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  • Against Open Theism

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,185 views

    A sermon describing open theism and gives reasons why it cannot be (much taken from Matthew Henry's commentary on this passage)

    HoHum: The following list of statements are not meant to be offensive to the Open Theist.  They are meant to be both humorous and illustrative.  Open Theism teaches that God does not know future events, that He can be surprised by them, that He can make mistakes, and that He learns what will happen ...read more

  • Lessons In Apologetics #9: Theism

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 9, 2011
     | 4,200 views

    Lessons In Apologetics #9: Theism

    The next worldview examined by Geisler in "Christian Apologetics" is Theism. Theism is the belief that a transcendent God created the universe as a reality distinct from Himself but which He actively sustains through both a system of natural law which He created and through divine intervention at ...read more

  • Atheism Vs. Theism Series

    Contributed by Michael Dean on Jan 26, 2013
     | 3,810 views

    “In the beginning God…” The Bible does not attempt to prove there is a God, nor does it try to justify one’s belief in God. God is a first truth. The Bible teaches us where we came from, whom we came from, and what the reason for us being here is.

    Genesis 1:1a The first four words of the Bible are a foundational statement of faith and belief.  1In the beginning God Genesis 1:1 Faith - (Easton’s Bible Dictionary) Faith is in general the persuasion of the mind that a certain statement is true (Phil. 1:27; 2 Thess. 2:13). Its primary ...read more

  • Against Open Theism #2

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 5, 2013
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     | 3,696 views

    A sermon on God's foreknowledge (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, Pages 95 to 101)

    HoHum: Just recently observed Groundhog Day. In the movie, Groundhog Day, Bill Murray plays Phil Connors, an arrogant and egocentric Pittsburgh TV weatherman who, during a hated assignment covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, finds himself in a time loop, repeating the same ...read more

  • Providence - God's Ongoing Work

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Feb 22, 2022
     | 1,836 views

    Is God active in the world or a passive observer? The doctrine of Providence claims he is the former - the creator who is still sustaining the world and working in it to bring about his purposes. This sermon explores the ways He is active and the peace providence gives us.

    Providence Today I want to talk about God – shouldn’t surprise you since we are in church • He’s a being that the more you know the more you don’t know • God is knowable but incomprehensible • We will never totally understand everything about God but that shouldn’t keep us from knowing what we can ...read more

  • The Descent Of The West From God: From Theism, Naturalism, To Nihilism And Existentialism

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 20, 2022
     | 806 views

    We see a slide taking place in regard to worldview. For human history some form of religion or deism was the chief worldview

    We see a slide taking place in regard to worldview. For human history some form of religion or deism was the chief worldview. Yet over the history of humanity, we see the descent of human worldview, as if one were taking steps down a flight of stairs, from theism, the original underpinnings of ...read more

  • How Do You Know God Exists? Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012
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     | 3,086 views

    Understanding we are called to be able to answer how do we respond to the question, "HOW CAN YOU KNOW THAT THERE IS A GOD?

    How Do You Know God Exists? May 1, 2011 INTRODUCTION http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVhcOb3fiJE&feature=fvwrel Understanding we are called to be able to answer how do we respond to the question, "HOW CAN YOU KNOW THAT THERE IS A GOD? I. Context for the entire Study 1 Peter 3:15 But in your ...read more

  • Does God Exist? - A Look At Atheism, Agnosticism, And Theism

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 31, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 494 views

    The question 'Does God exist?' has only two possible direct answers: Either 'yes,' which is theism, and 'no,' which is atheism.

    The agnostic responds with 'I don't know' and 'no one knows,' which is actually an affirmative answer that has never been established, so the question is meaningless because they are not direct answers. (See ...read more

  • Exploring The "Isms" Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 17, 2016
     | 3,612 views

    A look at the three main branches of worldviews, pantheism, atheism and theism to see which makes sense.

    SE040414 HOW I MET MY SAVIOR 2. The Isms TITLE SLIDE Imagine I put two items in front of you: a Jar full of jelly beans, and an IPod. Then, I ask a question: - Is choosing your worldview, more like guessing the actual number of Jelly Beans in a jar, or more like picking your favorite song from ...read more

  • Fingerprints Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 17, 2016
     | 5,559 views

    This week we explore the reasons to believe in a God like the Theistic religions believe in, all powerful, eternal, omnipresent, and personal.

    SE041114 How I met 3. Fingerprints for God SLIDE This week, we want to make the case for God. If you talk to the resident agnostic in your life, they will tell you they think the case for God is weak. Or, to put it another way, the case against God is very strong. Open and shut. Which reminds ...read more

  • Against Open Theism #3 God And Time

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 12, 2013
     | 3,509 views

    A sermon on God and time (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, pages 87-92)

    HoHum: Age to age He stands; And time is in His hands; Beginning and the End, Beginning and the End WBTU: Exegesis of Isaiah 43:9- 13 Vs. 9 This is probably alluding to the prophecy about Cyrus again considering vs. 14. Because of uncertainty of that time the pagan nations will seek comfort ...read more

  • Against Open Theism #4 God And Immutability

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 26, 2013
     | 3,835 views

    A sermon loosely based on Isaiah 45 that focuses on impassibility and the eternal decree (Based on Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, chapter 25 "The Immutability of God")

    HoHum: Simon, Garfunkel “I Am a Rock”: I've built walls, A fortress deep and mighty, That none may penetrate. I have no need of friendship; friendship causes pain. It's laughter and it's loving I disdain. I am a rock, I am an island. I have my books, And my poetry to protect me; I ...read more

  • Earthly Schools Of Thought About The Sovereignty Of God And Human Responsibility

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 565 views

    Certain aspects of manmade doctrine have divided the church and created multiple divisions and denominations requiring great debate and careful thought.

    Today, I will present a short summation of the dominant schools of thought in the Church to help provide a cursory understanding of them. "Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! For who has known the ...read more

  • All-Powerful Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,825 views

    Open Theism is a heresy that says God doesn’t know the future. Next is the question of omnipotence...whether God can handle the future.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships ------------------------------ March 16, 2003 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand, And marked off the heavens by the span, And calculated the dust of ...read more

  • Jesus Fact Or Fiction Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 17, 2016
     | 3,411 views

    Are there good reasons to believe that Christian Theism is the most plausibly truth religion? If so, Jesus demands our attention, our faith, our love and obedience and our total devotion.

    SE051814 HOW I MET MY SAVIOR 4. Jesus: Fact or Fiction? (SLIDE) INTRO: We’ve been building a Christian worldview from scratch this month, and here’s what that looks like from the GROUND UP: - (SLIDE) First, we have to believe Truth exists. - (SLIDE) Second, we looked at the competing ...read more