Sermons on hoax: showing 301-315 of 538

Crowd Dilution Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 24, 2016

People try to dilute and water down the Gospel and preaching. Jesus Christ has been sighted by the masses and crowds and oh what a difference the Risen Jesus makes.

“Crowd Dilution” Jesus Sightings Part 4 “After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.” 1 Corinthians 15:6 Intro: Today we conclude the Sermon Series ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Killing Lions-Doubt Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 18, 2017

Kill the lion of doubt keeping you from God's ideal for your life.

Title: Killing Lions-Doubt Date: 7/19/15 Place: BLCC Text: John 20.24-29; James 1.6-8 CT: Kill the Lion of Doubt keeping you from God’s ideal. [Screen 1] FAS: I need a volunteer today. This person needs to know me and have faith in my honesty. Come on up. Now, you ready. I have a $20 dollar bill ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, James 1:6-8

Denomination: Christian Church

A Living Hope For The Hopeless Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 12, 2019

When Jesus rose from the dead, Thomas got a 5 minute show and tell. By contrast, the 2 men on the road to Emmaus received a 3 hour dissertation. Why the difference? Perhaps Jesus spent more time with these hopeless men, to show us how to have a living Hope in a hopeless world.

OPEN: A preacher told of going through his father’s effects after his dad died, and among the things he found was father’s 7th grade report card. Back in the Fall of 1941 this 7th grade report card showed the grading scale on the back of it. There was A, B, C, D, F, and something he’d never seen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:10-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Stroll With Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 29, 2016

Are you sure Jesus was resurrected? Are you certain He lives? For anyone who contests the fact that Jesus rose from the dead, today’s passage is for you. It contains the story of a 7 mile walk that Jesus took with two of His disciples.

Are you sure Jesus was resurrected? Are you certain He lives? For anyone who contests the fact that Jesus rose from the dead, today’s passage is for you. It contains the story of a 7 mile walk that Jesus took with two of His disciples. The Lord led me to a particular passage in Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection? I’ll Believe That When Caterpillars Fly Series

Contributed by John Snyder on Mar 13, 2014

Assuming there is a God who can bring a universe into existence anytime he wants, here are ten reasons to believe that resurrection from the dead is the true, rational view of things.

Ten Reasons to Believe in Resurrection “That’s just impossible! Since it flies in the face of everything we know, you’d have to be an idiot to believe in the resurrection.” I hear this sort of thing all the time, and it’s often spoken as though it’s the very ...read more

Scripture: John 20:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Resurrection: Miracle Or Malarkey?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 5, 2015

Jesus’ resurrection has been a topic of debate from the time it happened all the way up to now. We as Christians believe in the resurrection but is there any evidence to support it? Can a good argument be made to show it actually happened? Let’s find out.

JESUS’ RESURRECTION: MIRACLE OR MALARKEY? INTRODUCTION: Jesus’ resurrection has been a topic of debate from the time it happened all the way up to now. For some, Jesus coming back from the dead seems too impossible. Street magician David Blaine was asked what he considered to be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossroads Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

The cross. It always brings us to a crossroad. A crossroad is where you have to decide to go one way or the other. As difficult as it might have been, a choice has to be made and whatever commitment you make today determines your life tomorrow

Crossroads 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 Two water towers have always served as landmarks for travelers heading for their homes near Wauconda, IL but especially at the holidays.
More than 40 years ago, John Kuester, then village police chief, suggested mounting lit large twin crosses on the towers to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Methodist

Hearing God's Voice

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 17, 2020

The phrase He that hath an ear let him hear appears 14 times in the Bible this is interesting because the number 14 is considered to be a symbol of salvation and deliverance. The 14th day of the 1st Hebrew month called Nisan is the Passover.

Hearing God’s Voice By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer Jr. OPENING:- I want to start this message out by telling two brief stories. The first is:- There once was a man that whispered, “God, speak to me.” And a meadowlark sang. But the man did not hear. So the man yelled, “God, speak to me!” and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Matthew 15:8, 1 John 4:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Weeds Among The Wheat

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 24, 2020

We may see a lot of destruction and evil around us, but God uses it all to bless His people in ways we might not recognize.

Opening and Introduction There’s a lot of terrible things going. It seems like every time I turn on the news, I see another act of violence, another senseless act of destruction, and the continuing sickness of the COVID-19 virus. In just this past week, I’ve read about • a man shot and killed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Fearful Or Fearless

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 5, 2021

My first sermon back after getting Covid-19 pneumonia. it changed my life forever!

2021 Fearful or Fearless I am humbled and honored to bring my 16th annual report and sermon to the great people of Rosedale. We have been through a lot together and we have been each other’s strength as we serve the Lord together. Greeting Can you believe it? That we sit here with so many changes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Believe It Or Not Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Believe it or not, there was not a single Christian who even showed a sign of belief in the resurrection of Christ until they were compelled to believe by His very appearance.

An Irishman on holiday in New York went into a drug store and asked for a small tube of toothpaste. When the clerk handed him a tube he noticed it was marked large. "I'd rather have a small one," he said. "Listen bud," the clerk replied. "In this country ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Preaching The Unadulterated Word Of God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021

As we were growing up, many of our parents tried to warn us about dangers that we faced, but we could not see them until later in life.

As the children of God, we used to wonder what the Word of God was warning us about in Matthew 24:22-23. We read, “And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (16 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

As we were growing up, many of our parents tried to warn us about dangers that we faced, but we could not see them until later in life.

As the children of God, we used to wonder what the Word of God was warning us about in Matthew 24:22-23. We read, “And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting! Expectantly!

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 30, 2022

One day Jesus is coming back, and the signs of His return will be clear and unmistakable. It will be obvious. Even though we don't know for sure when it will be, Jesus’ return will be a powerful, can't-miss-it event.

I want you all to go back in time with me for a moment when you were a child. E didn’t have xbox, or playstation, or video games. We actually went outside and played face to face with our friends. If you were like me, you'd gather with your friends in the neighborhood and would be out most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-31, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11, John 10:27-29, 1 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

God And The 3rd Rock From The Sun Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 13, 2023

Planet earth...our temporary home, the 3rd rock from the Sun. what do we know about this place we often call "home?"

God is an artist and architect. It’s part of being a Creator. Artist’s often begin with , and God was no different. Like a sculptor; He fashioned this planet with hills, ridges, and mountains; as His voice chiseled them with every shape and size. He painted this world with broad strokes, with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Baptist