Sermons about Irreducible Complexity

The Tragedy And The Triumph

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2005

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The grave of Jesus gave way to the triumph of the resurrection

The Tragedy and the Triumph John 20:1-10 March 27, 2005 Easter Sunday Introduction This past Friday the church celebrated Good Friday with a showing of the Passion of the Christ. Many of you have seen the movie and experienced the powerful images that Mel Gibson used to convey the suffering of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Removing The Veil: Deepening Our Relationship With God

Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005

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Since Christ is our High Priest, we have full access to the God of the universe. We must push through the veil of our sinful nature to enjoy the relationship with God that He intended.

I’m sure all of us want to get closer to God. Today I’m going to discuss how we can get deeper in our relationship with the heavenly Father. I have some complex things to talk about, so if we need to discuss a concept, please don’t hesitate to ask. This can be pretty heavy stuff, so bear with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Understanding Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006

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This sermon looks at the relationship between faith and the intellect

Introduction We saw last week that faith is being sure and certain about things we do not yet see or have. It is our Response to God’s revelation – God has spoken – do we believe it There is the story of a missionary working with children in the Middle East. Jeep ran out of petrol, no petrol can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ's Final Week: Cleaning House

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 19, 2006

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As believers you are referred to as God’s temple. This morning consider what your purpose in life is. Is there anything that has profaned that purpose? Are you in need of Christ’s purification?

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. CHRIST’S FINAL WEEK: CLEANING HOUSE MATTHEW 21:12-17 Introduction: Shortly after entering into Jerusalem during the final week of His earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Isle Royale And Harry Potter

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Nov 25, 2005

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Let’s go to the island, and find our place with God. Let’s taste and see that His word is good. Let’s seek his face, and live for Him!

I live in the Great Lakes area. It is a beautiful part of God’s world. The lakes are beautiful blue in color some days and grey and foreboding other days. In the summer, boats can be seen dotted along the horizon and along the shores. In the winter, there is a serenity and beauty as the lakes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

What I Have Is Not Who I Am

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Dec 5, 2005

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Being thankful does not have much to do with what I have, but it has a lot to do with who I am.

What I Have Is Not Who I Am! 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 and Philippians 4:4-13 by Jim Westmoreland I may have a nice house and a refrigerator and a freezer full of food. I may have a good job or a great retirement income. I may have abundance and plenty and still not be a thankful person. If I am a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Sound And Blameless

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 9, 2005

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How should Christians live in preparation for the coming of the Christ?

Sound and Blameless – 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 - 28 Intro: It has been particularly difficult getting ready for the Christmas holidays this year. Usually, I have the Christmas trees up by the week after Thanksgiving. That didn’t work this year because we were having new carpet installed. --- So ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cross Part 2: The Symbolism Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007

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The cross is a powerful symbol of God’s power.

The Symbolism of the Cross I. Introduction Show a set of symbols and have people tell me what they represent. II. Transition III. Text—1 Corinthians 1:17-18 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mystery? Y'all Come Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 7, 2007

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Objective Justification, Jews/Gentiles

The Mystery? Y’all Come Epiphany Eph. 3:1-12 † In Jesus Name † Grace and peace and mercy, in this new year, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Left in the Dark? As Kay gets hopefully closer and closer to the point where William will be born, I find myself thinking about what his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Living A Legacy - A Memorial Day Observance Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 22, 2007

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This is a Memorial Day Sermon. We will remember 1. Soldiers 2. Christians 3. Our Lord. We conclude by observing the Lord’s Supper in a unique fashion.

Living A Legacy A Memorial Day Celebration In a Change of Command Ceremony at Fort Riley, KS, on 2 June 2006, LTC Eric Wesley included these words in his speech. [“…allow me to tell you about these men and the families of the men standing in front of you. And I would start by telling you what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 30, 2007

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Who was Pontius Pilate? Read this sermon to find out more.

Passion/Palm Sunday Yr C, 1/04/2007 Lk 23:1-49 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Jesus and Pontius Pilate” Today we focus on one of the key actors of Christ’s Passion, Pontius Pilate. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Invisible Barriers/Hitting The Wall?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2007

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Has your ministry ever hit the wall? You can fail and not be a failure? My friend get up, this obstacle is but an opportunity!

HITTING THE WALL! CUMBERED --- WEARY AND WORN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. FATIQUE MAKES THE BEST SOLDIERS COWARDS! A. We face battles from within and from without. Then the battle can weary our hearts and a spirit of tiredness will grow. We must KEEP ON KEEPING ON --- ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:40-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What God Wants Most

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007

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The point here is not that Martha’s activities are bad. The choice Jesus discusses with Martha is between something that is good and something that is better. Life is full of tough choices, and Jesus is addressing the relative merit of good activities her

What God Wants Most Luke 10:25-42 Suppose you have to choose between two people who want to go to dinner with you. The first is very warm and takes a genuine interest in others. He listens attentively and is fun to be with. Those who develop a friendship with him want it to last a lifetime. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lifestyle Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

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Exposition of 1 Peter 2:11-12

Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12, Title: Lifestyle Evangelism, Date/Place: LSCC, 9/4/05, AM A. Opening illustration: Deborah and Jane’s story p. 16-17 in The Unchurched Next Door B. Background to passage: After giving these suffering Christians the definition and purpose of the church, Peter transitions back ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Husband Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

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Exposition of 1 Peter 3:7

Text: 1 Peter 3:7 Title: The Christian Husband Date/Place: LSCC, 10/9/05, AM A. Opening illustration: Panel of Women debated on what they thought was a perfect man, a guy who was ‘with it’. You would have thought they would have decided upon some actor or athlete even a wealthy tycoon. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

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