:22JHN 13:34ROM 5:5ROM 12:20EPH 4:6PHP 3:82TI 1:7In this video, a woman shares her personal experience of being imprisoned by the Nazis for hiding Jewish people in Holland. She spent 11 months in prison, including time in solitary confinement and a concentration camp where her sister died. Despite the difficult circumstances, she credits God for keeping her sweet and tender. She shares a message of encouragement to the audience, reminding them that suffering for Jesus is a privilege and that God will provide the strength needed in those moments. She concludes by reading a passage from 1 Peter 4:12, emphasizing the joy that awaits those who share in Christ's sufferings.
Nicky Cruz Testimony
By Nicky Cruz8.9K58:19TestimonyJHN 3:16ROM 5:8EPH 2:8In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story of his involvement in a violent gang. He describes being brutally attacked and seeking revenge with his own gang. They engage in fights, carrying weapons and causing chaos in the neighborhood. The speaker takes pleasure in the violence, even going as far as rubbing the blood of a beaten person on his shirt. The sermon serves as a cautionary tale about the destructive power of violence and the need for redemption and transformation.
Dr. Orr's Testimony
By J. Edwin Orr8.9K43:53TestimonyMAT 4:17MRK 1:15LUK 24:47JHN 3:16ACT 2:381JN 1:7REV 3:20In this sermon, the speaker shares personal experiences of revival and missionary work. They mention a time when they were in college and witnessed many conversions and dedication to the mission theme. They also talk about a revival they were a part of in New Zealand, where they saw the community being revived. The speaker then shares a disappointing experience where they were offered a salary to do missionary work but the offer fell through. They had to go back to secular employment to support their family during the Depression. The sermon also includes some humorous anecdotes about students finding a way to smoke during compulsory chapel sessions. Overall, the speaker emphasizes the importance of staying dedicated to God and experiencing a close relationship with Him.
Testimony and Challenge
By Gladys Aylward8.6K1:31:04TestimonyGEN 24:14MAL 3:8MAL 3:10MAT 6:33MAT 10:37MAT 22:39In this sermon, the speaker shares their personal experience of being in China and looking after mules while others listened to a woman named Jeannie tell stories about Jesus. The speaker emphasizes the importance of giving everything to God, just as Gladys Aylward did when she was called to go to China. They explain that God is not asking for bits and pieces of ourselves, but for our complete selves. The speaker also shares how they longed to know the women in the village but were bound to a small courtyard, until they decided to surrender themselves to God and buy a child, which eventually led to them having 40 children.
Testimony
By Corrie Ten Boom8.0K58:59TestimonyJER 1:12HAB 2:14MAT 6:33JHN 1:5JHN 12:46ROM 8:18REV 21:4In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of visiting Russia and speaking to Christians there. He emphasizes the importance of sharing the gospel and the joy of speaking about the love of the Lord. The speaker then recounts a story from the time of the German occupation in Holland, where a young Christian boy named Pete learns the importance of sharing the way of salvation with others. Pete later finds himself in prison and uses his last days to share the gospel with his fellow inmates. The speaker also shares a personal story of being accused of having dangerous papers in their house, but the judge unexpectedly destroys the evidence. The sermon highlights the importance of being a light in the world and the power of the gospel to transform lives.
Testimony - Part 2
By Corrie Ten Boom7.5K13:23TestimonyMAT 28:19JHN 7:38ACT 1:8ROM 8:14EPH 5:18PHP 3:8COL 1:11In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of relying on the power of the Holy Spirit. He shares stories to illustrate how the Holy Spirit can provide comfort and strength in times of fear and darkness. The speaker also highlights the need for obedience and surrender to God, pointing to Jesus' finished work on the cross as the answer to our redemption. He encourages believers to be right with God and with others, allowing the love of God to flow through them by the power of the Holy Spirit. The sermon concludes with a reminder that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to be witnesses and make disciples, and that it is through the Holy Spirit's work in us that we can fulfill this commandment.
Testimony - Part 1
By Jackie Pullinger7.4K09:52TestimonyPSA 104:10PSA 132:15MAT 6:33LUK 4:18In this sermon, Jackie Pullinger shares her passion for reaching individuals with the love of God. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on one person at a time rather than being overwhelmed by large crowds. Pullinger expresses her concern for children who are locked indoors due to their parents' work and lack of space to play. She encourages the audience to take responsibility for reaching out to those in need and sharing the message of God's love. She references various Psalms that highlight God's care for the broken-hearted and his provision for the poor. Pullinger also mentions Jesus' mission to preach the gospel to the poor, proclaim freedom for prisoners, and release the oppressed. She concludes by thanking the audience for their involvement in reaching out to others.
Testimony - Part 2
By Gladys Aylward7.2K45:01TestimonyGEN 22:2MAL 3:10MRK 16:15JAS 5:14In this sermon, the speaker shares about their experience running a children's home and the blessings they received from God. They also talk about their 60th birthday celebration and the importance of family. The speaker emphasizes the need to pray for the salvation of children in China and the responsibility to bring souls to God. They highlight the privilege of living in freedom and being able to read the Bible and pray, which is not available to millions in countries like Russia and China. The sermon concludes with a powerful reminder of the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross and the need to surrender ourselves completely to Him.
Guide Posts and Warning Signs
By Paul Washer6.9K1:09:25TestimonyPRO 3:5ISA 2:22JER 2:5JER 9:23MAT 6:33ROM 12:2PHP 4:6In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal life verses that have guided him throughout the years. He emphasizes the importance of staying focused on God and seeking a personal relationship with Him, rather than being distracted by worldly success or achievements. The speaker also highlights the need to bring our thought life under the Lordship of God and conform to His will. He emphasizes the importance of following the steps laid out in the Bible and not skipping over any of them in order to truly build a life of conformity to the image of Jesus Christ. The sermon concludes with a challenge to prioritize eternal matters and to let go of personal dreams and desires in order to align with God's will.
Chasing the Dragon 2 of 2
By Jackie Pullinger6.6K41:59TestimonyMRK 16:17LUK 10:2JHN 4:35JHN 12:24ACT 3:61CO 14:22CO 4:17In this sermon, the speaker shares various stories and experiences related to the preaching of the word of God. One story is about Peter and John encountering a beggar who asks for money, but instead, they offer him healing in the name of Jesus. The speaker also mentions a procession where people walked and leapt in praise of God, causing businesses to stop and people to take notice. The sermon also touches on the impact of the word of God in prisons, where one young man's prayer led to his deliverance from drugs, prompting the speaker to visit other prisoners and share the message of Jesus. The sermon emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and the unfairness of ministry, as Jesus calls believers to reap where they did not sow.
Duncan Campbell's Testimony
By Duncan Campbell6.0K1:31:49TestimonyIn this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of surrendering everything to God. He encourages the audience to examine what they have in their hands, whether it be talents, possessions, or relationships, and to be willing to lay them down before the Lord. The speaker shares personal experiences of how surrendering everything to God led to transformation and revival in his own life. He also highlights the need for believers to rely on the power of God and not just hold on to verses of scripture, but to truly seek and rely on the living Word, Jesus Christ.
He Lives in Me
By Carter Conlon5.4K58:43TestimonyJHN 3:16EPH 2:8EPH 5:25In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a testimony of what Jesus is doing in our lives. He encourages the congregation to not underestimate the power of the spoken word and how it can impact someone's life. The preacher shares his personal testimony of how God has worked in his life, including overcoming fear and experiencing victory through faith in God's word. He concludes by reminding the audience that with God, all things are possible.
Dr. Baxter's Testimony
By J. Sidlow Baxter4.9K38:24TestimonyMAT 6:33JHN 2:82CO 13:14REV 3:20In this sermon, the speaker shares personal anecdotes and reflections on the impact of Jesus in his life. He recalls his mother's faith and the influence of evangelists in his town. The speaker expresses empathy for the audience, acknowledging the potential weariness of listening to many sermons. He emphasizes the importance of finding one's purpose in Jesus and encourages young men to consider a calling to the ministry. The sermon concludes with a reminder to seek God's guidance and stay in His will.
Deep Dealing - My Testimony
By Andrew Strom4.7K51:22TestimonyPRO 4:23MAT 6:331CO 14:26EPH 5:27EPH 6:172TI 2:21In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God and establishing a position in Him. They mention the teachings of Wigglesworth and Reese Howells, who also discuss this concept. The speaker believes that God is searching for reliable individuals who are not consumed by worldly desires, such as money, sex, and power. They highlight the need for salvation and express a desire to preach the truth to the youth, using music as a means to reach them.
Personal Testimony
By Keith Daniel4.3K1:09:40TestimonyPRO 26:11MAT 6:33MAT 7:6ROM 6:16ROM 7:142PE 2:22In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a personal experience of going against his conscience and the consequences that followed. He describes the moment when his father confronted him after he had gotten into trouble, and the shame he felt. The speaker questions why he made the choices he did, attributing it to a weak moment of wanting to fit in with a crowd. The sermon emphasizes God's horror at seeing someone enslaved to sin and the destructive nature of going against one's conscience.
Testimony - Part 2
By Jackie Pullinger4.3K09:55TestimonyPRO 11:25MAT 6:33MAT 25:35LUK 4:18ACT 20:35ROM 15:8In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of being led by God to Hong Kong 18 years ago. He arrived without a plan but prayed for guidance, and God directed him to the city. Upon arrival, he encountered many people in need, including the elderly and children. The speaker felt compelled to help and considered starting an old people's home and caring for the children. He emphasizes the importance of sharing the kingdom of God with others and highlights the lack and suffering experienced by many in the world who have never heard of Jesus or experienced his provision and freedom.
Friday #1 Dr. Orr's Personal Testimony
By J. Edwin Orr4.3K1:12:26TestimonyPSA 110:3ISA 40:31JOL 2:28MAT 6:33MRK 1:17ACT 16:31ROM 10:9In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony of his conversion and his journey into preaching. He recounts how he and a friend decided to go out and preach, despite having no experience. They gathered a crowd by inviting each other to preach and using an interpreter. The speaker then shares an experience of seeing revival and the power of God's work in people's lives. He concludes by expressing his desire to pray for the conversion of 240 young men.
Testimony - Part 3
By Jackie Pullinger4.2K09:57TestimonyPSA 82:3PRO 14:21ISA 58:10MIC 6:8MAT 25:40LUK 10:25JAS 1:27In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the overwhelming number of people in need in Hong Kong. They express a desire to understand and love the people in their community, but feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of faces and stories. The speaker then shares their realization that they can make a difference in a specific area called the World City, where there is a need for a nursery to care for babies and support for teenagers who cannot afford to go to school. They also mention the presence of homeless individuals in the area. The speaker sees this as their calling and a way to make a positive impact in their community.
Testimony - Part 4
By Jackie Pullinger4.1K09:55Compassionate MinistryTestimonyLove in ActionLUK 4:18Jackie Pullinger shares her experiences of reaching out to those in desperate situations, emphasizing that mere words about Jesus' love are meaningless without action. She recounts her encounters with individuals who felt unworthy of love and how she became a tangible representation of Jesus to them through her deeds. Pullinger highlights the importance of understanding and meeting the physical and emotional needs of people to truly convey the message of Christ. She reflects on the struggles of those living in poverty and the joy of sharing God's love through practical help and companionship. Ultimately, she stresses that true transformation comes from personal relationships and genuine care, not from organizations or institutions.
Introducing Brother Yun
By Brother Yun4.0K12:38TestimonyMAT 28:19ACT 1:8In this sermon, the speaker shares about the incredible work of God in China over the past 50 years. A documentary was made, showcasing the growth of house churches and the spread of the gospel in China. The speaker emphasizes that God's desire was to take over the largest nation in the world and demonstrate His power to the rest of mankind. The revival in China is attributed to the multitude of people living there and the need for an army of disciples to fulfill the Great Commission and bring the power of the gospel to every person on earth.
Testimony - Part 10
By Jackie Pullinger3.9K10:29TestimonyMAT 6:33MRK 8:35LUK 17:7HEB 12:2JAS 5:1JAS 5:7In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for action and accountability in our Christian faith. He highlights how in the West, we have an abundance of teaching and resources, but we have substituted teaching for true Christianity. The speaker references a scripture about servants and their duty, emphasizing that doing Christianity should not be seen as something special or extraordinary, but rather as our responsibility. He also draws attention to the dangers of hoarding wealth and living in luxury, citing a passage from James chapter 5. The speaker concludes by urging listeners to share the message of salvation with others and to be willing to give up everything for Christ.