Sermons on Claims:

Which Side Of The Door? Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 23, 2007

when God closes the door on the last day which side will you be left standing on?

Luke 13.22-30 The story is told of a little Jimmy who came home from school and asked his parents the following question: “Where did I come from?” Mum looks at Dad, Dad looks at Mum – the ‘birds and the bees’ moment has suddenly arrived. Mum smiles and as she leaves the room she says ‘This is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Cultural Impact Of Worldview & Apologetics

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jan 29, 2020

The Cultural Impact Of Worldview & Apologetics

Here at the beginning of the twenty-first century, Apologetics as an evangelistic endeavor and intellectual theological outreach finds itself in something of a paradox. When the West thought of itself in terms of resting on broadly Judeo-Christian assumptions, the discipline was not as desperately ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22, Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The True Identity Of Jesus: Lord, Lunatic, Liar, Or Legend? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 21, 2024

Embark on a journey to explore one of the most pivotal questions in history: Who is Jesus? Let's delve into the possibilities and discover the truth about Jesus Christ.

The True Identity of Jesus: Lord, Lunatic, Liar, or Legend? Introduction Today, we embark on a journey to explore one of the most pivotal questions in history: Who is Jesus? C.S. Lewis, in his classic work "Mere Christianity," famously presented us with four possibilities. Jesus could be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:21, John 10:20-21, John 8:44-45, John 8:58-59, John 14:6, Matthew 26:63-64, 2 Peter 1:16, 1 Corinthians 15:3-6, John 20:28-29, Philippians 2:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Assurances From The Resurrection

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006

This message reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus ought to assure us the deity of Christ, our forgiven sins, and our own resurrection in the future...

1 Cor. 15:1-23 Assurances from the Resurrection Intro: In our culture we have a tendency to set aside certain days to remember certain days of historical significance. For example: July 4th – Day when Declaration of Independence was signed; the birthday of the USA Dec. 7th – Day when Pearl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Da Vinci Code: Fact Or Fiction (Part Three: Was Jesus Married?)

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 2, 2006

This message deals with the Da Vinci Code’s lies about Jesus being married to Mary Magdalene and having fathered a child with her.

DAN BROWN’S CLAIMS: “Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene. They had a child. After Jesus’ death, Mary fled to France. Today, there are physical descendants of Jesus’ bloodline.” - The Da Vinci Code makes some wild assertions here. Brown claims that after Jesus’ death Mary fled to France in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

Beware: Falsehood Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2006

It’s our job as Christians to appraise viewpoints as to whether they come from God or some other source. We need spiritual discernment to assess the validity of voices we hear.

Sermon Series on First John, “Collecting Evidence of Faith” “Beware: Falsehood” I John 4:1-6 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I enjoy watching Antiques Roadshow on PBS. One of the show’s most famous discoveries was a Seymour mahogany card table from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

We Are A Forgiven Fellowship Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

the people of God are a forgiven fellowship.

We Are A Forgiven Fellowship: Series: The People Of God – Studies In 1 John 1 John 1:1-2:2 September 18, 2005 Intro: What does it mean to be “The People of God”? That question has been nagging me recently, rattling around in my heart and in my mind. What does it mean for you and I to be the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cowardly Confession Causes Consternation Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 5, 2008

Jonah was a last forced to identify himself and in so doing made a confession about the God of the Hebrews. His confession in an audible voice aroused an Inner Voice which called him to return to the God he left in Israel.

JONAH 1:9 COWARDLY CONFESSION CAUSES CONSTERNATION I. HIS CONFESSION: A. Citizenship. B. Concept. C. Contrast. II. HIS CERTAINTY: A. Creator. B. Created. C. Controller. III. HIS CONTRITION: A. Cowardice. B. Cause. C. Conversion. Jonah was out of running room. He had gone just ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Thou Shalt Not Take The Name Of The Lord In Vain (Part 3 Of 8) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008

This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain. Look at Exodus 20: 7 " You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. If you ask people what it means to take the Lord’s name in vain, the vast majority of people will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 3: Jesus’ Trial And Torture Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 9, 2019

The trial & torture of Jesus reveal the extent to which Jesus was willing to go to carry out the plan of redemption, and teach rich doctrinal truths about the substitutionary sacrifice of Jesus for our sins. This sermon explores those truths, and imagines a retrial of Jesus today.

Sermon 3: Jesus’ Trial and Torture 82 Hours: Countdown to the Resurrection Chuck Sligh Preaching April 7, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Skeleton outline, the idea of a retrial for Jesus, and some other elements are borrowed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Good News: What Are We Doing Here? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 2, 2015

As we begin our study of One Life. What's It All About?, I want to answer briefly three questions: (1) Does God Exist? (2) How Can We Know for Sure That God Exists? and (3) How Can We Know God?

Scripture Today I am beginning a new seven-week series of messages. It is based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. The purpose of Christianity Explored is to introduce people to Jesus Christ. We will begin a Christianity Explored course ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dwelling In The Land Of Promise

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003

You may receive the promises of God for your life through faith.

Introduction: God desires to fulfill His promise to each of us, but not everyone living in the land of promise is heir to that promise. Eph 2:12 that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Jesus Family Tomb: Have We Found The Bones Of Jesus?

Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 23, 2007

The Christian faith is founded on the confession that Jesus has Risen. If the Tomb that has been making all the news lately is that of Jesus, what impact does it have on the Christian Faith? Can we still believe?

The Jesus Family Tomb: Have we found the bones of Jesus? John 20:1-18 A few weeks ago, on March 4th, the Discovery Channel aired a documentary entitled “The Lost Tomb of Jesus.” If you saw it, you may have noticed right up front that it was very well done. Obviously behind its production ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

Dealing With Da Vinci

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 19, 2004

Brown offers an revisionist, alternative, speculative view of the historical Jesus that lacks historical evidence, in the guise of a conspiracy thriller.

Dealing with Da Vinci—the lure of ‘other’ gospels. –Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Scripture reading—Psalm 119:89-96 Dan Brown’s provocative book, The Da Vinci Code, has topped the best-seller list for over half a year and has inspired TV ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Congregational

Deity On Display Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Aug 31, 2011

Jesus presents irrefutable evidence of His deity to hardhearted unbelievers.

Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “Deity on Display” John 10:31-42 Introduction: Pat and I have purchased a few timeshares. Part of their presentation is to take you to a model so that you can appreciate what you are going to purchase. The same is true when you go to rent an ...read more

Scripture: John 10:31-42

Denomination: Baptist