Sermons on Skepticism:

Let's Play Angels Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

The angels played a major role in the Christmas story. They announced the birth of Christ to both Mary and Joseph, and helped them work out the complexities of the virgin birth. Angels announced His birth to the shepherds and sang the first Christmas song--Glory to God in The Highest.

The secular world has fallen in love with angels. Angels have become so popular in our culture that any book or movie on angels becomes an instant success. Two of the popular TV programs are about angels. Touched By An Angel, features an Irish angel who goes about helping people out of life's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Sermon 5: Easter Questions Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 21, 2019

Mary Magdalene had to answer 3 questions on Easter morning, the same questions we all must ask.

Sermon 5: Easter Questions 82 Hours: Countdown to the Resurrection Chuck Sligh Preaching April 21, 2019 TEXT: John 20:1-18 – “The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. 2 Then she runneth, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Encounters An Agnostic

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 22, 2023

This is the final message in a series of encounters Jesus had with people in the Gospels.

Title: “Jesus Encounters an Agnostic” Script: John 20:24-29 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 4-23-23 Intro: What is an agnostic? An agnostic is a person who believes that nothing can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena; one who neither ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, John 20:24-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Three Crosses On Calvary (Good Friday Service)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Apr 17, 2025

Three crosses stood on Calvary – three destinies unfolded. One man mocked, another believed, and in the middle hung the Savior whose sacrifice bridged the gap between sinful humanity and holy God.

The Three Crosses on Calvary Good Friday Service Luke 23:39-43 Introduction The landscape of human history bears many moments of profound significance, but none more transformative than what transpired on a small hill outside Jerusalem roughly two thousand years ago. On that first Good Friday, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, John 19:18, Matthew 27:44, John 19:30, Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:6, Mark 15:32, Isaiah 53:3, John 5:24, 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 10:19-20, 1 Peter 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four People, One Resurrection

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 19, 2025

A compelling look at the different reactions to the empty tomb

Four People, One Resurrection. April 20th, 2025 Easter Sunday, CCCAG Text: John 20:1-29 Introduction Today we celebrate the greatest event in human history- the resurrection of Jesus Christ. All of history up to this point that we are going to read about today was to prepare the way for this ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29, Isaiah 43:1, Luke 22:61-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Developing Discerning Spirits Or One Might Say The Spirit Of Truth & Error

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

I remember a fellow saying: "Don’t believe anything you hear and only half of what you see!" I was only a teenager when I heard this bit of wisdom from a heart that had grown cynical. However cynical the person who spoke these words, I realized there

Developing Discerning Spirits Or One Might Say The Spirit Of Truth And Error Sunday, April 07, 2002 This morning I certainly hope that you all have your bibles with you as I will be using quite a lot of scripture in my sermon. Let’s turn if you will to, 1 John 4:1-6 Beloved, believe not every ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

A Church Member Who Cares

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

What kind of church member are you? If you had to fill out a resume for church membership what would it look like?

A CHURCH MEMBER WHO CARES Acts 4:32-37; 9:26-27; 11:27-30; 15:36-39 INTRO: If you could examine a resume of the New Testament character of Barnabas, it would look something like this: NAME: Barnabas (son of consolation, son of encouragement). RESIDENCE: Cyprus. BACKGROUND: Levite, a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 "The Leaven" Series

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004

part 4 of the series, power point available by email.

Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 4 “The leaven” Matthew 13:33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. Leaven? There are a couple of philosophies out there. One is that the leaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 28, 2003

The Great forgiveness of God.

Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 1. This passage emphasizes the unpayable debt to God that we owe. The Bible clearly identifies us as “helpless” as this slave Rom 5:6 The prodigal son was helpless. Eph 2:1 calls us dead in trespasses and sins. We owe a debt that is unlimited. The legal term is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Beleive

Contributed by Rob Poole on Apr 4, 2012

John's response to seeing the empty tomb of Jesus was simple: he saw and beleived.

Will You Believe? John 20:1-10 with focus on vs. 8 Introduction: tell the story- Mary Magdalene same as at crucifixion same that Jesus had cast out demons ran first, as soon as daylight after the Sabbath went to prepare the body. Found stone rolled away, went and told Peter and John. Their ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of Faith

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 25, 2011

That is why we gather every week, because doubt is permitted in church. The story of the doubting Thomas is a great example for our faith lives.

John 20:19-31 DOUBTING THOMAS - The disciples saw that Jesus resurrected from the dead - Thomas says, he could not believe unless he sees it - Many people were spectators when Jesus was crucified - The disciples - foremost our fearful Thomas for sure - hid away from the people, e.g. Peter denying ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Congregational

Revival Is When God Shows Up

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Revival is When God Shows Up

Isaiah 64 Revival is When God Shows Up This chapter, was written, to a people carried away into captivity. Psalm 137:1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 1. The Prayer 1 Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Can We Always Just Get Along?

Contributed by Edward Mccrary on Mar 8, 2013

Remember Rodney King's words? After having his rights violated, being beaten and left disfigured he coined a phrase that will out live him. He said "Can't we all just get along".

CAN WE ALWAYS JUST GET ALONG? Romans 12:10-21 Remember Rodney King's words? After having his rights violated, being beaten and left disfigured he coined a phrase that will out live him. He said "Can't we all just get along". His profound phrase poses a great question. Can we come to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Catch-22 Is A Two-Edged Sword Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 4, 2022

Best of all, when all of us are dead and forgotten, the Church will continue to speak the truth, in season and out.

Homily for Monday of 5th Week in Course Mk 6:53-56 Some time ago the local newspaper ran a story about a Catholic layman who has a healing ministry. The word “miracle” is something like a fighting word in our age of skepticism. We have been trained in science class from our earliest years to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56, Psalm 132:6-10, 1 Kings 8:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Growing Up In Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Guidelines for Youth on their Spiritual Journey

Today, I want to share some important reminders for the youth. In our modern culture, young people face many challenges. It is crucial for them to understand that they have the power to overcome these challenges. Sometimes, the real world can make us feel overwhelmed, but we must remember that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Topics: Youth, Spiritual Growth