Sermons on Evidentialist Apologetics:

The Eye-Opening Walk

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 7, 2008

Jesus opened the eyes of the travelers just as he opens our eyes as we travel the road of life.

Text: “Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight” (Luke 24:29). I wonder if we had lived in the days when Jesus was born and walked upon the face of the earth if we would have had any difficulty accepting the things Jesus taught and did. Would we have given ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Psalm 23

Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 11, 2008

So you what to be a sheep, baa, baa, baa, ba?

Sermon for John 10:1-10 Fourth Sunday in Easter April 13h 2008 I love being a Lutheran. Martin Luther is one of my heroes. OK, I’ll admit he was a rather strange bird, sort of like most Lutherans I know. But one of the things I admire is his willingness to make a stand. Luther stood up to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

A Needed Change

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 13, 2008

This message was developed after reading Steve Meeks book "Relational Christianity." Christianity is not informational it’s relational.

A Needed Change John 8:32 * Tonight I have not come to “preach” but just to share my heart with you. Yes, I am the Senior Pastor. Yes, I am called that because I am so old. Yes, we will end up being here for several minutes, taking a look at what I think might be THE issue for believers today, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching The Whole Gospel

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 29, 2007

Many of the problems we’re experiencing the church in America can be traced back to the fact that we’re only preaching part of the gospel ("believe in Jesus") while ignoring the rest of the basic gospel message laid out by Paul in Romans.

A Burden On My Heart: In many churches today it’s not so much that we’re preaching a false gospel as that we’re preaching an incomplete gospel. - Quite a while back, God began to point out to me a lot of references throughout the NT to a particular truth (and I’ll get into what that was here in a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

How Deep The Father's Love For Us

Contributed by Ricky Kyles on Dec 29, 2007

The Grace of God is absolutely necessary because of man’s inability

How great the Father’s love for us that causes Him to love a stenchful retch like us John 11:32-46 Introduction There once was a Pastor who on a particular Sunday morning preached a fire and brimstone sermon regarding Hell and he warned sternly chastised the congregation that unless they ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Believe It? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

A look at how Jesus backed all of His claims with overwhelming evidence that demands our obedience.

They’d been giving me fair warning. If I didn’t get my clergy ID badge made for the hospital, I’d be sorry. Then, I showed up at Freeman for someone’s surgery. It was getting close to the last few minutes of opportunity to visit her beforehand. I arrived at the window and asked where she was. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evidence Of True Salvation Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Don’t be deceived by a false salvation, but look for evidence of true salvation.

#21 8-19-07 Evidence of True Salvation Introduction, 1) How do you know if you are truly saved? 2) How do you know for sure you are a child of God and going to heaven? 3) The warning of scripture; Jesus’ warnings about the day of judgment (Matthew 7:21-23), His parables of the wheat and the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First False Believer Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008

Exposition of Acts 8:5-25 about the false profession of Simon Magus, and some indicators of true faith

Text: Acts 8:5-25, Title: The First False Believer, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/30/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Dr Bennett and tell of his estimation of the greatest heresy plaguing Southern Baptists today. Talk about the list of names that need to be removed from off of our church roll, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

When You're Tempted To Hide

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

A challenge to stand firm in our faith.

Have you ever had one of those moments when you just wish you could crawl underneath something and stay there for as long as possible? Boy, I have. I remember one time, in the seventh grade, there was this girl that I liked. Her name was Kristina, and man, she was cute. I really, really liked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Quest

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 4, 2008

I heard a slogan six years ago that I have tried to adopt as a personal slogan. NO BIBLE, NO BREAKFAST. It’s amazing what a man will do when he can’t eat!

We’re on the eve of a new year. It’s that time where we think about resolutions. Some of us hesitate to make resolutionssince the most important issues that come up involve things like weight loss programs and breaking bad habits. For me that will last as long as a cake doesn’t come into our home ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Misconception 1:man Can Fellowship With God And Still Walk In Sin Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jan 7, 2008

Can man fellowship with God yet still walk in darkness?

Series: The Three Misconceptions of Man (1John 1:6-2:2) Misconception One: Man Can Fellowship With God and Still Walk in Sin (1John 1:6-7) Introduction: The Son of God has come to earth. This is the great testimony of John the Apostle. He came to earth so that man can have fellowship with His Son ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Belief Takes A Wrong Turn Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 10, 2008

What do you do when everything you’ve ever believed becomes unreliable? Here’s what happened to Paul and what he did about it!

When Belief takes a Wrong Turn Philippians 3:4-11 Is it possible to believe you are right and you are really wrong? There were six men of Hindustan, to learning much inclined, Who went to see an elephant, though all of them were blind, That each by observation might satisfy his mind. The first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Is The Word Of The Lord?

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 12, 2008

JEREMIAH MAKES A PROFOUND STATEMENT. IN VERSE 17 THE PEOPLE ASK: "WHERE IS THE WORD OF THE LORD?" GIVE IT TO US NOW.

WHERE IS THE WORD OF THE LORD? 11/16/03 JEREMIAH 17:7-15 INTRODUCTION: JEREMIAH MAKES A STATEMENT, AND IN VERSE 17 THE PEOPLE ASK A QUESTION: “WHERE IS THE WORD OF THE LORD?” GIVE IT TO US NOW. 1. WE FIND THE WORD ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Multiple Ministries Of Christ's Death

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Jan 18, 2008

This a reminder why Christ died for us.

The Multiple Ministries of Christ’s Death Romans 5:8 I To make New Creatures out of sinful men. II Cor 5:17 II To provide a cleansing, purging fountain for sins. 1 John 1:7-9 III To destroy him who has the power of death. Heb. 2:14 IV To deliver mankind from the fear of death. Heb 2:15 V To ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Preacher's Weapon Of Truth

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 18, 2008

This is an article on how the Word of God is like a two edged sword.

“THE PREACHER’S WEAPON OF TRUTH” W.Max Alderman Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist