Sermon on Tangible Evidence with Scriptures, Outline, and Detailed Points

Title: Tangible Evidence of Faith

Introduction:
- The concept of tangible evidence is something that can be seen, touched, or experienced, providing proof of its existence.
- As Christians, our faith is often intangible, but there are tangible evidences of our faith that can be seen in our lives.
- Today, we will explore the tangible evidence of faith through scriptures, outlining how our faith should manifest in our actions and attitudes.

Scriptures:
1. James 2:14-17 - "What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, 'Go in peace, be warmed and filled,' without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead."
2. Matthew 5:16 - "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
3. Galatians 5:22-23 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law."

Outline:
I. Faith without works is dead (James 2:14-17)
A. Our faith should be demonstrated through our actions
B. We are called to show love and compassion to others
II. Letting our light shine through good works (Matthew 5:16)
A. Our faith should be visible to others
B. Our good works should point others to God
III. Bearing the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
A. Our faith should produce tangible evidence in our character
B. The fruit of the Spirit should be evident in our lives

Detailed Points:
1. Faith without works is dead:
- Our faith should not be merely a belief, but should be demonstrated through our actions.
- We are called to show love and compassion to others, meeting their physical and spiritual needs.
- When we fail to act on our faith, it becomes stagnant and ineffective.

2. Letting our light shine through good works:
- Our faith should be visible to others, shining brightly in a world filled with darkness.
- By performing good works, we reflect the love and grace of God to those around us.
- Our actions should point others to God, drawing them closer to Him through our example.

3. Bearing the fruit of the Spirit:
- The fruit of the Spirit is evidence of our faith, manifesting in our character and attitudes.
- Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control should be evident in our lives.
- When we bear this fruit, we demonstrate the transformative power of our faith and the work of the Holy Spirit within us.

Conclusion:
- As Christians, our faith should not be hidden or intangible, but should be evident in our actions, attitudes, and character.
- By demonstrating tangible evidence of our faith through good works, we reflect the love and grace of God to a world in need of hope and redemption.
- Let us strive to bear the fruit of the Spirit and let our light shine brightly, pointing others to the source of our faith, Jesus Christ.

Sermon Title: Tangible Evidence

Scriptures:

- Hebrews 11:1 - "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
- John 20:24-29 - The story of Doubting Thomas and his encounter with the risen Christ
- Acts 1:8 - "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
- 1 Corinthians 9:2 - "To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some."
- 2 Corinthians 5:20 - "Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God."

Outline:

I. Definition of Tangible Evidence
II. The Role of Faith in Providing Evidence
III. Examples of Tangible Evidence in the Bible
IV. Our Role as Witnesses with Tangible Evidence
V. Living Out Our Witness

Detailed Points:

I. Definition of Tangible Evidence:

- Tangible means "capable of being touched or felt."
- In the context of faith, tangible evidence is something that can be perceived by our physical senses and serves as a confirmation of spiritual truths.

II. The Role of Faith in Providing Evidence:

- Faith is the foundation for perceiving tangible evidence (Hebrews 11:1).
- Through faith, we believe in things that we cannot see or physically experience.
- Tangible evidence strengthens our faith by providing concrete manifestations of spiritual realities.

III. Examples of Tangible Evidence in the Bible:

- Doubting Thomas: Jesus' resurrected body with the nail marks and spear wound served as tangible evidence for Thomas' doubting mind (John 20:24-29).
- Holy Spirit: The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the disciples at Pentecost was a tangible manifestation of God's presence and power (Acts 1:8).
- Miracles: Jesus' healings and other miraculous acts provided tangible evidence of his divine authority.

IV. Our Role as Witnesses with Tangible Evidence:

- As Christians, we are called to be witnesses for Christ (Acts 1:8).
- We have the privilege of sharing our own experiences and the tangible evidence of God's presence in our lives.
- Our witness can serve to strengthen the faith of others and lead them to believe.

V. Living Out Our Witness:

- Our witness must be authentic and consistent.
- We should not merely talk about faith, but live it out through our actions (2 Corinthians 5:20).
- By becoming all things to all people, we can effectively reach out to those who are seeking truth and tangible evidence of God's love.

Conclusion:

Tangible evidence plays a crucial role in strengthening our faith and enabling us to witness effectively for Christ. By embracing faith and seeking tangible manifestations of spiritual realities, we can become powerful witnesses who lead others to believe in the unseen world and experience the transformative power of God's grace.