Sermons on presuppositional apologetics: showing 1-15 of 2,852

Apologetics

Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 7, 2016

A Study in Christian Apologetics

Apologetics? An Outline What is Christian apologetics? First what it is not!  It is not the art of learning how to apologize for your faith! It is not arguing over how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. The English word, “apologetics,” comes from the Greek word, apologia, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 48: Preach Apologetics Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 7, 2018

Basic elements of preaching to defend the Christian faith

Lesson Goal Introduce some basic elements of preaching apologetically. Lesson Intro In Philippians 1:7, 17 Paul defended the Christian faith. Defending the Christian faith has a long history. Those who have a particular gift in this area have served the church well throughout Christian history. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Faulty Presuppositions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

Learning requires a willingness to surrender our faulty presuppositions

Overcoming our Faulty Presuppositions (Acts 10:23-34) It is often true that before we can learn new things we have to be willing to unlearn faulty presuppositions. Many people harbor faulty assumptions about themselves, other people or their circumstances. To wrongly assume something about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Beginning - A Basic Presupposition Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 18, 2021

Our worldview is based on presuppositions, some true, some not so true. For a Biblical worldview, what is our basic presupposition? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

As we have been considering different worldviews over the past few weeks, we must remember that a world view is how a person view and reacts to the environment, the culture, the happenings in the world around them. According to Dr James Sire (was a widely-respected Christian apologist, author, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Foundations For Apologetics Series

Contributed by Dr. Joel Perttula on Aug 13, 2020

The word apologetics can be intimidating, but it doesn't need to be. This series will remove the anxiety you may have when it comes to giving a defense for your faith.

WELCOME Good Morning. Welcome to church! Whether you are listening online or you’re here in person; we’re glad you’ve connected with us! SERIES INTRODUCTION The word apologetics can be intimidating, but it doesn't need to be. This series will remove the anxiety you may have when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Our Faulty Presuppositions 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

It is often true that before we can learn new things we have to be willing to unlearn faulty presuppositions. Many people harbor faulty assumptions about themselves, other people or their circumstances. To wrongly assume something about another is to ent

1. It is often true that before we can learn new things we have to be willing to unlearn faulty presuppositions. Quote: "As a man thinks within himself, so he is." (Prov. 23:7) Many people harbor faulty assumptions about themselves, other people or their circumstances. To wrongly assume ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose & Scope Of Apologetics

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 7, 2015

The Purpose & Scope Of Apologetics

Apologetics exists as a field of Christian study to aide the believer in understanding his beliefs, why critics refuse to ascent to these eternal truths, and how these beliefs apply to broader intellectual concerns. Upon hearing of these applications of the discipline, those unfamiliar with such ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rise And Revelvancy Of Christian Apologetics

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

“We already know that we’re not supposed to take drugs, have sex, or drop out of school. Sometimes adults think we’re just a bunch of goofballs, only interested in pizza and concerts. But kids in our youth group really do want to learn all about Chris

The September morning air felt cold as I walked from my car toward the flagpole. Across the school property in front of me, I was encouraged by the large gathering of students that I could see in front of the building. “Wow… a pretty impressive group at this hour,” I thought as I glanced at my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons In Apologetics #6: Pantheism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 3, 2011

As a worldview, Pantheism has plagued the religious thought of both the East and West from ancient times on up through our contemporary day.

If Deism is the belief that God is so transcendent from the cosmos He created that He no longer participates directly in it, Pantheism must be the worldview at the other end of the continuum believing that a higher power exists as Pantheism holds that God is so immanent with the universe that God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons In Apologetics #7: Panentheism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 22, 2011

Lessons In Apologetics #7: Panentheism

The next worldview examined by Geisler in "Christian Apologetics" is Panentheism. Whereas Deism postulated a God detached from His creation for the sake of transcendence and Pantheism claims that God and the world are coterminous for the sake of immanence, Panentheism attempts to conceptualize a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons In Apologetics #8: Atheism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 18, 2011

Lessons In Apologetics #8: Atheism

If the Christian has no assurance that God will triumph from the way the world appears to be going, one would be better off hedging one’s bets by siding with the Devil or sitting the whole thing out all together. There are those that attempt to do just that. Atheism is the worldview that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons In Apologetics #9: Theism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 9, 2011

Lessons In Apologetics #9: Theism

The next worldview examined by Geisler in "Christian Apologetics" is Theism. Theism is the belief that a transcendent God created the universe as a reality distinct from Himself but which He actively sustains through both a system of natural law which He created and through divine intervention at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons In Apologetics #5: Deism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Oct 26, 2010

Lessons In Apologetics #5: Deism

The tests or methodologies of epistemology are just the first step into the realm of Apologetics. These, in turn are applied to the assorted worldviews. The first worldview examined will be Deism. As with Christianity, Deism believes that God created the universe and set it up to operate in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Apologetics: Defending Your Faith

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Nov 13, 2021

Apologetics is the branch of Christianity that deals with the defense and establishment of the Christian faith.

Apologetics: Defending your faith Text: Luke 12:8-12 Confess Christ Before Men 8 “Also I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man also will confess before the angels of God. 9 But he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. 10 “And anyone who speaks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:8-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Unity: The 21st Century Apologetic

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

The unity of the body of Christ should draw the world to Christ.

Sermon-8/19/01-Col. 2-Unity: the 21st century apologetic Key Idea: The Unity of the body of Christ should draw the world to Christ. Hook: Told from time we’re children-Christ comes into your heart-true, but can make Him seem small, fit in here need to also emphasize what else happens at the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: *other