Sermons on skeptic: showing 286-300 of 4,457

Fully Committed To Him - Part I Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 7, 2005

This sermon is part one in a series challenging God’s people to deeper committment in their relationship with Him.

“Fully Committed to Him” Sermon – 8 August 2004 We have just come out of a six week series of sermons entitled “Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall”. One of the points that we touched on a couple of times throughout that series was the matter of being committed to the Lord. In ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Personal Encounter With Jesus.” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2006

# 5 in series -A Study of the Book of John - “That You May Believe.” We learn four things about the Lord from Nathanael’s personal encounter with Jesus.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 5 “A Personal Encounter With Jesus.” John 1:43-51 Last week we looked at “The Requirement of Following Jesus” by looking at the call of Andrew. What stands out ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

Re-Discovering The Resurrection

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 9, 2007

Emotions ran high for those who witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. How those emotions changed and what changed them made the difference between faith and disbelief.

For many of us, when I say the word "Easter" or "Resurrection Sunday" or even "Third Day" it brings things to mind. If you are a Christian you may think of the empty tomb, or of the angels and Jesus’ visit to the disciples. If you are not a Christian you might think of the Easter Bunny or "maybe I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Continual Call Of Disciples Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 1, 2015

Jesus continues to call His Disciples and they reveal that He is the Son of God and Son of Man, King of Israel, and their "rabbi".

The Continual Call of Discipleship John 1:43-51 Jesus continues to call His disciples together in John 1:43-51: The next day (day four of Jesus’ ministry in the Gospel of John) Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving - The Fields Are Ripe

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 11, 2020

We need to go beyond being thankful for the blessings we have received this thanksgiving and share with the lost of this world what it is like to be a child of God who has every spiritual blessing in Jesus! The fields are truly ripe!

Thanksgiving – The Fields are Ripe Psalms 138 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 As thanksgiving approaches my mouth begins to water and stomach growl as I think about all the mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, carrots, dressing and turnip smothered in gravy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Calling Nathanael PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 13, 2024

This sermon explores discipleship, doubt, discovery, and dedication, urging us to discern and live out God's call to follow Him in our daily lives.

Good morning, dear family of God. It's a joy to be in your presence today, to stand here on this blessed, ordinary Sunday, where we gather together in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Isn't it a wonder how we can come together, week after week, and find new treasures in the Word of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Topics: Calling, Disciples

Faith

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 27, 2001

God must be the object of our faith

FAITH A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith in God.” Then to his dismay the card slipped from his hand and fluttered out the window. “Stop the bus!” he cried. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-7, Romans 4:16-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Was Jesus? Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 8, 2003

Questions and answers to the possibilities of who Jesus was.

This is the first Sunday of Advent, the beginning celebration of Christ’s first coming and the anticipation of Christ’s second coming. We will break from our monthly message series to help us prepare for Christmas in a meaningful way. This is a tough task. I’m competing with the millions of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: *other

The Resurrection Story

Contributed by John Donnelly on Mar 22, 2010

The resurrection is true

EASTER SUNDAY SERMON APRIL 8, 2007 The Rev. Canon John A. Donnelly The story was first · Told by 3 women, · Then told by the slain rabbi’s disciples, · then told throughout the whole city of Jerusalem. · It spread like wildfire throughout the Roman world---through Europe & Asia; and later ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Peril Of Having Too Much Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 28, 2021

The rich young ruler and his decision to walk away from the call of Jesus shattered the disciple's beliefs about riches being an exclusive sign of favor with God. Money and possessions tend to be a hindrance to faith in Him instead.

A young man whom the Scriptures refer to as a "rich young ruler" came before Jesus with a question on how to obtain eternal life. After using the Law as a means of examining his motives, Jesus instructed him to go and sell all his possessions in order to receive spiritual treasure and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:23, Mark 4:19, Mark 10:17-22, 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 1:1 - The Scientific Brilliance Of Our Sovereign Lord

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 1, 2023

This is a revision of a sermon I posted nearly two years ago that presented the story of creation from a scientific viewpoint. The wonder of creation is a witness to God's holiness, majesty, power, and glory.

"IN THE BEGINNING, GOD CREATED THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH" (Genesis 1:1). I want you to consider for a moment how solemn, awesome, powerful, and wondrous this statement is, for it presents the work, thought, and majesty of Almighty God. Some of you reading this might be thinking, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Romans 1:20, Colossians 1:16-17, John 1:1-4, Hebrews 11:3, Revelation 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Accusers Try To Discredit The People Of God?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Accusers find pleasure in trying to find fault with someone or their ideas.

1. Accusers find pleasure in trying to find fault with someone or their ideas. In this passage we read about men who tried to discredit Peter and the apostles who had just received the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Peter said, "These men are not drunk as you suppose." (Acts 2:15) Ignorant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Does God Do His Work?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Amidst the clouds of doom, gloom and stubborn opposition, God sheds His light to the dark regions of menâs minds. In this passage we learn a little bit more about how the Divine work of God overshadows every difficulty, discouragement or predicament. Alth

1. Amidst the clouds of doom, gloom and stubborn opposition, God sheds His light to the dark regions of menâs minds. In this passage we learn a little bit more about how the Divine work of God overshadows every difficulty, discouragement or predicament. Although God’s purposes may not be clear ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Of God

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

A balanced look a the Bible and its meaning for man.

Title: The Word of God Text: Multi-texted Topical Introduction: I hold in my hand – the inspired word of God – It is the inerrant word of God – It is the complete word of God – It is all the truth I need – It is all-sufficient for life – It is my road map to heaven. **Written by about 40 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-22, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come And See

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 16, 2009

An personal evangelism sermon on bringing people to Christ Jesus.

John 1: 35 – 51 / Come and See Intro: A little preschooler came home from her fist time at Sunday School. Her mom wanted to know how things had done and what the little girl thought about the experience. “How was it?” --- “Oh, it was fine and it was fun. But I think my teacher was Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed