Sermons on systematic theology: showing 61-75 of 11,431

Problems With Oneness Theology Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

Oneness theology denies the Trinity doctrine and claims that there is one person in the Godhead who has manifested himself in three different forms: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Is this belief true?

OVERVIEW OF THE TRINITY The Trinity is one of the foundational doctrines of Christianity. The Trinity is the teaching that there is one God who exists in three distinct, concurrent, persons. Please note, though, this is not saying there are three competing and separate gods (polytheism). The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Theology Of The Birth Of Jesus

Contributed by Joel Mcreynolds on Mar 24, 2016

Paul never tells us of the story of Christmas. He leaves that to the writers of the gospels. But in this tremendous passage, he tells us of the glory of Christmas. He tells us why the night on which Jesus was born was such a Holy Night and how to respond to it.

All of us probably know the beautiful Christmas hymn "O Holy Night." In the first stanza the writer invites us to close our eyes and imagine the world before the birth of Jesus. He says it is a world that lay "in sin and error pining." The word pining refers to the wasting away of the human spirit ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection: A Theology Of Hope

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 10, 2020

In Mark 16:1-7, we see the two elements of 1) The Grief (Mark 16:1–3) and 2) The Glory (Mark 16:4–7) of God the Father's Resurrection of God the Son bringing "A Theology of Hope"

Mark 16:1-7 [16:1] When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. [2] And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. [3] And they were saying to one another, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Other

Baptists And Reformed Theology

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

The reformation gave rise to many denominations, including the baptists. In this lesson we see how reformed theology is an important part of baptist history.

When I began this series, I listed 14 individual lessons which we were going to cover regarding the history of the church. The goal of this course was not to cover every historical event in the past 2,000 years, as that would be beyond our grasp. But instead, it was to show the clear consistent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reformed Theology Basics

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

What is Reformed Theology and why is it important?

Title: Reformed Theology Basics Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Q1. Why Study Reformed Theology (1) It has an historical significance One of the things we are often remiss in doing in the church is studying our history. We tend to see things in the lens of our personal experience, rather than seeing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Holiness Theology?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

In a nutshell, what is holiness theology? Very simply holiness theology involves two distinctives: One, falling away/losing one’s salvation is possible through apostasy (departing the faith) or through willful sin

In a nutshell, what is holiness theology? Very simply holiness theology involves two distinctives: One, falling away/losing one’s salvation is possible through apostasy (departing the faith) or through willful sin (refusing to repent of active sin the Holy Spirit convicts a believer to turn from). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 12:14, John 15:1-8, Romans 6:22

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Theology Of King David

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 7, 2024

Series on the Life of David

Title: The Theology of King David Scripture: Psalm 19 Type: Expository series Life of David Where: GNBC 9-8-24 Intro: What do you get when you combine a little brother, a shepherd boy, a poet and musician, a hero, a giant killer, a soldier, a mercenary, a husband, a king, a killer, an ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Theology Of Biblical Revival

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 14, 2024

What does the scripture say about real revival.

The Theology of Biblical Revival Psalms 85:1-13 1 (To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.) LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. 2 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah. 3 Thou ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #7b - Foundational Rules Of Bible Interpretation - Continued Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

Continuation of Class #7a

A. Eight Rules of Hermeneutics 1. Rule of Context a). The three most important rules of interpretation are context, context, and context! Context is the first and most important principle for accurate interpretation. A word can only mean what the original author meant. A text out of context ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"our God Is Eternal" Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 22, 2020

As we learn from His Word who God is we can apply them to our understanding of His greatness...He is a Spirit, He is Eternal, He is Unchangeable, in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.

I Corinthians 13:3 says "We know in part" and see through a mirror dimly" can refer what we know about God. A Seminary professor explained it to me this way. Picture yourself with the biggest blackboard in history, and you place the tiniest dot of chalk on the board, that is just how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying In The Spirit

Contributed by Blake Dodd on Dec 17, 2013

A sermon on the importance of praying in the Spirit of God.

Praying in the Spirit Introduction: • One of the greatest ways to understand God’s Word and to understand the deep things of Scripture is to study Systematic Theology. • Systematic Theology looks at the Bible topically instead of looking at individual books. We derive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Virgin Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 7, 2009

Jesus was conceived in the womb of His mother Mary by a miraculous work of the Holy Spirit and without a human father.

[For free weekly sermons delivered by email, please contact jonrmleod@yahoo.com] JESUS IS BETTER THAN SANTA Depending on one’s beliefs, either Jesus or Santa Claus is the main character of Christmas. Here are ten reasons why Jesus is better than Santa: Santa lives at the North Pole Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Mediator

Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Sep 9, 2003

Is the full deity and humanity of Jesus simply an item of academic theology, or does it give human faith and redemption meaning?

Illus: I was about 10 years old at the time. My mother had been remarried for about a year and a half. Both she and my step-father worked, and it was summer. We children needed a baby-sitter. So my step-father arranged for his mother to sit us~~our Aunt Betty. I know what some of you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-7, John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sovereignty And Creation

Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 19, 2024

The way we understand God’s sovereignty will impact the way we understand God’s plan of salvation, the way we view evangelism, our own sense of identity and sense of security, our prayer life, our decision-making processes, moral responsibilities and spiritual growth

As we enter into the months of July and August, we will be pausing our Genesis series and taking time to study systematic theology. We know that the foundation of our faith is the Person and work of Jesus Christ. He is the rock of our salvation (Ps 62:1) and chief cornerstone (Isa 28:16–17; 1 Pet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sola Fide Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 14, 2022

Salvation is through faith alone.

Series Pt 3 – The Five Transcendent Truths Sola Fide Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. What is Sola Fide? Like last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Baptist