Sermons on Confront The Competing Claims:

Christians Only

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 3, 2011

We must strive to be Christians only, but we must never be so arrogant to claim that we are the only Christians.

A. There’s a story told of a man who was out on walk when he saw another man about to throw himself from a bridge into the river. 1. He ran over to the jumper to save him and asked, "Why do you want to kill yourself?" The man answered, "I've nothing to live for." 2. The rescuer asked, "Don't ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002

Its about time for those who claim the name of Christian to wake up and be busy about the things of God

TIME TO WAKE UP. Date: November 11, 2001 Place: Allendale Baptist Read Romans 13:11-14 Introduction: I like to sleep. Some one has said “the best sleep is when you over sleep”. Not to long ago my wife & I purchase a “rice bed” or a four-post corner bed. We had been wanting one for a long time. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Creation In Six Days? Really?

Contributed by Dennis King on Aug 28, 2018

This lessons lays open the mistakes and fallacies of some scientific evidence claiming the earth is millions or billions of years old.

Genesis tells us God created the water covered Earth, Light, Sky, Dry Land and Plants in only three days. Then He made the Sun, Moon, and Stars. The fifth day saw the creation of Fish and Birds. Finally, on the sixth day. God created the Animals and Man. Yet, some say, “Six days? Really? Nobody ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Condemnation By The Council Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 23, 2019

This is the account of Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin. He makes an undeniable claim that He is the Messiah and Son of God.

HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (29) Condemnation By The Council Matthew 27:1; Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66-71 (focal passage) Tom Lowe 2/5/2008 Date: Friday of Jesus’ Final Week Location: Jerusalem This is the account of Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin. He makes an undeniable claim that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:66-71

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In God's Righteous Path Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 24, 2025

we may face attacks from ungodly or spiritually compromised individuals, even those who claim to be Christians.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I want to remind you that as we walk in God's righteous path, we may face attacks from ungodly or spiritually compromised individuals, even those who claim to be Christians. These attacks can come in many forms, including false accusations, slander, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Pardon Me, Your Bias Is Showing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2008

God tests those who claim to follow Him, and the tests He applies are revealed through how we treat others.

JAMES 2:1-13 PARDON ME, YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING! “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Family Obligations

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023

Why is it that we come to church? Why do we open ourselves up to the possibility that we might have to confront ourselves, to repent and even to change?

How many of you have heard someone say, “Why do I have to go to church? Can’t I be just as good of a Christian at home, reading the Bible, doing good deeds, praying by myself, maybe watching a favorite preacher TV in the comfort of my own living room? Why should I bother getting up on Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

4 Lent A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 7, 2002

Dealing with the healing of a blind man Jesus confronts the bad theology of the Pharisees. Jesus speaks of love and healing in the face of legalism and rules.

4 Lent A John 9:1- 41 10 March, 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Words, words, words! There is a long-standing university class exercise where you are to take a long piece of work and capture the meaning in a sentence or two. These 41 verses might be summed up as, “A man is healed, people found it hard ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord's Prayer Choices-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

Each line of the Lord’s Prayer confronts us with spiritual and life choices. How will we pray? How will we live?

The Lord’s Prayer Choices---Part 2 Matthew 6:9-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Python Spirits

Contributed by Chika Ossai-Ugbah on Jun 23, 2011

It treats demonic avenues through which people are deceived and enslaved even with the supernatural. It calls on believers for discernment and confrontation through prayers

In Acts 16:16, Paul and Silas encountered a young woman who prophesied to them through what Luke calls a “spirit of divination.” However, the Greek word from which “divination” is translated is python. “Python” was a word associated with prophecy amongst the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

In The Valley Of Praise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2007

Jehoshaphat and Judah should not have won this battle... under ordinary circumstances. How did they prepare to be used by God in this momentous confrontation?

OPEN: (We played Don Francisco’s Song "Jehoshaphat" after reading the text... it’s worth buying his CD just for personal enjoyment) One of the oldest books on warfare was written by Sun Tzu. It’s called the Art Of War and in its 13 chapters, Sun Tzu laid down some basic principles of how to wage ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 16 - Matthew 12:43-45 - Playing Whack-A-Demon! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Nov 16, 2010

Even when confronted they were abrasive and uncooperative, malevolent. It took some time to EVICT them, and there was always the danger that they would RETURN.

Part 16 - Matthew 12:43-45 - PLAYING WHACK-A-DEMON! Many years ago I worked in an organisation called SCILS - Sunshine Coast Independent Living Skills. We worked with people who had mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. David (not his real name) was helped to find a place to rent in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Warriors Of Faith

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 26, 2024

We are fighting a real battle, confronting a real enemy, but our victory is assured through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

The Warriors of Faith Study Text: 1 Timothy 6:12 Introduction: - The Christian life is that of a spiritual battle that goes on without ending. Ephesians 6: 10 - 12. - God’s part, we cannot do, our part, He will not do, therefore, if we are faithful, God will look after us and ensure our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Table-Flipper Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus confronts anything that blocks true worship, clears space for outsiders to encounter God, and invites wholehearted praise that honors the Father.

INTRODUCTION Palm Sunday tends to paint a very specific picture in our minds. Children waving palm branches. A gentle Jesus seated on a humble donkey, smiling, receiving cheers like a beloved hometown hero. We imagine sunshine, hope in the air, families lining the streets. It feels like the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-18, Isaiah 56:7, Psalm 29:2, John 4:23-24, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Great Realization

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 6, 2025

This sermon confronts our deep-seated desire for control with the liberating truth that our steps are not ours to direct, but God's.

Introduction: The Illusion of Control My brothers and sisters, we live in a world that worships at the altar of self-sufficiency. We are told from a young age to "be the captain of your own ship," to "chart your own course." We make five-year plans, we create vision boards, we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23

Denomination: Baptist