Sermons on Historical Verification:

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 17, 2005

Find out how well the four gospels hold up against the so called "Gnostic Gospels". Learn just how unreliable the information in the "The Da Vinci Code" really is!

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 2 Galatians 1:6-9 Notice 5 Points About Paul’s Teaching: · The Formation of This Other Gospel. Vs. 6a “Soon” “Soon” = not much time after Paul had preached the gospel of Jesus to these Judaizers, the forsaking of Paul’s teaching. · The Diversion of This Other ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Means

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

Easter means that Christ died; prophecy was fulfilled; God was satisfied; We are justified; have eternal life; and good news to share.

"Easter Sunday" is celebrated by millions of people world-wide who remember the resurrection of Jesus on this special day. Many people think of it as "the most holy" of religious holidays; and for some, it marks the only time they attend church services. If it is as important as some would have us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-201

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Religious Intolerance In Our Time

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

We live in a restless, violent, ever changing world that moves in unknown directions every day. We were witness to this sad reality this past week when those victims at Virginia Tech lost their lives.

Religious Intolerance in our Time. Acts Chapter 5:17,41 The Apostles Persecuted 17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. 18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But during the night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do You Welcome A King?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Comparing David’s return to throne with Jesus

“How Do You Welcome a King?” 2 Samuel 19 Intro: We have a special guest speaker who is here today. I don’t think anyone saw him yet, but I’m sure you all respect him highly. His name is GOD! The Holy Spirit wants to speak to each one of us today, but will we listen? If we knew we were ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Waterpot At The Well

Contributed by Robert Bogart on Feb 24, 2004

Considering the question for this topical sermon, "why did the woman leave the waterpot at the well"?

Intro: In the 4th chapter of John’s Gospel the Word of God tells us that Jesus departed from Judea and with a determined heart, with a fixed mind the Savior entered into the land of Samaria. Now, the custom of the Jews was to do everything within their power, to do everything possible and at all ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Understand What I Have Done For You Series

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Feb 27, 2004

We learn the spiritual meaning behind Jesus washing his disciples feet.

LENT MIDWEEK 1 - 2004 “Do You Understand What I Have Done for You?” Text: John 13:12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them. Dear Christian Friends, Today we enter the season of Lent. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Preserving Unity In The Body

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 5, 2004

A sermon preached at nearby Immanuel church on unity, divisions and discipline within the church (local and city-wide)

Preserving the unity of the body. Immanuel church, Winchester 7/3/4am Eph 4:1-13 UNITY & DISUNITY Had a friend drop by to stay Mon Tue pm while at leadership conference - Shocked when told: ¡§30% of a leaders energy will go in conflict and stamping out fires¡¨ - you: ¡§oh, that¡¦s what happens in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:23, Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 1, 2003

A look at the "Hall of Fame" of the faithful.

Some years ago, I was in Tennessee, passing through Gatlinburg, and as I was passing through, I noticed that there were several rather unusual billboards advertising a rather unusual tourist attraction. Along with billboards advertising restaurants, fishing ponds, and amusement centers, there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mutual Submission Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 4, 2003

The obligations that Paul says that the husband and wife owe to each other.

Focusing on the Family Series Sermon # 2 “Mutual Submission” Ephesians 5: 21-33 As Paul wrote these words family life in the Roman Empire was in a shambles, divorce and adultery were running rampant and marriage was in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

12 Year Old Faith

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 23, 2001

Encouraging folks to grow up into Christ and not be content to settle for an "adolescent" faith.

12 Year Old Faith Ephesians 4:1-16 I learned something recently that I had never thought of before... I guess it was new information to me because one of three things is true... Either kids have changed since I was was in Jr. High, or I have gotten so far along at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ - So Much Authority!

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 30, 2003

Jesus Christ and his Word - the ultimate authority on all things, as described by Moses.

JESUS CHRIST: SO MUCH AUTHORITY! This past week President Bush delivered his State of the Union address. There was much fanfare, much anticipation. It was televised all over the world. It was interrupted over 70 times by applause. With much authority the president spoke, covering such topics ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Aeneas And Dorcas- Principles Of Prayer For Healing Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 5, 2002

What (balanced) principles of prayer for healing can we get from this passage.

Aeneas and Dorcas- Principles of prayer for healing Acts 9:32-42 WBC 7 July 2002 What can we learn from this passage about healing? - what does God have to say to US … ME - bearing in mind I’m not Peter! Well, I think we can glean some Principles of prayer for healing The first is: 1) We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Sorrowful Prophet Series

Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jul 26, 2004

Samuel was called by God to go anoint David despite his feelings of failure and his fear

1 Samuel 16:1-13 The Life of David Part One: The Broken Prophet Thesis: Samuels obedience Introduction: David, King of all Israel. What most people know about David is that he was a young boy who killed a giant, became a king and committed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed! Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 5 in resurrection series - Changed lives are proof of the Resurrection. Based on Hank Hanegraaf’s acronym FEAT.

Romans 6:1-4 – Transformed! James Calvert was a zealous 1800’s missionary to cannibals on the Fiji Islands. His faithful work bore fruit in the lives of those accustomed to taking the life of others. Years later and English earl visited the Fiji Islands and was critical of a chief’s conversion ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Conceived By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The third phrase of the Creed: "Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary"

CONCEIVED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: Luke 1:26-38; Luke 1:46-55 As we delve deeper into the ancient church document called the Apostles’ Creed, we come to a line representing an issue that has sparked debate across two thousand years. The line we talked about last week, “And in Jesus Christ, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Methodist