http://www.candlewoodfl.org Setting Hearts on Fire en-US Sun, 12 Nov 2023 16:24:51 +0000 hourly 1 Copyright @copy Candlewood Community Church Recorded Sermons from Candlewood Community Church Mike Gibbons Candlewood Community Church jerry@candlewoodfl.org false https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/scripture-our-ultimate-authority/ Sun, 12 Nov 2023 16:24:51 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=14465 Pastor Gaetano Paolino When we witness, we like to share our own experience. And that's an important ingredient. But unless it's presented along with what God Himself has said, all it is, ultimately, is just our own story. Jesus Himself used scripture to prove His claims. Now w... 00:50:11 Witnessing https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/so-close-and-yet-so-far/ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 18:04:28 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=14425 Pastor Gaetano Paolino In Acts 26, Paul gave a clear Gospel presentation to Festus, Agrippa, and the others in the room. But Luke doesn't record any of them turning to Christ. Have you had something like that happen? Probably many times, right? How can anyone say no to Jesus?! ... 00:49:03 Witnessing https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/pauls-5th-defense/ Sun, 17 Sep 2023 14:54:55 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=14390 Pastor Gaetano Paolino Once again, Paul stood up to defend himself against his accusers. But this time it was more offense than defense. Clearly, Paul's objective this time is to win souls. In the process, Paul made the claim that Moses and the Prophets wrote about the sufferin... 01:00:53 Witnessing https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/pauls-testimony/ Sun, 09 Jul 2023 16:20:50 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=14248 Jim Reed The Apostle Paul sets a wonderful example of sharing our testimony even in adverse conditions. Do you know how to simply share what God has done for you? 00:32:03 Witnessing https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/whats-the-focus-of-your-life/ Sun, 14 May 2023 09:49:01 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=14160 Pastor Mike Gibbons The truth of the matter is, this truth (the Gospel) doesn’t sell. and it doesn’t grow churches. It grows genuine believers, but it doesn’t grow churches. We want to be genuine believers who share and show the genuine life of Christ in us, getting th... 00:41:45 Witnessing https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/overcoming-the-fear-of-witnessing/ Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:04:47 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=14132 Pastor Gaetano Paolino When we share our faith, the results can be unpredictable. To us. But God knows exactly what will happen because He's the one who does the persuading. All He expects from us is that we be honest witnesses for Him. Join us as we delve into Acts 18:1-17 to ... 00:47:50 Witnessing https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/your-most-powerful-tool/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:20:54 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=14076 Pastor Mike Gibbons When we witness, scripture is the most powerful tool we have. Our amazing story won't convince anyone, but God can do wonderful things with His own words. 00:35:54 Witnessing https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/the-first-church-counsel/ Sun, 05 Feb 2023 17:17:40 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=13994 Pastor Mike Gibbons Peter, Paul, and Barnabas present facts that make it clear to the first church council that salvation is by grace alone — for both Jews and gentiles. We also learn some lessons ourselves about who we should witness to and why it's important to be sensit... 00:45:21 Witnessing https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/thru-many-tribulations/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:24:24 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=13969 Pastor Mike Gibbons The first part of the lesson audio was cut off. Our lesson began with the question: "Which type of person is easier to witness to — a churched person or someone who has never been exposed to Christianity?" 00:28:01 Witnessing https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/you-are-light/ Sun, 08 Jan 2023 16:58:07 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=13932 Pastor Mike Gibbons This week at Candlewood's Gathering we discussed Acts 13:42-52. In this passage we see two different responses to the Gospel message. They are the same responses people have today when they hear the Good News. But we also see that those of us who receive ... 00:33:55 Witnessing