Sermons on Faith (Page 9)
Unbelievable: In Search of the Real Jesus
As part of our exploration of a strategic partnership with Grace Chapel in Lexington, Christ’s Church is featuring Grace’s “Unbelievable” sermon series, a series on doubt and faith. In this third message, Pastor Bryan Wilkerson opens up about a time of serious doubt in his own faith journey. A significant part of coming through that season of doubt were four lines of evidence he discovered through an intense study of the historical evidence for Jesus, which he shares here.
Unbelievable: Smart People, Big Ideas, and a Better Story
As part of our exploration of a strategic partnership with Grace Chapel in Lexington, Christ’s Church is featuring Grace’s “Unbelievable” sermon series, a series on doubt and faith. In this second message, Pastor Bryan Wilkerson contrasts the basic Christian worldview about the universe, morality, and God with that of the “new atheists” such as Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris and Steven Pinker. Is Christianity a reasonable faith that can hold up to scientific and philosophical scrutiny? Or is it merely a fairy tale and dangerous…
Unbelievable: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
As part of our exploration of a strategic partnership with Grace Chapel in Lexington, Christ’s Church is featuring Grace’s “Unbelievable” sermon series, a series on doubt and faith. In this first of four messages, Pastor Bryan Wilkerson looks at the resurrection of Jesus from the perspective of the disciple Thomas (doubting Thomas), as well as many modern day examples of reasonable people who have come to believe based on evidence and experience.
The Apostle’s Creed
John 3. Dale Kuehne shows the importance of making the truths of the Apostle’s Creed personal, not simply a recitation of basic Christian doctrine.
Ambassadors for Christ
Revelation 1, Mark 5, 2 Corinthians 2, James 2. Elder John Owen explores the calling that followers of Jesus have to take an active role in reconciling people to God, and offers some helpful ways to think about and engage with those we have the opportunity to share Jesus with.
The Lord’s Prayer: Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
Isaiah 55 and Matthew 6. The Lord’s Prayer challenges us to consider our needs vs. our wants, centering us in the reality that if we truly seek to live our lives for God, He promises to provide all that we need to do that.
Book of Acts: Law and Grace
Acts 15. In this chapter a great debate comes to a head in the Jerusalem council, do the Gentiles need to convert to Judaism to be saved? If not, then what requirements are placed on them? Dale Kuehne shares his personal list of 6 guiding points, not specific laws, that help him to pursue a life of holiness and remain centered in the mission Christ.
Book of Acts: Live As If the Promises are True
Acts 14. There was nothing supernatural about Paul and Barnabas. How did they heal a man who couldn’t walk, or preach boldly in the face of persecution? They lived as if God’s promises were true (because they are), and His power was made available to them as they trusted Him to accomplish His purposes and fulfill His promises.
Believing God for More Than We Can Imagine
Ephesians 3 and Hebrews 11. Guest speaker Burke Rentz encourages us to trust God for more than just the small things, and to consider what might be hindering us from walking in those greater possibilities.
Reaching for Jesus
Text: Mark 5. Guest speaker Gordon MacDonald digs deep into the story of the woman who was healed after secretly touching Jesus’ cloak. How many of us recognize our desperation for Jesus in all matters of life? Do we have the faith to expectantly reach for Him in our need? Are we offering this life-changing encounter with Jesus to others?
Book of Acts: Being the Answer to Someone Else’s Prayer
Acts 10. God uses us to answer the prayers of others, but it requires obedience on our part, even when it’s uncomfortable or dangerous. Dale Kuehne explores this idea in the Apostle Peter’s life as well as in several modern day examples.
I Opened Doors
Mark 5. Guest speaker Gordon MacDonald. Jesus opened a door in the life of a hopeless man, abandoned by everyone else. We too are called to be door openers in the lives of others.