Sermons on Answer The Skeptic:

’choose Life’

Contributed by Robert Kenneth Smith on Mar 15, 2011

The Lord not only gives us four choices of the way to live our lives, but He gives us the answer.

I want to focus on verse 19, ‘I have set before you life and death…blessing and cursing… We see by this scripture that it’s God’s permissive will that comes into play…He will always give us a choice…but He will never force anything on us…let’s read the rest of that verse again…‘…therefore, choose ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accept Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 18, 2021

The question for each of us is: What do we do when we disagree? The answer is to accept and refrain.

We come today to our last tip from God on how to strengthen and lengthen our relationships. We have learned about LOVE, ENCOURAGEMENT, FORGIVENESS, SERVICE, and YIELDING and I hope you have been able to practice some of these things to help any relationships that you may be in. Todays tip on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Comforter Has Come—five Truths About The Holy Spirt.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 24, 2021

The first question that should be answered is, Who is the Holy Spirit, and what use is He in my daily affairs?

The Comforter Has Come—Five Truths About The Holy Spirt. John 14:16-17KJV A group travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on, finally an angry passenger pushed his way ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, John 14:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Wise And Understanding Among You? (James 3:13-18) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 24, 2022

The answer, in truth, is my mother-in-law. James redefines for us what true wisdom looks like.

Who is wise and understanding among you? (James 3:13-18) In our passage today, James opens up a new section by asking a question. So let's start, the same way. James 3:13: (13) Who [is] wise and understanding/knowledgeable among you? When you look around this room, at the people who are a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Joy Comes With The Morning Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 5, 2024

Psalm 30:1-12 teaches believers to thank God for answered prayer, especially for deliverance from death.

Introduction Martin Luther was one of the most important figures of the Protestant Reformation. Throughout his life, he experienced many serious health crises. One of the most notable instances occurred in 1527, during a challenging period for him personally and professionally. In the summer of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Jesus Loves An Unloving Church (Revelation 2:1-7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 6, 2023

Answer: By "revealing" how he views them, and warning them, and giving them time to repent.

Let's start today by reading last week's passage, Revelation 1:9-20: (9) I, John-- your brother and partner in the affliction and in the kingdom and in the steadfastness in Jesus-- I was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Psalm 82:1-8

Living As A Sojourner/Exile

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 5, 2023

How are we to live in an ever-changing world? Simon Peter helps us find some answers to that question.

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12 (cf. verses 9-12) Theme: Sojourners How are we to live today in an ever-changing world? Simon Peter helps us find some answers to that question. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Home. That very simple ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12, John 14:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Name Dropping

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 17, 2023

If your cry of “Lord, Lord,” is a cry for help, not a boast of power, his answer is, “Come unto me.”

I could have called this sermon Identity Theft, or Forged Documents, or Illegal Entry, or any one of a number of buzz-words regarding one of today’s hot political topics, illegal immigration. Because this passage is about trying to get something you don’t deserve by pretending to be someone you’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, James 2:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Searching Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

“How much of the world must I give up?” Answer, “Follow God completely and it will give you up.”

A. INTRODUCTION: 1 KINGS 18:1-21 1. Today’s lesson: a. Ahab and Obadiah searching for food. b. Obadiah searching for Elijah (v. 7). c. Ahab searching for Elijah. “Is it really you, you troublemaker of Israel” (v. 17). d. Elijah wants to be found. “Go … tell ... Elijah is here” (v. 8). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

11 Causes Of Prayerlessness

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Jul 14, 2018

God cannot answer a prayer we don't pray. Why would we ever stop praying?

I wrote this sermon for the Christmas season when everyone is so busy buying gifts that other priorities fall by the wayside. The Word of God instructs us to pray without ceasing in 1 thes. 5:17, so we are to pray at all times. Prayer is when we bring our petitions to God. He is our loving father ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Life's Most Important Question Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018

The most important question you'll ever answer in your life is this: What will I do with Jesus?

INTRODUCTION There are three terminal punctuation marks. A period marks the end of a stated declarative statement. An exclamation point marks the end of a statement of strong emotion. A question mark is used at the end of an interrogative statement. In written Spanish, they place the inverted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Wife Is She?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 1, 2019

when dealing with trick questions, one needs to attack the basis of the question rather than trying to answer the question.

Whose Wife is She? Luke 20:27-38 There is more to a question than the question itself. Sometimes they aren’t really looking for an answer. The classic question of this sort is “When did you stop beating your wife?” One immediately sees the trap in this question. No matter how one answers the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Says 'no'

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Sometimes God says no. When you are weakened by His answer, He will strengthen you by His grace.

The late Chuck Colson of Watergate fame shared his experience when God said NO. The great paradox [of my life] is that every time I walk into a prison and see the faces of men or women who have been transformed by the power of the living God, I realize that the thing God has chosen to use in my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Other

"The Only Thing That Matters”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 31, 2018

The question that Jesus will ask each of us is "Do you love Me?" The sermon prepares you to answer that question.

“The Only Thing that Matters” Luke 22:31-34 31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33 But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, Luke 22:59-62, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

That's Not Fair! Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

- This Parable is the answer of the Lord to Peter’s question in Matthew 19:27. - The parable is emphasizing a right attitude in service.

WHAT DOES THIS PARABLE TEACH US ABOUT GOD? - Watch this sermon at https://www.youtube.com/user/marloujavier7 1. God is a generous God. - It was the landowner’s money and he could do with it as it pleased him. - Matthew 20:15 Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational