Sermons on Validating Claims:

Personal Gospel Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

Many people today claim to be Christians yet have no idea what that really means. All too often we have stripped Christianity of all its content and meaning in an attempt to win converts. But Christianity does have content. Its content is the Gospel and t

I read the transcript of an interesting interview this week. The religion reporter from a newspaper was asking a person in her town about his faith. But what was interesting was that she didn’t just ask a couple of basic questions. She started off by asking him point blank what he believed. And ...read more

Scripture: John 3:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Testimony- A Revelation Of Jesus Christ Pt.5

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 17, 2016

Paul begins with three negatives, likely direct disproof of his opponents’ claims that Paul’s credentials were untrustworthy. 1. Paul’s gospel was not according to man. 2. It was not received from man. 3. It had not been taught to him.

Paul’s Testimony- A Revelation Of Jesus Christ Pt.5 Text: Galatians 1:11-24NASB A family from a remote area made their very first visit to the big city. They checked into the Grand Hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. As Dad signed in at the reception desk, Mom and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Doing And What Are You Teaching?

Contributed by James Lee on Jul 30, 2013

What if Jesus called you to come and sit down with Him and share everything that you had taught or done? What would tell Him? Being a Christian is more than something you claim. It’s something you live by and share with others.

What if this story were actually true? “Pastor Jeremiah Steepek transformed himself into a homeless person and went to the 10,000 member church where he was to be introduced as the senior pastor at that morning. He walked around his soon to be church for 30 minutes while it was filling with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30

Denomination: Baptist

Real Christianity: Clothing, Buildings, Money, & Extravagance

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

There is a lot of stuff out there claiming to be Christian, when it's not really Christian. It's a difficult situation for any real Christ follower. On one side you have a culture and society growing progressively more hostile toward Christian values.

There is a lot of stuff out there claiming to be Christian, when it's not really Christian. It's a difficult situation for any real Christ follower. On one side you have a culture and society growing progressively more hostile toward Christian values. On the other side you've got a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-20, Romans 1:5, Psalm 34:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Love Those Who Are Lost

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 11, 2022

Romans chapter eight ends with the amazing claim that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. But before the apostle Paul moves on with what is considered the “practical application” portion of his letter, he first needs to address his concern for those outside of Christ.

Alba 3-6-2022 LOVE THOSE WHO ARE LOST Romans 9:1-5 Ray Stedman, who was a minister in California, once asked a congregation why they had dismissed their preacher. “Well”, they said, “he kept telling us we were all going to hell.” Steadman asked, “What does the new preacher say?” The congregation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do The Hard Work First.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 17, 2023

After living more than 60 years, I know that any claim that offers an effortless way to develop a lean, well conditioned body is a hoax. So is any sermon title that promises an easy way to become like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Do the Hard Work First. 1 Timothy 6:11-12TPT After living more than 60 years, I know that any claim that offers an effortless way to develop a lean, well conditioned body is a hoax. So is any sermon title that promises an easy way to become like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In 1Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12, Romans 14:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 3:10-12 - Message 7 – The Law Will Not Justify But Faith Will Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 16, 2024

Paul continues the great contrast of Law and faith and how justification is achieved. Those who claim to keep the Law must keep every tiniest part lest they break the whole Law. Remember the Law was given to Jews NOT to Gentiles who were never under the Law.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 3:10-12 - MESSAGE 7 – THE LAW WILL NOT JUSTIFY BUT FAITH WILL These messages in Galatians continue as we see the opposing sides of Law, and faith alone without the Law. [A]. THE LAW BRINGS A CURSE {{Galatians 3:10 As many as are of the works of the Law are UNDER ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10, Matthew 19:16, Matthew 19:20, Mark 10:21, James 2:10, Galatians 3:11, Galatians 3:1, Galatians 1:6, Galatians 1:8, Isaiah 5:20, 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, Galatians 3:12, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 3:17, Galatians 3:21, Galatians 3:23, Galatians 3:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Scroll

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 13, 2006

John weeps in heaven as no one is found who can take control of planet earth\’s destiny - until a slain Lamb who is standing comes to claim ownership. We also learn about what happens to our prayers when they don\’t seem to be answered.

I remember one Christmas when one of my presents was a small box, tied with a bow. I opened it up and inside was just a little piece of metal. Not very cool you say. Well, for a 16 year old it meant a great deal. That little piece of metal was in the shape of a car key. No, my parents hadn’t given ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 16, 2004

Gospel of John provides some of the clearest explanations of who he was, who he claimed to be, and what he asked of his followers. We’re going to spend the next couple months taking a look at this book, written for the sole purpose of helping people to k

Who Is This Jesus? John 1:1-18 September 11/12, 2004 Don Jaques INTRO: TRIVIA QUESTIONS Who was the 2nd president of the United States? John Adams Who is the American League leader in batting percentage? Ichiro Suzuki Which movie won the Oscar for Best Movie in 2004? Lord of the Rings: Return ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greatest Investment Advice Ever Given

Contributed by Eric Kramer on Feb 26, 2005

Investment advice, in a long story format, edit according to your needs, not copywrited, bible quotes taken from internet bible quotes, feel free to add to or edit this paper any way acceptable to God. I am no expert and dont claim to be, no formal theol

The Greatest Investment Advice Ever Given The king held vast amounts of gold in his treasury, so risk another investment, especially in a foreign country. It was far to travel; over 1,000 miles away, and 2 countries buffered him between his well-defended lands and the Italian peninsula’s Roman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-15

Denomination: Catholic

The Craziest Lover Ever Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011

I think at some point after we become followers of Christ we become Christianized in a way that insulates us and makes us forget just how “crazy” the claims of Christianity are. This month I want us to revisit some of the stories the in Scripture that be

“That’s Just Crazy!” The Craziest Lover Ever! Hosea 3:1-3 (HCSB) 1 Then the Lord said to me, “Go again; show love to a woman who is loved by another man and is an adulteress, just as the Lord loves the Israelites though they turn to other gods and love raisin cakes.” ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Craziest Mother Ever Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011

I think at some point after we become followers of Christ we become Christianized in a way that insulates us and makes us forget just how “crazy” the claims of Christianity are. This month I want us to revisit some of the stories the in Scripture that be

Ex. 1.8 – 2.10 (Mother's Day) MOM’S MAKE A GREAT DIFFERENCE When we think of Moses life we see all the mountain tops and valleys and behold a man of valiant faith. How often do we consider his mother, beyond the image of her placing him in a basket in the bulrushes? How many can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Craziest Kid Ever Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011

I think at some point after we become followers of Christ we become Christianized in a way that insulates us and makes us forget just how “crazy” the claims of Christianity are. This month I want us to revisit some of the stories the in Scripture that be

“That’s Just Crazy!” The Craziest Kid Ever! • Who Get’s Your Vote? • My Vote Goes to David – The Shepherd-King • 1 Samuel 17:1-17:58 LOOK AT THIS CRAZY CONTRAST • Goliath is 9’ 9” tall – A Giant • David was too small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Craziest Battle Plan Ever Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011

I think at some point after we become followers of Christ we become Christianized in a way that insulates us and makes us forget just how “crazy” the claims of Christianity are. This month I want us to revisit some of the stories the in Scripture that be

“That’s Just Crazy!” The Craziest Battle Plan Ever! Throughout history there have been some pretty interesting battles with equaling interesting battle plans, but most strategies were relatively similar. • Out Power The Enemy • Out Smart The Enemy • Out Flank ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Craziest Strategy Ever Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011

I think at some point after we become followers of Christ we become Christianized in a way that insulates us and makes us forget just how “crazy” the claims of Christianity are. This month I want us to revisit some of the stories the in Scripture that be

“That’s Just Crazy!” The Craziest Strategy Ever! Think about all of the ways that the Lord could have chosen to get His message or redemption out. Of all the tools of communication that we have at our disposal today, and all the leaders and wise men throughout history that could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist