Sermons on Historical Evidence:

God Of Mission

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 17, 2021

Talk 2 in my five-talk series on Jonah. Mission is God's mission. In the story of Jonah - and especially in view of what Jesus says about Jonah - we recognize that God is the master strategist in mission and he's breathtakingly creative.

Jonah Talk 2: God of Mission Last week I started a new series on Jonah. My major theme last week was how compassionate God is. At the time of Jonah, the Assyrian Empire was expanding. Historians of the Middle East tell us how cruel the Assyrian rulers were. I spared you the grizzly details. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5, Matthew 12:38-41, Luke 11:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Attributes Of God From Recollect Of Historical Truth To One To Sees All

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001

Praises for the attributes of God for One who is the recollector of all historical truth to one who sees all things

487. Recollect or and Teacher of Historical Truth – I praise you that you practiced such superb recall of the facts of the past. “Some of the Pharisees came to Him to test Him. They asked, ‘Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?” Jesus said, ‘Have you not read that at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Question Of Faith.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 15, 2012

This whole chapter makes us look at our faith as to whether our action based on our faith is enough evidence to convict us that we are a Christian.

A QUESTION OF FAITH? JOSHUA 2:1-7. Faith is a common denominator that everyone has. There is Natural & Spiritual faith. Spiritual faith comes from the Living God. Ephesians 2:8. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourself, it is the gift of God. Our spiritual faith ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Returns To Jordan.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 3, 2022

Jesus escapes the clutches of His opponents.

JESUS RETURNS TO JORDAN. John 10:37-42. JOHN 10:37. Jesus insisted upon the evidence of “the works of my Father” which He was doing. By this He meant that the miracles that He was performing were signs of the veracity of His claim to be the Son of God. Without the proof of His miracles, people ...read more

Scripture: John 10:37-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Five Tests Of Salvation

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 12, 2024

This sermon explores one of the most important topics in our faith: the assurance of salvation.

Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:5 "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?" Brothers and sisters in Christ, this morning we will explore one of the most important ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

By Faith We Understand

Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 3, 2024

Faith is trust in the unseen. It is not trust in the unknown, for we may know by faith what we cannot see with the eye. The Scripture says, “By Faith We Understand.” We understand the Evidence. We understand the Elders. And We understand the Eternal.

Hebrews 11:1-3 (NKJV) "BY FAITH WE UNDERSTAND" November 3, 2024 ILLS: A man is lost on a hike through a rocky terrain with a few canteens of water in his pack. He conserves his water carefully until it is all gone and then he begins to get thirsty. That thirst gets deeper and deeper ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Where Did The Bible Come From?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 23, 2025

Here we look at how we got the Old and New Testaments of the Bible -- and how the Bible is the most authoritative ancient book in the world, Why? because it's more verifiable and has the closest witnesses of any faith.

WHERE DID THE BIBLE COME FROM? INTRODUCTION 1. Inspiration means that the Holy Spirit worked in a unique supernatural way so that the written words of Scripture were also the words of God. 2. 2 Tim. 3:16 tells us that scripture was created by the divine “in-breathing” of God into man. It was the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Have Seen The Lord! Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 11, 2023

This is the narrative of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This was such a radical event in human history that it turned the world upside down.

1 Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. 2 She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the Lord’s body out of the tomb, and we ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Evidence Jesus Really Rose From The Dead!

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 15, 2025

When the disciples knew that Jesus had risen from the dead, their sorrow turned to great joy; their fear turned to boldness. Their faith in Jesus grew stronger, therefore, they were willing to risk their lives for Jesus.

Introduction: Let's read Matthew 28:1-15. On Feb. 27, 1991, at the height of Desert Storm, Ruth Dillow received a heartbroken message from the Pentagon. It stated that her son, Clayton Carpenter, Private 1st Class, had stepped on a mine in Kuwait and was dead. Ruth Dillow later wrote, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15, 1 Corinthians 15:14-20, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Babbling Builders

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 3, 2010

Pride confounds.

Babbling Builders, Genesis 11:1-9 Introduction “Look over these lands,” said the farmer, “They are all mine.” He took him to the pasture and showed the agent the choice stock, the fine horses he had, and then pointed to a little town, and then to a large hall where he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

The Flood Ends (Genesis 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2024

DNA evidence seems to confirm our descent from Noah's three sons and the historic time of the flood. Let's discuss this in Genesis 8.

Is there evidence for our descent from Noah’s three sons and their wives? Mitochondrial DNA (female) seems to show three main branches, inline with what we would expect from the three wives of Noah’s sons. Recent studies of the number of mutations in Y-chromosome DNA sequence (male) indicate only ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Your Identity Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 13, 2023

You are no accident. God created you on purpose and for a purpose!

Two weeks ago we started an apologetics series called, “What do you believe?” Last week, we raised the following three questions: What is Truth? Can the truth be known? Can the truth about God be known? We talked about the 5 big questions that humanity has sought to answer throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 11:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tongues Pt. 5 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 18, 2013

The belief that the gifts of the Spirit, the working of miracles and other signs ceased with the last apostle (or the close of the biblical canon/66 books) is called cessationism. The only problem is there is not a single shred of evidence in Scripture or

Tongues 5 - Praying in the Spirit Through Church History Dr. Mike Fogerson Aug. 22, 2012 A The belief that the gifts of the Spirit, the working of miracles and other signs ceased with the last apostle (or the close of the biblical canon/66 books) is called cessationism. 1 The last disciple died ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Did You Get The "Text” About My Son? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Mar 7, 2009

Continuation (Part 2) of an Apologetic Message, set in a contempory theme...there should be enough for a lengthy sermon or it could be re-worked to an appropriate length for your circumstances. You will be encouraged to use your minds as we examine histor

Did You Get the “TEXT” About My Son? – Part 2 by Larry La Douceur Last Sunday’s sermon (Did You Get the “TEXT” About My Son?), helped with one very important building block as we build a foundation upon which we can rest our faith... We have seen that it is more logical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“the Significance Of The Resurrection”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 21, 2014

The life, and crucifixion of Christ are historical facts as is the empty tomb. Christianity is rooted in historical events.

What is the most significant event in world history? No doubt, you can receive as many answers to that question as there are people. But for the Christian, the answer is simple. The most significant event in the history of mankind is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. “Some religions, both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Denomination: Baptist