Sermons about Irreducible Complexity

How To Not Overcomplicate The Gospel's Message – Rom. 10:5-13

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2001

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How to Not Overcomplicate the Gospel’s Message – Rom. 10:5-13

How to Not Overcomplicate the Gospel’s Message – Rom. 10:5-13 Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Immanuel

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 3, 2002

based on 81 ratings

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A sermon outlining how in the best and worst, God is with us.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Christmas I December 30, 2001 Is. 63:7-9, Heb. 2:10-18, Mt. 2:13-23 “Immanuel” “In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them; in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; he lifted them and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building A Well-Established,treasure Filled House

Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 21, 2002

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“Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge its rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.”

Building a Well Established, Treasure Filled House Proverbs 24:3 “Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge its rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.” NKJV the NIV says rare and beautiful treasures Whether we want to believe it or not, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 1, 2002

based on 87 ratings

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Sermon for the first Sunday of Advent, considers what’s important about prophecy

Before we start is there anyone who’s good at untangling things? I’ve got these Christmas lights and since it is the first Sunday of advent I was hoping to use them as an illustration. Here you work on these and we’ll get back to you in a little bit. (hand the volunteer a wad of hopelessly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21, 1 Peter 1:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Bridge Over Troubled Waters."

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Mar 5, 2002

based on 57 ratings

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Faith is a bridge that carries us over the troubled waters of life. It is Like a "Bridage over troubled waters."

A Bridge Over Troubled Waters Sermon By Thomas Bracewell, OSL Luke 21: 5-24 The Introduction and Summary Statement I have been very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-24

Denomination: *other

A Beginning And An End

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 11, 2001

based on 150 ratings

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Sermon for a 50 yr old Christian who died of a brain tumor

Invocation texts Psalm 100 A psalm. For giving thanks. 1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his [1]; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Be Joyful?

Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Jan 16, 2001

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One of the most consistent and nagging questions we encounter in our life is the question, "Why?" Almost no other question has us bothered, frustrated, angry or frightened than the question, "Why?"

Why Be Joyful? Philippians 4:4-7 I. One of the most consistent and nagging questions we encounter in our life is the question, "Why?" Almost no other question has us bothered, frustrated, angry or frightened than the question, "Why?" A. You remember when we’re children, one of the first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: *other

The Second Death Series

Contributed by Neil O'donnell on Feb 9, 2001

based on 88 ratings

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The dead appear before God, and all who are not written in the Book of Life- that is, who have not during one of history’s eras put their trust in God- are consigned to the lake of fire.

"I cannot preach on hell unless I preach with tears." - D.L. Moody "Then death and hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death" (Rev. 20:14) The thousand-year-reign. This is the only mention in the Bible of a thousand-year period during which Christ rules on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Let Peer Pressure Keep You From...

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 86 ratings

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DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet.

DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet. 2:4 "REJECTED BY MEN, BUT CHOICE AND PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF GOD" remember the building analogy INTRODUCTION: We hear a lot about peer pressure - the pressure to conform; to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive And Give Forgiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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If somebody killed your child, could you ever forgive him? By God’s grace the raging desire for revenge might eventually die down within our hearts, but most of us would probably prefer never to see that person again nor to help him in any way. Yet th

Let the Holy Spirit Help You Give and Receive Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7-18) Illustration: Forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. . --Ephesians 4:32 During the war in Kosovo in 1999, three Americans were captured and held hostage for more than a month. After intense negotiations, a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-18, Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Believe... In The Resurrection Of The Body Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 23, 2001

based on 17 ratings

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Our resurrection

I believe in… the resurrection of the body WBC 25/11/01 pm I Cor 15:35-57 This is a fascinating part of the creed = not talking about the resurrection of Jesus’ body - we’ve already conveyed belief in that - sure, His resurrection is/was the prototype for ours (so linked in that way) = talking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Baptist

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

God – The Original Know-It-All Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Oct 19, 2004

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God’s Omniscience stretches farther than we can ever imagine.

God – The Original Know-it-all Psalm 139 It is in our human DNA to search for God. While we live in a day and time where selfishness and self preoccupation reigns supreme; there is always within us a deep nagging question. Who is God? As much as we try to deny it, that question will not go ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Lord Help You Receive And Give Forgiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 22, 2003

based on 56 ratings

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Many people suffer from poor relationships not only with people, but also with God because of an unwillingness to receive and give forgiveness

Let the Lord Help You Receive and Give Forgiveness - (Eph. 1:7) Failure to learn how to receive and give forgiveness is a major impediment to relationships. Jesus thought so much about the significance of forgiveness that He taught us to pray, "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plans Or My Plans Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 8, 2002

based on 36 ratings

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This is our 16th message on the book of James. Last Sunday evening as we looked at the beginning of chapter 4, James addresses the problem of war and conflict within the Body of Christ.

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 16 “My Plans Or God’s Plans” Date: November 10, 2002 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 4:13-17 Introduction This is our 16th message on the book of James. Last Sunday evening as we looked at the beginning of chapter 4, James addresses ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

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