Do You Really Believe This?
Time of Celebration Ministries Church • Apr 26, 2026 • 60 min
Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.
Summary
Themes
Pastor's Points
Key Points
- 1.Apologetics is not about winning arguments or humiliating opponents, but about giving a reasoned defense of faith with gentleness and respect to reveal God's truth.
- 2.Belief is not inherited or borrowed from others; it must be tested, tried, and proven through personal, daily engagement with the Scriptures.
- 3.Christianity makes bold, exclusive, and verifiable claims regarding the deity, divine authority, and exclusive salvation found in Jesus Christ.
- 4.The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the essential centerpiece of Christian doctrine, validated by historical evidence, eyewitness testimonies, and transformed lives.
- 5.The ultimate barrier to faith is often spiritual rather than intellectual, stemming from a desire to avoid submitting to the authority of God.
- 6.Operating with surface-level Christianity hides underlying cracks of doubt, which will lead to collapse when tested by crisis, culture, or suffering.
- 7.Like the noble Bereans in Acts 17:11, believers must eagerly receive God's Word and daily examine the Scriptures to develop unshakeable conviction.
Sermon Moments
“The collapse of the Silver Bridge in 1967 resulted from a tiny 3mm crack that was never investigated, illustrating how unexamined spiritual cracks cause faith to collapse under pressure.”
“The dress code analogy: A host setting a red dress code for his home is not cruel; similarly, God requiring us to be covered by the red blood of Jesus to enter His house is loving and righteous.”
“If you were put on trial today on the charge of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence in your daily life to convict you?”
“Borrowed faith doesn't keep you, it exposes you. Many have been indoctrinated but not biblically educated.”
“A child proves he truly believes a stove is hot when he stops reaching for it; in the same way, true belief in Jesus is demonstrated through real obedience.”
“Demons believe and tremble, but true disciples believe and obey.”
“Crime scene eyewitnesses provide reports with natural variations, proving they did not collude; similarly, the variations among the four Gospels affirm their authenticity and historical truth.”
This Week
Remember This
True, enduring faith requires personally examining the Scriptures and building an unshakeable conviction on Jesus Christ so you can gently and respectfully defend what you believe.
A Challenge for You
You can't have a Jesus menu. This isn't a buffet where you pick and choose which scriptures you want to apply to your life. The claims that Christ made are extreme, requiring us to yield completely to His truth rather than treating faith as our own personal choice.These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.
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