Sermons on Skeptic:

Sermon On Doubt

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 10, 2023

Doubt is defined as a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.

Francis Bacon, a former Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain once remarked: If we begin with certainties, we shall end in doubts; but if we begin with doubts, and are patient in them, we shall end in certainties. Proverbs 3:5-8 confirms: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22, Matthew 14:31, Mark 11:23, Luke 24:38

Alternative Creation Theory No. 1: Theistic Evolution

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 15, 2023

The first theory of creation apart from Scripture teaches that God used evolution as part of the creative process. Is this a viable explanation for our origins? What does science and the Bible have to say about this idea?

Our look at the first of the four alternative theories to the biblical account of creation begins with what I would refer to as a philosophical mix of oil and water. On the surface, this theory might sound feasible for those who worship at the altar of reason and compromise, but it falls short ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:17, Romans 5:12-21, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:1-4, Colossians 1:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Making Room

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 26, 2024

A sermon for Christmas Eve

December 24, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 2:1-20 Making Room Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Is there any room? I’ve been pondering a daily reflection I received on my daily online Henri Nouwen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Alternate Theory Of Creation No. 3 - The "day/Age" Theory

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 24, 2023

Another theory of the creation of the universe in opposition to the record given in Genesis 1 is the "Day/Age" Theory, and like the previous two we looked at, has neither the science or Scriptural foundation to verify its claim.

We have looked at two of four "theories of creation" used to explain our origins apart from what is clearly and unapologetically presented in the first chapter of Genesis. The first theory is known as "theistic evolution", which teaches that God used evolution as part of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Exodus 20:8-11, Psalm 33:6-12, Hebrews 11:3, John 1:1-4, Colossians 1:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Title: "come See A Man"

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 26, 2023

This encounter is filled with powerful lessons about the transformative power of encountering Jesus Christ.

Introduction: Let me start it with a story: Three buddies were enjoying a peaceful day of fishing when, out of nowhere, they reel in a mermaid who pleads to be released, offering to grant each of them a wish. Now, one of the guys is a skeptic and decides to test the mermaid's abilities. He ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

10. Saul's Victory Through The Spirit's Empowerment Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

History is filled with leaders who, at the right moment, rose to the challenge with courage. Yet, true empowerment comes not from charisma or human strength alone, but from God’s Spirit working through a person.

Saul’s Victory at Jabesh: The Spirit’s Empowerment April 30, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 11 Introduction: The Power to Lead Comes from God History is filled with leaders who, at the right moment, rose to the challenge with courage. One such leader was Winston ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Man, The Created Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 30, 2014

God said He created man in His image. But what do we do if we've damaged and warped that image? How can we ever repair and regain what was lost?

OPEN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3IRZPjdpr0 (Video “Imago Dei” on youtube.com - play it through the 1:00 minute mark then fade out) Psalm 8:3-4 asks an intriguing question: “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-4, Genesis 1:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Generations Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Mar 7, 2003

A sermon addressing the need to pass on to succeeding generations the faith of previous generations.

Title - The Three Generations of Faith Text - Judges 2:6-10; Psalm 78:1-8 Intro. - In the book Pentecostals in Crisis author Ron Auch says, and I quote, “Already we can see the first symptoms of the illness creeping through the body of the Pentecostal church: we still claim to believe in the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-10, Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bible: Trustworthy, Tested, And True

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

The Christian faith is only as certain as the Bible is trustworthy. If the Bible isn’t true, then people who call themselves Christians would have no truth to stand on—their faith would be worthless.

“I will never forget your precepts, For by them you have given me life.” (Psalm 119:93 NKJV) Unshakable faith begins with the Bible. The Christian faith is only as certain as the Bible is trustworthy. If the Bible isn’t true, then people who call themselves Christians would have no truth to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Calls Us Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

When God Calls Us Series: Conversations with Jesus Brad Bailey – February 11, 2018

When God Calls Us Series: Conversations with Jesus Brad Bailey – February 11, 2018 Intro Conversations. Some are just polite exchanges. Some are practical exchanges. [1] But there are some that can be life altering. They can change our understanding of life…and ourselves. Some have an expansive ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Easter Questions You Must Answer Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Mary Magdalene was one of the eyewitnesses of the resurrection. She was the last one at the cross and the first one at the tomb. She had to answer three Easter questions that day, and these are the same three questions that each of us must answer today.

INTRODUCTION There’s something exciting about a countdown. As a boy growing up in LA, lower Alabama, I can remember my family crowded around a small black-and-white television set as the camera was focused on a launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The year was 1962 and Astronaut John Glenn ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Mysteries Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

We find the answer in understanding the proper allocations of morality; the teachings of how life ought to be lived. We see in Jesus the perfect union of contrasts between mercy, justice, love, truth, judgment and grace.

The Divine Mysteries of Jesus Christ Introduction "Many people—particularly the young—have been persuaded that such a search is futile. They have been told from their preschool days on that one person’s opinion is as good as anothers, that each person can pick his or her own truth from a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, John 8:12, John 1:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Makes Jesus So Special?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Why Christmas is such an important celebration and why 2000 years after His birth, Jesus Christ is worthy of our trust, love, and devotion.

In less than two weeks it will be Christmas and almost all of us will celebrate the birth of someone born 2000 years ago. Why? That is the question of the day. What makes Jesus Christ so special? Why isn't the birthday of Mohammed, Confucius, or Buddha the biggest holiday of the year? Why does our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

"By Grace Through Faith"

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: "—Ephesians 2:8

"BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH" "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: "—Ephesians 2:8 I PREFER the rendering in the Revised Version. As slight as the change is, it is of very great moment, as a little reflection will show. "For by grace HAVE YE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Third Day He Rose Again From The Dead Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 20, 2004

This sermon suggests seven consequences if the resurrection of the dead is false. But, because the resurrection of the dead is true, we have hope!

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means that Jesus rose from the dead on the third day. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:13-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed