Sermons on Manuscript Evidence:

The Persuading Witness Of Jesus

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 2, 2018

Are we true witnesses to the true faith?

The Persuading Witness of Jesus 1 John 5:6-13 John in His gospel says that he wrote it to persuade people that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you might have life in His name (John 20:31). This is very similar to what we study here in his first epistle and demonstrates ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-13, 1 John 5:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can I Trust The Bible

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 11, 2006

The Bible is God’s Word, and we can trust if for living.

How Can I Trust the Bible? 2 Timothy 3: 14-17 Perhaps you’ve heard of the Jesus Seminar. This is a group of biblical scholars (so-called) whose sole purpose is to investigate the life of Jesus Christ in an attempt to determine the “historical” Jesus. Their attempts to accomplish this task have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Methodist

Different Bible Translations Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 15, 2022

Questions Often Asked Concerning Different Bible Translations

Questions Often Asked Concerning Different Bible Translations 1. The last question, "How do I choose a Bible translation?" is essential and the reason for asking and answering the other three. (Page 1) 2. What is the most exact English translation available in the world? The New American ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Our Heavenly Heritage

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 17, 2010

If we can be proud of being Native American, African American, etc., why can't we be proud of being Christian American?

1. Introduction a. Over the past years, the equal opportunity and affirmative action programs have pushed the concept of the importance of ethnic diversity. b. We have been told repetitively that we are a richer nation, a richer world, and richer as individuals, because of what a close identity ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Da Vinci Code

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 11, 2006

In the "Duh" Vinci Con Dan Brown mixes old heresies and new religio-feminist dogma with his own imagination to write an adventure story … that also just happens to be an all-out attack on Christian belief.

The “Duh” Vinci Con I Peter 3:15 SCRIPTURE READING: I Peter 3:15 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to deal with the Dan Brown novel and Movie called the Da Vinci Code. In the Da Vinci Code Dan Brown mixes old heresies and new religio-feminist dogma with his own imagination to write an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Addressing Sin In The Church

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 29, 2024

Jesus has just told the Parable of the Good Shepherd. The shepherd goes after the straying sheep. Then Jesus spells out what WE need to do when we see a member of our church falling into sin and straying.

INTRODUCTION We sometimes hurt people. I can think of times when I’ve hurt people. And people sometimes hurt us. I can think of times when I’ve been hurt. It happens in families, in workplaces and in churches. There was a time when Paul was planning to visit the church in Corinth. But he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God's Word Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 11, 2009

If you want God’s miracles in your life you must learn to trust His word.

July 12, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 4:12-13 Subject: Part 5 in the Seven Steps to Receiving God’s Miracles Title: Trust His Word Let’s start this morning with a two-part question. First, do you have anyone in your life that you can absolutely trust all the time? I mean, that without ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Scholars And Apostasy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 13, 2024

You can be highly educated and still spiritually ignorant.

Scholars and Apostasy Question: MY FIRST QUESTION IS ABOUT YOU ACTUALLY. I WAS WONDERING IF YOU ARE CONSIDERED A BIBLE SCHOLAR. I SEEN YOU HAVE A DOCTORS DEGREE IN BIBLE OR THEOLOGY, ARE YOU A SCHOLAR? MY NEXT QUESTION IS HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT DR. ______ LEAVING THE FAITH. HE WAS ONE OF THE TOP ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

#2 We Believe In God's Holy Word - The Bible Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 18, 2022

The Bible is our sole source for our faith and practice. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

Start the message off with short 3 minute video "Written on Your Heart" found at SermonCentral.com Back to Basics. Why? Because so many people who call themselves Christians cannot quantify and define what it is they do believe. A couple of weeks ago we looked at the very beginning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Divinely Appointed Partnership

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 24, 2005

God calls us to a partnership in causing all things to work together for the good He has purposed us for.

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” If this is not the most frequently misquoted verse of scripture it must be close to the top of the list. You’ll hear people say on occasion that money is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Orthodox

God’s Word!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 26, 2012

God's Word it's not just for Sunday's anymore!

Psalm 119:11-Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. Proverbs 30:5-Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. 2 Timothy 3:16-All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 5 - Part 1 - Woodstock Without The Drugs, Sex And Rock And Roll? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2009

What was "Woodstock"? It was a Rock music festival that took place in America in 1969. It was characterized by drugs, sex and rock music. When Jesus drew a crowd, he didn’t have to rely on those things. Large crowds followed Him everywhere He went.

Discipleship, Equipped for Ministry, Teaching, Matthew 5, Leadership | report Matthew 5 - Part 1 - Woodstock without the drugs, sex and rock and roll? I was only 14 years old when Woodstock took place. I had just become a Christian that Christmas. What was Woodstock? It was a Rock music festival ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God-Breathed Book Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 5, 2011

The Word of God is the foundation for faith and practise. We have received it as inerrant and infallible. Therefore, when we read this Word, we are reading the very words God intended for our benefit.

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” For the past several weeks, the distinctive doctrines defining a Baptist congregation have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

When I Think I'm Better Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019

You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you think you’re better than other Christians

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Not Safe, But He Is Good Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Only Jesus has the power to free me from my bondage to my sin

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist