Sermons on World Pursuit:

Is Jesus The Only Way? Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Aug 12, 2002

An apologetic response to pluralism that affirms Jesus as the only way to God.

- Following the attacks on September 11th, New York Mayor, Rudy Guilliani spoke before the United Nations. And in his speech he mentioned that on a typical weekend he will visit an Islamic mosque on Friday and a Christian Church on Sunday. Then he commented that both groups worship the same God, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Occult And The Bible Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Aug 15, 2002

In this sermon you’ll learn about the far reaching influence the occult has had on our society, it’s background, three major categories of the occult and what the Bible says about occult practices.

The Occult And The Bible Galatians 5:19-20, “What human nature does is quite plain. It shows itself in immoral, filthy, and indecent actions; 20in worship of idols and witchcraft.” (TEV) 1 Timothy 4:1, “God’s Spirit clearly says that in the last days many people will turn from their faith. They ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-20, 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Culting Of America Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jan 31, 2002

4th. In Series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. Examining the false religions of the United States and how to witness to their members. Feb.3,2002 Evening service Bel Aire Baptist Church.

The Culting of America Tonight we are going to talk about false religions or cults. Prior to 1850, cultists were practically unheard of in America. Today there are tens of millions of Americans involved in the cults. The following statistics reveal some disturbing trends for those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23, John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The History Of The Jw's

Contributed by Tylor Cates on May 24, 2002

This is an outline of the History of the JW’s

JW’s I. The History of the JW’s A. The founder = Charles Taze Russell (1852-1916) 1. CT Russell was of a Scottish-Irish birth to Scott-Irish Presbyterian parents. 2. At age 15 he rejected the doctrines of the Presbyterian Church and joined the congregational church. 3. By age 17 he dropped out of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:18

Denomination: Baptist

Judaism Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004

This is Part 5 of the series on World relgions--a series inspired by Adma Hamilton, Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, KS.

(some web sites that I consulted are listed in the body of the text) Genesis 12:1-3, 15:5-6 Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

Questions Thinking People Ask Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004

Part 1 of series of sermons on this topic--inspired by Adam Hamilton who did a similar series in his congregation, Church of the Resurrection

(I have included web sites that I researched in the text of the sermon) (Graphic: http://psalmpublishing.bei.t-online.de/cover.html ) SLIDE 1 Prayer Greeting, attendance pads, Class 101 Read gospel: SLIDE 2 Matthew 2:1-2 Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Hinduism Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004

Part 2 of this series--inspired by Adam Hamilton who preached a similsr series

(I have include web sites that I conulted in the body of the sermon) (VIDEO CLIPS taken from video available form Willow Creek: I have a Friedn who Thinks All Religions are the same) SLIDE 1 Today I continue the series on Christianity and World Religions. My goal is to help you to learn more ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Exodus 20:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Islam Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 9, 2004

Part of the series on world religions inspired by Adma Hamilton’s similar series.

(Video Clips from Willow Creek: I Have a Friend Who thinks all Religions are the Same) (Internet sites researched included in body of text) SLIDE 1 Welcome, attendance pads I continue the series of messages on Christianity and world religions. Today I will discuss Islam and as is the case in all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-20, 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Methodist

The Muslim Maze, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2004

Learn the truth about the maze of Muslim theology. This series will properly prepare anyone to discern Islam’s errors.

“The Muslim Maze”, Pt. 1 Galatians 1:6-9 This study is not an attack on the Muslim, but a way to address the maze that a Muslim is put into once he or she submits to Muhammad’s so called revelations! We will expose their system of belief and unravel the tangled web that makes up Islam! To Begin ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Muslim Maze, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2004

Unmask the false teaching and the fundamental deception behind Islam. A Muslim lives a life that is destroyed by the power of the Quran.

“The Muslim Maze”, Pt. 2 5. We Must Untangle The Many Islamic Errors From Truth. We need to deal with and clarify 6 major issues… · Muhammad calls himself the last prophet so we need to know how Islam defines and qualifies this title. What is necessary to be considered a prophet? Strong’s Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Muslim Maze, Pt. 3

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2004

We need to unwrap the errors of the Quran and expose the so called "Satanic Verses" Muhammad wrote while he was under the power of Satan.

“The Muslim Maze”, Pt. 3 8. We Must Unwrap The Satanic Verses In The Quran. a. The Evidence Presented. Muslims frequently use the phrase "bring forth the proof". Well as we sometimes say, “Here’s the beef!”… · Four early biographical writers of Muhammad’s life document this event. Muslim ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning Spirits Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2007

Our culture tells us that if something is spiritual, it is "good." John tells us we have to discern the spirits

18 John 4:1-6 January 21, 2007 Discerning Spirits Intro – Franklin episode where they are searching for a talisman to cure his Grandmother. The question in the show is whether the talisman will actually cure the grandmother or whether it is just superstition and not real. There was no room ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: *other

Genesis 15 - 21: Sibling Rivalry

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 22, 2007

A sermon explaining the covenant of land to Isaac and his descendants, and how that caused a sibling rivalry that is responsible for the problems in the Middle East today.

We are continuing our trip through the book of GENESIS. We have previously covered from the creation of the world, on down to where a man named Abram obeyed God by stepping out into the unknown as God had requested – without knowing where he was going or what he was supposed to do when he got ...read more

Denomination: *other

Christianity Vs Islam

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007

In this message I just wanted to expose the differences between Christianity & Islam. It’s not us vs them, God loves them, we got to pray for them, and help win them to Christ.

Christianity VS Islam Tonight, I want to talk about what Muslims believe, and how it’s different from what we believe. Muslims say that there is just one God, but tonight we are going to be talking about the difference between Jehovah and Allah. I What Does Islam And Muslim Mean? A) Col ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do All Religions Lead To God? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Do all religions lead to God? Aren’t they really just different paths to the same place, different perspectives on the same thing, different names for the same “higher power”? Tempting, but then we confront Jesus.

Do All Religions Lead To God? Luke 13:22-30; Acts 17:16-23 May 29, 2005 Intro: Do all religions lead to God? Aren’t they really just different paths to the same place, different perspectives on the same thing, different names for the same “higher power”? Isn’t the important thing that we all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Baptist