Sermons on Confront The Competing Claims:

The Book Of Joshua 7 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

When Joshua crossed over Jordan, he brought the people of Israel with him and he also brought a reputation with him.

We all have reputations, some are good and some are bad. When people hear your name, they immediately associate: • A face • But they also associate good or evil with your name Illus: Two brothers were convicted of stealing sheep. As their punishment, they each were branded on the forehead with the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Fight Back PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to bravely confront spiritual battles, build spiritual strength, and claim victory in Christ through the armor of God.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our common love for the Lord. We are here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love. We are not bystanders, but soldiers in the spiritual battlefield, armed with the armor of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Topics: Fight Back

Why I Am A Baptist Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 2, 2011

Exploring the biblical basis for the Baptist Faith.

Jesus said to the Jews who were seeking to kill Him, “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me. If I alone bear witness about myself, my testimony is not deemed true. There is another who bears witness ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Baptist

What The Road To Hell Is Paved With Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2019

In understanding and submitting to Jesus authority, Matthew 21:23-32 shows us: 1) The Confrontation (Matthew 21:23), 2) The Counter Question (Matthew 21:24–27), 3) The Characterization (Matthew 21:28–31a)

Matthew 21:23–32 23 And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” 24 Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question, and if you tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Other

Super Bowl Sunday -2013

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 29, 2013

Shows the similarities between playing in the Super Bowl and the Christian walk

“Super Bowl Sunday -2013” Hebrews 12:1-2 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

The "c's" That Make A Christian

Contributed by Robert Glass on Jan 18, 2019

All the different facets of being a Christian that start with C.

The “C’s” That Make A Christian Robert A, Glass In school, a C is not the best of grades. But as a Christian, some C’s are very important. These “C’s” make us a BETTER Christian. 1. Conversion: Are we truly converted to Christ or are we “Sitting on the fence?” Conversion is a CHANGE! AC becomes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 5, 2008

Who is Jesus

Who is Jesus? If you are anything like me – at first blush the only part of our passage that is vaguely comprehensible is the end of the reading where Jesus says: 28"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Anglican

The Night Jesus Served Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 18, 2019

John 13:1-17 shows us what really happened on the night Jesus served and why it really matters.

Introduction I want to do a short series by looking at three of Jesus’ final days from the perspective of an eye witness, the apostle John. We will look at the night Jesus served, the day Jesus died, and the day Jesus arose. The material for this series comes from a book I recently read by Carl ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spiritual Gift Of Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 15, 2018

We are in danger in the U.S. Church today because we have in many ways lost that attitude of reverence, humble fear, toward God.

Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form Every morning all Catholic clergy, and thousands of lay Catholics, pray the Benedictus prayer of Zechariah. It’s the prayer John the Baptist’s father vocalized when his voice was restored after John’s birth. There is a line in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-8, Isaiah 5:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

12. Evil, A Necessary Path To Glory Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018

God will not allow this earthly experience to be wasted

[IN GOD’S IMAGE – 12 – EVIL, A NECESSARY PATH TO GLORY] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:32, Philippians 2:5-11, Romans 8:17, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Hebrews 4:14-15, Hebrews 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Turning An Enemy Into A Friend Lesson 4

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

Ask God to give you love for your enemies.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The word “enemy” is in quotation marks to show they are not permanent enemies. 2. Beware of “enemies’ lists.” Only list them for prayer. 3. Looking through Jesus’ eyes will change everything. 4. Don’t be naive. The Bible doesn’t say; “If” you have enemies. It says, “Love your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-44, Job 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles 21 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In chapter fifteen we have reached the fourth major turning point in the book of Acts.

(1) The first major turning point was when the Church was filled with the Holy Ghost in Acts, chapter 2. (2) The second major turning point was when the Christian Church was able to convert the apostle Paul from Judaism in Acts 9. (3) The third major turning point, was when the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

He Does All Things Well Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 23, 2021

Mark's Gospel continues to show us the numerous episodes of compassion, care, concern, and confrontation that made up the person, ministry and work of the Lord Jesus. He is beyond our poor words of description.

Our journey through Mark's Gospel continues with these words that describe the work and person of the Lord Jesus Christ; "He has done all things well." (7:37). No one could accuse Him of doing anything that had even a trace of fault, defect, mistake, or ineptness. His words and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:37, Mark 8:1-21, John 11:47-53

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The 3 Major Claims Of The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 8, 2006

This sermon tackles The Da Vinci Code claims concerning the reliability of Scripture, the divinity of Christ, & Jesus’ maritial status.

Dealing With The 3 Major Claims of The Da Vinci Code (This sermon uses ideas from the Grizzly Adams DVD, The DVC Deception, CH Spurgeon, Billy Sunday, & others. Precious few of these ideas, if any, are original to me.) 1 John 4:1-4 May 7, 2006 FBC, Chester ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Claims: The True Identity Of Jesus, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 31, 2008

To accept Jesus results in eternal life; to reject Jesus results in condemnation.

To receive a free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com. Liar, Lunatic, or Lord Everybody has an opinion about Jesus. Many see Him as a compassionate man. Some call Him a wise teacher. Others regard Him as a great prophet. But what did Jesus say about Himself? He ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-30

Denomination: Baptist