Sermons on Apologetics The Bible:

Christians Attitude

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 16, 2003

Count trials a joy.

A CHRISTIAN’S ATTITUDE James 1:1-4 Although we praise the Lord for the contributions that have been made to the world through Martin Luther, his comments about the book of James is in error. He called it a straw book because he thought James taught salvation through works. We know that salvation is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Your Reaction Is Showing: Part One

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 16, 2003

The true test of character is not found in your actions but your reactions.

Your reaction is showing. John 18:1 -- 11. Turn to John chapter 18 then look up here I want to tell you something. The true test of your character is not found in your actions but in your reactions. Have you ever gone to the doctor for a check up and the doctor gets out that little rubber ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Your Reaction Is Showing Part 2

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 16, 2003

How Jesus reacted to the wrongs of a friend.

Your reaction is showing part II. John 18:1 -- 11. This morning we mentioned that the true test of your character is not found in your actions but your reactions. We are looking at how Jesus reacted in some certain situations. We looked this morning at how Jesus reacted to the wrongs of a ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Marriage Miracle

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003

Miracles do occur.

The marriage miracle John 2:1--22 Some people believe with all the technology advances and scientific advances we have today that miracles do not occur. Some people look at the laws of the universe and they make the decision that there is no God and everything is like a mechanism. A strange thing ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman And The Waterpot

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003

No one had to tell Jesus what was in the heart of man for He already knew.

THE WOMAN AND HER WATERPOT John 4:1 -- 30 No one could deal with people the way Jesus did. No one had to tell Jesus what was in the heart of man for He already knew. The Lord was and is the greatest psychologist. Jesus encountered all kinds of people. I can’t help but to contrast between the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

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

Loud And Clear

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 27, 2004

There are a lot of voices in the world, and in the Church. We have to make sure that the Church is LOUD AND CLEAR with what it is saying.

LOUD AND CLEAR Text: I Corinthians 14: 8-11 Verse 10 of this passage makes it clear that there are many voices in the world today. All clamoring about various things. But the Apostle Paul shows that if they are not clear then nobody will understand what is being said. The sad thing about it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:8-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Does God Exist ? How Can We Know ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 15, 2004

On the existence of God

Answering Those Who Ask Part 2 Theme Verse: 1 Peter 3:15 What We Believe About God And Why ! Genesis 1:1, Psa 14:1 Joke: A couple had two little boys, ages seven and nine, who were excessively mischevious. The two were always getting into trouble and their parents could be confident that if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Trust God's Word?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 17, 2004

This message gives Biblical evidence why the Bible is trustworthy.

Can You Trust God’s Word? 2 Peter 1:16-21 II Timothy 3:16 This morning I want to answer the question: “Can You Trust God’s Word - The Bible.” People today have many different views of the Bible and of the Christian life. Signs found in church parking lots: 1. Free Trip to Heaven. Details ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Can A Saved Person Ever Be Lost, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

pt. 3

Sealed with a Promise Ephesians 1:12-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SealedPromise.html How do we know we are not only saved but safe? Not only saved but secure? Because we’re not only saved, but sealed! 1. Salvation is of the Lord (by grace, thru faith…a gift) We cannot be saved by grace and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Saved Person Ever Be Lost, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

pt. 2

Words I’m Thankful For John 10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WordsThankfulFor.html The first reason to believe in eternal security is because Salvation is of the Lord. We looked at that last week and with an open mind, asking God to correct our position if need be. The goal for any preacher ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

How You Can Know The Bible Is The Word Of God, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

pt. 2 of this intriguing look at the Scientific, Historical, Archaeological, Scriptural, and Practical Proofs...

HOW I KNOW THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD, PART II “Questions People Ask” Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Miracles of origination/preservation/circulation…….external evidence Now the internal evidence……….. 1. Scientific ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Settled Word

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on May 31, 2004

In a day when the Truth is under attack, the Word of God can stand on its own because of 4 powerful characteristics.

Every September we give up a few minutes of our morning worship service to a representative from Gideons International. We have monthly contribution to this wonderful lay organization built into our budget. Their sole purpose is to distribute the Bible all over the world. They put them in jails, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of The Lord .part 1 Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 7, 2004

A new Rema Word for all, Changing Christian attitudes towards Gods word.

The Word of the Lord What is Gods word to men? In today’s society, man has exalted himself into the realm of mini-gods, they say to themselves, “We have all the answers, we have the power, come to us and we will prepare you in the way ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:20, Revelation 3:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal