Sermons on What Is An Atheist:

Not What They Expected Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

How much do you remember about John the Baptist? Camel hair clothing, locust diet, or loaner lifestyle? While those are memorable, John is arguably one of the most significant people in Jesus’ life and ministry. See how the unexpected surrounded John's birth.

While at the children’s hospital this summer in California, my wife Nikky and I were sitting in the atrium to the main entrance one day when I noticed a man in a black suit and an ear piece walking around. He was looking all over the place and talking to people. As I watched him I leaned over to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is A Christian? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 5, 2020

Introduction to the book of Jude. Jude verses 1-2 - What Is a Christian? – sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Why Study Jude? (2). Who Was Jude? (3). Who Did Jude Write To? (4). What is Jude About? (5). What is a Christian? SERMON BODY: Ill: • A small boy was asked by his teacher to define the word appetite. • He speedily and enthusiastically replied: "When you're ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 15, 2020

WHAT IS TRUTH? In this short outline I point out that there is only one way to heaven and to our Father God.

WHAT IS TRUTH? I. This is what Pilate had to say. John 18:38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all. A. This is what Jesus says. John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38, John 8:31-32, John 14:6, John 16:13

What's The Truth

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2018

Jesus receives the title, “King of the Jews,” but he declares that his kingdom is not of this world and it is a kingdom of truth.. If it is not of this world, then where is it? And, where can we find the truth? Is God’s kingdom confined to heaven, or does

INTRODUCTION Pilate’s question, “What is Truth?” was a hotly debated question centuries before he took his first breath and for millennia after he took his last. With so many religious purveyors of truth, we have come to question the reality of absolute truth. Relative truth is currently ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is This?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 15, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 13: 1 - 22

Exodus 13: 1 - 22 What is this? 13 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Consecrate to Me all the firstborn, whatever opens the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and beast; it is Mine.” 3 And Moses said to the people: “Remember this day in which you went out of Egypt, out of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What If There Was No Resurrection?

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 3, 2018

This message was preached on Resurrection Day at our Sunrise Service where we also observed the Lord's Supper.

What is so important about today? What is the significance of this morning? According to the Freedom from Religion Website: Many bible scholars and ministers--including one third of the clergy in the Church of England--reject the idea that Jesus bodily came back to life. So do 30% of so-called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Will It Take

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Apr 6, 2018

A sermon about doubt

Heb 11:6 But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. 1. You Need to make up your mind today, Who God is Josh 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Love?

Contributed by Rich Rizzi on Jun 3, 2016

a sermon on the meaning of love

1 Corinthians 13 - What is Love? My rendering of the text: 1Although I might use really nice words, and biblical language but do not love, I’m just making noise. 2I can be really good at saying things that seem religious, and even understand what the Bible means, or even to great things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For What? Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jun 12, 2016

Let's focus on what we have instead of what we want- and be thankful for it.

Introduction A. David's Great Song of Thanksgiving. (1) He encourages himself to give thanks for daily. (2) He reminds himself of the many benefits God has given him. B. The Pilgrims Remembered God's Benefits. (1) They arrived November11, 1620, on the rock coast of Cape Cod. (2) They came ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What If There Was No Resurrection

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

Without the resurrection our faith rests only on a great deception

ENGAGE This morning, we celebrate what is undoubtedly the most important event in the history of the world – the resurrection of Jesus. But I’d like you to imagine with me this morning what your life would be like today if there had been no resurrection on that first Easter morning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Church? Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 24, 2016

Church 101...basic church questions

1. A group of baptized disciples in a certain area.... 2. Who gather together under spiritual leadership... 3. To worship God.... 4. To edify each other.... 5. And carry out the Great Commission (Make Disciples) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Difference

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 11, 2017

There are ten clear differences from someone who claims to be a believer in God and someone who is a Christian. The truths in this message will set our heart aright with God!

What's The Difference A Question That Exposes Your Relationship With Christ A vehicle owner who is inexperience dealing with vehicle tires can be talked into paying top price for tires, not realizing they have purchased a low grade tire. Many vehicle owners think, "Hey, a tire is a tire, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Peace?

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Mar 16, 2017

This world doesn’t need more people throwing fuel on the fire. This world desperately needs more peacemakers that aren’t afraid to take shots for the things Jesus took shots for. Will you be one?

Title: Crazy Peace Text: Matthew 5:9-16 Intro I’m so excited to be here with you this morning! We are wrapping up our series Crazy Eights. If you need a Bible raise your hand and one of our ushers will get you one. Today we are going to wrap up the series with the last two things Jesus said in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 25, 2017

Its only when we take ourselves and the word if out of the equation and trust God to do the impossible. The story concludes with not a question of if, but the fact that David answered and stepped out of if, into faith! Are you willing to do the same?

What if? Illus. From sermon central A certain king needed a faithful servant and had to choose between two candidates for the office. He took both at fixed wages and told them to fill a basket with water from a nearby well, saying that he would come in the evening to inspect their work. After ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Eucharist? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

an explanation of the Episcopal Eucharistic rite

WHAT IS THE EUCHARIST? Mark 14:22-24 Let’s start with fundamentals – the Episcopalians call communion ‘Eucharist’, but they are the same thing. It is a remembrance of the meal that Jesus had with his disciples on Maundy Thursday – what Christians call ‘The Last Supper’. Eucharist is a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Luke 22:17-20, Matthew 26:26-28, Mark 14:22-24, John 15:5, John 6:53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal