Sermons on Apologetics Bible:

Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Sep 13, 2002

To quote a familiar television show, "Is that your final answer?"

“Surely he was the Son of God!” (Matthew 27:54) “I know who you are -- the Holy One of God!” (Mark 1:24) Those two statements about Jesus came from rather unlikely sources. Do you remember who made the first statement? That was the centurion’s confession of Jesus on Good Friday. He was the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Suffering Series

Contributed by Richard David on Nov 9, 2000

How Christians should respond to questions from seekers regarding why God allows suffering.

I. Intro.; Searching Issues; answers to objections (or questions that Christians may have) A. Why does God allow suffering B. What about other religions, the New Age C. What’s wrong with sex outside of marriage D. What does God think about homosexuality and homosexuals E. Does Christianity conflict ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1, Romans 12:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Fun Being A Christian - Enjoy!

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Satan wants us to believe that serving God is too hard. The truth is that only a life with God’s favor is worth living.

THE GREAT LIE 1 Jn. 5:3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Different Kingdoms

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 31, 2002

There are some major differences between the kingdom the world has and the Kingdom of God.

Different Kingdoms (Capitalized words used as blanks in a Hand Out) …"I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people. …"I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."(2 Cor. 6:16,18) Ideas people have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Test Of Authenticy

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Apr 29, 2002

Jesus helps his listeners to identify faithful shepherds of His Word and how they can know they are true sheep of His pasture.

Easter 4 A A Test of Authenticity John 10:1-10 04/21/02 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. Loading a computer program onto your computer these days is usually as simple as placing the CD in the computer and following the simple instructions on the screen. But this is not ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Jesus In The Quicksand Of Culture Series

Contributed by Darrin Koone on May 10, 2002

A study of Christianity in the Postmodern age and how to be culturally relavent.

I use the term quicksand because it has a scary connotation of being caught in something that I have no control over. Yet I have always heard that the best thing to do if your caught in it is to stay calm because all the flailing around we tend to due when we’re scared just causes us to sink ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Examine Yourselves

Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 8, 2001

A plea to determine whether a person is in Christ.

By Bart J. Leger Have any of you had a check up lately? You know, many people go to the doctor only when they’re about ready to die. We had a couple of folks go to the doctor the past two weeks. It’s a wise thing to do because when something serious is found early enough usually ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Avoiding A Counterfeit Revival”

Contributed by Michael Bell on Sep 6, 2001

In REVIVAL, JESUS DOES NOT JUST “PATCH-UP” YOUR OLD LIFE. HE MAKES ALL THINGS NEW!

I¶ - I brought with me this morning some of my little boy Jack’s jeans...hole in the knee...What do you expect? A pastor’s kid ought to have “holy jeans” should he not? Oddly enough, from what I understand, the more full of holes & rugged looking a pair of jeans are, the “cooler” they’re supposed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Decided

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Sep 6, 2001

Daily we are being asked to make life decisions. But what kind are we making?

I Have Decided 1 John 2:6 Introduction – Have any of you made any life decisions today? Maybe not. Have you ever thought about how profound a statement it is when someone comes to you and says, “I have decided…” About six weeks ago Chris came into our bedroom and said that he had decided to go ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel Powered

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

The Gospel is a powerhouse for ALL who believe, no matter what color of skin, no matter what race, no matter what age.

GOSPEL POWERED TEXT: Romans 1:16-17 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Appropriate Biblical Responses To Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Appropriate Biblical responses To Difficult People I Pet. 3:13-18

Appropriate Biblical responses To Difficult People I Pet. 3:13-18 I Pet. 3:13-18 - Peter wrote, "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear." Paul wrote, Do not be overcome ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Identify And Overcome Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Identify And Overcome Difficult People

How To Identify And Overcome Difficult People * Remember that you can overcome any difficult person through the strength, wisdom and enabling given to you through Christ. Once you confidently express your faith God’s ability to help you overcome any problem person you are well on your way to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sure Identity

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2002

How is Jesus’ identity discovered?

A SURE IDENTITY—Luke 7:18-23 A CARD YOU WILL NEVER SEE IN HALLMARK "You are such a good friend that if we were on a sinking ship and there was only one life jacket.... I’d miss you heaps & think of you often." The card revealed the true identity of the recipient’s ‘friend’. Jesus’ identity as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Another Gospel

Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Feb 25, 2002

Paul spoke of another gospel which was not another. There is a counterfeit Christianity which has no value.

Galatians 1 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9, 2 Corinthians 11:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unity At Any Cost?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Are we willing to compromise truth for the sake of unity?

UNITY AT ANY COST? John 17:11 "And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are." Ephesians 4:3 "Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-5, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist