Sermons on Irreducible Complexity:

Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning - The Church’s Construction - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 11, 2023

A great imagery is that of the Church being a Building, a spiritual house for God. The most vital part of the construction is the CORNERSTONE. We look at Christ the Cornerstone and the laying of the foundation of the Church. We are the continuing living stones.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING - THE CHURCH’S CONSTRUCTION - PART 6 THE CHURCH’S CONSTRUCTION The Church is entirely a New Testament concept though as we saw, it is seen typically in the Old Testament. In this section I want to look at the formation of the Church, and its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:11, Psalm 118:22-24, 1 Peter 2:6-8, Ephesians 2:20, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:4-8, Psalm 18:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"your Spiritual Nineveh Awaits You."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 28, 2024

Just as the biblical figure Jonah was summoned to the city of Nineveh to deliver a message of repentance, today's spiritual Nineveh represents a population that may lack understanding or awareness of moral and ethical principles.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jonah 1:1-4) (1) “Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,” (2) “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.” (3) “But ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-4, Jonah 1:5-7, Jonah 1:8-12, Jonah 1:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Election Integrity: Upholding Christian Values In A Divisive Election

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Nov 2, 2024

As we approach another election season, we find ourselves in a country that is increasingly divided. The political landscape can often feel like a battleground, where integrity is tested, and our ethical Christian standards are challenged.

• Someone said recently: If trump wins the election, I will leave the United States If Kamala wins the election, I will leave the United States This is not a political post, I just want to travel • After the Russian election Putin meets with his staff Staff: “Sir Comrade Vlad, we have got good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Proverbs 28:15, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Romans 13:1-4, 1 Peter 2:13-17, Philippians 4:8, Matthew 5:13-16, Micah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 1 – Problems In Our Genealogy; Are We To Blame? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 24, 2024

Whose fault is it if your children depart from God, and are bad? This is the first study in a series in Jeremiah and we look at Judah’s wonderful king Josiah and his family.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 1 – PROBLEMS IN OUR GENEALOGY; ARE WE TO BLAME? PART 1 – Jeremiah 1:1-3 CHAPTER 1 {{Jeremiah 1:1-3 The words of Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, to whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah, the son ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-3, 2 Chronicles 35:25-26, 2 Chronicles 36:12-13, Proverbs 22:6, 2 Kings 25:27-30, Luke 12:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Transforming Power Of Embracing Holiness Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 13, 2024

In a world often consumed by chaos and confusion, the call to embrace holiness stands as a beacon of light and hope, let's delve into Psalm 97:10 and discover how its transformative truth shapes our lives.

The Transforming Power of Embracing Holiness Introduction: Today we embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of holiness as illuminated by the Word of God. In Psalm 97:10, we find a profound directive that sets the tone for our exploration. In a world often consumed by chaos and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:10, Isaiah 6:3, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:22, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 2:9, Proverbs 8:13, James 1:5, Psalm 111:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Living Hope- A Study Of 1peter

Contributed by Steven Devroy on May 15, 2024

Peter was called and chosen for a special purchase and plan that God had for him.

Opener: Welcome and good morning everyone! So blessed to see everyone here today! This morning we are starting a new sermon series on the book of First Peter. This study will lead us into studying how to suffer well for our faith in the Lord. You may have heard, recently, NASA landed the rover ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19, John 15:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Humility: The Root Virtue - 5 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

"I want to know Christ..." . . . "I have not yet attained..." This may be the hardest sermon to preach there can be! Humility!

Lent 5—March 29, 1998 The word this week: "HUMILITY" Philippians 3 HUMILITY: THE "ROOT VIRTUE" I want to know Christ . . .I have not yet attained "Humility" is the word this week— Confession—believing— repentance— openness— and now—humility! This may be the hardest ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

(Sections 6 & 7) 6 - The Hour Of Decision And 7 - Walking In Wisdom

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019

Some of the most precious experiences of one's life may be the times when the Lord seems near, and His Spirit has guided one to act in harmony with the Father's plan.

(Section 6 His Will) VI. THE HOUR OF DECISION A. INTRODUCTION Some of the most precious experiences of one's life may be the times when the Lord seems near, and His Spirit has guided one to act in harmony with the Father's plan. Note carefully that it is faith, the action of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29, James 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"desperate For God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 25, 2022

A sermon about learning to love ourselves and others because Jesus loves us.

“Desperate for God” Luke 19:1-10 “Zacchaeus was a wee little man, and a wee little man was he. He climbed up in a sycamore tree for the Lord he wanted to see. And as the Master passed that way, He looked up in the tree. And He said, “Zacchaeus, you come down. For I’m going to your house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Chronos - 1 Corinthians 8 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Knowledge, love and conscience are the determining factors for how we handle the “gray” areas in our freedom with Christ.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Hungry Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Why?

POWER HUNGRY Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Bad things happen. Sometimes the cause is obvious: greed and hatred, poverty and ignorance, all cause suffering in greater or lesser degrees, and we can point to sin as the reason. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Creator's Wisdom Manifest In Creeping Things: Genesis Day 5 & 6

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Nov 28, 2022

This study will: 1. Reveal the glory of God in the things He has made (Rom. 1:20). 2. Expose the flaws & delusions in evolutionary theory (I Cor. 1:19-21; 3:19). 3. Set us Free from a hopeless life of materialism by God's truth (John 8:32).

The Creator’s Wisdom manifest in Creeping Things Genesis Day 5 & 6 This study will: 1. Reveal the Glory of God in the things He has made (Rom. 1:20). 2. Expose the flaws & delusions in evolutionary theory (I Cor. 1:19-21; 3:19). 3. Set us Free from a hopeless life of materialism by God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy In The Suffering

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Jan 25, 2023

Today we will be in the book of Colossians. About a month ago, something in Colossians caught my eye, that I wanted to share with you today. In the last month I’ve read Colossians several times. I’ve read it 5-6 times in the last week alone. I’m talking about all 4 chapters y’all!

This morning we’ll be looking at a particular passage in Colossians, and specifically one verse. Before we get started, I have to ask: • Did you read any scripture this past week for the first time, or • did you see familiar scripture with new eyes? • And equally, if not more important, did you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29, Acts 9:10-16

There Are No Atheists In Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 25, 2023

People with "no religion" have grown to over 30% of the population. We must reach them.“There Are No Atheists in Hell” because all of them became believers, just too late! See the reasons why, God's efforts to reach them, and what you need to tell them.

THERE ARE NO ATHEISTS IN HELL Luke 16:22-29 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ONLY HEARING ONE SIDE 1. A Judge was about to swear in a member of a jury when he was told that the man was deaf in one ear. 2. “You really can’t serve on the jury.” “Why not?” 3. “Because you can only hear one side!” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:22-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"this Holy Mystery"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 31, 2023

A sermon about God's prevenient grace and the mystery of the wisdom of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

“This Holy Mystery” 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 As you know, life is full of mystery. The deepest, richest and most complex theories that science can ever come up with highlight the fact that there is still a depth of mystery that goes way beyond it all. We can study biology and human genetics and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist