Sermons on Skeptic:

Prince Caspian: Confidence Without Evidence Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009

Faith, by definition, requires us to move beyond our senses and our reason into an area that cannot be proven.

Prince Caspian: Confidence without evidence 1 Peter 1:8-9 The children are confronted with a choice. They don’t know which way to go to get across the gorge and meet Prince Caspian. Earlier in the story, Lucy sees Aslan, and points him out to the others. He is guiding them a specific but hidden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus Suffered In Our Place

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

many people in those days died on a cross as that was the Roman way of the death penalty for every one that was not a Roman, but Jesus death on the cross was different, as He bore the sins of all mankind, passed present and future.

ISAIAH 53: & psalms 22: JESUS SUFFERED IN OUR PLACE 4-26-08 As we think about how Jesus suffered and died on the cross, people have their own thoughts about what His crucifixion must have been like, but I’m sure that most of us really can not comprehend what He actually endured, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Breath Of Life - Advent 1

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 26, 2008

Just as Micah longed for the coming Messiah, so too we place our trust in the one who has been revealed; Jesus Christ!

“Breath of Life” Micah 7:1-7 Introduction That grand old man of English statesmanship, William Gladstone, one day arose in Parliament and solemnly announced that he had a sad statement to make. “Princess Alice is dead,” said he; “and love did it.” Her boy was ill with diphtheria and near to death. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Heroes Of Faith Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Outline of Heb. 11

Heroes of Faith Hebrews Chapter Eleven Scripture Reading 11:1-7 1. Our author finished chapter ten with the admonition not to “draw back unto perdition”. 2. In this chapter we see our author encouraging his readers to push on to the “saving of the soul”. Divine Spectacle During an interview with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Believe The Bible As God's Word? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 14, 2009

There are many supporting truths which states that the Bible is the Word of God but the most important truth is that the One and Only True God is found in the Bible!

I hope you are now prepared to answer the question, “Does God really exists?” That was our topic last week. More importantly, I hope you truly believe in the Creator God and that belief is not only experienced on Sundays but on a daily basis. Now, if someone asks you “Why do you believe the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discerning The Conflict

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 6, 2009

Wisdom and discernment are great gifts of God.

Discerning the Conflict Aug. 30, 2009 (PM) FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.5 And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.6 There are varieties of effects, but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Discover

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

At the heart of Christianity is the invitation to discover something new. God is an inviting God and wants each of us not only to know him but to discover life in Him and the body of Christ at its fullest. To discover means to uncover or to explore a new

Discover A truck driver was hauling a load of 50 penguins to the zoo. Unfortunately, his truck broke down. He eventually waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take the penguins to the zoo.
The next day the first truck driver got his truck fixed and drove into town and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Rest Of Your Life

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 4, 2010

We have been called into the same transformational life of the first disciples.

The Rest of Your Life! Luke 5:1-11 Introduction Two Texans were trying to impress each other with the size of their ranches. One asked the other, “What’s the name of your ranch?” He replied, “The Rocking R, ABC, Flying W Circle C, Bar U, Staple Four, Box D, Rolling M, Rainbow’s End, Silver Spur ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Sufficient Faith

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 28, 2009

Sufficient faith is that which is both apprehended and declared openly.

Sufficient Faith Mark 5:21-34 21 Jesus got into the boat again and went back to the other side of the lake, where a large crowd gathered around him on the shore. 22 Then a leader of the local synagogue, whose name was Jairus, arrived. When he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet, 23 pleading fervently ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Stone The Builders Rejected

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 30, 2009

The power is in Jesus name and the pardon comes through Jesus work!

The Stone the Builders Rejected, Acts 4:5-12 Introduction It is related that Michelangelo, the famous Italian sculptor, painter, and poet, once stood before a great block of marble that had been rejected by builders and cast aside. As he stood there with eyes staring straight at the marble, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Christian Church

To Be Missional Is To Go And Make Disciples

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Second sermon in the second part of an initial 2009 series, ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

When I started writing this sermon, I noticed in my notes that I had written down a question for each of this month’s sermons with the intention of asking it at some point in the sermon. Well, I failed to do so last week and so it is with that question we begin this week’s message. (Slide 1) What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 24:47

Denomination: Church Of God

It Is A Love Story

Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 17, 2009

Is the story about healing the Leper just about physical healing? Or is there more to the story? Most translations use the word "clean" ... not "healed." But could this "clean" mean "forgiveness" of sin? Mark Chapter 2 suggests it may be.

I confess to you how I struggled with the scripture this morning. I struggled because when I first read this scripture, I wondered “how can I preach about this “healing” when I know we have people in our congregation who are good, faithful servants, disciples of Jesus Christ, yet who are suffering ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:39-45

Denomination: Methodist

Barnabus, The Encourager

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 22, 2007

In this sermon you will consider three traits of the person who serves as an encourager.

Have you ever had someone encourage you at a time when you desperately needed it? There is nothing as refreshing as an encouraging word or deed. It is like a fresh drink of water on a hot day. In fact, I believe encouragement is the greatest need in our day. Most all people you meet are carrying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Deadly Sin Of Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 10, 2007

Hypocrisy is deliberate deception, trying to make people think we are more spiritual than we really are.

THE DEADLY SIN OF HYPOCRISY Acts 4:34-5:11 “BUT” -starts chapter 5. The “buts” in the Bible are hinges on which great doors swing. They always mark a decisive change in the story. The incident of chapter 5 begins in chapter 4. The story of Ananias and Sapphira is a story ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To Believe Or Not To Believe

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 28, 2008

We are blessed for believing though we have not seen.

TO BELIEVE OR NOT TO BELIEVE John 20:19-31 (NIV) 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed