Sermons on Illogical:

Why Was Crucifixion The Passion Of The Romans Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Mar 23, 2004

The Romans seemed to enjoy the crucifixion. This message explains why, while answering the question, "who really did crucify Jesus?" The answer might surprise you!

Title: Why was Crucifixion the Passion of the Romans? Text: Galatians 2:20 Three men participating in army war games were hit with paint pellets, which were fired at them by their opponents. According to the rules of the war games they were legally dead and no longer permitted to participate. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6, Galatians 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Barak And Deborah Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006

Second a series of the heroes of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11

Chico Alliance Church October 20, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Barak & Deborah” Unlikely Heroes Part Two Introduction And He (Jesus) has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Practicing Love Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Sep 16, 2015

Christians demonstrate their salvation through obedience to the command of Christ to love others as He loved.

In 2004 we learned of the abuse and humiliation of Iraqi prisoners at the hands of American soldiers because of pictures and videos made public by Australian television. Iraqi terrorists immediately made their own film as they brutally beheaded American civilian John Berg. In the film, they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Leave The Old Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 14, 2015

Ephesians 4 presents ... a divine wardrobe which will really change one’s life...a heavenly, eternal style which will never go out of date — a wardrobe which wears increasingly better with time.

If you have been abroad, you know there is a worldwide fascination with fashion. Whether you travel to Chicago or London or Geneva or Beijingor Nairobi, you find fashion-conscious people making fashion statements. Much of this lure comes from fashion’s enticing promise of a “new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Other

Are There Many Paths To God Or Is Jesus The Only Way? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2013

In this sermon we learn why is it not arrogant or narrow-minded to say that Jesus is the only way to God. I borrowed a lot from Lee Strobel's sermon on this subject.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two rival rabbis who came face to face in a narrow alley way. 1. The alley was so narrow that it was impossible for the two to pass by each other. 2. The one rabbi, pulling himself up to his full height, said, “I never make way for arrogant, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making People Thirsty Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 13, 2013

Jesus made people thirsty for the Father, and our lives should make people thirsty. (hand out notes included at the end).

Intentional Christianity: Make People Thirsty John 7:37-38 Ill. When we started the Children’s ministry at Desdemona, we noticed that the children did not drink much water. One week, I used an illustration of water, and drank from a bottle of water several times. I would randomly say during ...read more

Scripture: John 3:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

30 Days To Live: Love Completely

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 19, 2009

I believe that Jesus points out three aspects of love that combined together form a complete love for our lives. We should love God, love others, and love ourselves… these three are components of complete love.

30 DAYS TO LIVE: LOVE COMPLETELY MARK 12:28-34 INTRODUCTION I have a confession before I begin my sermon today. I hope you will still want to listen to me even after I tell you this. I am sure you all would want to know what kind of person is preaching to you today. I… I… [act pensive] I must ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Home Alone Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 28, 2009

Learning how to overcome the feeling of loneliness through the example of Joseph of Nazareth.

SERIES: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS (adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church) “HOME ALONE” MATTHEW 1:18-25; 2:13-15, 19-21 OPEN This morning we start a new series called Christmas Classics. This series is developed around well-known movies based around the theme of Christmas. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passing Life's Greatest Tests Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2017

This sermon explores the lessons we can learn from Abraham's faith and obedience as he proceeded with sacrificing Isaac as God commanded.

Introduction: A. A college student had come to take his final exam in his ornithology class (the study of birds). 1. It had been a tough class with a tough professor. 2. The exam consisted of 25 pictures of birds’ feet and he had to identify which birds they were based solely on their feet. 3 The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Words

Contributed by John White on Mar 5, 2018

Words can either build up or tear down, encourage or discourage.

The Power Of Words James 3:3-10 "Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. Behold also the ships, which though [they be] so great, and [are] driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Maze Running - Accessing God's Will Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 10, 2018

Second part of a three sermon series on Accessing God - this sermon deals with accessing God's Will for our lives.

Series: Accessing God Sermon #1 - Accessing God through His Word *Sermon #2 - Accessing God's Will Sermon #3 - Accessing God's Wisdom Sermon #2 - Accessing God's Will Scripture: Ephesians 5:15 - 17 Proverbs 3:5-6 Title: Maze Running? God's Will Grace and Peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Nazarene

"work For The Lord"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

This is the third sermon in a series on Nehemiah.

Title: “Work for the Lord” Script: Neh. 3 Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-18-15 Intro: William Carey, the pioneer missionary to India, had a son named Felix, who resigned from the mission to accept a position as Burma’s ambassador to the British government in India. William deeply lamented this ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breaking Point: Faith That Saves Vs. Faith That Doesn't Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 10, 2021

At the height of popularity, Jesus makes hard statements that thin the crowds. He says many of his disciples didn't really believe. And they fell away. What's the difference between the faith that saves and the kind of faith that doesn't? This story reveals that truth.

I’m sure that there are many of us here who have known or encountered people who were strong Christians from everything we could tell, but who have, for one reason or another, fallen away from the faith. They no longer claim to believe, they do not practice what Christ taught, they no longer ...read more

Scripture: John 6:59-66, 1 John 2:19, John 3:16, John 6:47

Denomination: Bible Church

Once Saved, Always Saved!

Contributed by John White on Feb 4, 2020

The Assurance of Salvation, what a tremendous subject! Blessed assurance is one of the most important cornerstones of Christianity and the abundant Christian life.

Once Saved, Always Saved! I John 5.1-13 The Assurance of Salvation, what a tremendous subject! Blessed assurance is one of the most important cornerstones of Christianity and the abundant Christian life. It would not be an exaggeration to say that a lack of real assurance of salvation is the basis ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Is Transubstantiation During Communion Supported By The New Testament Or Early Church History?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 21, 2024

The Holy Communion Eucharist is at the center of Christian worship.

The Holy Communion Eucharist (Gk: ‘eucharisteo’ = give thanks), also known as the Lord’s Supper, commemorates the Last Supper Jesus shared with the Disciples before His crucifixion during their observation of the traditional seder meal served on the 15th and 16th of the month of Nisan in Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29, John 6:53-58, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational