Sermons on skepticism: showing 166-180 of 4,456

Don’t Be Confused About The Task Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 7, 2010

Confusion about the church exists in large measure today and is seen in the projected assignement of the church

Don’t be Confused – about the task Matthew 22:34-40, Matthew 28:18-20, John 20:21, Acts 1:8 * Some years ago, I read a speedboat driver who had recently survived a racing accident. He said that he had been at near-top speeds when his boat veered slightly and hit a wave at a dangerous angle. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Troubled? Why Do Doubts Rise In Your Minds?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 29, 2012

Jesus helps troubled and doubting people. He helps us too.

Are you a skeptical person? Do you believe everything you hear, right away? Or does it take awhile before you believe something to be true? The other day I got an email from someone who said that they were my long lost relative. They were trapped somewhere in Nigeria, and needed me to send $5000 to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Lutheran

The One And Only Cure For Doubt

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 10, 2012

We find our cure for our doubts in the love of Christ.

Are you a skeptical person? Do you believe everything you hear, right away? Or does it take awhile before you believe something to be true? The other day I got an email from someone who said that he was my long lost relative. He was trapped somewhere in Nigeria, and needed me to send $5000 to the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

A Personal Invitation From Jesus To You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Jesus invites everyone into a relationship with Him, knows us intimately, and meets us where we are, offering love, acceptance, and forgiveness.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into the book of John, specifically John 1:43-53, where we learn three key lessons: Jesus' invitation is for everyone, He knows who we are, and He meets us where we are. These lessons aren't just for the people in the Bible, they're for ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Topics: Lessons, Jesus Meeting, Nathanael

I Will Raise It Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of revering God's house, defending our faith, and truly knowing God to energetically serve, boldly share, and find contentment in Him.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the common ground of faith, united in the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are blessed to gather in His name, to seek His wisdom, and to learn from His teachings. Our focus today is drawn from the Gospel of John, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Topics: Reverence, Worship, How We Live

The Bible Is Full Of Contradictions Series

Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003

Those who don’t want to believe will often give the excuse, ’The Bible is full of contradictions’. This lesson analysis the question and considers whether the statement is true or false.

Answering Criticisms “The Bible Is Full Of Contradictions” Introduction 1. When talking to people about the Bible, the objection is often raised, “The Bible is full of contradictions”. 2. In this lesson, we shall analyze what is meant by this statement and consider whether or not it is true. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Mere Consideration: The Apologetic Quandaries Found In The Lewis Classic

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on May 1, 2015

No Mere Consideration: The Apologetic Quandaries Found In The Lewis Classic

Psalms 14:1 says, “The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God'.” Only those seeking to live in utter irrationality can ignore the arguments made in favor of the God of the Bible by C.S. Lewis in “Mere Christianity”. Three of the most compelling issues the skeptic will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Bones About It!

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016

There is no greater celebration than that of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. . There is no more joyous event.

Matthew 28:1-10 No Bones About It! 4/23/00 Sunrise Service D. Marion Clark Introduction There is no greater celebration than that of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. . There is no more joyous event. The resurrection proclaims to us that Jesus of Nazareth is indeed the Messiah, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cleansing Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

Discipline isn’t fun. It isn’t fun to receive it and it isn’t fun to give it out. But the fact is that discipline is necessary. Are you in need of a cleansing today? How will you react when it comes?

“This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you.” How many of you have ever used that line on your kids? I remember when I got that line used on me. I didn’t believe it for one minute. As a matter of fact, I didn’t believe it until I had my own kids and used that line on them. Don’t you hate ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Motivation For Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 28, 2005

The final message from the series on Malachi

I have heard it said over and over again that hindsight is 20/20. How many things can you remember in your life that if you would have known they were going to turn out the way they did, you would have made an entirely different decision? How would you live your life differently today if you knew ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Apostle Philip: Seeing Beyond The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 3, 2018

Apostle Philip learned to see not with earthly but heavenly eyes ... so can you!

Twelve Ordinary Men Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Today we are going to continue the sermon series on the Twelve Apostles by examining the life of Apostle Philip. Before I begin I want to acknowledge that the book “Twelve Ordinary Men” by John MacArthur was used as ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, John 6:1-14, John 12:20-28, John 14:5-14, 1 Peter 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling Our Commitments: Christ's Conquest Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 23, 2009

Our argument is that the life of Jesus Christ provides for us a paradigm upon which we can pattern our lives.

Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008 Fulfilling Our Commitments: Christ’s Conquest John 20: 24 – 29 The triumph of Christ’s Conquest concludes our series: “Fulfilling Our Commitments.” We looked at Jesus Christ from six perspectives as he fulfilled his commitments to God, to God’s Law, to the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Basis Of Our Worship And Joy

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2005

Psalm 100 can be divided into two parts. Worship God, for we belong to Him. And give thanks, for He is a good God.

Psalm 100 can be divided into two parts - a call to worship God and give thanks to Him. Verses 1-2 - urges to come to God with singing, with joy • Very upbeat, very positive, happy mood... • All humanity called to worship God – this is what we OUGHT to do. WHY? Reasons? Verse 3 • KNOW that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Proof Is In The "Putting" Series

Contributed by Paul Gabriel on May 6, 2005

We must "put on" Christ.

John 6:30-40 The Proof is in the "Putting" I. They Demanded Proof - v. 30-31 First, let’s establish that skeptical inquiry is not a bad thing...in fact, it can be quite beneficial. Scientific discoveries are based on this approach. Definition---a skeptic is one who is willing to question any ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-40

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas: My Favorite Apostle

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 31, 2022

The apostle Thomas gets the short end of the stick when we read about him and his "doubts" in the Gospel of John. He is more like you and I than we want to admit, and his story affirms it.

When we read of where Jesus chose the Twelve men who would be known as the Apostles, we need to step back for a moment and realize that these men were ordinary working -class, salt-of-the-earth, rough around the edge individuals who had jobs ranging from catching fish to collecting taxes to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:3, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:15, John 11:16, John 14:5, John 20:24-28, John 21:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist