Sermons on Arguments For God:

Genesis Chapter Thirteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 14, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is Abraham and Lot leave Egypt and separate from one another. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 13 Abram returns out of Egypt. A contention arising between the shepherds of Abram and Lot, they separate: Lot pitches his tent ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoid Foolishness

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 24, 2014

Avoid various things in life and you’ll avoid trouble. 1- Avoid religious arguments 2- Avoid selfishness

INTRO.- We need to learn how to avoid certain pitfalls and even disasters in life. ILL.- One time I was driving home around 10 p.m. I had worked all day in a retail store and was tired and sleepy. I was driving about 55 to 60 mph when I suddenly started to fall asleep. I didn’t even ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Silence Series

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Oct 30, 2010

This sermon is about refuting the arguments non-Christians have about the existence of God.

URBAN LEGENDS: God’s Strange Silence Today we’re going to get back to our series called Urban Legends. We actually started this series way back on October 6th. So it’s been a while since we’ve talked about this. Maybe you’re familiar with some urban ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Hard Times - Better Than Evian Water Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 12, 2008

Hard times and difficult circumstances are not an argument for the absence of God in our lives; Hard times and difficult circumstances are in fact, an argument for the presence of God in our lives.

We assume that sailing through life with ease is a sign that God is with us. We assume that when a tragedy happens, God was looking the other way. We assume that when we find ourselves out in a desert standing in the middle of nothing but dirt and rocks, we assume that there has been some mistake. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most "Irrefutable" Argument Christians Face In The Homosexual Debate

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 19, 2013

One of the most powerful arguments in the homosexual marriage debate is “I didn’t choose my sexuality – it came naturally to me.” This message addresses that argument.

- Let’s up front acknowledge a couple of things: a. Gay marriage is here to stay in America for the foreseeable future. That’s just a political reality. b. Christians who claim homosexuality is wrong are going to be in the minority for the foreseeable future. - I think it’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is There So Much Arguing Among Christians? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 29, 2014

There is a lot of arguing among Christians. This sermon looks at why that's largely worthless and where God would have to focus instead.

ARGUING AND CONTROVERSIES: Sometimes we act like the symbol of our faith is a bullhorn. - 1 Timothy 1:4 (“promote controversies”), 6 (“meaningless talk”), 7. - Sometimes we act like a bullhorn is the symbol of our faith – we speak loudly to drown out the other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus, Part 5 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 6, 2018

We are each called to be obedient … just as Moses (eventually) was. Imagine how much different life would be if we obeyed God? Prayerfully, we'll respond when He calls us as well.

Exodus, Part 5 Exodus 3:11 - 4:31 Introduction - Exodus is an incredible study of God's faithfulness to man -- It is also a great encouragement to see man's ability to be faithful to God - Last week we saw the call of Moses into the service of God -- Today, we'll see Moses's replies to God's ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Christ-Like Controversy: Do You Have The Guts To Be Unpopular?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022

There are many challenges in serving Christ, but dare you be unpopular for Christ? This is the challenge we face from time to time.

There are many challenges in serving Christ, but dare you be unpopular for Christ? This is the challenge we face from time to time. But, many a time, we come across a moment, when we are called to be unpopular for Christ, and we sidestep it. But there is no honor in such a thing, to sidestep ...read more

Scripture: John 7:43

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Great Challenge Of Dealing With Conflict: 5 Styles Of Conflict Resolution

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Conflict in relationships, conflict in family, and conflict in churches are terribly difficult things to deal with. I myself have struggled a great deal in responding to conflicts and disagreements in a healthy manner.

Conflict in relationships, conflict in family, and conflict in churches are terribly difficult things to deal with. I myself have struggled a great deal in responding to conflicts and disagreements in a healthy manner. This is a tough challenge for my generation. We tend to want to flee, and run ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Preeminent Passion

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 10, 2018

Focus on the love of God.

“The Preeminent Passion” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. Introduction: When I was a teenager there was a popular song recorded by Jackie DeShannon and later by Dionne Warwick entitled “What the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Exists? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 12, 2011

This message offers evidence for the existence of God through the arguments of Movement, Minute Design, Morality, Miracles and My Life.

DOES GOD EXIST? Imagine a family of mice who lived all their lives in a large piano. To them in their piano-world came the music of the instrument, filling all the dark spaces with sound and harmony. At first the mice were impressed by it. They drew comfort and wonder from the thought that there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Eternal Security Of The Believer: Fact Or Fantasy?"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 31, 2002

This sermon gives several Bibical arguments supporting the doctrine of the eternal security of believers.

ETERNAL SECURITY OF THE BELIEVER: FACT, OR FANTASY? Text: John 5:24 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into con- demnation; but is passed from ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Really A God?

Contributed by Michael Westacott on Sep 26, 2002

This sermon outline presents most of the major arguments for the existence of God - I have tested it, and it can be done in 30min if written concisely.

INTRODUCTION: about 100 words. 1. THE EXISTENCE OF THE UNIVERSE A. The universe had a beginning – If the universe existed forever than an infinite amount of time has gone by. Since it is impossible to reach infinity, the universe must have had a beginning. In contrast God does not need a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Adventist

How Do I Become A Christian?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2021

So you've looked at the arguments for God, the Bible, and Jesus. You've decided there is enough evidence to take a reasonable leap of faith. Or you just know in your heart there is a God, something bigger than you. What's next?

So you've looked at the arguments for God, the Bible, and Jesus. You've decided there is enough evidence to take a reasonable leap of faith. Or you just know in your heart there is a God, something bigger than you. What's next? What does it mean to be a Christian, a follower of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Case For A Creator (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 6, 2013

In this five part apologetics series, based heavily on the work of William Lane Craig and Reasonable Faith, five arguments are presented in favor of the existence of God: the evidence of Cosmology, Creation, Conscience, Christ, and Conversion.

The Case for a Creator (5) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/5/2013 In his book Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life, Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th century agnostic Thomas Huxley, who was sometimes called “Darwin’s Bulldog” because of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:29

Denomination: Christian Church