Sermons on Biblical Doctrine:

The Reliability Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 2, 2015

Can we trust the Bible? How can we know if it is true or not and how can we really know if it is the Word of God?

The Reliability of the Bible How do we determine the reliability of things? Scrutinize the Sources of the Bible Are the Manuscripts Reliable? Test the Truthfulness of the Bible Are the Apostles Reliable? Is the History Accurate? Can the Prophecies be checked? Examine the Effects of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dynamic Church Makes Disciples Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 19, 2008

God empowers the command to make disciples of Jesus with his Word and Spirit.

Scripture Introduction “Aim first, then shoot,” would seem an obvious method for hitting a target. But when you try to teach sports, you find such simple advice must be often repeated. “Keep your eye on the ball.” “Look where you want to hit.” “Watch the football into your hands.” “Look at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Put Some Sticks On H E Double Tooth Picks Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 22, 2002

the doctrine of hell and our response

October 20, 2002 Sermon Series on the End Times - Eternal Damnation For years and years Art Linkletter hosted a TV show called “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” This was usually a very entertaining show because kids do have a tendency to say things that nobody else would say. Sometimes it’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 1: What We Believe About The Bible

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. THE BIBLE IS DESCRIBED AS THE GREATEST BOOK IN THE WORLD. 1. It is the greatest in subject matter. 2. It is the greatest in influence on lives and nations. 3. It answers man’s greatest need: salvation. B. EIGHT THEMES TO DESCRIBE THE BIBLE. 1. Revelation – refers to the act of God, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: How To Know The Bible Is God's Word

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is a religion of the book. 2. What happens when you give up the authority of the Bible? a. You have no final proof. b. You will deny its contents. c. Your life is a rudderless ship in a stormy sea at the mercy of every wind that blows. 3. The Bible has dual ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: What We Believe About God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. THE NATURE OF GOD – TOWARD A DEFINITON OF GOD. 1. God is Spirit (John 4:24). a. The word "spirit" means incorporeal being. b. Spirit means life. 2. God is person. a. Self-awareness (Ex. 3:14). b. Self-determination (Job 23:13). c. Intelligence (Gen. 18:19). d. Emotion (Ex. 3:7-8). e. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: How To Know There Is A God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Accepts. The Bible never tries to prove God, "In the beginning God created" (Gen. 1:1). 2. They want proof. We intuitively know there is a God, but that is not enough for others. 3. God took the initiative. "The light shined in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not" ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: What We Believe About Christ

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. THE INCARNATION – HIS MIRACULOUS BIRTH. 1. Incarnation. "And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us" (John 1:14). a. Implies a preexistence of Christ. b. Suggests some voluntary limitations. 2. The incarnation explains why Jesus was necessarily born of a virgin (Isa. 7:14). 3. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 6: What We Believe About The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational doctrines of the Bible

A. WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? 1. The Holy Spirit is God. More than one hundred names and titles of the Holy Spirit in Scripture describe Him in divine terms. a. God (Acts 5:4). b. Spirit of God (Gen. 1:2). c. Spirit of the Lord God (Isa. 61:1). 2. The personality of the Holy Spirit involves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 7: What We Believe About Salvation

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

Salvation is divided into two sections, first what Christ did on the historic cross, i.e., salvation past; and second what Christ does for someone today, i.e., salvation present. The past is redemption, reconciliation, forgiveness and propitiation. The present is conversion, regeneration and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 8: How To Know You Are Saved

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why some people doubt their salvation. a. Sin. When they disobey God, they doubt their relationship to God. b. False doctrine. Some doubt because they believe the wrong things. c. Ignorance. Some doubt because they don’t know God’s Word. d. Never saved. Some doubt because ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 10: What We Believe About The Church

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. THE LAW OF FIRST REFERENCE – FIRST MENTION OF THE CHURCH. “I will build my church” (Matt. 16:18) B. WHAT MAKES A GROUP OF CHRISTIANS INTO A CHURCH? 1. Ekklesia: a group of called-out ones. a. Called from their former life. b. Called for a purpose. 2. Definition: A church may be described ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Salvation That Is Precious

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 24, 2006

This message considers the doctrine of Salvation

A SALVATION THAT IS PRECIOUS Text: 1 Peter 1: 8-2:3 W. Max Alderman Introduction: The Lord chose to use the prophets of old to communicate the truths pertaining to the salvation that was to be later revealed. The prophets could only give a shadow; the substance would come in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Christians Disagree - Part One Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 28, 2004

Principles for dealing with doctrinal disagreements

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 15:1-35 TITLE: WHEN CHRISTIANS DISAGREE – PART ONE” INTRODUCTION: A. Benjamin Franklin: “Many a long dispute may be thus abridged: ‘It is so; it is not so.’ ‘It is so; it is not so.’” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Another Important Question From Job

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 27, 2014

A sermon that deals with doctrine of justification.

"ANOTHER IMPORTANT QUESTION FROM JOB" Job 25:1 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, 2 Dominion and fear are with him, he maketh peace in his high places. 3 Is there any number of his armies? and upon whom doth not his light arise? 4 How then can man be justified with God? or how can he ...read more

Scripture: Job 25:1-6

Denomination: Baptist