Sermons on Debates:

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 20, 2011

Jesus teaches us about the "narrow door" of salvation. We are warned to avoid the "broad" way that leads to destruction.

Are You Listening? Luke 13.22-30 The Bible is the most important book in the world. It is God’s word, and it clearly reveals the truth of this world. It is the cradle of Christ and the message of salvation. Of all the things we do in this life... work, eat, sleep, care for our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Knowing The Truth (Part 1)

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

The epistemological validity of the Christian Faith. The relativism of Christianity in a postmodern world.

"I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of truth." Paul has clearly stated his reason for writing Timothy in the above verses (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Congregational

Knowing The Truth (Part 2)

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Christianity in a postmodern world.

I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of truth. THE OCCASION FOR WRITING During Paul’s second missionary journey (a mission ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Congregational

Justification Through Faith Leaves No Room For.... Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 20, 2008

This sermon unpacks justification through faith alone Paul responds to his critics and unpacks justification through faith and its relationship with the law, Jew , Gentile and answers the charge of antinominism.

Rom 3:27 – 31.” JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH LEAVES NO ROOM FOR ….. PAUL WASN’T WITHOUT HIS CRITICS TO JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH ALONE SO HERE HE ADMINISTERS HIS MEDICINE TO ANSWERS THOSE CRITICS IN A FORM OF A DIATRIBE. AS HE HAD DONE EARLY TO SHOW THAT JEW AND GENTILE ARE ALL UNDER ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Exists? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 12, 2011

This message offers evidence for the existence of God through the arguments of Movement, Minute Design, Morality, Miracles and My Life.

DOES GOD EXIST? Imagine a family of mice who lived all their lives in a large piano. To them in their piano-world came the music of the instrument, filling all the dark spaces with sound and harmony. At first the mice were impressed by it. They drew comfort and wonder from the thought that there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"The World-View Buster"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 6, 2010

The Parable of the Good Samaritan can be used as a morality tale,but that’s not necessarily why Jesus told it.

Luke 9:51-55, 10:25-37 “The World-View Buster” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN This passage is one of the best known in all of Scripture. Whether one attends a church or not, most people know the details of the story long before it’s read to ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Living In Eternity

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jun 11, 2007

Is eternity only a future thing? No, it fact, it has already started. Which aspect of eternity are you displaying in your life on a daily basis?

Tonight, I would like to spend some time together thinking about eternity. To help us begin to wrap our minds around this huge topic, I want to start off by just brainstorming what comes to mind when we see or hear this word. What comes to mind? What do you feel? ***Allow a few minutes to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Verbal Attacks Against Job - Job Chapter Fifteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 9, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter fifteen.

The second round of debates is about to begin. Eliphaz is about to speak again. 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: 2 "Should a wise man answer with empty knowledge, And fill himself with the east wind? 3 Should he reason with unprofitable talk, Or by speeches with which he can do no ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About Divorce? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 17, 2015

Discussion of divorce from Jesus in Matthew 19 and then give some applications to various groups (Material adapted from Andreas J. Köstenberger's book, God, Marriage, and Family)

HoHum: A young man was looking for a used car when he came upon an ad for a brand new Jaguar being sold for only $50. This must be a typo he thought, but when he called the phone number he was assured that $50 was correct. The next day he went by to see the car and to his amazement found the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage In The Ot Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 19, 2015

Discuss marriage in the OT (Introduction is refuting this chart: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QikkVCasr7U/TtmzyTVLoAI/AAAAAAAAFsg/pE-MGI0VWA8/s1600/biblical_marriage_chart.jpg and body of sermon adapted from book, God, Marriage, and Family pgs. 42- 48)

Introduction: In the recent debate over marriage, there are some who say that we need to get back to the biblical definition of marriage. When that is said others counter with saying that the bible definition of marriage is screwed up because of what we see in the OT. The Bible, especially the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Stolen Seed

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 19, 2014

This sermon deals with how hearts are harden by pride and lack of conviction toward the gospel and as a result the gospel seed is stolen before it ever had a chance to germinate in our souls. Good in a series of the 4 soils in mark 4.

THE STOLEN SEED Mark 4:4 4:15 The Sower - Jesus and his ministers or preachers who deliver the word The Seed - the Word of God, the gospel, the Truth. The Soil - The heart of the unbeliever We are given a parable of the different types of hearts of men who the gospel seed is sown upon. You are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Challenged In The Temple Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 23, 2018

As Jesus entered the Temple for the second time during Passion Week, He immediately met opposition. The chief priests, scribes, and elders had conspired against Him. As we strive to serve the Lord, the enemy will bring opposition against us too.

Challenged at the Temple Mark 11: 27-33 Our text today continues to follow Jesus through what is commonly referred to as Passion Week. He had triumphantly entered Jerusalem and returned the next day to cleanse the temple. Again, for the third day in a row, Jesus had returned to Jerusalem and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Remember, Don't Forget Memorial Day

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 24, 2018

Memorial Day Message begins with a quote from President Lincoln, Gettysburg address. "redemptive love" comment from the Royal Wedding and how "love" is why Jesus gave his life for us ....commitment to service out of love.

In Jesus Holy Name May 27, 2018 Memorial Day Redeemer "Remember, Don't Forget" At Gettysburg, Lincoln said it: "The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here... It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Love For Us

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017

Jesus loves me this I know is just a song we sing until it becomes a truth in our hearts.

God’s Love for us Psalm 139:1-3;13-16 Psalm 27:1-27:8 Prayer- Introduction- This morning, we will look in a moment at the broken hearted words of David as he sought the Lord in his hard times. Most people relate to Peter because he was the outspoken one and one who usually talked first and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Christians Are Abnormal In How They View The Future Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 14, 2012

Continuing series on the Sermon on the Mount (Christians are Abnormal) - Examines how God ansers prayer. Also suitable for Father's Day

CHRISTIANS ARE ABNORMAL IN HOW THEY VIEW THE FUTURE Matthew 7:7-11 We would like to say “thank you” this morning to all of you dads. It’s not always easy being a Dad. Man, it’s a great thing. It’s an exciting thing, but it is also a trying thing. Recognize Dads ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist