Sermons on Scholars:

Answering Rob Bell's Myths About The Resurrection

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 16, 2014

Was the Resurrection a Myth concocted out of many ancient stories? Rob Bell seems to think so.

Recently, I watched a video from a preacher named Rob Bell. He has attained a certain level of popularity recently due to his book Love Wins, which many evangelicals have denounced as a purely universalistic treatment of important Scriptural texts. Now, I may soon deal with Rob Bell’s claims ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part Iii – Daniel’s Prophecy Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 24: 1 – 22

Matthew 24: 1 – 22 Part III – Daniel’s Prophecy “Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said to them, “Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Good Friday?? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 29, 2011

The significance of what we call Good Friday is what actually happened and for what purpose!

If we look in the Bible, no matter which translation, we will not find the words “Good Friday”. The words Christmas and Trinity are also not in the Bible, does it mean we should ignore them? Absolutely not! Christmas, The Trinity, Good Friday, and even the word Easter are just words we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-66

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hope That Comes From An Attitude Change Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 10, 2017

This is the 26th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#26] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM AN ATTITUDE CHANGE Habakkuk 3:16 Introduction: In this room today are people who are pessimist, (the glass is ½ empty) and people are optimist, (the glass is ½ full). For those of you that are fellow pessimist, the way that ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Listening: Last Sunday Of Epiphany

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 5, 2019

The Rev. Rian Adams. This sermon on the transfiguration encourages people to actively listen to God.

The Art of Listening The Rev. Rian Adams Peter is my favorite disciple. Not because he was perfect; God knows he was far from it. He spoke first and listened to others last. In the Gospels, he is as an overconfident loud-mouth, and he cannot contain himself, his ego needs an audience for his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Episcopal

Edom's False Security Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 19, 2021

What gave the Edomites their arrogance and false sense of security?

we began a new study in the one-chapter Old Testament book of Obadiah. Historians do not know anything about him personally other than he wrote this prophesy. It is a little odd that this book is included in the OT writings, because it is not written to the nation of Israel, but to Edom. The ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Foreshadowing Jesus’ Fate

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 24, 2022

How did John foreshadow Jesus' sacrifice? Learn what the phrase "the lamb of God" means. We must tell the story of Jesus as often as possible.

Foreshadowing Jesus’ Fate John 1:19-34 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 1:19 This is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent to him priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 And he confessed and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 They asked him, “What ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: United Methodist

The Resurrection Of The Lord Jesus Christ: What Do The Scriptures Say?

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 28, 2022

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the faith and the greatest event in the story of civilization. The proofs from Scripture and the lives changed by it cannot be ignored or denied.

Note: These verses and the order of events are adapted from THE OPEN BIBLE (KJV) (c) 1975 by Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, TN. When the Lord Jesus told Martha at the tomb of Lazarus, "I am the Resurrection and the Life" (John 11:25), He proved it by bringing HIs friend and her ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25, John 20:11-18, Matthew 28:5-10, Luke 24:13-31, John 20:24-29, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Acts 9:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Great I Am

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 7, 2017

Jesus actually claimed to be God and He did so repeatedly. In fact that is why the Jewish religious leaders were so angry with Jesus. He wouldn’t stop making the claim. He had every right to make the claim and the Jews had a right to be angry

Jesus the Great I Am Exodus 3:14 John 4:21-26 John 18:1-8 Philippians 2:6-11 Revelation 1:8 Today I want to show you how you can prove that Jesus claimed to be God by using His own words from the Gospel of John. Using a highlighter you can become a witness for the Lord. This is the easiest ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-26, John 3:14, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Peter 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discipleship In The Original Jewish Context: Elijah, Elisha, And Jesus

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 6, 2025

Today we are going to look at Elijah and Elisha and note their potential influence upon the life and ministry of Jesus.

Discipleship in the Original Jewish Context: Elijah, Elisha, and Jesus Parallels between Jesus’ ministry and that of Elijah/Elisha (I Kings 19:1-9, 15-16 compared with Matthew 4:1-11) When Protestants have visions, they usually have visions of Jesus. When Roman Catholics have visions, they often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Kings 19:1-9, 1 Kings 19:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pentecost Means No Résumé Required

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 10, 2025

There are a lot of reasons people give as to why they think they aren't good enough to serve the Lord. Pentecost Day teaches that it is God's Gifts, and not our innate talents, which enable us to serve Him.

Good Morning. Last week, we looked at Christ ascending into Heaven, and being Seated at the Right hand of the Father. Jesus is no longer with his disciples, and making it more confusing for them, He commissioned them to go into all the world and expand His spiritual kingdom to the ends of the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Two Witnesses PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

This sermon aims to explore and understand the identity, mission, and significance of the "Two Witnesses" mentioned in Revelation 10 & 11 of the Bible.

Good morning, family. As we gather here today, we're going to dive into an intriguing and thought-provoking part of the Scriptures in Revelation 10 & 11. Our focus is on the "Two Witnesses." Who are they? What's their mission? And why are they significant? In the words of A.W. Tozer, "The Bible is ...read more

Topics: Two Witnesses

By Example

Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 21, 2012

FOLLOW BY EXAMPLE

BY EXAMPLE THESSALONIA LETTERS ARE ANOTHER SET OF PAIRED LETTERS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. IN PAUL DAY THESSALONICA WAS THE ROMAN CAPITAL OF THE PROVINCE OF MACEDONIA. IT WAS LOCATED ON A PRIMARY ROAD LEADING FROM ROME TO THE EASTERN PART OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. THIS CITY IS TODAY NAMED SALONIKA, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Stress Testing

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 8, 2012

A TESTING OF YOUR FAITH

STRESS TESTING INTRODUCTION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THE MERITS OF ENDURING ADVERSITY. DO NOT CONFUSE TRIALS-ADVERSITY WITH “FAITH BUILDING” FOR FAITH COMES BY HEARING THE WORD OF GOD (ROMANS 10:17). JEWISH BELIEVERS IN THE EARLY CHURCH EXPERIENCED ANTAGONISM AND PERSECUTION ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Winners' Circle

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 25, 2013

THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

THE WINNERS’ CIRCLE INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF REVELATION REVEALS JESUS CHRIST IN HIS MAJESTY AND POWER. JOHN, THE APOSTLE, THE LIKELY AUTHOR WRITES OF EVENTS LEADING UP TO CHRIST’S MAJESTIC RETURN. THE TIME AND DATE NO MAN KNOWS, HOWEVER, WE MUST BE FORWARD LOOKING TO THIS EVENT. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:5

Denomination: Baptist