Sermons about Western Philosophy

Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Historical Background

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 31, 2021

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This is the first of a series of messages centering on the sermon that the Apostle Paul gave before the groups of philosophers in Athens, and how it is a perfect model for Biblical apologetics and evangelism.

People today tend to sidestep, ignore, deter, apologize for and question the concept of reality in a world which gladly embraces the concept that reality, truth, and fact are not absolute but just a matter of opinion, experience, or personal interpretation. We have become terrified of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-21, 1 Peter 3:15, Luke 12:12-15, John 16:8-15, Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Colossians 2:1-3, 1 Corinthians 1:24 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Fall Of Babylon Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

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Message 28 in our exposition of Revelation exploring the coming fall of Babylon.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Fall of Babylon” Revelation 17-18 Last week we introduced the last player in the great end time drama. Babylon. Babylon as a system of thought and government has existed from the time of Noah. She is pictured as a harlot sitting on many waters and riding on top of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 7, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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The three character types and philosophies seen in Jesus’ story of the Good Samaritan.

The Good Samaritan Luke 10:30-37 INTRO.: The background of this story is a question that came to Jesus from a lawyer: "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" His motive was to test Jesus. Jesus turns the question back to him and he answers correctly. To onlookers, it must have seemed he asked a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 2nd Mile Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 12, 2004

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The Second Mile Philosophy is a service that not many Christians apply themselves to today.

THE SECOND MILE Matthew 5:38-42. (Mat 5:41 KJV) "And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." INTRODUCTION: (Explain Vs. 38-42) This scripture is from the very well known passage of the “Sermon On The Mount”. This was very early in the life of the Disciples. Jesus gave them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 11, 2001

based on 143 ratings

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Why living the "Whoever dies with the most toys" philosophy of life will not satisfy.

Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? (Christian Survivors; Living Godly in a Godless World) James 1.9-11 & 5.1-6 January 14, 2001 When down-and-outers get a break, cheer! And when the arrogant rich are brought down to size, cheer! Prosperity is as short-lived as a wildflower, so don¡¦t ever count ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Developing A Biblical Mindset

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 1, 2003

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A message encouraging Christians to be people who live with the Bible as their foundation rather than the philosophies of the world

Developing a Biblical Mindset Colossians 2:8 November 2, 2003 Introduction This is the third message on living a life characterized by the peace of God. In the first message I gave six strategies to living in the peace of God. Last week we talked about the fact that God is in control, no ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

One Cul-De-Sac After Another Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 13, 2017

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If you had everything you wanted, your life would be meaningless. The answer is found in surrender to God and freedom to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

One Cul-de-sac After Another (Ecclesiastes 2:1-26) 1. Human beings are different from animals in many ways. Animals don’t worry about purpose in life, leaving a permanent mark on society. The quest for meaning should lead us to God, but, unfortunately, we try to find meaning somewhere ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In God's Will Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 24, 2015

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The Apostle Paul knew the 1) Priority of (Romans 15:25–28) & 2) Prosperity of (Romans 15:29 ) Living in God's Will.

Open Doors International released its World Watch List earlier this month, ranking the top 50 most dangerous and difficult countries for Christians to live in. “We have seen the sharpest jump in violent attacks against Christians in the modern era,” says Curry, estimating that upwards ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:25-29

Denomination: Other

Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 15, 2009

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Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

The human mind and spirit cannot endure for very long the chaotic vacillation of such lawlessness before the individual eventually cries out for answers to the extremes of licentiousness and total control. Throughout much of the Modern Era, the Christian apologist could appeal to a shared respect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:39-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beware And Believe Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 17, 2009

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This message was intended to warn us about worldly wisdom and help us to rejoice and stand firm in Christ who makes us complete.

BEWARE AND BELIEVE Colossians 2:8-10 INTRODUCTION: A. Do you remember the reason Paul was writing this letter to the Colossians? 1. As the church grew, people from walks of life were coming to salvation and entering the church 2. With such a diversity in the church some saw the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacred Essence

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 6, 2010

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Jesus is the divine Son of God; the Logos; the sacred revealed!

The Sacred Essence, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Introduction G. Campbell Morgan, the well known pastor of the last century of Westminster Chapel, near Buckingham Palace, was once approached by a soldier who said he would give anything to believe that God would forgive sins, “but I cannot believe He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Christian Church

God, Man, And Beasts - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 21, 2021

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What happens with man's thinking regarding themselves and animals when God is omitted?

Job 40 God, Man, and Beast – Part 1 God spoke in Job Chapters 38-41 to challenge Job and in a way God challenges all people (including every person today), by asking questions which only God can truly answer! The point of God’s questioning is: No matter how smart, how religious, how ambitious a ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Essential Truths - The Pre-Existent Christ (The Logos)

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 3, 2019

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This sermon explores the pre-existent Christ, in particular in the Logos (The Word made Flesh) in john 1.

Essential Truths - Jesus Christ, The Logos - February 3, 2019 Sermon for CATM We are about 1/3rd of the way into our current teaching series on Essential Truths: The Triune God. We have been exploring in some depth, over the past month or so, the nature of God, what the Trinity is, what the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Proverbs 8:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of The Wisdom Of God 1corinthians 1:21 Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 19, 2020

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More than anything else, Paul understood the reason for disunity in Corinth is their love for human wisdom. So explains what is human wisdom as well as the wisdom of God.

Characteristics of the wisdom of God 1Corinthians 1:21 1Co 1:21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 1Co 1:23, 24 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21

Denomination: Brethren

Evidence For God: Could God Actually Be Real?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2021

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I was raised in a Catholic household, and growing up I considered the possibility of a God. But once into school, studying science and so on, I rejected the God hypothesis as a backward remnant of a bygone era.

I was raised in a Catholic household, and growing up I considered the possibility of a God. But once into school, studying science and so on, I rejected the God hypothesis as a backward remnant of a bygone era. Perhaps your experience was similar to mine? Perhaps you also jettisoned the concept of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Salvation Army

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