Sermons on Documented Evidence:

The Da Vinci Code: Can The Bible Be Trusted? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 3, 2006

How do we know that the bible is a factual document of hsitory and what difference does that make?

“Decoding the Past” Can the Bible be Trusted? May 7, 2006 Introduction: Today we are starting a three part series dealing with some serious issues being raised in our culture. For a couple of years now the book “The Davinci Code” has been a national best seller and has sparked controversies and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Perfect Will For Your Life

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Oct 18, 2000

The letter known as the Epistle to the Ephesians is one of the most discussed, criticized, and mysterious of all New Testament documents.

The letter known as the Epistle to the Ephesians is one of the most discussed, criticized, and mysterious of all New Testament documents. It was written by Paul the Apostle while in prison in Rome. It was sent out to the churches all over Asia. Two key words in the book of Ephesians are the words ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 4, 2003

Faith is the essential character trait God wants to work into your life, for it connects you to God in ways that change you from the inside into a different person.

SE112402 CHARACTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION 4. Faith In CS Lewis’s book, Mere Christianity, a classic work on Christian basics, he spells out the fact that when the Bible mentions faith it talks about it on two levels. BELIEF What faith means in the first sense is what most people who are not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36, Mark 10:17-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Watchful Church-Part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2003

Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. Jesus rebuked the church in Sardis for maintaining a mere semblance of life in Christ. The church of God must exhibit a vitality inherent to life in Christ. What does a watchful church exhibit? The Watchful church exhibits..

THE WATCHFUL CHURCH-I—Revelation 3:1-6 Jesus rebuked the church in Sardis for maintaining a mere semblance of life in Christ. The church of God must exhibit the vitality inherent to life in Christ. The church of God must exhibit more than a semblance of life in Christ. How does a church exhibit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 4, 2009

We need a faith that works! Evidence of genuine transformation.

“A Faith That Works!” James 2:14-26 Introduction As a Marine Sergeant there were many times when I helped out the young troops in my charge with various sorts of favors. Sometimes I was the local financial aid officer, assisting a young Marine in between pay days with the money necessary for a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian Church

God As My Witness

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 26, 2009

Jesus identifies three witnesses to his identity as the Son of God in John 5.

Calling John, God and Moses to the Witness Stand John 5:31-47 Today we finish chapter 5 of John’s gospel. Lesson 1: Jesus heals the lame man at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath. Lesson 2: They persecute Jesus for this: and he answers them giving them a lot more than they expect. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasons To Believe

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 28, 2009

This message will blow your mind with amazing reasons to trust God and His Word, discussing science, history, archeology, fulfilled prophecy, numerical codes and more; great for believers and searchers alike.

A Few Great Reasons to Put Your Faith in Jesus Note: This message contains information from several different resources including Winkie Pratney, Ravi Zacharius, Josh McDowell and others. Truth exists (if you didn’t believe this you wouldn’t be in school)! Academia will deny the existence of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Review Of "The Case For Christ"

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 2, 2010

Digestible Evidential Apologetics

In the field of apologetics, leadership is often taken by scholars in the discipline of philosophy as such academics are often inclined to point out the inconsistencies of various belief systems and the rational superiority of the Christian faith. While such efforts will always be at the forefront ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Must Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013

Jesus must make a difference in the life or we must question if He lives in the heart.

Jesus Must Make a Difference Matthew 7:21-23 Forgive me if I don’t use a cutesy illustration to break the ice of today’s topic. I don’t believe this is a topic in which a cutesy illustration is appropriate. It saddens me that too many times professing Christians act like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Persevering Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 5, 2014

John 3:36 says, “He who believes (present active tense) in the Son has everlasting life...” The difference between dead faith and genuine saving faith is that saving faith is a persevering faith. Consider the characteristics of a persevering faith

Persevering Faith Hebrews 11:39-12:3 Faith is synonymous with belief and trust. There is however a difference between genuine saving faith and spurious, superficial, disingenuous faith. This difference is crucial. Intellectual assent, a head belief or knowledge does not save. James 2:19 tells us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Incognito

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2013

The two disciples walking on the Road to Emmaus that first Easter had experienced devastation; their faith had been shattered. They had no idea that their walk to Emmaus would end up becoming a walk of faith.

Jesus Incognito (Luke 24:13-36) 1. Death was handled differently in the ancient world… An archaeologist was digging in the Negev Desert in Israel and came upon a casket containing a mummy. After examining it, he called the curator of a prestigious natural history museum. "I've just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Resurrection Of Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 2, 2012

In this sermon we examine the evidence for the resurrection of Christ.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. In our study of his letter to the Corinthians Paul has just concluded a long discussion regarding spiritual gifts. He now turns his attention to an issue about which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Demands Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 4, 2010

Sermon 2. In sermon two of the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation," we consider the demands Jesus placed upon those who would be His disciples. True disciples, according to Jesus, remain in His Word.

The Demands of Discipleship The Cost of Freedom in Christ John 8:31-37 • There is no price for salvation. • No amount of money will buy it. ♬ Nothing good have I done to deserve God’s own son, I’m not worthy of the scars in his hands, Yet he chose the road to Calvary to die in my ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Zip It! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 23, 2009

The words of ones mouth are evidence of what is in the heart

Zip It! Text: Ephesians 4:29 – 5:2 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) I’m sure we’ve all heard the old saying, ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.’ WRONG! Sticks and stones may cause bruises, they may even break your bones, but those things can heal up. But hateful, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Imprint On Mankind Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 28, 2011

God has made every person responsible for responding to the knowledge of Him place within every person & within creation.

ROMANS 1: 18-23 THE UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE OF GOD God’s Imprint On Mankind [Acts 17: 23-28] God has placed knowledge of Himself within every person that has ever been formed in a womb. Knowledge of God is also plainly evident in His creation. So God has made every person responsible for responding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-21, Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist