Sermons on Evidentialist Apologetics:

Was Jesus Married?

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Sep 22, 2012

A response to claims that "evidence" that Jesus was married is “apt to send jolts through the world of biblical scholarship - and beyond.”

Was Jesus Married? “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.” 1 Timothy 4:7 “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15 Popular characters tend to be used, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Our Wounded Healer

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 23, 2012

A sermon that details the sufferings of Christ as described by Isaiah.

“Our Wounded Healer” “Isaiah 53:1-5” Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. ********** I. His Hurts a. His wounds – physical ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Trial Of Stephen, Part 1

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 18, 2024

We need to be bold like Stephen was to defend our faith in Christ, not only for our sake, but for the sake of those who hear us.

The Trial of Stephen, Part 1 Acts 7:1–8 NKJV Then the high priest said, “Are these things so?” And he said, “Brethren and fathers, listen: The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran, and said to him, ‘Get out of your country and from your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas: Why Does It Matter?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 20, 2023

Why do we do that every year? We seek to remind ourselves of this: The most important event in world history is that Jesus Christ was born. We celebrate it every year to remind ourselves... this is what life is really about.

Advent is what Christians call the time surrounding the birth of Jesus. We light the candles on the Advent wreath each week at church as a celebration of Jesus coming into the world. Why do we do that every year? We seek to remind ourselves of this: The most important event in world history is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Three Areas Of Historical, Prophetic, And Personal Evidence That Prove Jesus Existed - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 3, 2024

The evidence for Jesus cannot be ignored or written off as fantasy.

PART 2 B. CHRISTIAN EVIDENCE Christianity dramatically grew within the first 100 years or so after the death of Jesus. The early Christian writers included those who learned directly from the original Apostles and told of what they heard directly from those who met Jesus personally. Their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, John 5:19, Ephesians 2:1-2, 1 Corinthians 1:21, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Isaiah 46:9-10, Isaiah 41:22-23, 1 John 5:11-12, Psalm 35:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Did We Come From? Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 30, 2016

one of the last century’s greatest scientific minds argues that, perhaps, aliens in spaceships first brought life to Earth, and that explains how we all got here. mmmmm??

According to Hollywood, there’s no shortage of alien life in the universe. Unfortunately, these aliens are usually presented as hostile to humanity. In fact, flicks like War of the Worlds, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Independence Day depict cosmic creatures that threaten ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Man Need God In Western Civilization: Young People Are Hungry For The Truth!

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

In our day and age it seems that for the most part, mankind has slipped from any cognition of morals, values, and God forbid, a loving creator.

Malcom Muggeridge said, " "It would be difficult for anyone looking around the world today to resist the conclusion that something has gone very badly indeed with what we continue to call “Western Civilization.” This awareness tends to be distorted and muffled – if not obliterated – by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:26-31, Revelation 18:3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Three Great Skeptics . . . Who Believed Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 19, 2017

The very people we only think of as being great believers in Jesus in the first century were actually absolutely skeptical about Jesus' promise that He would be resurrected. The 3 resisted belief despite multiple supernatural evidences.

Three Great Skeptics . . . Who Believed Selected Scripture The TV Progam Sixty Minutes was recently did a feature on Sesame Street, the pre-school educational program that involves the Muppets. After explaining that it was originally an experiment to see if under-privileged pre-school children ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Second Hand Religion

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001

The need for a personal Savior

Second-Hand Religion If you grew up in a large family, you know exactly what hand-me-downs or second hand items are. If you grew up in the Depression Era, and you were the third son or daughter, your clothes might have been a bit threadbare after going through the wear and tear of two siblings. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-6, John 7:17, Revelation 6:15-17, Psalm 118:8, Matthew 8:5-10, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 24:23-26, Matthew 15:21-28, Matthew 15:1-9, John 7:17-18, Titus 3:9, John 3:3, John 16:13, James 5:14, James 1:5, Hebrews 5:12, Hebrews 4:10, Acts 17:10-12, Luke 10:38-42, Romans 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What’s Wrong With The World?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 19, 2006

1. Evil is more than just the absence of God. 2. Evil exists because God created moral beings. 3. Evil is coming to an end.

What’s Wrong with the World? Romans 8:18-25 Here’s how the argument goes. “Did God create everything that exists?” the cynic asks. The Christian answers, “Yes.” The cynic goes on, “Well, if he created everything that exists, where did evil come from? How can a good and loving God create a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

The First To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jul 6, 2009

How do you relate to the personalities of the first disciples?

The First Disciples To Follow Jesus John 1:35-51 John the Baptist had a wonderfully productive ministry. He did precisely what he was sent to do. He was chosen before his birth to be the herald of the Messiah. He was the last Nazarite from birth ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A More Excellent Name

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The Wonderful Name of Jesus analyzed in Hebrews 1

(14) Glorious Titles of The Lord Jesus Christ ’A MORE EXCELLENT NAME’ (Hebrews 1) 1. The Son of God (v.2,5, 8) 2. The Heir of All Things (v.2, 4) 3. The Creator of the Universe (v.2) 4. The Brightness of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Foolish Wisdom Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 21, 2009

We don’t have to spruce the Gospel up.... Our job is to simply tell the story as clearly as possible – the power resides in the Gospel, not in our eloquence.

Foolish Wisdom 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI October 19, 2008 Series: The Church in Crisis There is a major flaw in Christianity that no one seems to want to talk about. It is the elephant in the room, the gorilla in the corner, the unsightly blemish on the face that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All We Need Is Love. Oh, Really?

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jul 29, 2008

Did you ever heard or thought that doctrines are not so important? All we need is Jesus… We don’t need that extra stuff. As Christians, how many doctrines we got so far? Muslims got 5. 1.Allah Akbar – Allah is one. 2.Mohamed is his prophet

Did you ever heard or thought that doctrines are not so important? All we need is Jesus… We don’t need that extra stuff. As Christians, how many doctrines we got so far? Muslims got 5. 1. Allah Akbar – Allah is one. 2. Mohamed is his prophet. 3. Give to the poor. 4. Fast at the end of Ramadan. ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Why Truth Matters

Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008

Why Truth Matters An Excerpt from The Faith By Charles Colson and Harold Fickett In February Zondervan published The Faith, Given Once, For All: What Christians Believe, Why They Believe It, and Why It Matters. An excerpt from Chapter 4: “Truth” is p

This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- Truth Matters Because the Heart of What We Believe Is at Stake The path of postmodern Christianity bears some chilling resem¬blances not only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational