Sermons on Evidentialist Apologetics:

Crazy Like A Christian Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This continues my series through the book of Acts.

“Crazy Like a Christian” Acts 25-26 August 10, 2008 It’s what Patsy Cline sang that that was what she was, for making the mistake of falling in love. It’s what Paul Simon sang that he still was, “after all these years”. Alanis Morrisette and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Can Only One Of Us Be Right Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

In Christianity we have God revealed to us in a way that none other can claim, as a God who gives up his own life to bring all people back to himself.

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself. I guess we’re all aware of the Atheists’ conference held in Melbourne in February. You may even ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Why Suffering Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

How can we explain the existence of suffering in a world made by a loving and omnipotent God?

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. Why do bad things happen to good people? Why ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

What Exactly Is A Christian?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 21, 2009

Through Paul’s defense before Agrippa we learn what it means to be a Christian.

They come in many kinds: slip-joint, diagonal, needle-nose, parrot-nose, midget… Do you have any idea what I’m talking about? Pliers. If you were here last week for the Easter sermon, you know that I’m pretty clueless when it comes to pliers. I used one for an object lesson but had to stop and ask ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Misplaced Zeal

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

We are impressed with zeal. Certainly the Jews of Jesus day had tremendous zeal; passion for what they believed. But zeal and passion can easily be focused on the wrong thing.

Passage: Matthew 23:1-39 Intro: We are impressed by zeal, passion 1. see our Mormon friends riding their bike es 2. on way to seminary, remember seeing a Moonie selling candy bars in the freezing rain. 3. we even have a grudging admiration for zeal that causes a radical Muslim to kill ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Where Did Evil Go?

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 18, 2009

WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO OUR COUNTRY? NOTHING IS WRONG ANYMORE, IT’S LIKE SIN DOESN’T EXIST!!!

WHERE DID EVIL GO? 2 CHRONICLES 7:14 INTRO: THE GREY AREA 1: LIGHT AND DARKNESS A) THEY ARE NOT THE SAME B) NOT EVEN A LITTLE BIT C) EXACT OPPOSITES POINT: GOD TELLS US HE CREATED LIGHT AND DARKNESS ISA 45:7. PEACE AND EVIL, EVIL BEING TRANSLATED CALAMITY. THE FEELING WE HAVE FROM PUNISHMENT. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Other

What Does It Take To Be Lost? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012

Part 1 in a series of Bible Studies on Salvation. Part 1 looks at what it takes to be lost, ie. Man's condition without God.

CENTRAL VBS LETS TALK ABOUT SALVATION part 1 Man’s Condition Without God - Acts 16:25-34 Many of you are familiar with this account. Paul and Silas, two early believers and missionaries, had upset some folks. They had cast a demon out of a slave, who used to tell people’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Know I'm Worshipping The Right God? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012

Part 3 in a Bible Study series on salvation. Part 3 examines who we know we are worshipping the right God.

CENTRAL VBS LETS TALK ABOUT SALVATION part 3 How Do I know I’m Worshipping the Right God? John 7:17-7:17 QUESTION PEOPLE ASK Some of you can remember the old game show, where some old stars tired to figure out between 3 contestants, who the real writer, or teacher, or whatever, really was. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:17

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When You Become A Follower? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012

Part 5 in a Bible Study series on salvation. Part 5 examines what happens when a person becomes a follower of Christ and addresses the question of losing one's salvation.

CENTRAL VBS LETS TALK ABOUT SALVATION part 5 What Happens When You Become a Follower and Can A Person Lose His Salvation? In 1995 I was fortunate enough to convince Miss Gladys Adams to become my wife. She had seen enough sorry preachers, and wanta be preachers, come through the seminary where ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When You Die? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

Part 3 in a series, Answers to a Mormon. Addresses what happens after a person dies.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DIE? Answers to a Mormon, Part 3. 2 Corinthians 5:1-11 - 2 Corinthians 5:1-11 On March 6th, just last week, Deputy Sheriff Barbara Pill was killed in the line of duty while attempting to stop a burglary suspect. This week, a large memorial service was held in her memory. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

A look at what it takes to be saved/ become a Christian.

WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? - Acts 16:25-34 Many of you are familiar with this account. Paul and Silas, two early believers and missionaries, had upset some folks. They had cast a demon out of a slave, who used to tell people’s fortunes. When the woman’s owners saw that she ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Blind Man Who Saw Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 28, 2013

If you want to be truly wise, don’t be like those who WON’T SEE, and don’t be like those who CAN’T SEE. Instead, be like those who DO SEE, because they let Jesus touch them, not just once, but as many times as it takes.

A businessman was late for an important meeting and couldn't find a parking space. As he frantically circled the block, the man got so desperate that he decided to pray. Looking up toward heaven, he said, “Lord, take pity on me. If you find me a parking space, I'll go to church every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Christian Critique Of Evolution Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jun 29, 2009

This sermon examines the idea that the world was created randomly without God. The impact of this idea and its natural conclusion. It concludes that God is necessary, the idea of sin is logical and ends by pointing to Jesus

Evolution Today I would like to talk about the theory of evolution and what should a Christian do with it. I am not a scientist so I will not enter into the debate did God create the world in seven days or 7 billion years? When I grew up we were taught that evolution happened slowly and over a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Finality Of God's Word

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 5, 2008

God’s Word will never pass away

II Peter 1:12-21 October 22, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “The Finality of God’s Word” Introduction: • We need to be reminded of God’s Word • We need to remain in God’s Word • We need to receive God’s Word I. THE REMINDER OF GOD’S WORD (vs. 12-13) A. Remind 1. It is good for me to remind you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Broken For You

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 10, 2008

A message about the Lord’s Supper; what it means and why we observe it.

Dakota Community Church November 9, 2008 Broken for You Communion Sunday Again – What’s it really all about? A preacher’s son was a little concerned when his father didn’t come home by the time he usually did, and the boy asked his mother, “Is Dad going around visiting all the sick people?” His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-27

Denomination: Mennonite