Sermons about Philosophical Apologetics

Does It Matter What I Think? Series

Contributed by Kevin Hoddinott on May 8, 2001

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Theology is the biggest deal in the world. Every one has a theology, even if they are not aware of it. This sermon asks us to stop and think about these issues.

THE ANSWER SERIES Lesson 1 DOES IT REALLY MATTER WHAT I THINK? I Jn 5:21Little children, keep yourselves from idols. ASSUMPTIONS I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Don't Atheists Believe In God?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 12, 2007

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Consider the evidence. (Part 1 on a series dealing with atheism.)

WHY DON’T ATHEISTS BELIEVE IN GOD? Psalm 53.1-4 S: Atheism C: Rational belief in God Pr: LOOK AT THE EVIDENCE. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Consider the evidence. • Be a listener. Version: ESV RMBC 11 November 07 AM INTRODUCTION: ILL Belief ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Did You Get The "Text” About My Son? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Mar 7, 2009

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Continuation (Part 2) of an Apologetic Message, set in a contempory theme...there should be enough for a lengthy sermon or it could be re-worked to an appropriate length for your circumstances. You will be encouraged to use your minds as we examine histor

Did You Get the “TEXT” About My Son? – Part 2 by Larry La Douceur Last Sunday’s sermon (Did You Get the “TEXT” About My Son?), helped with one very important building block as we build a foundation upon which we can rest our faith... We have seen that it is more logical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Moral Argument For God

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Oct 30, 2009

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The Moral Argument For God

The early 21st century stands as a period of profound moral confusion. On the one hand, mothers and doctors are permitted to crack open the skulls and suck out the brains of nearly-born babies with government sanction under the banner of partial birth abortion. Should these very same people hike ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wisdom Of The Wise Men

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 4, 2007

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From our earliest memories of the Christmas story, we have heard of the “Magi” (Wise Men) who came to visit the Christ child, but what do we really know about them? Where did they come from? Why were they interested in a king born in Palestine? Who wer

From our earliest memories of the Christmas story, we have heard of the “Magi” (Wise Men) who came to visit the Christ child, but what do we really know about them? Where did they come from? Why were they interested in a king born in Palestine? Who were they? There is a great deal of myth & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

He Exists!

Contributed by Michael Westacott on Sep 28, 2002

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This sermon is based on my outline "Is there really a God?" which presents 8 arguments for God’s existence.

Throughout the centuries mankind has always had some innate sense that there is a divine being. Today, scientists, philosophers and other academics discuss, debate and ponder over his existence. Is there really a God? Today we are going to look at the evidence that God does in fact exist. 1. THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Adventist

If God's So Good, Why Does Evil Exist? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

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How do you reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of a good, all-powerful God? Part 5 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

If God’s so good, why does evil exist? Good question, and a question that theologians, philosophers, and even sceptics have dealt with for centuries. Several possible answers have been proposed, but each one seems to spark more questions. And we’re not going to be able to exhaustively answer that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Have A Friend Who Thinks That The Bible Is Just Another Book

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2003

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If God who we know exists were to write a book - we would expect it to be unique (to be in a class all by itself) accurate (we could trust what it says) and supernatural (it would know stuff that only God could know) - I contend the bible is such a book.

I Have A Friend Who… (pt 2) Thinks The Bible Is Just Another Book Last week we began a new message series called – “I Have A Friend Who…” The theme verse is 1 Peter 3:15… “…always be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible, Is It Just Another Book Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 30, 2019

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In this message we will talk about how the bible is like no other book throughout human history and how all the evidence points that is was written by God.

“The Bible: Is It Just Another Book?” There’s a story of a guy on an airplane who was an atheist. He was sitting next to a little girl who was traveling alone, and the little girl brought out a Bible to read during the trip. The man struck up a conversation with the little girl, and after a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reason For The Hope Within

Contributed by Michael Westacott on Oct 22, 2003

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This sermon is similar to my sermon "He exists", but it has only 5 arguments for God’s existence. It includes a section on the importance of defending the faith and why just because we can’t see God doesn’t mean he doesn’t exist. I personally believe thi

One day after school back in year 10, I was talking to one of my friends. I made some remark that on Saturday I was going to church. He looked down, nodded, and then in a rather frustrated voice asked me “Do you really believe in all that stuff?” If someone were to ask you that question, how would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Adventist

Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 26, 2005

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Not all roads lead to heaven. Jesus is the only way to the Father.

SERIES: “ANSWERS FOR SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: JOHN 14:6 TITLE: “IS JESUS THE ONLY WAY TO GOD?” INTRODUCTION: A. You’ve probably never heard of Walter Chaplinsky but in 1940, he caused quite a ruckus in Rochester, New Hampshire. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Don't All Roads Lead To Heaven?" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2004

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Is Jesus really the only way to heaven?

This question is one posed by the "pluralist," the person who believes that no one has the right to exclusive belief. More and more people are adopting the logic of pluralism, and the impact of pluralism is being felt increasingly in our society. The logic of the pluralist says: There is no such ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Virgin Birth Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 28, 2005

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Beloved, if you can get past Genesis 1:1 without a problem, then you will never have a problem with any other miracle recorded in the Bible!

THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 “Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

"Triumph Proclaimed!" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 18, 2007

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Sermon 12 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; 19 in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison, 20 who once were disobedient, when the patience ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-20

Denomination: Orthodox

Is Jesus The Son Of God? Series

Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Mar 24, 2004

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A basic exposition of the famous C.S. Lewis quote of Jesus being Lord, Liar or Luntic.

Harrison Christian Church ¡§Is Jesus really God¡¦s son?¡¨ Robbie Phillips [03/14/04] Introduction 1. Jesus had 12 disciples, yet notice he wasn¡¦t one of them...[As God is to Israel, so Jesus is to the Christians--[not a member of the group, He¡¦s forming it] 2. Jesus calls John the Baptist the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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