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Where Are The Dinosaurs? Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jan 14, 2012

There are three ways for a Christian to accept the creation story in light of the archeological evidence stacked against us.

Question: I want to believe the Bible but with so much science out there concerning evolution/creation, the Bible has become suspect at best. What about dinosaurs, dating back millions of years ago if the Bible says the earth is only about 6-8 thousand years old? For the Christian who hates being ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Creation, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 22, 2011

This series focuses on the Biblical facts of Creation, and using Scripture puts to rest the scientific opinions of how the world was formed. Part 2 examines the creation of the Earth's atmosphere, and the awesome work of God to create a protection from t

Creation Series, Part 2 Genesis 1:6-8 Introduction - Picking up from last week … - As a building requires a builder, creation must have a creator - Even the energy in the universe requires a source, it requires a creator - There is an irrational logic proving that something popped up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where True Blessedness Is Found Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 18, 2019

Those who trust in the Lord are blessed

February 17, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Jer. 17:5-10; Ps. 1; Lk. 6:17-26 Where True Blessedness Is Found Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Blessedness. That’s the common word in all of our readings today. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Chapter 5: The Preeminent Sovereign Omnipresent Divine Creator Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 26, 2007

A christian view on Evolution

Chapter 5: The preeminent sovereign omnipresent Divine creator The upstanding scientists and distinguished philosophers will instruct you that nothing whatsoever can be or has been proven with one hundred percent certainty. Some even disregards the very existence of this preeminent sovereign ...read more

Denomination: *other

Back To Basics

Contributed by L. Paul Lafferty on Jun 27, 2005

Worship Evangelism Discipleship

Intro: Words like, opportunity, chance, choices, option. Worship: Relationship with God. The reason we were created Ps 150:1 Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. 2 Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His excellent ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doesn't Science Contradict Faith? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2018

Final sermon in a five part series that answers hard questions about God, the Bible and faith.

ENGAGE Because we live in a culture that is rapidly becoming more secular, we have often been subjected to a myth that I am going to deal with this morning. That myth has been advocated by those considered to be among the most brilliant minds in the world today. And here is just a sample of some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonders Of His Creations

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Nov 14, 2021

This world is not random; it is not meaningless! Each part and particle of this creation has a divinely ordained purpose! And that gives your life meaning! Have you seen God’s love demonstrated through creation?

To Him who alone does great wonders, for His mercy endures forever. Psalm 136:4 This world is not random; it is not meaningless! Each part and particle of this creation has a divinely ordained purpose! And that gives your life meaning! Have you seen God’s love demonstrated through creation? We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Absolute Truth? Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 13, 2020

Is there such a thing as absolute truth and how can we know?

View this sermon at: https://youtu.be/uVZnqRaL0-Q Is There Such a Thing as Absolute Truth? August 2, 2020 Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Introduction A lawyer, a doctor, and a preacher went deer hunting together when along came a big buck. The three of them all shot at ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38, Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Brethren

Herod The Great Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 24, 2022

Herod's despotic rule has been demonstrated by many of his security measures to suppress his people's contempt towards him, especially Jews. For instance, it has been suggested that Herod used secret police to monitor and report the feelings of the general populace toward him.

Herod the Great Tom lowe 1/24/2012 Herod (also known as Herod the Great) was a Roman *client king of Judea, *A king who is dependent on a more powerful state for political, economic, or military support, and who in return is expected to serve the interests of that state; specifically a king ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

God Created The Animal Kingdom.

Contributed by Justin Smigelski on Jun 11, 2022

*God the Father planned, He spoke Using His Word, and the Spirit acted by creating all land, sea, and air animals. Each one has different and unique bodies according to the specific purpose God gave them.

God Created the Animal Kingdom. Genesis 1:20-25 Then God said, "Let the waters swarm and abundantly produce living creatures, and let birds soar above the earth in the open expanse of the heavens." God created the great sea monsters and every living creature that moves, with which the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-25, 1 Corinthians 15:38-39

Signs Of Famine Series

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 1, 2001

There are great needs in the Church today, which can be identified as Signs of famine. But they can be changed by moving in steps of faith.

(Part 1 in a series called "Signs of Famine, Steps of Faith.) I want to take you back and do a quick overview of this chapter. Of course, we have greatly discussed vs. 1-7, of the recovering of the ax head, the cutting down of trees and obstacles that stand in our way of progessing in the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs Of Famine Series

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 1, 2001

There are great needs in the Church today, which can be identified as Signs of famine. But they can be changed by moving in steps of faith.

I want to take you back and do a quick overview of this chapter. Of course, we have greatly discussed vs. 1-7, of the recovering of the ax head, the cutting down of trees and obstacles that stand in our way of progessing in the direction of expansion. That’s what we’ve been seeking to do, and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Mount: Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 28, 2007

Some of the Anabaptists of the sixteenth century had a very literal take on the words of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount, “if the salt loses its saltiness

Some of the Anabaptists of the sixteenth century had a very literal take on the words of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount, “if the salt loses its saltiness, it is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. At the end of the service they would have the Christians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

My Church Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 5, 2012

Jesus makes a declaration that HE is putting together HIS Church (body of believers) that will commit to live boldly & effectively for His glory.

Message - He pressed them, "And how about you? Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter said, "You're the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the living God." Jesus came back, "God bless you, Simon, son of Jonah! You didn't get that answer out of books or from teachers. My Father in heaven, God himself, let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Challenge Of Change

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 18, 2014

A sermon to challenge our perspectives about change.

"The Challenge of Change" Isaiah 54:1-4 Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; Introduction: How many of you are interested in seeing our church grow? I know that sounds ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1

Denomination: Baptist