Sermons on Apologists:

Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 21, 2019

Because of Adam's sin, we all become sinners and face the condemnation of God. But because of Christ, we can be born again and receive God's grace and Christ's righteousness. The choice is ours!

Introduction: A. Today we return to our series on Paul’s Letter to the Romans called “Pursing Righteousness From God” and we will focus our attention on the second half of chapter 5. B. One day a little girl was flipping through the old family Bible, when a leaf, that someone long ago had pressed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21, 2 Corinthians 5:10-11, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choosing The Painful Will Of God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 10, 2018

How God uses the bad times to shape us into the image of Christ

Choosing The Painful Will of God CCCAG September 9th, 2018 Today I’m going to cover a difficult topic. (Title) Scripture- John 12:23-36 Intro: Today’s message will have a lot of build up before we get to the meat of the scripture we are focusing on, but please bear with me because it’s ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"lord, Teach Us To Pray"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 10, 2021

This is a message in a series I preached on prayer.

Title: “Lord, Teach us to Pray” Script: Mt. 6:5-13 Type: Series on Prayers of the Bible Where: GNBC 7-11-21 Intro: I believe the great need in the American Post-Pandemic Church is prayer! Billy Graham once said, “Heaven is full of answers to prayer for which no one ever bothered to ask.” It’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stand Firm Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

Two-part series dealing with standing firm in the midst of evil's onslaught, and the tools God gives us to stand.

Standing Firm CCCAG July 11, 2021 Scripture- Matt 24 1-14 Today I want to talk about some things that are going on in our world that will probably affect us in the near future. I have a social media friend who is a pastor in Roanoke VA who posted a story about the first transgender female to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28-32, Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Trinity Conundrum

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 19, 2021

The doctrine of the Trinity has caused the most confusion as far back as the first century with many not being unable to, or not wanting to, fathom its reality, thus dismissing Christianity. Using the Bible as our text, we examine this vital doctrine.

The Trinity Conundrum ** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYHhiL_YXk8 As we began this new year, the Lord laid upon my heart the need to look at what defines those who God considers His remnant, and the main determinate was that these churches and believers got away from all the religious ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9, Deuteronomy 6:4, 1 John 5:7, Matthew 28:19, Isaiah 48:16, 2 Corinthians 13:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

A Picture Of Home Series

Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Dec 18, 2021

I know that when I have been away from home for a while, I get “homesick.” Jesus wants us to think about home. He wants us to have Heaven on our minds.

"If you read history you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world were just those who thought most of the next. It is since Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that they have become so ineffective in this one" (Mere Christianity). For ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Occupations In Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

One of the major purposes of this life is to discover what you would love to do forever. The loves, the interests, the gifts, and the aspirations we develop in this life will greatly affect our service and occupation in heaven.

The story is told of a man who died and found himself in a region of fabulous abundance. His slightest wish was instantly granted. At last, however, the novelty wore off and he became bored. He told his host he would love to do something. Was there any work he could perform, or any problem he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

A Tale Of Two Cities

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 10, 2024

A Tale of Two Cities – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Thessalonica: Paul reasons from the Scriptures (vs 1-9). • (A). Paul’s Method and Message: • (a1). He ‘reasoned’ with them (vs 2a) • (a2). He ‘explained’ or opened these passages (vs 2b) • (a3). He gave evidence (vs 2c) • (a4). He ‘announced’ or proclaimed. (vs 2d) • (B). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

Paul Preaches The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 4, 2025

Acts 13:13-52 shows us that the unchanging gospel is rooted in God’s faithfulness and must be boldly proclaimed to all, no matter the opposition we face.

Introduction I am preaching through the Book of Acts in a series titled “Turning the World Upside Down.” Imagining the gospel's astonishing impact in the first century isn't easy. There were a little more than 500 Christians worldwide at the time of Jesus' resurrection (see 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Far Will God Go To Reach Lost People?

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jan 13, 2025

This is a narrative message about the conversion of Cornelius - and the conversion of Peter to reaching outside the Jewish world. God shows Peter that the gospel is for everyone.

Text: Acts 10 Title: How far will God go to reach people? Subject: How did God overcome barriers to reach the gentiles? Complement: by extraordinary means – including the “conversion” of Peter! Big idea: How far will God go to share the gospel? Story - Joe Rogan podcast (Largest audience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Intimate Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 28, 2023

As we continue to reflect on what it means to be a biblical community, we've seen so far that we are united and the there are norms of that community. In this sermon, we'll reflect on the intimacy or nearness that we experience as a church.

? Possible Intro: ? The pandemic and our nation’s value of rugged individualism have wreaked havoc in our lives - more than we realize. ?I was listening to a podcast this week that contained a conversation between Russel Moore and Sam Alberry. Both are believers and apologists. Both attend ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3, Romans 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Encounters An Agnostic

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 22, 2023

This is the final message in a series of encounters Jesus had with people in the Gospels.

Title: “Jesus Encounters an Agnostic” Script: John 20:24-29 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 4-23-23 Intro: What is an agnostic? An agnostic is a person who believes that nothing can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena; one who neither ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, John 20:24-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon 10 - Breaking The Barriers To Belief Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 12, 2025

Questions and doubts can stand in the way of a person becoming a follower of Jesus. God is able and willing to work through us to help people get beyond their barriers to belief.

Introduction: A. Lewis Wallace lived from April 10, 1827 to February 15, 1905 and was an American lawyer, a Union general in the American Civil War, a governor of New Mexico Territory, a diplomat, an artist, and an author from Indiana. 1. Wallace’s journey of faith began with an indifference to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16, Mark 9:24, Matthew 7:7-8, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four People, One Resurrection

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 19, 2025

A compelling look at the different reactions to the empty tomb

Four People, One Resurrection. April 20th, 2025 Easter Sunday, CCCAG Text: John 20:1-29 Introduction Today we celebrate the greatest event in human history- the resurrection of Jesus Christ. All of history up to this point that we are going to read about today was to prepare the way for this ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29, Isaiah 43:1, Luke 22:61-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Dec 19, 2005

Using several of the other "Narnia" contributors’ information and ideas about C.S. Lewis and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, I shaped this sermon, based on John 1:1-14 and John 3:16

Trinity Baptist Church, December 18, 2005 What if there were no Christmas? John 1:1-14, John 3:16 When he became a Christian, C.S. Lewis called himself, “perhaps the most dejected and reluctant convert in all of England.“ He had fought hard to hold onto his atheistic worldview. He had ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist