Sermons on Tough Questions:

What's The Deal With The Law?

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 14, 2006

This sermon answered a question submitted by someone in the congregation.

Note: This sermon was from a series where I answered questions about the Bible submitted by the congregation. "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Who Can Be Saved?

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005

The bible answers this basic question concerning salvation.

“WHO CAN BE SAVED?” Romans 10:13 1. The SCOPE of the Good News. (v. 13a) For whosoever Joel 2:32; Acts 2:21; Exodus 32:33; Leviticus 24:15; Deuteronomy 18:19; Isaiah 55:1-3; Ezekiel 33:4; Matthew 7:24; 10:32-33; 11:6; 12:32, 50; 16:24-25; 18:4; 21:44; Mark 8:34-38; 10:15; Luke 6:47-49; 7:23; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation By Works? Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 6, 2005

An ongoing series answering questions from the congregation.

Sermon Series: ¡§Questioning the Faith¡¨ Sermon #9 ¡§Salvation by Works?¡¨ Text: Philippians 2:12 OPENING JOKE: A preacher takes the day off from church to go play golf. God allows him to shoot a perfect game. When asked why by St. Peter, God says, "Think about it, who can he tell?" REMINDER: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Pray In Jesus Name Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 23, 2005

Continued series on questions from my congregation

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #10 “Why Pray in Jesus’ Name?” Text: I Timothy 2:5 OPENING JOKE: Father’s Day Jokes – #1 “A second-grader was given the assignment of writing about her personal hero. Her father was flattered that his little girl had chosen him. He pushed his luck ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Did He Say To Do Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2005

Ongoing series answering questions from Christians

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #11 “What Did He Say to Do?” Text: Matthew 4:23-25 OPENING JOKE: “Bad News” A friend found his buddy sobbing on a park bench. He tried to console the old man by asking what was troubling him. The weeping man explained, “I just went to the doctor and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believe That I Am Able?

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 11, 2006

The question asked by our Lord begs for an answer

Believe that I am able? By Gerald Van Horn Matthew 9:28 “And when he had come into the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this?” This question asked by our Lord begs for an answer. Did you ever have someone ask a question or give a quiz ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tuesday: That Special Week Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2007

Behind every question is an agenda or attitude of heart.

Tuesday: That Special Week (Matthew 21:23-22:40) 1. A couple was strolling along an ocean side beach and noticed a bottle floating in the water. They waded out toward it and saw it contained a note. They eagerly opened the bottle and read the note. It said: "I’m marooned on a tropical island. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Answer

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Jesus Christ is the answer to the greatest questions of life

The Answer 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 November 30, 1997 Morning Worship 1. The Riddler A. Costume: Covered with question marks, hat with huge question mark, staff with question mark at the top, all of the devices that he uses have question marks on them, it’s his symbol B. He makes riddles to confuse: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Are You Looking For

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The question asked of Mary still rings true.

Who Are You Looking For? Matthew 28:1-10 Easter is a time of reflection. A time to reflect upon the glorious resurrection of our Savior. Easter is also a time of soul searching. With that in mind I would like us to take a look at our background scripture. We will find that each person in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "Unforgivable Sin"

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

This sermon answers the question, "What is the unforgivable sin?"

Introduction: 1. I recently received a question about the above title. Here is the question: "What is the "unforgivable sin"? In particular, is it possible for a believer in the 20th (or 21st century) to commit it? How do Hebrews 6 and Hebrews 10 bear down on this subject? Thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32, 1 John 5:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare For Peace

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

Asks the questions Are We Preparing for Christmas?, and How?

Prepare For Peace December 8, 2002 Isaiah 40:1-11 "Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. A ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

What Is God Asking You?

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

This sermon poses the questions is anything to hard for the Lord?

GENESIS 18: 9-15 WHERE ARE YOU? WHERE ARE YOU (GENESIS 3:9) WHERE IS YOUR BROTHER (GENESIS 4:9) WHERE HAVE YOU COME FROM, WHERE ARE YOU GOING (GENESIS 16:8) WHERE IS YOUR WIFE (GENESIS 18:9) WHERE ARE YOU? GENESIS 18: 9-15 DO YOU TRUST ME? “I can do everything through Him who gives me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Scriptural answers to basic questions about God.

What is God? Numbers 23:19, "God is not a man.” John 4:24, "God is spirit." Luke 24:39, “A spirit does not have flesh and bones.” Job 23:8-9, "Behold, I go forward but He is not there, And backward, but I cannot perceive Him; When He acts on the left, I cannot behold Him; He turns on the right, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sinfulness Of Man Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Questions for application in small group Bible study

Romans Chapter 1: 18 – 32 The Sinfulness of Man Opening thoughts. (reading) Read Passage. Verse 18 Paul speaks here about the Wrath of God, which we take to mean anger. Is it right to be angry?……. When?……. Describe the last time you got angry? We’re you in control? What was the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

God's Judgment On The Judgmental Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Questions for application in small group Bible study

Romans chapter 2:1-16 Recap on chapter 1 A. God’s message: key aspects (1-6) According to John Stott, we have learnt so far about the Gospel (Good News) that its… 1. Origin is God (1) 2. Record is the Bible (2) 3. Substance is the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the God-Man (3,4) 4. Scope is all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist