Sermons on Irreducible Complexity:

Mankind Is Our Business Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014

This sermon acts as an overview for the whole series, Christmas According to Dickens. The name Jesus is never used in the classic short story but his fingerprints are everywhere.

December 7, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens Mankind is Our Business! Luke 1:1-4 Opening words: In 1843, the world was introduced to a new Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. The timing of the book was perfect. England was nostalgic for old Christmas traditions and longed for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Jochebed! Who? Trusting God Exodus 2 V1-10

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 29, 2014

Jochebed, Moses mother trusted God with the most important thing in her life. Are we prepared to do the same?

I guess for most Police Officers, the most stressful part of the job is appearing at court. I shall never forget my first Crown Court appearance, and the first time I gave evidence at Court 1 at The Old Baily. Generally it’s not because you have done anything wrong, or as some might ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: *other

The World’s Oldest Man

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 13, 2016

Methuselah has become the biblical symbol of longevity. His life was long but thin as a string. The two Q's of life are important, quantity and quality. A certain quantity of years is important in order for a person to develop quality.

6 April 2016 Title: Aging—the World’s Oldest Man (Genesis 5:1-32) Who would you identify as the first senior adult? The Scripture text will give you a clue. You may have had the question when playing Trivial Pursuit, "Who is the oldest person in the Bible?" Now you know where I am ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Persuasion

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 26, 2012

In any non-profit organization, especially like a church, you have to persuade people, either to invest time in the church or to do something that is right, or change an area that they might have chosen. How do you persuade people? Paul gives a beautiful

Philemon ILLUSTRATION: Cicero's (106 - 43 BC) was one of the most powerfully, persuasive people of his day. He had this to say about the public in 1st Century BC, Rome. The poor: work and work, The rich: exploit the poor, The soldier: protects both, The taxpayer: pays for all three, The ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: *other

Faith Revisited 1 Peter 3:19-21 Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Apr 10, 2015

: In 1 Peter 3:19-21 seems to provide a description of an event that transpired while Jesus was in the tomb for three (3) days. This is a very difficult passage to understand its meaning or implication.

Title: Faith Revisited Big Idea: In 1 Peter 3:19-21 seems to provide a description of an event that transpired while Jesus was in the tomb for three (3) days. This is a very difficult passage to understand its meaning or implication. Students of the Bible have developed different understandings of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Filth And The Human Heart

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 14, 2015

The marginal people storm into the church, insisting that the church should live up to the pattern offered by Jesus. They rock the boat, and in so doing they force the church to remember its reason for being.

There is a story of a group of the very pious who are waiting in heaven for judgment. As they are waiting and complaining about the wait, they begin to see some of the “sinners” they knew on earth coming into the waiting room: a corrupt politician, an itinerant woman who had been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Anglican

An Eternal Truth In A New Light Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 1, 2015

John wants to build on a command Jesus gave concerning love.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is a joy to be a part of a church that is so loving, we are blessed to have some wonderful people at FCC! • Not all churches are so blessed. • When you open your Bible and start reading you will begin to notice a re-occurring subject appears, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paradigm: Fiddling While Rome Burns?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 6, 2015

The winds of change are blowing around this world. The paradigm shift is before us. The foundations are shaking. Can we see the RED FLAGS? Danger, we are in un-charted waters.

THE WINDS OF CHANGE? PARADIGM SHIFT: FIDDLING WHILE ROME BURNS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. RED FLAGS? CHANGE IS IN THE AIR --- CAN WE IDENTIFY THE RED FLAGS OF GREAT WARNING THAT ARE OCCURING DAILY? 1. HAVE YOU NOTICED THAT THE NEWS CHANGES ARE MOVING AWAY FROM 24 HOUR NEWS? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reboot

Contributed by Jonathan Landis on Aug 10, 2011

Need a fresh start? Here's the A, B, C's of REbooting your life. Written as a back to school message, preached immediately after the first day of school in our district. Youth need to now their past doesn't have to define their future. With Christ's work

REboot Jonathan Landis 8-3-11 Intro: Our lives are similar to building a building. As your life and mine progress, we build upon past events and past lessons. They shape our thinking and actions. The thinking we put into practice in turn shapes our future. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Of Creation

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 11, 2017

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).

The first book of the Bible is called “Genesis. The Jews called the book "B'reshith." (Original Hebrew title), It means "in the beginning." (See 1:1a). Taken from the book's famous first words: "In the beginning …," It records beginnings of all things, so it is a very apt title for this book. “The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bread For Dogs

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012

Mark 7:24-37 expository sermon on the encounter between Jesus and the Syrophonecian woman, even the dogs eat the crumbs under the children's table.

Preaching in a different pulpit Sunday, filling in for a friend. This is a re-work of a sermon from earlier this year. Bread for dogs. 9 September 2012, Mark 7:24-37, Trinity 14 We are going to specifically look at a couple of the themes emphasized in this portion: bread, being filled completely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Framed - Pt. 1 - Mind Games Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 1, 2012

You are shaped by these forces. They determine your outlook, actions, and habits. Are you framed correctly?

Framed Pt. 1 – Mind Games There are many influences that have bearing on who you are. Your environment. Your education. The region in which you were raised. However, I believe that when it comes to defining you and determining the type of individual you will be there are a couple of factors ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Have Eeyore Syndrome?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 5, 2012

Could your nickname be ‘Eeyore’? Are you known as ‘Negative Nellie’ or, ‘Gloomy Gus’? Being a negative person and being a Christian is not a workable combination. Let’s see what we can do about that.

DO YOU HAVE EEYORE SYNDROME? INTRODUCTION: "Good morning, Pooh Bear," said Eeyore gloomily. "If it is a good morning; which I doubt." "Why, what's the matter?" "Nothing, Pooh Bear, nothing. We can't all, and some of us don't. That's all there is to it." "Can't all what?" said Pooh. "Gaiety. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seven - Introduction To Revelation

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 12, 2013

The Revelation is an Unveiling of Jesus Christ

The Seven Introduction to Revelation, part 1 Revelation 1:1-3 May 19, 2013 First, I believe Revelation is understandable by the ordinary person. Many of you woman can run circles around most of the men here. You have the ability to sew complicated stitches, cook, homeschool, have a phone ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of The Ark And Into A New World - Noah As A Type Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 30, 2011

The steps that Noah took at the end of the flood teach us about our new beginning in the Christian life.

Illustrations explain complex things in simple ways. Like putting together a bicycle or piece of unassembled furniture. Or setting up a computer or electronics. If you want to learn how to tie a knot, or learn a new crochet stitch, the best way is to look at a picture. The Old Testament is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational