Sermons on Apologetic Proof:

The Baby That Never Grows Up

Contributed by Derek Joshua E'lon Sr. on May 9, 2003

God can use the simplest things to help us to understand His Word. We are going to take a look at what happens to babies in their first year of life. Then we are going to compare that baby’s life with a born again believers.

I Corinthians 3:1-3 says, “And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto , even as unto s in Christ. (2) I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. (3) For ye are yet : for wheras there is among you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

All Christians Are Hypocrites Series

Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003

People often use this as excuse for not being a Christian or for leaving the church. This lesson examines the question and demonstrates that such a criticism cannot be used as an excuse.

Answering Criticisms "All Christians Are Hypocrites" Introduction 1. This is quite a criticism that is often leveled against Christians for a variety of reasons by both unbelievers and believers alike. 2. We shall consider several aspects of this accusation. I. What Is A Hypocrite? A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Struggling For Strangers

Contributed by Chris Talton on May 13, 2003

Paul warned the Colossians about the danger that they were in of being led astray to false doctrines. That warning is valid for today.

May 4, 2003 Colossians 2:1-5 “Struggling for strangers” INTRODUCTION A little boy was lost inside a busy shopping mall. He was standing in the aisle of a department store just crying and crying, "I want my mommy.. I want my mommy." People who passed by felt sorry for him and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 13, 2003

In these first few verses of Hebrews, we get an overview of God’s view of who Jesus was. It may surprise us the language that God uses to describe His Son.

Passage: Hebrews 1:1-4 Intro: When we don’t understand something, or we fear something, we tend to trivialize it Il) standing on the tee of a shot over water, onto a small green surrounded by sand traps, you’d be amazed at how we talk to ourselves. 1. we cut things down to a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Trusting In God's Word

Contributed by Greg Linton on May 15, 2003

Is my Bible completely trustworthy? There are some that say the Bible may contain some errors. But can we say this?

Trusting in God’s Word When you go to the doctor, there are a few fundamental things that a doctor looks for to check your overall health. Temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure. These are called vital signs. And the church also has a few vital signs by which we can judge our overall ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"That You May Know"

Contributed by Mike Hays on May 22, 2003

Paul answers his critics by detailing his conversion and his faithfulness to God’s call upon His life.

“I Want You To Know…” Galatians 1:11-24 Our society has perfected the art of destroying people’s character, questioning their intentions, and planting seeds of doubt in the minds of inquiring minds. We see it everyday. Someone rises to fame, the adoring crowds stand and applaud their latest ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everything You Need To Know To Receive What You Need To Receive Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 24, 2003

If we ever expect to receive anything from God in these last days, we must know the truth of the Bible.

May 25, 2003 Morning Service Text: 2 Timothy 3:16 ? 4:5 Subject: The Word of God Title: Everything You Need to Know to Receive What You Need to Receive I’m going to speak to you today about the end times. I knowthat got some attention. Everybody likes to hear about the end times prophecy and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Invitation Leads To A Crisis Of Belief Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 21, 2003

Part 5 of a series on Blackaby’s Experiencing God: when God invites into some new truth, the first crisis will be one of personal belief; the second is one of tension between old patterns and new options; and the last comes in the temptation to fall back

There’s an old, old story about the time a crowd had gathered to watch a stunt man perform at Niagara Falls. It seems that the fellow had rigged up a wire from shore to shore, right across the falls, and was wowing the crowd by riding a bicycle along that wire. Back and forth he went, several ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Swift Ears And A Slow Tongue

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

Have you ever met someone who is blessed with all the information about everything?

SWIFT EARS AND A SLOW TONGUE. James 1:19-27 There is no one harder to teach than a know it all. Have you ever met someone who is blessed with all the information about everything? They all are good at talking and enjoy having people to listen. Haven’t you just wanted to bring up a subject they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let Go

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 26, 2003

How seriously do you take the word of God?

July 27, 2003 Morning Service Text: Hebrews 2:1-4 Subject: Eternal Security Title: Don’t Let Go There is a characteristic of human nature of which, I believe, we are all guilty of. That is taking things for granted. Let me give some examples. You get into your car and turn the key and what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Do You Ask? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003

Neither conservatives nor liberals are really interested in learning; all want their opinions confirmed. Jesus teaches us how to deal with both by asking questions to test the argumentative spirit, to test honesty, and to get people to listen to their ow

Some folks want their religion to confirm everything they’ve already committed to, but other folks want, or say they want, a religion that will challenge to change. And there isn’t much common ground between these two types. Or is there? Some folks want their religion to confirm everything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

If You ... You Might Be

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003

Done in "Jeff Foxworthy" style: If your religion is all in the head, if you think your good deeds mask your sin, you may be a lost person.

Jesus said some very tough things. He could be very demanding, very harsh. Jesus could also be funny. He didn’t draw back from using humor if it would make his point. He was tough! He was blunt! He minced no words! And so if your image of Jesus is Warner Sallman’s “Head of Christ”, bland and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Existence Of God

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To prove that God exists; therefore, man must obey Him.

The Existence of God Text: Genesis 1.1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Thesis: To prove that God exists; therefore, man must obey Him. Introduction: (1) In today’s world, humanistic theories such as evolution have caused many people to doubt the validity of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Surpassing Value Of The Knowledge Of Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 3, 2003

The value of all else pales when compared with the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, "whom to know aright is life everlasting."

THE SURPASSING VALUE OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST "But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In The 2000's

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 3, 2003

Our methods might change and will, but our message stays the same.

THE CHURCH AND IN THE 2000’s Ephesians 4:7-12 08/03/03 Not many years ago, maybe at beginning of the 90’s’ Jerry Vines or Adrian Rogers preached a message titled can the church survive the 90’s. At the beginning of the 90’s I had my doubts I would be here on earth by the year 2000. I will tell ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist