Sermons on Proof:

Jesus Appears To His Disciples Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 10, 2016

Jesus' appearance to his disciples in Jerusalem in Luke 24:36-49 shows us how they came to recognize that Jesus was indeed alive.

Scripture Jesus was crucified on Friday, Nisan 14, 30 AD. He was buried in Joseph of Nicodemus’ tomb before sundown on that same day. But, three days later, on the first day of the week, that is, on Sunday, at early dawn, several women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of… God Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 10, 2010

God alone is self-existent; we depend on him for life and being.

Scripture Introduction Thomas Boston pastored from 1699–1731. A biographer wrote of his ministry: “If Scotland had been searched during the early part of the eighteenth century there was not a minister of Christ within its bounds who, both in personal character and in the discharge of his pastoral ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: Why Won't Anyone Believe Us? Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 21, 2005

Sometimes the message of the Gospel is as difficult for others to believe as a magical world beyond the wardrobe.

In the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, the wardrobe represents the barrier to belief. Beyond the back of that cabinet lay a magical world in which humans could be heroes and the fantastic was true. Lucy goes into the wardrobe and finds the back of it a gateway to a wonderful place called Narnia. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

Peters First Sermon And Best

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

Pentecost. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Peters first sermon and best Reading: Acts chapter 2 verses 12-37. Ill: • Pentecost Sunday – the birthday of the Church! • Speaking of birthdays – I love the story of the man who heard his wife say: • “I would like to be 8 again”. In Acts chapter 2, Peter gave his first sermon: • Now if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-37

Denomination: Brethren

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: Baptist

Believing In The Resurrected Jesus (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 6, 2014

Thomas started out as a doubter who quickly changed his skepticism once he saw the resurrected Jesus.

BELIEVING IN THE RESURRECTED JESUS (part two) John 20:19-31 1) Overjoyed! (19-20) All the hoopla surrounding the empty tomb happened Sunday morning and now we are in Sunday evening. The disciples had all day to think about what had already happened. They weren’t convinced that Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After Easter: He Showed Them His Hands And Feet

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 9, 2021

The disciples were still in Jerusalem during the evening of Resurrection Day. When the Lord Jesus Christ appeared suddenly, they were terrified! But when they saw His hands and feet, they began to believe HE WAS ALIVE!

Introduction: On Resurrection Day, the Lord Jesus Christ had walked with Cleopas and another disciple from Jerusalem to Emmaus. The Lord not only walked with them, He also explained the Scriptures about Himself to them and shared a meal with them. After this, He vanished out of their sight and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Titus Test Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

The Titus Test answers the error of works-based religions and the question of circumcision.

THE TITUS TEST TEXT: Galatians 2:1-10 I. PAUL’S JERUSALEM JOURNEY (v. 1-2) A. PAUL WAS NOT A FREQUENT VISITOR TO JERUSALEM 1. His first visit as a Christian was 3 years after he was saved. 2. It was 14 years later, before Paul went to Jerusalem again. 3. Paul did not get the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

The Believer And Indwelling Sin

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 28, 2015

What about the sins of the saved?

The Believer and Indwelling Sin Romans 7: 14-25 This is a picture of a soul in conflict...in conflict with his desires, in conflict with his true self, in conflict with the Law of God, and in conflict with Satan. The conflict is real, intense and strong. It is summed up in verse 24, O ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Good Neighbor Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 10, 2025

What does a good neighbor look like? What if you had the compassion of the Good Samaritan that could change the way that you engage with the people around you? Get ready to learn from the greatest Teacher (Jesus) we have!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Being a Good Neighbor Luke 10:25-37 This morning we will be looking at the practice of being good neighbors. Our text comes from Luke chapter 10, versus 25 to 37, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: *other

Why We Need The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 1, 2002

The baptism in the power to witness. It is the divine ability to impact several witnessing areas of our lives.

Jesus is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God grow.The power to make this happen is not found in human effort but Spirit effort(Acts 1:8). The baptism in the Holy spirit is power to witness. It is the ability to witness in several ways. 1. It is the power to serve.(Acts 1:8) "But you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatness Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GREAT IS THE LORD AND GREATLY TO BE PRAISED – FOR HIS GLORY AND STRENGTH

BIG IDEA: GREAT IS THE LORD AND GREATLY TO BE PRAISED – FOR HIS GLORY AND STRENGTH I. (:1-6) CALL TO THE WHOLE EARTH: TO SING PRAISES TO THE LORD FOR HIS GLORY AND STRENGTH A. Tone of Praise: 1. New and Fresh "a new song" 2. Good News "Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day" B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Who Made The World Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 18, 2010

What about the God who made the world? 1- The God who made the world wants to be known 2- The God who made the world no longer overlooks ignorance 3- The God who made the world proves Himself convincingly

INTRO.- ILL.- BANG! BANG! The Big Bang Theory - The Big Bang theory is an effort to explain what happened at the very beginning of our universe. Discoveries in astronomy and physics have shown beyond a reasonable doubt that our universe did in fact have a beginning. Prior to that moment there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Impact Of Faith

Contributed by James Linders on May 22, 2015

What IS faith and HOW should it be practised? CAN we please God WITHOUT faith? What is the IMPACT of faith on a believer's life? Examples of the EFFECT of faith on people's lives who TRUSTED God, and the CONSEQUENCES of a LACK of faith on people's lives.

Hebrews 11:1 "Faith makes us sure of what we hope for,and gives us proof of what we can not see." Hebrews 11:6 “Without faith it is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anatomy Of Belief

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 1, 2011

God is not concerned with only the ways in which we think and believe; he’s concerned about the ways in which we act upon our beliefs.

INTRO Have you ever watched Star Trek? Mr. Spock, “the pointy-earned Vulcan” who served as Captain Kirk’s first officer said, “Once you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” This quote is an offshoot from a scientific principle known as ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran