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Can We Trust The Gospels?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 16, 2019

There has been a lot of argument about whether we can trust the gospels or not. Just how did they come to be written? Luke opens his gospel with a statement of how he did it. He did it right.

Probably most every one of us has been in on a conversation where one person says something that’s a bit hard to believe. The other person questions it. And the first person raises his hand, as if he is being sworn in to give testimony in court, and says ‘It’s the gospel truth!’ ‘It’s the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Our Father Series

Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018

Second in a series on the Lord's Prayer

1 Our Father Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:1-4 Martin Luther is credited with saying, “Just as the business of the tailor is making clothes and the business of the cobbler is making shoes, so the business of the Christian is praying.” If that’s true, I have a question for us this morning: How’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Wine And The Bible

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

There are three Bible verses that I used to justify my drunkenness. John 2:1-10, 1 Timothy 5:23, and Ephesians 5:18 My problem was that I wanted “relief” not “deliverance”..

Wine and the Bible There are three Bible verses that I used to justify my drunkenness. John 2:1-10, 1 Timothy 5:23, and Ephesians 5:18 My problem was that I wanted “relief” not “deliverance”. Look at the content of John… Jesus took water from the wash pots, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Foursquare

It Takes Faith To Believe These Blessings Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 19, 2014

Are the Beatitudes reals "be happy attitudes"?

It Takes Faith to Believe these Blessings Matthew 5:3-11 Introduction Last week in the sermon “Who Heard the Greatest Sermon Ever Preached” (available in this archive) we discussed the setting for the Sermon on the Mount. We noticed the mixed crowd of Jews and Gentiles who were following Him. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Christian’s World And Life View Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 27, 2013

Paul's doxology of Romans 11:36 describes what should be every Christian's view of the world and life.

The Christian’s World and Life View Romans 11:36 Did you know that every person who has ever been born on this planet has a World and Life View? Some people are more active in verbalizing or articulating what that view may actually be, but we all have one. Our world view is the driving ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:36

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Six) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 23, 2019

Up until now in our series we've covered the beatitudes and being salt and light. Today I'll be talking about the law. That was OT stuff; we're NT Christians so why do we need to pay attention to the law? As Christians what's our relation to the law?

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part six) Matt. 5:17-18 Up until now in our series we've covered topics that were somewhat familiar and perhaps more practically applicable than what we'll be looking at today. Today I'll be talking about the law. If you've read through the OT, there may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18, Romans 7:7-12, Hebrews 10:1-7, Galatians 3:10-14, Psalm 112:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Commandments, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Jul 30, 2021

“He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” It's time to answer the question - What is meant by 'My commandments.'

Our passage today is from John 14:21: “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” There is a popular song, with the lyrics, “Open our eyes Lord, we want to see Jesus.” Verse 21 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21, John 13:34, Acts 15:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

How About Your Heart? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the condition (spiritual) of one's heart.

HOW ABOUT YOUR HEART? (Part I) Mark 7:14-16 - There is an old Hymn that says: People often see you as you are outside (But) Jesus really knows you, for He looks inside How about your heart? Is it right with God? That’s the thing that counts today. “How about your heart?” what a sobering ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Word -- Which One? 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

Again, let me say, without apology, that I believe this King James Bible that I hold in my hands is the inspired, inerrant Word of God for English-speaking people.

I do not believe translators are “inspired.” I do believe the “holy men” that God used, who wrote the original text, were inspired to write those precious truths God breathed through them. • It is hard for me to conceive that God would command a man to PREACH THE WORD, when there was no Word He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Trivial And The Tremendous

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

As the light of the world, it is the Christians job to help the world see the difference between the truly trivial, and the trivial that can be tremendous.

On April 18, 1906 San Francisco went through the worst catastrophe of California history. An earthquake devastated the city, and a fire broke out that left that once thriving metropolis a heap of smoldering ruins. The cost in lives and property was beyond calculation. Yet, in the midst of all this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:18-19

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 23, 2023

God said we are not ignorant of Satan’s devices or of Satan’s schemes, but how many can we name? This series of talks will explore a few dozen of them. When we know these schemes, we ought to take steps to combat them. Tares, division, sexual ruination looked at. firstly.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION Satan is the enemy who sneaks into the field freshly sown to plant his seeds of destruction. He is the pernicious master of the tares. In recent months, if you watched some of the footage from Israel on the cruelty, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Genesis 12:3, Matthew 24:9, John 8:43-45, Ephesians 4:1-3, Genesis 6:2-4, Genesis 38:13-23, Matthew 19:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Loves To Extend Mercy And Forgiveness

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 31, 2023

The message examines the story of the woman caught in adultery in a somewhat narrative form.

In Matthew 9:13, Jesus says, “I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." Mercy is a word that many Christians fail to truly understand its depth and significance and how the withholding of it can impact a person’s life. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13, John 8:2-11, Deuteronomy 22:22-27, Psalm 25:5, Psalm 69:6, Psalm 130:5-6, Matthew 5:17-18, Galatians 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep The Unity Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 11, 2024

As we conclude this series on the 7 ones that lead to unity, we review the importance of being committed to unity and to allowing the 7 ones to be the focus of that unity.

A. The story is told about a man who was walking across a bridge one day, and saw another man standing on the edge, about to jump off. 1. The man immediately ran over and said “Stop! Don’t do it!” The man said, “Why shouldn't I?” 2. The rescuer said: “Well, there’s so much to live for!” The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, 1 Timothy 2:1-6, Psalm 133:1, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Master Needs

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 18, 2002

Palm Sunday

"What the Master Needs" Luke 19:28-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Bruce Goettsche (4/16/2000) The story of our Lord’s entry into Jerusalem is a familiar one for most church people. They have heard this story Year after year. But the great thing about God’s Word is that even the most family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jad Syndrome

Contributed by Dan Dunn on Aug 15, 2001

Joyously Amazed Disbelief describes the too-good-to-be-true experiences of God’s grace that are critical for us to recognize, because in recognizing them we are empowered to share the good news of Christ’s love with others: CLAIM AND PROCLAIM.

Thursday I was down in Albany helping lead a workshop with some folks from the Albany First Methodist Church, and there was a young woman in the group who had a glow on her face the entire day. She was simply beaming. I later discovered that she’s going to be married next month. Observing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Methodist