Sermons about Philosophical Apologetics

Proper Etiquette For Using The Utensils Of Truth Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

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THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT

BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT (IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ERROR – AS OPPOSED TO FALSE TEACHERS) INTRODUCTION: I. (:14-19) STAND FOR THE SHARP KNIFE OF THE WORD OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001

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PAUL’S FINAL CHARGE TO HIS YOUNGER PROTÉGÉ: FULFILL YOUR MINISTRY BY PREACHING THE WORD (REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE MESSAGE IS POPULAR)

BIG IDEA: PAUL’S FINAL CHARGE TO HIS YOUNGER PROTÉGÉ: FULFILL YOUR MINISTRY BY PREACHING THE WORD (REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE MESSAGE IS POPULAR) I. (:1) THE EYEWITNESSES OF THE CHARGE: PAY CLOSE ATTENTION! (Maintaining sound doctrine is serious business) A. The Seriousness of the Charge – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nicodemus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 15, 2001

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A right standing with God does not come through 1. correct beliefs, or 2. correct moral conduct, but 3. through an ongoing relationship with God.

A national magazine recently ran a contest to see who could come up with the best real-life quotes resembling the cartoon “Dilbert.” If you are not familiar with Dilbert, he is a character caught in a bizarre office situation where bureaucracy rules and common sense is uncommon — a workplace not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Are Euthanasia, Abortion And Suicide Options For The Christian? Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

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Some answers to a tough question.

INTRODUCTION Today we come to the first in a series on Hard Questions. The question we’re asking this morning is this, “Are abortion, suicide and euthanasia option for the Christian?” 1. Abortion Abortion is an emotional issue and even Christians are divided on how to handle it. But nevertheless ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: *other

Cyril And The Flesh And Blood God Series

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 26, 2006

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Saint Cyril of Alexandria and the Flesh and Bloodness of Jesus Christ.

Opening Question: What does it mean to have a flesh and blood God? You may even wonder at times if you do have a flesh and blood God. Some of the representations of Christ that we see in religious society tend to have the effect, at times, of making Jesus more distant from our present day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus - The Way Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 27, 2006

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With 19 words, Jesus answered three questions that human kind have asked for centuries.

Jesus, a.k.a. The Way A Hebrew teacher stood in front of his classroom and said, "The Jewish people have observed their 5,759th year as a people. Consider that the Chinese, for example, have only observed their 4,692nd year as a people. What does that mean to you?" After a moment of silence, one ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How May We Know That God Exists?

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

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Spiritual struggles like Nathan’s are common. Therefore, before we talk to people about being in right relationship with God, we may need to address their core beliefs about His existence and offer reassurance about the reasonableness of belief. Indeed,

After his grandmother’s funeral, 15 year-old Nathan really started thinking about God. Because his grandmother had been a faithful Christian, the minister spoke about her eternal rewards. But talk of heaven and the afterlife caused Nathan to wonder, “How do we really know there’s a God and an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can God Make A Rock So Big He Can't Lift It?

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

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Essentially, the questioner is asking, “Is there any way that the God who can make all things can make a rock so big that the God who can lift all things cannot lift it?” Worded this way, the inconsistency and meaningless nature of the question is reveale

Can God Make a Rock So Big He Can’t Lift It? by Alex McFarland I had just finished speaking at the Spirit West Coast festival and was enjoying the sunny California weather when I noticed a group of teens huddled together, whispering to one another. Curious, I watched while a boy of about 16 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Of Judas- An Authentic Copy Of An Ancient Lie?

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

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It had been less than 24 hours since National Geographic had broken their story, “The Lost Gospel.” Yet as I spoke at an open-forum “Q & A” the next day at a Virginia college, the first question I got was, “Is this new Gospel accurate? I mean, what other

The Gospel of Judas- An authentic copy of an ancient lie? by Alex McFarland It had been less than 24 hours since National Geographic had broken their story, “The Lost Gospel.” Yet as I spoke at an open-forum “Q & A” the next day at a Virginia college, the first question I got was, “Is this new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Signs, Wonders And Miracles

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

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It seems the religious world is greatly divided on this subject. There are a lot of sincere Christians on both sides of the issue. The important thing is what the Bible teaches on this subject.

SIGNS, WONDERS AND MIRACLES HEB. 2:1-4 Heb 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 2 For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

They Exchanged The Truth Of God For A Lie

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 3, 2006

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It is tragic how so many are deceived by subtly exchanging the truth of God for a lie. The following are eighteen false views of God that pervade our world and need to be exposed.

They Exchanged the Truth of God for a Lie (Rom 1:16-22) It is tragic how so many are deceived by subtly exchanging the truth of God for a lie. The following are eighteen erroneous views of God that pervade our world. The first of the ten commandments is "I am the Lord your God. You shall have no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Doesn't Matter What You Believe?

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jul 7, 2006

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Many argue that what you beloieve doesn’t matter and all faiths are equal. Is this true?

"In talking about religion, if you’re well known, anything you say sort of ticks off a bunch of other people and sort of attacks their belief. So I always try to say that, first and foremost, I think that whatever anybody believes, as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone else, it’s fair enough and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-57

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wake Me Up Inside

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jul 7, 2006

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We are frozen and dead until Jesus touches us and brings us life.

Wake Me Up Inside how can you see into my eyes like open doors, leading you down into my core, where i’ve become so numb. without a soul, my spirit sleeping somewhere cold, until you find it there and lead it back home. wake me up inside, wake me up inside, call my name and save me from the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You A Traditional Hypocrite?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

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Theres only two scriptures that treat tradition in the positive sense. the other ten in the New Testament are in a negative sense.

Are you a traditional hypocrite? 2 Thess 2:15 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. 2 Thess 3:6 6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Under Fire

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Jul 13, 2006

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Note: This message kicks off a church-wide campaign in which small groups go through the four- or eight-week Faith Under Fire curriculum, inviting their seeking friends to join them. The DVD-driven curriculum is available at Outreach.com

Faith Under Fire [Note: This message kicks off a church-wide campaign in which small groups go through the four- or eight-week Faith Under Fire curriculum, inviting their seeking friends to join them. The DVD-driven curriculum is available at Outreach.com.] The network news reporter asked the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:19-22

Denomination: *other

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