Sermons on Historical Reliability:

James The Slave Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 28, 2020

How do you know for sure that the Bible is reliable? How can I be sure that what I believe is really true? This message summarizes some of the most compelling evidence.

James the Slave Suffering, Tests, and Temptation James 1:1 8-17-2014 James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Introduction: Doubt Today we begin a study of the book of James, which is a letter that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Uniqueness Of Jesus - A Virgin’s Birth! (Sermon #2) Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Sep 19, 2021

There's no one on this planet who could be born to a virgin without any kind of involvement of a man. It was only Jesus who was born to a virgin by the power of the Holy Spirit.

This is not a made up story, this is History! The whole world believes in this very truth that Jesus was born to Mary who was a virgin. Scientifically it is impossible for woman to give birth to a baby without a man's involvement. That's where even Mary could not understand how this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18, Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:34-35

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Mature In Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps us grow in our trust of the Lord’s reliability instead of doubting God’s ability to care for our every need.

1. The Holy Spirit helps us grow in our trust of the Lord’s reliability instead of doubting God’s ability to care for our every need. David wrote, “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.” (Psalm 37:5) Just as a child implicitly trusts his or her mother, so a growing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ressurection Witnesses Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 29, 2013

We live in a world where we need EVIDENCE: There were many reliable witnesses which provide LIVE COVERAGE on the day Jesus arose from the grave.

Resurrection Witnesses Matthew 28:1-10 We live in a world that demands evidence of satisfaction. AMAZON, EBAY, and nearly every website contains a CUSTOMER REVIEW section in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Is Our Bible Trustworthy? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

The fact that we do not have the original autographs of the New Testament manuscripts has led many to deny that the New Testament that we have is reliable. This lesson shares 10 reasons why we can know the Bible is trustworthy.

The fact that we do not have the original autographs of the New Testament manuscripts has led many to deny that the New Testament that we have is reliable. The phrase, "The Bible's been translated and recopied so many times..." has been one of the more frequent objections that are given to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing Easter!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Apr 4, 2021

An analysis of the of the subjects, signs, sayings, and the sightings of Our Risen Savior, will prayerfully move us beyond the historicity of Easter, and into the experience of the reality of Easter!

John 20 (NIV) 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2 So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Overflowing With Joy Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 30, 2025

If you want to bring overflowing joy to those who serve you, refresh them, reconcile yourself to them, repent, and remain true to them.

Donn Moomaw, a football player who became a pastor, was preaching at the Bel Air Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. After the service, a lady came up to him and said, “Oh, Reverend Moomaw, I just have to tell you that every sermon you preach is better than your next.” He thanked her, but when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living Water

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Tie the statement of Christ in John 7 to its historical context by expounding the feast of tabernacles celebration that was the context of those statements.

I. FEASTS CELEBRATED BY ALL MEN IN ISRAEL A. FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD — PASSOVER — COMMEMORATED THE DELIVERANCE FROM EGYPT, SPARED FROM DEATH ANGEL. THEY HAD TO LEAVE EGYPT IN SUCH A HURRY THEY DID NOT HAVE TIME TO LET THEIR BREAD RISE. B. FEAST OF WEEKS (PENTECOST) — FEAST OF THE HARVEST ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Discern Between Decisions That Are Good, Better Or Best 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Ask the Lord to help your decisions take into account Biblical, spiritual, moral, mental, social, historical, and interpersonal factors.

Quote: Jesus said, "If anyone is willing to know my will they will know of the teaching if it is from God or whether I merely speak from myself." (John 7:17) Illustration:To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Elbert Hubbard. 1. Have you ever wondered how to tell the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 1, 2008

The message deals with the 1. Historical Context, 2. Heart Condition, 3. Holy Creation, and 4. Hope-Filled Concept

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 1. Historical Context The Pharisees thought the law was the answer to everything to the point that there were 600 laws added to clarify the Mosaic laws. The law was to be obeyed at all costs. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Investement Tips For Divorce

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 21, 2007

This sermon provides a historical and biblical framework for understanding divorce. I am indebted to Dr. John Ortberg for some of the research.

Investment Tips For Divorce GNLCC 11/18/2007 Hosea 2:16-20 Matthew 19:1-10 (Much of this message comes from me listening to Dr. John Ortberg Of Menlo Presbyterian Church in Menlo CA. You may go to their website and see the message as it was originally done. It is available in print, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hornet Series

Contributed by Steven Wunderink on Aug 8, 2007

Continuing the series of the skipped over books (Ex, Lev, Num, Deut) after the laws there are the gems of historical narrative in these books.

The Skipped Over Books of the Bible List after List of Laws - Absolute Laws – to be obeyed then AND now - Holiness Laws – to show how we can love God - Civil Laws – to show how we can love each other - Health and Wellness Laws – to show how we can love ourselves Law and Promise - If you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Diet For Success

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Oct 28, 2013

Introduction to the book of Daniel with its historical setting and an application lesson from chapter one on the four Hebrew captives and their diet.

“A Diet for Success” Text: Daniel 1:1-7 I. Welcome II. Introduction I’m currently reading a new guide or little commentary on the book of Daniel by Michael Whitworth entitled The Derision of Heaven. And we have a copy in the church library if you’re interested. But it ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost Today

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 3, 2017

This message explores a brief historical meaning of Pentecost and then brings that meaning into today. What should be our response to Pentecost Today?

Text: Acts 2:1-4 I. The Meaning of Pentecost A. Pentecost is a one day celebration that follows the Harvest Feast, Feast of First Fruits, or Feast of Weeks. This feast lasted for 7 weeks or 49 days. Pentecost is the next day, the 50th day. 1. Pentecost was the Jewish harvest-home celebration. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Deuteronomy 16:10-11, Leviticus 23:18-19, Exodus 12:1, Exodus 17:1, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 2:41, Acts 4:4, Acts 4:7-10, Romans 8:23, Acts 10:44-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Heavens: God’s Universe Where We Live

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Aug 29, 2015

A study of the stars and their historical history influencing our beliefs compared to the scriptures, along with man's connection to the heavens through Jesus.

The Heavens: God’s Universe Where We Live 8-16-15 by Kelly Durant Daniel 12:3 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. 2. How many of you have ever spent a long time admiring and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:3

Denomination: Salvation Army