Sermons on Claim It:

Was Jesus Really Married? Series

Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006

This sermon addresses the question regarding the role and position of women in the early church. This sermon also addresses Dan Brown’s claim that Jesus was married to Marry Magdalene.

Was Jesus Really Married? John 20:14-17 Introduction Permit me to begin with another quote from Dan Brown’s book, The Da Vinci Code: “The social decorum during that time virtually forbid a Jewish man to be unmarried. According to Jewish custom, celibacy was condemned, and the obligation for a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why People Follow Jesus

Contributed by George Rennau on Jul 1, 2005

Why are you a follower of JESUS? Is it because of His claims and promises. Is it because of His signs and wonders. Or is it because He is the only source to fill the need of your life.

Title: Why People Follow Jesus Text: John 6:35, 47-54, 60-69 Introduction: 1. Some because they like what he said Luke 6:20-23 "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-69

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Since You're Going Anyway, Teach

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2009

Jesus’ call to us is to use the natural intersections of life to share what we know, to learn together with others, and to claim the victory of the Lord who will always be with us.

My wife and I made the rounds of the carpet stores one evening last week. She is a member of the church’s Building and Grounds Committee and has been given the assignment of refurbishing my office. It was an educational experience, but not a particularly entertaining one. At one carpet store we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am Saved" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 4, 2014

Come and claim the identity of saved in Christ, but we can’t trifle with a very serious, loving, and severe God. Saved children of God are known by their fruit.

“I Am Saved” (Eph 2:1-10) True or false, is this is a verse from the bible, “God helps those who help themselves”. False, in fact the bible says the exact opposite, God helps the helpless. And according to our passage in Ephesians today we are all helpless and hopeless ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

The Coming Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 7, 2011

Many have mistakenly claimed to know the date and time for Judgment Day and Christ's Second Coming. This message looks at some things Jesus said about this issue.

“THE COMING OF THE KINGDOM” (adapted from messages by Darrel Land, Bob Russell, and Mark Driscoll) LUKE 17:20-37 OPEN The world was supposed to end the day before I came back to Martinsville from vacation. At the time I thought I had scheduled my vacation at the perfect time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Accusing Questions Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 15, 2015

The Jews continue to combat Jesus' claims to Deity in the end of John 8, but Jesus continues to exert His eternal existence and identification with YHWH, the Great I AM.

11 15 2015 “Four Accusing Questions” John 8:47-59 Every chapter of the Gospel of John so powerfully witnesses to the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, and we have especially witnessed that fact in chapter 8. Jesus declares in John 8:12: "I am the light of the world. He who follows ...read more

Scripture: John 8:47-59

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God, Mary Was Pro-Life!

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

Mary could have claimed all of the top five reasons given by women who are pregnant to justify their getting an abortion. Thank God that Mary was pro-life

Thank God, Mary Was Pro-Life! Each year, it is my custom to review the latest data on abortion in our Nation. I do so with the yearning to find some stats that give me a little bit of encouragement, a reason to have hope that our Society is coming to its moral and ethical senses by adopting a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Mightier Than I - Part Two

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 10, 2017

Statistics of today’s church (and Christianity) says 85% claim to have a Christian faith/religion, while only 5% actually attend church regularly.

ONE MIGHTIER THAN I Part Two Review of last week – 1. JTB is a model for us as we walk through our “wilderness” 2. Bible says each of us have gone astray from the path that God had designed (in the beginning ) for Adam and Eve. 3. The wilderness we walk in is a result of the sin a)that we were ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stew, The Smell Will Tell

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 17, 2017

STEW, CONTINUAL STATE OF SUPPRESSED AGITATION and WORRY. Many people in our churches are not thankful as they are too busy stewing? A skunk may claim to be a cat, but the smell will tell.

STEW: THE SMELL WILL TELL. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 21:19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Deliverer From Sin

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 15, 2015

There are two powers, which are working to claim the right to rule in the heart of men and women. Paul described those powers as “flesh” and “Spirit.”

11-07-03 Title: The Deliverer from Sin Bible Reading: (Romans 8:31-39) 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 33 Who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Political Character Matters Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 1, 2024

Often during elections, we hear national leaders claim to have faith in God yet live a life that is in contradiction to the whole council of God’s Word.

Political Character Matters Often during elections, we hear national leaders claim to have faith in God yet live a life that is in contradiction to the whole council of God’s Word. In His teachings about false prophets, people who teach false doctrines which are contrary to God’s Word He said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Keep God On Our Side 2 Kings 18:1-7

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 29, 2024

Many people claim God is on their side in politics, religion, and even sports. God is on the side of humanity, for God so loved the world he gave his Son.

HOW TO KEEP GOD ON OUR SIDE 2 Kings 18:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. Many professing Christians believe God is on their side in religion, politics, and even in sports. B. God is on the side of his creation (John 3:16), but it is up to his creation as to whether we keep him on our side (Isa ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On False Prophets & Hypocrites

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 23, 2024

According to Wikipedia, a false prophet, or pseudoprophet is defined as a person who falsely claims the gift of prophecy, divine inspiration, or to speak for God within the realms of evil intent.

Martin Luther, a German priest and theologian once remarked: “It is the nature of all hypocrites and false prophets to create a conscience where there is none, and to cause conscience to disappear where it does exist.” Matthew 7:15-20 reminds us: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1, Matthew 24:11, 2 Timothy 4:3, Deuteronomy 18:20-22

Does The Bible Contradict Itself And Did Paul Invent Christianity?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 24, 2021

For over 2000 years, people have claimed that both the Old and New Testaments are plagued with numerous contradictions. Dr. Bart D. Ehrman, The King of Contradiction is discussed.

Christianity continues to grow and thrive throughout the world and remains the largest of all religions on Earth. The life of Jesus is the fundamental event of Scripture and is told from different perspectives. The central theme of the Bible is that God has provided redemption and forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12, 2 Peter 2:16, 2 Timothy 2:15, Mark 12:24, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Judges Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 25, 2022

If there isn't a Day of Judgment, then God could not claim to be a righteous God. But God will come and judge us in righteous judgment. What can that mean to us?

I’m going to give you a test this morning. I’m going to present facts regarding an historical figure from the back in the 1700s, and then I’m going to ask you who I have described: He was a brilliant general who won several battles for his nation, but over time, this general became angry about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-11, Revelation 20:12-15, Acts 10:42-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ