Sermons on Biblical Apologetics:

Biblical Christianity: Growing Up Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005

This is the third of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of growing up to spiritual maturity in Christ.

Biblical Christianity Pt 3 ¡V Growing Up! Hebrews 5:11-14; Ephesians 4:1-16 Over the last two weeks we have been taking a look at characteristics of the early church in Acts chapters 2-5. Here are just a few of the things that were happening in this early church as described in Acts. ƒß ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: *other

Biblical Christianity: Transformation Theology Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005

This is the fourth of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of transformation through being "born again".

Biblical Christianity Pt 4 ¡V Transformation Theology John 3:1-21 Over the last three weeks we have been looking at the early church as described in the book of Acts. I won¡¦t take time to read those passages again but I encourage you to read them Acts 2-5. It¡¦s clear in these passages that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

Developing A Biblical Dream/Vision

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2006

The New Year is a time to make resolutions. Sometimes these promises grow out of aims or objectives. Let’s develop more than a yearly resolution, let’s develop a biblical dream or vision for our entire life.

The New Year is a time to make resolutions. Sometimes these promises grow out of aims or objectives. Let’s develop more than a yearly resolution, let’s develop a biblical dream or vision for our entire life. 1. Everyone should have a dream or vision for their life. Robert Browning the poet said, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Marriage Under Fire

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2006

Marriage is under attack today from secular society and we as Christians must expose the fruitless deeds of darkness and fight for the preservation of the Biblical marriage and family unit.

Biblical Marriage Under Attack On the lighter side of life: From the book: Wacky Laws, Weird Decisions and Strange Statues, Main Street publishers. Marriage and Family laws: a. It’s against the law for children under the age of seven to go to college in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. b. Although ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Biblical View Of God's Love

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 20, 2006

This text is written in the author’s own "shorthand". It was written the week Hurricane Katrina came in and was delivered 6 weeks latter with the hope of bringing the listeners to see both sides of God’s love

A BIBLICAL VIEW OF THE "LOVE OF GOD" Various Scriptures • Have taken a couple of weeks in aftermath of Katrina for "Storm Stories", this message has been burned into my psyche. • Candidly - Some messages are better understood "After the storm" because in the aftermath of a storm we are more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Understand Your Money Biblically Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004

2nd in a five part series on seeing your possessions from a Biblical prespective. Part 2- Understand your money from a God’s eye-view.

UNDERSTAND YOUR MONEY BIBLICALLY LUKE 12:15-21 INTRODUCTION: In the book of Revelation Jesus Christ addresses seven churches. He has praise for all of them, but He rebukes 5 of them for not holding to the faith more fully. The Church at Laodecia, in particular, is called to task by our Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-51

Denomination: Christian Church

Covenant - The Basis Of Biblical Relationships Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 26, 2004

Covenant is the basis of all Biblical Relationships. This sermon examines principles of covenant and an application to believers. 1st in series.

Biblical Relationships Understanding Covenant: the Basis of all Relationships Covenant = “to cut” A solemn agreement, negotiated or unilaterally imposed that binds parties to each other in permanent, defined relationships with specific promises, claims and obligations on both sides. Two types: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gnats And Camels And Biblical Interpretation

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 6, 2004

We need to learn to discern between the greater and lesser commands of the Bible.

GNATS AND CAMELS AND BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION Let’s start off with a thought question. Think about this: Agree or Disagree: Some parts of the Bible are more important than others. Be careful. I’m not asking this question: Agree or Disagree: Some parts of the Bible are unimportant. At first, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Biblical Principle Of Long Life

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 5, 2004

God wants His children to have longevity of life that is why he makes provision in the bible for our bodies to be spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally balanced.

In the last few years, we have witnessed or heard about a lot of tragedy. People that were expected to be alive were dead. A lot of young people were dead and some of them were born again. Is it God’s will? No. We must also realize that the devil has some powers to kill but the only strongest power ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-2, Ecclesiastes 6:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Emphasize A Biblically-Functioning Eldership Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 31, 2005

The importance and function of the eldership in the church. Includes ordination service of a newly-elected elder at the end of the message.

SERIES: ‘THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IN 2005” TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-7; TITUS 1:6-9; 1 PETER 5:1-3; ACTS 20:28-31 TITLE: “EMPHASIZE A BIBLICALLY-FUNCTIONING ELDERSHIP” INTRODUCTION: A. Two police officers respond to a call from the dispatcher concerning a bad traffic accident. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deacons Modeling Biblical Leadership

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 18, 2005

A challenge for effective deacon leadership

God’s Glorious Church Deacons: Modeling Biblical Leadership 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 17, 2005 Introduction “Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Culture's Favorite Biblical Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 8, 2007

The most popular and misunderstood and misused verse and principle in all of scripture is what Jesus has to say about "judging"

• Today, we live in a culture which is given to universalism. • The thinking goes something like this: “if’ there is a God, He is a good God who lives in a good place which is designed for good people. Since we all are pretty good and God is good, logically – one day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Parenting & Godly Children

Contributed by Philip Myers on Nov 8, 2006

Sermon number four in a series of nine

BIBLICAL PARENTING & GODLY CHILDREN (PART FOUR) Hosea 4:1-6 Mal 4:4-6 Eph 6:1-4 Col 3:20, 21 If no truth = no word = no faith Faith comes by hearing No faithfulness Results in chaos, rebellion No kindness No knowledge of God  Hosea 4:4 - Let no one find fault with one another but ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is The Biblical Mission Of The Church?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 4, 2007

Seven thing the church shouldbe doing

WHAT IS THE BIBLICAL MISSION OF THE CHURCH? The church is here for a Divine purpose. I want us to learn that purpose so that as we live from day to day we can have that purpose clearly as our motive to live. Let us look at Acts 1:8 and Matt. 28:20 I. IT IS GIVEN TO US TO PREACH AND TEACH THE WORD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Study Of Biblical Food Laws

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Nov 24, 2006

A Study On Biblical Food Laws

Sermon Series: Sermon: “A Study On Biblical Food Laws” Scripture: Luke 10.8 Introduction: Just like a car needs fuel to provide the energy to the engine before it can function so to does the human body need energy in order to function. While some may have tried it in the past, I would not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:8

Denomination: Baptist