Sermons about Philosophical Apologetics

Biblical Authority

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007

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This sermon is from a Southern Baptist point of view concerning biblical authority. Even among Southern Baptists there is not complete agreement on the authority of Scripture. My point of view comes from my belief in the inerrancy of Scripture.

Introduction With the exception of the Lord Jesus Himself, the Bible has been the single most important influence in my life. When Paul wrote of Timothy, "From childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Good Old Kjv Is Still The Book For Thee!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2003

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God has a book and man has a book. Which do you have? Are you sure?

Why The Good Old KJV Is Still The Book For Thee! Many folks wonder why I am still using the KJV when there are a multitude of versions out there that are so much "easier" to read. Indeed, they are amazed that I am a KJV only man. Many would say that while the KJV is a great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

What In The World Is God Doing?

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

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Sermon on the problem of suffering in the world.

I think we’ve ALL been shocked and horrified by the events that have been unfolding in Kosovo, and the scenes we have witnessed of tens of thousands of refugees pouring into the surrounding countries as a result. People driven from their homes; families separated; stories of widespread murders and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-19, Romans 8:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Without Immanuel: Living In Spiritual Darkness

Contributed by Michael Davidson on Dec 4, 2005

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When man chooses to live life apart from (God) Immanuel – man first rejects God’s self-revelation.

Life without Immanuel: Living in Spiritual Darkness “Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Believe In The Bodily (Literal) Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by Don Paden on Jun 12, 2007

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This Message presents the supporting Evidences for the Reality of The Resurrection of Jesus

WHY WE BELIEVE IN THE BODILY (LITERAL) RESURRECTION OF CHRIST I Corinthians 15; John 20 & 21; Matthew 28; Luke 24 We have come to the time when the world in general and the religious world in particular remembers in a special way the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can You Trust The Map? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 17, 2001

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We are going to take a journey with Jesus, but we need a map. The map is th Bible, but can we trust it? YES WE CAN!

INTRODUCTION  An atheist was out fishing near Europe, when all of a sudden a huge dragon type amphibian began to come out of the water. With snarling teeth it moved closer to the atheist. In desperation the fisherman shouted "Dear God, Please save me!" All of a sudden, everything stopped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Positive Side Of Doubt

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2006

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There is a positive side of doubt. When doubts push us to study and examine why we believe what we believe the searching can help us grow spiritually.

The Positive Side of Doubt -How Doubts can help you grow spiritually- Apostle’s Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 14, 2005

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A summary of the first half of C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity including Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe and What Christians Believe

The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis #2 “Mere Christianity” (part 1) Mark 8.27-31 C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity was originally delivered as a series of radio talks over BBC during the height of World War II. The idea for the broadcasts came from J. W. Welch, an Anglican priest who was religion ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are At War

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 3, 2008

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This sermon deals with the reality of spiritual warfare as Paul discussed it in Ephesians.

I have used sermoncentral along with several other resources in this sermon. WE ARE AT WAR January 20, 2008 Jay Davis Robison EPHESIANS 6:10-13 Are We at War? For all of my life US at war against poverty & drugs Of course we are in Afghanistan and Iraq hear daily updates War is A FACT OF ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About The Resurrection

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Mar 31, 2005

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A look at the evidence of the resurrection and what it means.

What is the Easter Bunnies favorite sport? Basketball. What do you call the Easter Bunny after a hard days work? Tired. Okay I know those jokes were bad, I mean I had to look them up, but I used them to illustrate a simple point when it comes to Easter the world tends to focus on the Easter ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

The End Is Near - Don't Be Alarmed

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 3, 2002

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We hear about violence and famine, war and crime every day on the news. Jesus said this was the beginning of the end for this world - but He also says something else to us - "Don’t be alarmed." How do we keep a peaceful heart in times of great storm?

There’s an attitude that exists, certainly among scientists, the educational elite – and surprisingly even among Christian professors – that the Bible is not historically accurate. "It is an account that was crafted by men who had a point to make, so the details don’t necessarily match up with what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Sep 13, 2002

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To quote a familiar television show, "Is that your final answer?"

“Surely he was the Son of God!” (Matthew 27:54) “I know who you are -- the Holy One of God!” (Mark 1:24) Those two statements about Jesus came from rather unlikely sources. Do you remember who made the first statement? That was the centurion’s confession of Jesus on Good Friday. He was the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Keep Alert Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Jan 1, 2007

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We must keep alert to the danger of spiritual terrorists.

Keep Alert! 1 John 2:18-27 copyright December 30, 2006 Rev. Bruce Goettsche REAL DEAL CHRISTIANS At the end of one year and at the beginning of another we have this strange custom of waiting until midnight to bid one year farewell and another hello (which results in spending much of the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preaching Against Dirty Christianity Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 5, 2007

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Sermon 2 on Jude, which deals with those woh live in sin and claim salvation. This deals with the Christian reaction to this dirty Christianity

Jude- 2 Peter 2. The Preaching Against Dirty Christianity Jude 1-4 “My dear friends I was very eager to write you about the salvation we have in common. But I was strongly impressed to write and urge you to fight hard for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints (people of God).” ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The God Delusion?

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 29, 2007

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An examination of faith based on Psalm 46 with reference to The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins.

THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST August 26, 2007 Proper 16C The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Psalm 46 The God Delusion? On Monday and op-ed piece appeared in USA Today by Tom Krattenmaker titled "Secularists, what happened to the open mind?" Krattenmaker ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

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