Sermons on Apologetic Proof:

The Emotions Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 8, 2023

The resurrection of Jesus is the proof that our sins have been atoned for and that fear has been driven out and replaced with joy.

EMOTIONS OF THE RESURRECTION MATTHEW 28:1-10 #Easter2023 INTRODUCTION Human beings are emotional. Emotions involve our minds and our hearts and sometimes our bodies as well. We feel anger and our blood pressure goes up or our face gets red. We feel anticipation and our mind races and it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Ascended To Heaven – He Who Promised Is Faithful

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

Jesus came as a baby in a manger to demonstrate his humanness. But His ascension to heaven is another proof to the world of His divinity.

The ascension is Jesus’ last moment on earth as a Man. Jesus came as a baby in a manger to demonstrate his humanness. But His ascension to heaven is another proof to the world of His divinity. As a human being, He suffered and died a horrible death. As Divine, He conquered the grave and the power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Foursquare

Until Then

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 14, 2015

The Ascension is Christ's exaltation and glory after His saving work on earth had been accomplished. It is the proof of His victory!

Until Then Acts 1:9-11, 2:1-8NKJ A young salesman was disappointed about losing a big sale, and as he talked with his sales manager he lamented, "I guess it just proves you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink." The manager replied, "Son, take my advice: ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Principle Assets(2023)-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 8, 2023

5 of 7. Paul & Sosthenes opened their letter to the Corinthian church by informing them of their most important spiritual assets. The local(our) church has important spiritual assets. But What are some of those assets? A Principle Asset of the Christian church is...

Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS-V—1Corinthians 1:6-7(:1-9) ATTENTION: Pizza Hut’s ‘Pan Pizza’—I haven’t eaten at a Pizza Hut in years. Like most pizza places, Pizza Hut has a few different types of crust. But for me, the ‘Pan Pizza’ crust used to be, or possibly still is, hands down, unbeatable! It is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:6, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Bible Truly The Word Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 3, 2012

In this sermon, we examine the internal and external evidence that the Bible truly is the Word of God.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a Sunday school teacher who asked his class, “What is Faith?” 1. A young boy raised his hand and answered, “Oh, that’s easy. Faith is believing something you know is not true.” 2. Unfortunately, that little boy’s definition ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John Series 26 The Astounding Authority: Equality With God, John 5:17–30 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

All men have to face this earth-shaking, shattering claim of Christ. He made the astounding claim that all authority belonged to Him. How could He make such an astounding claim? Because He proclaimed that He possessed equality with God and then He proceeded to give proof after proof

Sermon 26 JOHN SERIES Astounding Authority Equality with God John 5:17–30 The Astounding Authority: Equality with God, 5:17–30 (5:17–30) Jesus Christ, Claims—Deity: all men have to face this earth-shaking, shattering claim of Christ. He made the astounding claim that all authority belonged to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 2 - Has Science Disproven Christianity Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 24, 2019

Many people have heard unfounded rumors that science disproves God. People will commonly say, I don't believe in God, I believe in science. God and science aren't mutually exclusive, but science actually points to God and His existence.

Have you ever had a conversation with someone about your faith, and their response was, “I don’t believe anything that cannot be scientifically proven?” That’s a pretty popular argument today among many people who claim to be atheists. The argument is that since God cannot be proven by scientific ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1, Ephesians 2:1, Psalm 8:1-4, Mark 7:20-22, Hebrews 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Wisdom, Wisdom, Everywhere

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 6, 2013

Is there any value to using worldly wisdom to present the gospel to the unbeliever?

Wisdom, Wisdom, Everywhere I Corinthians 1:18-25 The television world is full of philosophers and pop psychologists. Oprah, Dr. Phil, and many others have their shows filled with guests who will try to tell you what the meaning of life is, how to live the good life, gain wealth, raise good kids, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Irreducible Gospel

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 15, 2014

What are the basic elements of the Gospel? What truths are required to be Proclaimed, Understood, and Believed in order to be saved?

The Irreducible Gospel (Thanks to David James from the Alliance for Biblical Integrity for his research on this subject and his Powerpoint backgrounds.) Professor Michael Bebe to illustrates the intricacies of Intelligent Design by demonstrating all of the simultaneous things that had to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Has Jesus Proved Himself Alive To You? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 26, 2011

An introduction sermon to the Book of Acts, it's a challenge to answer the question .... Has Jesus proved Himself to you?

Text: Acts 1:1-5 “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

To An Unknown God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 15, 2010

Our world is incurably religious and is filled with people on a spiritual search. We find it easy to talk religion, but our calling is to share our relationship with the living Christ.

We are incurably religious! Wherever you go, you will find that people are religious. We are groping for something we never quite find. Ride with me up and down Sixteenth Street, here in the city, or out New Hampshire Avenue, past Colesville. The architecture is ample proof that people are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Love

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Our faithfulness to God shows whether we love each other, and loving each other is proof that we belong to Christ.

Learning to Love Jonah 1:3 The importance of God’s people More people have been brought into the church by the kindness of real Christian love than by all the theological arguments in the world, and more people have been driven from the church by the hardness and ugliness of so-called ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

Denomination: Church Of God

How Do I Know?

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 30, 2005

We’re not alone in the universe; God has made us to know Him, and we can. 6 proofs, and some misperceptions.

“How do I Know?” Psalm 145 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In the comic strip BC, a caveman is having a crisis of faith. “God, just show me You exist, and I’ll believe!” he cries. Suddenly there’s an earthquake, a volcano erupts, lightning strikes, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Congregational

The Man And His Message Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 29, 2009

In today’s world we are surrounded by counterfeits, and the James starts his epistle by proofing his genuiness and encouraging his readers.

The Man and His Message James 1:1 Intro Counterfeiting is a major problem in our society. Forged credit cards, jewelry, works of art, and virtually everything else of value is passed off as a genuine to deceive the unwary. Consequently, valuable commodities must be carefully examined to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

The significance of His resurrection is impossible to exaggerate. It is the fundamental proof of His Messiahship and of the truth of Christianity. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson.

"To whom also he showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God" (Acts 1:3). Our Lord’s earthly life may be divided into three sections: before His passion, during His passion, and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: *other