Sermons on Demands For Proof:

Giving - #6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012

This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

GIVING Authentic Christianity – #6 of 7 Jerry Watts Luke 6:38 * In the ‘hay-day’ years of the train a young man from the country got hired as a switchman on the train. We’ll call him, Leo. As part of Leo’s training, he was taken to a switch by his supervisor. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Evangelism Off The Table

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2019

A shocking survey result from a recent Barna demands that we reassess why evangelism is so essential.

A SHOCKING SURVEY RESULT: In a recent Barna survey, nearly half of practicing Christian millennials said that evangelism is wrong. - Matthew 28:18-20. - After more than 20 years of being a pastor, it’s rare than I read anything that makes me say, “Whoa.” I’ve read too many “debased culture” ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Of The Impossible

Contributed by Peter Reece on Sep 28, 2025

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus demands total purity, of heart, mind, and spirit – an impossible standard for anyone to reach.

Mattew 7:7 – 29 – God of the Impossible This is a whole chunk of Matthew’s Gospel and forms the end of the Sermon-on-the-Mount, which started back at the beginning of chapter 5. We normally study these sections individually and could preach a whole sermon on each of them, but today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-29

The Danger Of Hypocrisy In The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 28, 2025

God demands truth and sincerity from His people; hypocrisy corrupts the Church and brings divine judgement.

THE DANGER OF HYPOCRISY IN THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 5:1-11 Key Verse: “And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.” (Acts 5:11) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:9, Matthew 23:27-28, Galatians 6:7, Luke 12:1-3, 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On A Bridge Too Far

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 2, 2025

"A bridge too far" is an idiom for an ambitious plan that is considered too demanding to succeed.

George Herbert, a British poet and orator once remarked: “He that cannot forgive others, breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass if he would ever reach heaven; for everyone has need to be forgiven.” Luke 14:28-30 reminds us: “For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:2, James 4:13-15, Ecclesiastes 5:2-3, Mark 11:25

Seeking Him PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

Explores how Christ's arrival challenges norms, demands a committed response, and prompts a continuous journey of discipleship.

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today in the house of the Lord, not as strangers passing through, but as a family knit together by the love of our Savior. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. And it is in this spirit of unity and purpose that we turn our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Topics: Seeking God, Discipleship

The Resurrection Of The Lord Jesus Christ: What Do The Scriptures Say?

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 28, 2022

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the faith and the greatest event in the story of civilization. The proofs from Scripture and the lives changed by it cannot be ignored or denied.

Note: These verses and the order of events are adapted from THE OPEN BIBLE (KJV) (c) 1975 by Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, TN. When the Lord Jesus told Martha at the tomb of Lazarus, "I am the Resurrection and the Life" (John 11:25), He proved it by bringing HIs friend and her ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25, John 20:11-18, Matthew 28:5-10, Luke 24:13-31, John 20:24-29, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Acts 9:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of New Promises Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 15, 2022

There are 750 promises in the New Testament. That's nearly 1/10 of that entire section of your Bible. Why does God put such an emphasis on promises, and how can we learn to depend upon them?

OPEN: A little boy was walking on the beach, and he saw an older woman sitting under a beach umbrella. And he walked up to her and asked, “Are you a Christian?” “Yes.” she replied. “Do you read your Bible every day?” She nodded her head, “Yes.” “Do you pray often?” he asked next, and again she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Irritating God

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 3, 2024

We human beings can and do sometimes irritate God. When we fail to respect God properly, the result is not a pretty picture. Our attitude toward God affects our lives significantly.

Irritating God (Numbers 11:1-35) 1. This older Jewish man was on the operating table awaiting surgery and he insisted that his son, a renown surgeon, perform the operation. As he was about to receive the anesthesia he asked to speak to his son. "Yes Dad, what is it?" "Don't be ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-35, John 6:1-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Scars Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

Explores the significance of Jesus' scars, illustrating the depth of His sacrifice and His boundless love for us, guiding our faith and understanding.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a blessing to be here with you today, gathered in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We convene not as strangers but as members of one family, bound together by the love of our Lord. We unite not in our perfection, but in our shared need for the grace that's been ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Topics: Scars, Story

God Reveals His Anger

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 6, 2002

Aaron responded to popular demand and made an idol for the people to worship. Israel was about to discover that punishment as well as divine enablement is a work of God.

GOD REVEALS HIS ANGER Exodus 31–34“My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest” (Ex. 33:14).Aaron responded to popular demand and made an idol for the people to worship. Israel was about to discover that punishment as well as divine enablement is a work of God.   Overview God enabled ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thank God It Works Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

The primary proof that the Bible is the Word of God is practical. All who truly believe it and have perfect confidence in it, experience its power.

In his book God’s Word In Man’s Language, Eugene Nida tells of young Belgian parachutist who was dropped into this country during World War II to work in the underground against the Germans. He was captured by the Gestapo and put in solitary confinement. In the cell next to him was a Belgian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Faithful, Follower Functioning For The Lord Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 8, 2016

Three of the Marks of Discipleship in our lives, the indicators, the evidence, the proof, that demonstrates we are true disciples of Jesus. Faithful, Follower Functioning for the Lord.

Marks of Discipleship: Faithful, Follower Functioning for the Lord Our theme this year is Dynamic Disciples.We have been thinking about what it really means for us to be a disciples of Jesus. This morning our focus is on the Marks of Discipleship in our lives, the indicators, the evidence, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cursed Is The Ground For Adams Sake

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show the proof in the bible why adam was cursed in his work, it's because he listened to his wife but never listened to GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: To whom are you listening, your wife or GOD? Both I and my wife are listening to GOD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the proof in the bible why adam was cursed in his work, it's because he listened to his wife but never listened to GOD. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (16 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

In a previous message we learned the apostle John had witnessed several undeniable proofs that Jesus was indeed the Son of God, Savior of the world.

. No wonder, when he saw Jesus walking on the shore one day, he said, (John 1:29,34-36), “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world....And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God. Again the next day after ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist