Sermons on Irreducible Complexity:

Faith And Forgiveness.

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Oct 7, 2019

This sermon is how faith "the size of a mustard seed" actually gives us the ability to offer forgiveness to others.

"Faith and Forgiveness" Allow me to begin today with some self-disclosure: I do not understand exactly what faith is, or how it works. But I have a couple of ideas from the lesson that might be helpful. More on that in a moment, but first I’ve got to share some humor. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon I: Praising God For His Wonders Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

The very thought of having been created by the one and only Lord God of all wonders motivates Christians to spend more time praising Him for His great love, His great faithfulness, His great mercies toward all people.

PRAISING GOD FOR HIS WONDERS Watching the US Tennis Open while thinking about Wonders of God gave me an idea. Squeeze the tennis ball with one hand as best you can. The pressure exerted on the ball is about the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-8

Nobody Is Better Than Anybody

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 28, 2019

When we are faced with someone who thinks they are better than we are we try to rise above this through the reassurance that we would never treat anyone else the way they treat us. But with that kind of attitude, are we really any better?

At one point in our lives, I am sure that we have all have come across someone that has an “I am better than everyone else, especially you” mentality. I myself have encountered this kind of attitude at multiple points throughout my life. I have experience it in the food service industry in which I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Luke 13:1-9, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Lutheran

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Martha And Mary

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 1, 2022

When Martha brought her stress and complaints to Jesus, he heard her deepest need. He wanted Martha’s soul to catch up to her body.

A journalist with Bon Appetit Magazine asked readers to submit examples of their worst dinner party experiences. A woman names Bea Stein wrote about how the candles on her patio table fell over and set the whole table on fire. Another hostess had 50 guests coming over for brunch when the city ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

Exalt Jesus Through Yourself

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 10, 2023

All of Christianity needs to drop their doctrine and dogma arguments and work for the risen Christ. If not Christianity will disappear from history!

Exalt Jesus through Yourself John 8:20-30 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 8:21 Then He said again to them, “I go away, and you will seek Me, and will die in your sin; where I am going, you cannot come.” 22 So the Jews were saying, “Surely He will not kill Himself, will He, since He says, ‘Where ...read more

Scripture: John 8:20-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Philip The Apostle Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2022

Of the four Gospels, Philip figures most prominently in the Gospel of John. Jesus asks Philip how to feed the 5,000 people. Later he appears as a link to the Greek community. Philip bore a Greek name, may have spoken Greek and may have been known to the Greek pilgrims in Jerusalem.

Philip the Apostle (Not to be confused with Philip the Evangelist.) Saint Philip the Apostle Apostle and Martyr Born 3 AD Bethsaida, Galilee, Roman Empire Died 80 AD Hierapolis, Asia, Roman Empire Venerated in Anglicanism Catholicism Eastern Orthodoxy Oriental ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores the Christian call to discipleship, emphasizing dedication, discernment, and dynamic living as key aspects of following Jesus.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a delight to be here with you today, sharing in the fellowship of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are gathered together in His name, in His presence, and for His glory. Isn't it a joy to be part of the family of God, to share in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Topics: Discipleship

Increase Your Harvest PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To explore the nature and power of God's love, emphasizing its importance as the first fruit of the Spirit and the source of all virtues, and encouraging us to understand and live out this love in our daily lives.

Good morning, family. I feel blessed to be here today and I'm sure you do too. Today, we're going to dive into a beautiful topic that's not just at the heart of our faith, but also at the center of our Creator's nature - Love. As we unpack this subject, we'll explore the nature of God's Love, the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: Love

What's Faith Got To Do With It? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

To highlight that it is not through adherence to the law, but through faith in Jesus Christ and the grace of God, that we receive spiritual life and vitality.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. Today, we are diving into the heart of the book of Galatians, specifically Galatians 3. We will be exploring the gift of spiritual life and vitality, the limitations of the law, and how the law binds us rather than providing freedom. The gift of spiritual ...read more

Topics: Justification, Faith

Being Born Again (Nicodemus) PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

To explore how faith in Jesus can lead us from confusion to clarity, conviction to commitment, and conversion to celebration.

Good morning, church family! We're going to dive deep today into John 3:14-21 and explore how Jesus takes us from confusion to clarity, conviction to commitment, and conversion to celebration. You know, it's funny; we all go through life thinking we've got things figured out until God shows us ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Topics: Evangelism

Sowing & Reaping PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

To highlight the importance of truly knowing God, understanding the consequences of ignorance, and the blessings that come from obedience to His word.

Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a message that hits home for every one of us. It's about our need to truly know God, the consequences of living in ignorance and the abundant blessings that obedience to God brings. As A.W. Tozer once said, "What comes into our minds when we think ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Topics: Knowing God

What Love Got To Do With It? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

To explore and understand the profound meaning of Jesus' teaching about the greatest commandments: loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and loving our neighbor as ourselves.

Good morning, family. Today we're going to take a dive into a wonderful teaching from Jesus, one that fundamentally shapes our walk with Him. We're looking at Matthew 22:34-46 and Leviticus 19:1-18. We're going to talk about the greatest commandment of loving God with our heart, soul, and mind, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46, Leviticus 19:1-18

Topics: Loving God, Loving Neighbor

A Purpose In The Heart Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

This sermon encourages us to live lives that reflect God's glory, prioritizing the good of others over our own, as active participants in God's grand narrative. Key

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. As we gather here today in the warm embrace of our shared faith, we are reminded of the profound connection we have, not just with one another, but with our Creator. We stand here, not by accident or coincidence, but by the divine design of a God who loves us ...read more

Topics: Purpose, Man

Watch Your Step PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon explores the power, benefits, and challenges of walking by faith in Jesus, not by sight, as guided by 2 Corinthians 5:7.

Good morning, beloved. I am so excited to dive into the Word of God with you today. We will be centering our discussion on 2 Corinthians 5:7, a beautifully succinct declaration of faith, which says, "For we walk by faith, not by sight." The power, benefits, and challenges of walking with Jesus will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Topics: Allowing Jesus, Walk With Me

God Is With You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

God is our Creator, He is always with us, and we are invited into His presence.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to dive deep into a very profound passage in the book of John, one that solidifies three fundamental truths: God is our Creator, God is with us, and we are invited to live in God's presence. As the renowned Christian author, A.W. Tower, once ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Topics: Living, God's Presence