Sermons on Demands For Proof:

Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 2, 2017

If you want to demonstrate true wisdom in times of trial, don't boast; just behave with genuine humility.

Jean Crist, of Niagara Falls, New York, talks about a man in her town named Neal. He is a kind and loveable character that many consider to be quite simple minded. So, time after time, people in her town come up to him and offer him his choice of a dime or a nickel. He always takes the larger ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 17, 2002

Being a disciple of Jesus means more than just attending church twice a week!

The Cost Of Discipleship Personal Commitment Introduction "If you thought that living the Christian life is easy, then you haven’t lived it!" (Quotes & Things, by D. Collins). With A View To Becoming A Christian There are many people under the illusion that the Christian life is not very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-36, Matthew 10:37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thomas Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 16, 2003

This is one part of a series I did on eyewitnesses of Jesus Christ. Each message was prefaced by a dramatic monologue, which is included.

Thomas (Adapted from Curt Cloninger’s Witnesses) (Consider getting taped music of men singing) Fellas, what are we doing here? What are we doing here guys, sitting around in the dark singing worn-out songs? It’s over with, guys…it’s over. What are you guys looking at me like that for? C’mon ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Believe In Me Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008

Followers of Christ are commanded to trust Jesus everyday while non-believers are invited to surrender their whole life to Jesus.

2. BELIEVE IN ME OBEYING EVERYTHING JESUS DEMANDED Objective: To the disciples this message is aimed at making them understand the importance of living in faith, i.e. a day-to-day trusting and receiving life from Jesus. For the non-disciples, let this be a “come-on” enter, follow, believe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Church Of God

"Putting Out A Fleece" (Gideon) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 21, 2002

Gideon’s asking for a sign has nothing to do with determining God’s will—God already clearly told Gideon what to do. Gideon’s fleece shows his doubt and fear and lack of trust. Gideon didn’t know his own strength.

“Putting out a Fleece” (Gideon) Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “Actions have consequences.” This could be the motto of our times, and it certainly would apply to the period of the Judges. In both cases we see people living lawlessly, doing whatever ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40

Denomination: Congregational

Lord, Always Give Us This Bread!

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 2, 2003

This sermon is the lectionary text for 8th. Sunday after Pentecost, Year B, and is really a Salvation message

LORD, ALWAYS GIVE US THIS BREAD”—JOHN 6:22-35 Bread is the most common of all foods. My Mother always called it, “the staff of life.” Perhaps Leviticus 26:26 is the basis for this designation: “When I break your staff of bread, ten women will bake your bread in one oven, and they will bring ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Wish Book

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 27, 2004

Exploring ways Christians have misused the Bible, and discover techniques for finding in the scriptures the messages God is wanting to convey.

The Wish Book 2 Timothy 3:16 Thesis: Exploring ways Christians have misused the Bible, and discover techniques for finding in the scriptures the messages God is wanting to convey. By now most department stores have sent out their Christmas catalogs and Wish books. Some stores sent them out as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Holiness

Who Will Swing The Axe?

Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 25, 2004

This is John’s message of repentance

Who Will Swing the Axe? Rev. John W. Gerald 9-26-04 I. The Time of John’s Ministry Luke 3:1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, ... 2 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Messages Of Resurrection

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

Resurrection of Christ has great implications to our present experience of life.

THE MESSAGES OF RESURRECTION LUKE 24:1-49 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Josh McDowell entered university as a young man looking for a good time and searching for happiness and meaning in life. He tried going to church, but found religion unsatisfying. He ran for student leadership ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Skepticism Isn't Terminal

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 17, 2007

Faith is a journey from skepticism to certainty.

Title: Skepticism Isn’t Terminal Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: Faith is a journey from skepticism to certainty. Introduction There are many questions that are deeply troubling to me… (tongue in cheek) • What if your hot pocket is cold? Is it still a hot pocket or is it a cold pocket? • What if ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Two Sided Coin

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 12, 2010

Sermon series from the book of Galatians; A verse upon verse study.Key events mentioned: 1. God give the Gentiles the Holy Spirit. (Vs.8) 2. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ brought salvation. (Vs.11) 3. God brought miracles and wonders to the Gentil

The Two Sided Coin Galatians 2:1-10 Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and also took Titus with me. 2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to those who were of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why We Believe What We Believe

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 16, 2011

Jesus said we who did not see, hear or touch Him, are more blessed that those who did

John 20:19-31 Why we believe what we believe In Hebrews 11 verse 6 it says: ‘without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists’. The writer of John’s Gospel gave us the beautiful words in 3 verse 16: ‘For God so ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Those Who Know God, Must Obey God Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 22, 2015

“Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar … AND the truth is not in that person.” John's words cause a POWERFUL examination in our lives that if we are truly followers of Christ, we MUST obey what He commands.

Those who know God, must obey God 1 John Bible Study, Part 3 1 John 2:1-6 Introduction - Last week, John gave us tremendous insight into living fully for Christ -- In his words we saw three specific applications for us to live by • If we live in the dark, God does not live within us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacrificing Our Rights

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 27, 2021

What rights do we have? What rights was Paul willing to give up for the gospel? What freedoms are we willing to sacrifice in love of God and neighbor?

What rights do we have? What rights was Paul willing to give up for the gospel? What freedoms are we willing to sacrifice in love of God and neighbor? 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 Rights 1 Corinthians 9:1 Am I am not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ezekiel 3

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015

As we read the headlines in the newspapers of today, and witness the conflict in the Middle East, it's not hard to imagine that this invasion prophesied over 2600 years ago, could be fulfilled in our lifetime..

Gog-Magog Ezekiel 38 - 39 tells of an invasion of Israel by a coalition of nations that surround it. As we read the headlines in the newspapers of today, and witness the conflict in the Middle East, it's not hard to imagine that this invasion prophesied over 2600 years ago, could be fulfilled in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 39:8

Denomination: Foursquare