Sermons on Irreducible Complexity:

M3 – Mobilizing Disciples 3 Acts 1:8 Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 11, 2019

The call of every Christian is to become broken bread and poured out wine to others until they are able to feed on God for themselves. O. Chambers

M3 – MOBILIZING Disciples 1/24/16 Acts 1:8 Sunday AM A beggar boy had staked himself on a bridge in Rome w/ an old violin on which he played pitifully. The only people who gave money were those who felt sorry for him. One day a man came by who after listening asked the boy if he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Behold The Lamb Of God: An Exposition Of John 1:29-34

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 29, 2018

Who is this Lamb of God?

Behold the Lamb of God: An Exposition of John 1:29-34 We now come to where we would expect the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. What is described in this passage, such as the Spirit descending and resting upon Jesus is recorded in the other gospels. But there is no direct mention of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34, John 20:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Future

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 7, 2019

Understand your spiritual identity so you can maximize your potentials and secure your future.

INTRODUCTION Religious bondage makes people stop thinking. That you are excited about this message does not mean you are free of religion. That you even accept it does not mean you are free. You are only free when it makes you think, question and appropriate it to your life. Even though you think ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:20-34

A Man Without A Vision Is A Man Without A Future

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 3, 2013

Solomon, in his wisdom and under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit wrote, In Proverbs 29:18 “where there is no vision the people perish”."The NKJ translates it, "Where there is no revelation the people cast off restraint..."

A man without a vision is a man without a future "Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. "-Proverbs 29:18. In the first place, the word "vision" used here has to do with the Word of God. Where there is no Word of God, where there is no message of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Limits Off Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jun 27, 2012

A positive attitude enables a man to break new and higher grounds and position himself where he wants to be. A negative attitude makes one to rot in a place with the spirit of complaining and despair rule.

TAKING THE LIMITS OFF OF GOD NUMBER 23:19 Many are not able to achieve success and greatness in all of life endeavors because of the several barriers before them. People talk about breakthroughs showing that there are forces and things limiting them, so they want the mighty power of God to break ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Laborers In The Vineyard

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 18, 2014

The parable of the vineyard in Matthew 20 is almost mind boggling in scope and what can be extracted from it. In this sermon we are taking a look at the relationship between the owner and the workers and becoming an employee and the "doing".

Now we need to remember that we can never take a scripture out of context. Just before this the Rich Young Ruler asks Jesus in Matthew 19:16b (NASB) “Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?” “Do” This was an underlying foundation in the mind of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Growth In Suffering Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2011

The Early Church experienced growth in numbers, and growth in depth and growth in community. It also experienced a growth in suffering. Jesus said blessed are those who suffer and are persecuted because of him! This talk encourages the church to proclaim

Although I’ve only seen part of it on YouTube there is a humbling episode from the 1961 British film called, ‘Whistle down the Wind’. A group of Lancashire children have experienced the death of a kitten. They had prayed fervently that the little cat would get well, but instead it died. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-32

Denomination: Anglican

Say What? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 11, 2011

The 21st sermon in our series on the book of Genesis. In this particular sermon we are looking at the confusion of languages at the Tower of Babel.

Genesis Pt. 21 – “Say What?” Text: Genesis 11:1-9 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time, when we looked at Genesis 10, we saw the sons of Noah and their descendants, and they were listed out for us, and we were told that from them, all the nations of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Something Is Wrong! Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

The culture uses logic to disprove God. Christians try to defend God using a worldly vision and experience and lose the discussion.

Something is wrong! 1 Peter 1:3-12 A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that we were going to take a look at a few of the basic troubles with Christianity. We talked about how the culture believes that Christianity and religion in general are exclusive. The religion is the reason for a lack of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-10

Denomination: Congregational

The Man God Chose To Introduce His Son #1 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 13, 2024

What was so special about the man God chose to introduce His Son. You find out in the life of John.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #1 The Man God Chose to Introduce His Son Mark 1:1-8 (Parallel Passages: Matthew 3:1-12; Luke 3:1-18; John 1:19-28) The great promise found throughout the Old Testament is that Christ would one day come into the world – not to right political wrongs or cure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Missionaries

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Sep 14, 2021

Why you are likely to fail as a missionary

Missionaries John 18:36, Matthew 28: 18-20 Many people have gone through the world spreading all sorts of messages. Some claim they were sent by GOD. Some say they were sent by angels , others by aliens, others by ancient writings. All sorts of things and information nowadays. For children of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36, Matthew 28:18-20

Obtaining Wisdom From Above

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 25, 2021

What fuels a person to learn more about the truth concerning God and how one puts His righteous decrees into practice are the fruits by which one can discern what kind of wisdom one has obtained, earthly or heavenly!

Imparting Wisdom James 3:13-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Imagine what it must have been like to become the successor to the throne of King David! How could Solomon ever “fill the shoes” of one who subdued Israel’s enemies (1 Samuel 18:7) and was known ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Anxiety (Part 2): Understanding Its Causes, Treatments, And Cases In The Bible" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 7, 2021

Like worry, not all anxiety is sinful. Unfortunately, anxiety is often a result of sin. If that was the case, the cure is to deal with the sin.

Introduction Last week, we learned about five types of anxiety, their symptoms, and how the Bible shows Jacob, Moses, Queen Esther, and Martha experienced anxiety. So, the Bible does talk about anxiety and how it steals peace and joy from our hearts. And more than that, it hinders us from being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11, Matthew 8:23-27, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Spirit Of Humility Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: SPIRIT OF HUMILITY A. Ecclesiastes 2:1 (READ). (Good News Translation: “I decided to enjoy myself and find out what HAPPINESS is…”) 1. What will it take to make you happy? a. That’s the question Psychology Today asked 52,000 Americans. COMMENT: And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working Out Your Salvation Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Jan 3, 2025

As we look at chapter two, there is a major theme that runs through this chapter and that is Paul was encouraging the church to grow to maturity in their faith.

Opener: Welcome and good morning everyone ! So blessed to see everyone here today! If you do not know me, my name is Pastor Steven and I am one of the Pastors here at Family of Christ. We started a new sermon series last week on the book of Philippians and it was a tremendous start to this ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God