Sermons about Irreducible Complexity

The Things Of God Or The Things Of Men? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 20, 2005

based on 28 ratings

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What the most difficult problem that faces the church today? Its that we try to do God’s will by using human means. Learn how not the short-circuit God’s way of growing you.

For more Bible studies and an audio version of this study go to: http://www.livingwatersweb.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=54&Itemid=101&TapeNumber=2004-010 One of the biggest problems in the church today is trying to accomplish God’s will using human methods. We are fooled into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Staying Connected

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on May 2, 2005

based on 40 ratings

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Teaching style sermon on staying the mystical connection with have with Christ the vine.

John 15:1-17 by Brad Boydston Cornerstone Covenant Church Turlock, California Sunday, 10 April 2005 [Biblical text from the TNIV. Some of the illustrations are gratefully ripped off from your sermons on SermonCentral.com] Last year I tore out the grapevines I had planted 6 or 7 years ago. I was ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: *other

Forget The Village; Just Give Me A Godly Mother

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 10, 2005

based on 89 ratings

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It has been said, “It takes a village to raise a child”…But this is not true

“Forget the Village; Just Give Me a Godly Mother” II Timothy 1:3-5 OPENING JOKE: “150 a Week to Talk about Mom” Three ladies were exercising pride in their grown sons. The first lady told of the extravagant birthday parties her son provided her. “Why he even hired a full band for my last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Things In Life Go Wrong?

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 5, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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To cause each believer to see that God goes to great length to get them back to His will.

PP0604 DATE WHY THINGS IN LIFE GO WRONG II Corinthians 12:7-10 2Co 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness: The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 5, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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Psalm 96 is one of those wonderful psalms of praise that remind the people of God what they are supposed to be about.

Holiness: The Big Picture Psalm 96 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 20, 2005 2nd Sunday of Lent Rach and I were talking the other day about education. We were listening to some talk show – I am not sure which one any longer – when we heard one woman referring to her family as uneducated. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New & Improved Or Tired & Old Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 25, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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Sometimes the new and improved isn’t - and we become leary. When God came up with a new and improved way to approach Him, some thought the new way was uncomfortable so they wanted to go back.

There’s no doubt that we as humans like the comfortable and the familiar. Especially when presented with challenges - we like what we know. My dog is like that. She knows that when we are finished exercising on Saturday morning that it’s time for her walk. And at a certain time in the evening - she ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Do You Feel About Change?

Contributed by Greg Yount on Jul 30, 2005

based on 99 ratings

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Four responses to the change Jesus brings to our lives are pictured by the demoniac story of Mark.

Introduction: “Maria” cleaned up her own blood from a stairwell in an East Side apartment building. “Maria” was not attacked or in an accident — she intentionally cut herself with a razor blade. You’ll find out why in a moment, but first you need to know that “Maria” suffers from a disorder called ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Mark 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006

based on 3 ratings

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Paul prays for power, not for specific situations but for the power to know the enormity of the love of God.

I wonder if you remember that time in the 80s when there were a string of books published with the idea of power in the title. Here are some examples: Power Evangelism, Power Preaching, How to Release God’s Healing Power Through Prayer, Hidden Power of Speaking in Tongues, Confronting Powerless ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 16, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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Gospel of John provides some of the clearest explanations of who he was, who he claimed to be, and what he asked of his followers. We’re going to spend the next couple months taking a look at this book, written for the sole purpose of helping people to k

Who Is This Jesus? John 1:1-18 September 11/12, 2004 Don Jaques INTRO: TRIVIA QUESTIONS Who was the 2nd president of the United States? John Adams Who is the American League leader in batting percentage? Ichiro Suzuki Which movie won the Oscar for Best Movie in 2004? Lord of the Rings: Return ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In A Little While-Prayer

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 1, 2003

based on 95 ratings

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This sermon is about the necessity of prayer in our lives.

“In a Little While” By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Scripture: John 16:1-24 I yet believe that like the Psalmist that I too shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” That is what faith is. Faith is simply believing that one day we will see the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Attached?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 3, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter

5th Sunday after Easter John. 15:1-8 "Are YOU Attached??? 15:1 ¶ "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already made clean by the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parable Of The Wedding Garment Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 29, 2003

based on 53 ratings

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A personal account of a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace illustrating Jesus’ parable of the Wedding Garment.

My message is a reflection on the combination of a parable (Matt 22:1-14) and a rather special visit to Buckingham Palace which I trust will act as an illustration. When I partially retired I was asked to take on the task of the honorary treasurer of Welfare Service Charity. I found it quite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Perfect Freedom Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 4, 2003

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Introduction to Ten Commandments series: The Place of the Law in the Life of a Christian (Title taken from a book by Michael Horton)

The Law of Perfect Freedom Intro I would probably never have the guts to do it, but I love to watch skydiving – especially when they are in free fall – before they open their parachutes. It just looks so fun and so amazing – and yes, kind of terrifying – to see human beings literally flying ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Crawling Out Of The Fairness Hole #4 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002

based on 55 ratings

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This series examines some of the emotional holes we fall into and how we might crawl out.

February 24, 2002 Job 1:1-6; 30: 25-27 Crawling Out of the Fairness Hole On April 12, 1995, two young women were traveling between Sunman Indiana and Milan Indiana in a nearly new Mustang GT. The 18 year old was driving, the 19 year old was in the passenger seat. A they rounded a rain slick ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:25-27, Job 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Turn Around Living

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Aug 29, 2002

based on 48 ratings

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God is sovereignly in control over all. Acknowledge it or eat grass. This involves renoucing evil and acting mercifully toward the poor.

- - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quoted is from the New Living Translation - - - - - - - - - - - Well, it happened again. King Nebuchadnezzar had another strange dream. And once again all the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put ole’ Neb together again. None of his royal advisors and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: *other

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