Sermons on apologetics
4 Reasons Why Jesus Was Raised from the Dead
On Resurrection Sunday, we celebrate the historical reality of Jesus’ resurrection. But why was he raised? In this message, we unpack four biblical reasons for the resurrection: Whether you’re exploring Christianity or have walked with Jesus for years, this sermon will deepen your confidence in the risen Christ and stir fresh hope in his finished work. He is risen indeed!
The Essential Resurrection
In an age where skepticism abounds, this text reminds us of the surety of the resurrection. Christianity is not a philosophy or principles for living, it is God working in history to save a people through the physical death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. In this sermon we consider the essential nature of the resurrection, its factual basis in history, and finally its product of a living hope. We need this reminder of our living, conquering Christ! Passage: 1 Corinthians…
Four Evidences for the Resurrection
We consider the resurrection account in John 20 and four evidences that testify to Jesus’ physical resurrection. “These are written so that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). Passage: John 20:1-10
That You May Have Certainty
The introduction to the gospel according to Luke. There are so many misconceptions to how we know about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. As such, we consider why Luke wrote, why we should pay attention, and why this written account gives us certainty. Passage: Luke 1:1-4
God’s Care for His Creatures
God demonstrates his understanding and power over the animals that man could never possess. If God can so manage the animal world, certainly he has the understanding and wisdom to manage the world of men. In this message Pastor Tim deals with the common objection to God’s care of his creation. Evolution is said to provide the mechanism to explain the origin and development of species all around us. It is important to understand this false doctrine and how it…
Response to the Resurrection
Thomas went from skeptic to martyr for the faith. His eye-witness evidence, along with the rest of the apostles gives us confidence in the reality of the resurrection. Faith is not believing something contrary to the evidence. In fact, to disbelieve in the resurrection is to believe contrary to all the evidence. Christ’s death and resurrection was a publicly witnessed historical event. This gives us great confidence to live our lives, entrusting them to Christ in all things.
Pluralism and the Bible
What does it look like to live and speak in a pluralistic culture where this is no absolute truth? How do we respond and tell the truth as the church of Christ? It is so important to answer these questions from the Scriptures so that we are being faithful to Jesus and to his truth.
The Historical Resurrection
Though many see the resurrection as something absurd to believe the facts tell a much different story. In this sermon we see that the gospel witnesses are contemporary with the events they report. We see their stories corroborated by many other sources. We see the reliable transmission of their testimony and we recognize their lives sealed their testimony with blood. Christianity is an historical religion based on real historical events. What are you going to do with Jesus?
You Know God
Why do all people find the sunset and sunrise beautiful? Why do all people marvel at the stars and planets? Why is music beautiful to our ears? Why do we find artwork pleasing to the eye? Why do we care about justice? Why do we have guilt?The Bible declares that these things demonstrate that we know God. Is that really the case?