Sermons on Engaged By The World:

Understanding Misunderstanding

Contributed by Greg Pennington on Aug 8, 2002

Examining the differences between Islam and Christianity in the light of scriptures of the Bible.

(Quotations from articles and information at www.answering-islam.org was used for much of the content of this sermon.) What is Islam?-- Submission. What do Muslims ("one who submits to God") believe? How is our Christian faith different? Christianity and Islam share much common ground. Both trace ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Islam Vs Christianity (Part 1)

Contributed by Mark Mcelroy on Aug 10, 2002

Islam is not like Christianity and is opposed to it.

{Handout to Congregation) Islam vs. Christianity (Pt.1) (7/14/02) “I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Jesus The Only Way? Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Aug 12, 2002

An apologetic response to pluralism that affirms Jesus as the only way to God.

- Following the attacks on September 11th, New York Mayor, Rudy Guilliani spoke before the United Nations. And in his speech he mentioned that on a typical weekend he will visit an Islamic mosque on Friday and a Christian Church on Sunday. Then he commented that both groups worship the same God, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strategies To Witness To Cults

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 10, 2003

Looking at verses we can use to address false teaching.

Strategies to Witness to Cults By Ed Vasicek You have to first of all determine if you want to take the time and energy to attempt to confront cultists. Most successful evangelism of cult members occurs when you have a relationship with a person: a relative, co-worker, or a neighbor, etc.. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Obstinate Or Submissive Heart

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003

We have a choice when it comes to serving God - we can be obstinate and stubborn and independent, or can let our hearts break and be submissive to Him. Find out the perils of the obstinate heart and the beaty of the broken heart in Romans 10.

For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com We Americans are proud of our heritage – especially here in Oregon. This is a pioneer state – Lewis and Clark (or was it Clark & Lewis?) braving the wilderness with Sacagawea; hardy pioneers traversing the Oregon Trail, then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Happens To The Jews? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003

Have you ever wondered whether the Jews are still God’s people? Has He rejected them after they rejected His Son Jesus? Have you ever wanted to reach out to a Jewish friend with the gospel? Study Romans 11 to get answers!

For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Here’s a question – if our faith is based on the teachings and actions of Jesus Christ – why do we have the Old Testament? I mean, isn’t it just a bunch of laws and prophecies of destruction focused on the nation of Israel? Didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Questions Thinking People Ask Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004

Part 1 of series of sermons on this topic--inspired by Adam Hamilton who did a similar series in his congregation, Church of the Resurrection

(I have included web sites that I researched in the text of the sermon) (Graphic: http://psalmpublishing.bei.t-online.de/cover.html ) SLIDE 1 Prayer Greeting, attendance pads, Class 101 Read gospel: SLIDE 2 Matthew 2:1-2 Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Hinduism Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004

Part 2 of this series--inspired by Adam Hamilton who preached a similsr series

(I have include web sites that I conulted in the body of the sermon) (VIDEO CLIPS taken from video available form Willow Creek: I have a Friedn who Thinks All Religions are the same) SLIDE 1 Today I continue the series on Christianity and World Religions. My goal is to help you to learn more ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Exodus 20:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Go In Peace? Naaman Healed

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Jun 25, 2003

Naaman has just told Elisha that he will be going back to his Pagan land and will visit a temple of the god Rimmon. He will bow down right smack in the midst of active idol worship in the temple. Wow! Elisha said, "go in peace" to that?

Read: 2 Kings 5:19 “Go in peace,” Elisha said. Here we find one of the greatest miracles of the Bible. Naaman is healed of Leprosy. It is a feel good story that makes us all warm and fuzzy inside. We can read it, feel blessed, and move right along to the next story when Elisha causes an axe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:19, Luke 4:27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Is The Only Way To Salvation.

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jul 14, 2003

In our modern culture, the way of salvation is under challenge within and without the church. This sermon addresses this important issue.

Why Jesus is the only Way to salvation. In our post modern culture, the question frequently arises, “Why do you say Jesus is the only way?” or “Who are you to say Jesus is the only way?” We can expect the culture to ask questions like this, but in the last few years the Christian church itself has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:10-12, 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Jain Believer In Christ - Manilal C. Parekh

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Jul 31, 2003

The Jains can see that at the cross, Jesus won the final victory and became an authentic Jain (i.e. conqueror). Jesus shall draw all men to Himself, and among them the Jains.

"But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself." Intro Manilal C. Parekh was born in 1885 in Rajkot, western Gujarat, India, belonging to the Bania Jain community. He was attracted to Christ when during in illness when in 1903 after entering University he read the book ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Baptist

Buddhism/Self-Trust Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 22, 2003

Buddhims seeks answers from within, while Christianity relies on help from Above--a look at this Eastern moral philosophy from a Christian perspective.

World Religions—Buddhism>Trust in Self versus Trust in God Philippians 4:11-13 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts A basic teaching of the Bible is that we can’t make it on our own; we can’t find answers, nor can we attain contentment or purpose apart from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

Christian Science Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 2, 2003

A metaphysical worldview that is neither Christian nor scientific

Christian Science, a contradiction in terms...Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was about to fly from Germany to Saugus to be interviewed by the Pulpit Committee, my supervisory Chaplain from V Corps HQ in Heidelberg told me to be sure to see the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Congregational

Orthodox Christianity Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 4, 2003

The Eastern Orthodox Church has been described as an “unknown world” for most Americans, yet it represents a major segment of Christianity.

World Religions>>Orthodox Christianity -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The Christian world can be divided into 3 main branches: Catholics, Protestants, and the Orthodox. This 3rd stream has been described as an “unknown world.” It is foreign and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10, 1 Corinthians 15:49

Denomination: Congregational

Death Of An American,the Death Of Deciency

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 13, 2004

Speaking of the troubling times Jesus spoke of.

The Death of an American, The Death of Decency. The following is a quote from the Arab network. “We were winning international sympathy because of what happened at Abu Ghraib, but they come and waist it ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal