Sermons on Argumentative:

Christ Crucified The Hope Of Glory

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 7, 2013

Paul said people in his day were offended by the preaching of the cross. They are today too.

Christ Crucified 1 CORINTHIANS 1:22-24 "The Jews ask for a sign. " That request might be the deep yearning of the soul to know and touch God. Or it might be the thirst for entertainment and curiosity. Jesus had many to come to him for signs .. but he knew when to give them. In Luke 23, "Now, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Objection Overruled

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 16, 2011

4 objections of the heathen, the hypocrites, and the Hebrews are discussed and overruled by the Judge on the Throne! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Objection Overruled Romans 2:17-3:8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Overruled.html Chapter 1 tells about God's wrath against sin - if it has not already been judged via Christ's death on the cross. It lists 22 sins like murder and homosexuality and many others. But Paul knew many would say, "I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday?? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 29, 2011

The significance of what we call Good Friday is what actually happened and for what purpose!

If we look in the Bible, no matter which translation, we will not find the words “Good Friday”. The words Christmas and Trinity are also not in the Bible, does it mean we should ignore them? Absolutely not! Christmas, The Trinity, Good Friday, and even the word Easter are just words we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-66

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Burden Of God”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 22, 2009

The driving force of this word to God’s people is to bring them back to the place of genuine gratitude, respect, reverence, honor and love for the Lord (1:6, 11, 14; 2:5; 3:5, 16; 4:2, & 5).

MALACHI 1:1-5 This book is filled with Theological lessons, Christological (about Jesus) lessons, Eschatological (end times) lessons and practical lessons - we will focus on the later. It will jolt your modesty. But it’s a Word from God. This book is written in time when you would have thought ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Can I Be Honest To God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2009

A look at the invitation (and the need) for us to be bold and honest in our talking with God.

Is it ok to question God? - The presumption is usually that the answer is “no.” - Just sit down and shut up. Just take it. - When you hear people pray, a lot of the praying is very rote and formulaic. It’s pretty rare that you’ll hear someone really bearing their heart to God. It’s even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Baptized

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2015

It didn't just happen. Jesus sought out John and traveled a good distance for no other purpose than to be baptized. So why did Jesus want to be baptized?

Jordan River (1) Jesus Baptized (Psalms 2:7) Matthew 3:3-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-34 Water baptism does not save you, but every believer should be baptized, because Jesus, Himself, commanded it. He said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

Solid Faith: Best Way To Avoid The Slippery Slope Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 17, 2018

The road to deeper faith comes through contemplating the Word, the discipline God sends our way or allows, and faithful perseverance. This deeper faith helps us resist the "slippery slope."

Solid Faith: Best Way to Avoid the Slippery Slope (Hebrews 12:1-17) 1. A mother asked her son, “What did you learn about or do in school today?” Son replied, “We studied explosives and even made some.” “Really?” the mom responded. “And what will you do at school tomorrow?” The boy answered, “What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Only The Good Die Young?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 10, 2015

Why do the good die young and the wicked live to an old age? Do the good always die because of sin or could there be a blessing in an early death??

If only the good die young then I will be here a very long time because there is no good in me except for what God has done for me and the Holy Spirit who lives in me. Other than that I’ve got nothing. We struggle with death and come to some peace with it when people die in their 80s, 90s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

When You Feel Like All Others Have Turned Away!

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 23, 2015

Paul writes in his letters to Timothy and warns about those who have turned away or deserted him!

FEELING ALL ALONE In my recent reading of I and II Timothy, I was struck by Paul’s declaration to the young preacher how many had turned from the faith. Although partly as a warning to Timothy, a theme that runs through both letters is to avoid foolish arguments and that some will turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Get It Right Sermon Ii: Get It Right And Win The Fight Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 30, 2020

Unity in Christ is needed as never before, so Christians must work together a the Body of Christ to be true to our calling in Christ Jesus so as to share God's love to many people in many ways.

Keep Getting It Right . . . and Win the Fight! Two hundred years ago, Francis Scott Key stood watch for American captives being held beneath the deck of a British ship off the shore of Maryland while British warships pounded a US ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Holy Family

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 4, 2019

For a holy and healthy family, there is a need to identify which of the functional principals a family needs to counter any dysfunctional tendencies.

In the Bible, and among many of the Saints, family life was messy, and this actually was the raw material that God’s grace used to form holy people. Yet, for a holy and healthy family, there is a need to identify which of the functional principals a family needs to counter any dysfunctional ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Catholic

The Believers Judgment: Setting The Stage Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 23, 2018

The idea that saved people will experience a grilling judgment of everything they have done does not set well with many believers, but it is clearly taught in Scripture. This raises some questions!

The Believers Judgment: Setting the Stage (Romans 14:10-12) Second in series 1. There are a zillion jokes about heaven, but I have limited time, so here is one. 2. At the pearly gates, St. Peter greeted a minister and congressman and gave them their room assignments. "Pastor, here are the keys ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You A Proof Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Mar 23, 2021

Sunrise Devotional - The resurrection - too big of a sign to ignore!

Earl Palmer, a Presbyterian minister who is with the Lord, tells the story about an experience he had while he was in seminary in Princeton, NJ. Following final exams 1 summer, he & 3 friends were returning home to the West coast from NJ. They decided to drive straight through with each of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Develop A Christ-Filled Mind

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Oct 2, 2017

How we think determines how you believe, and eventually how you act and respond to life. The battlefield is certainly in the mind. Like a tree cannot help that birds comes and nest in it, we cannot stop the thoughts from entering.

How we think determines how you believe, and eventually how you act and respond to life. The battlefield is certainly in the mind. Like a tree cannot help that birds comes and nest in it, we cannot stop the thoughts from entering. However, we can raise a standard against it, in order that it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Baptized Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 24, 2017

Water baptism does not save you, but every believer should be baptized, because Jesus, Himself, commanded it. He said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Jordan River Title: Jesus Baptized (Psalms 2:7) Matthew 3:3-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-34 Water baptism does not save you, but every believer should be baptized, because Jesus, Himself, commanded it. He said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:3-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist