Sermons on Irreducible Complexity:

Following Jesus

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 28, 2017

Jesus said, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." He also said, "Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." So following him is vitally important. How is it done?

Note: I have prepared some simple slides the I used in delivering this sermon. If anyone is interested in them, send me an Email at sam@srmccormick.net with the words "Following Jesus slides" in the subject, and I'll send the PowerPoint file directly by Email. FOLLOWING JESUS WHAT DOES IT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26, Acts 15:10-11, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 9:59-62, Luke 9:57-58, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Luke 14:28-33, Hebrews 6:17-20, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, 2 Corinthians 4:8-11, 1 Peter 2:20-21, John 21:20-23, Luke 15:4-6, John 10:3-4, John 6:66-68  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Peace In Troublesome Times

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 11, 2018

Message delivered for the 128th Church Anniversary at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Gene Autry, Oklahoma

TITLE: CHRIST’S PEACE IN TROUBLESOME TIMES SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 16:33 To the Angel of this House, Deacons, Officers and Members of the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, I am honored to stand behind this sacred desk as you celebrate another milestone in the History of this great Church. We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Said About Our Saltiness

Contributed by John White on Jul 16, 2018

Jesus tells us how we are to be the salt of the earth.

What Jesus Said About Our Saltiness Matt. 5:13-16 “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit - Love

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 14, 2018

A series of sermons helping us to reach our full potential by looking at the Fruit of the Spirit.

Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-26 April 8, 2018 The great theologian, Tina Turner said this about love . . . What's love got to do, got to do with it What's love but a second hand emotion What's love got to do, got to do with it Who needs a heart When a heart can be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Ever Happened To Sin? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 2, 2018

Sermon 1 in a series on Vice and Virtue

Deadly Sins and Transforming Virtues Series - 1 What Ever Happened to Sin? In a blog written a couple of years ago, William Bradshaw asked a question that is stuck in my mind - What ever happened to sin? He repeated a story originally told by Dr. Karl Menninger, a psychiatrist who pioneered many ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Case Of The Ruined Woman Series

Contributed by Dan Hodge on Sep 6, 2019

We will learn that there are no hopeless predicaments with the Lord! 1) No situation is hopeless! 2) No storm is hopeless! 3) No sinner is hopeless! 4) No sickness is hopeless! 5) None of our lost loved ones are hopeless! b. Nothing is hopeless with the Lord!

Introduction A. The Bible is filled with impossible, hopeless cases. 1. Situations and circumstances appear in the Word of God, and many of them appear impossible. a. There seems to be no solution. b. Storms, needs, deaths, sicknesses, and many other situations appear impossible to the human mind, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ The King, The Servant King, The King Of Humility, And Power.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 21, 2016

All Christian agree that Christ is their king, but king of what? To many, humility and servitude smack of weakness, yet it is the true source of power, strength and authority, and this message today is not radiating from our churches.

This sermon was delivered at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on Sunday the 20th November 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Canticle 16 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43 Please ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Episcopal

Freedom's Service Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 25, 2017

Through God's love serve one another, satisfy the law, and stop fighting.

A pastor in Kansas City, Kansas, was organizing opportunities for people in his church to do small acts of kindness as a demonstration of Christ's love in the community. He phoned several neighborhood grocery stores and Laundromats for permission to do specific services. In one call, the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sensing God - See Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 15, 2018

This message is one part, of a five part series, on sensing God. The question in focus is how do we see God? The most important aspect of the answer to this question is to see God as he has shown himself to us in Christ.

A little boy was drawing a picture on a piece of paper. His mother came up to him and asked him what he was drawing. The little boy responded, "I am drawing a picture of God." The mother said to her boy that no one knows what God looks like. The boy said confidently to his mum, “Well they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Rise And Fall Of King Saul

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 1, 2018

As we examine the events surrounding the reign of King Saul, we will learn three key lessons: #1 God sets a higher standard #2 God is calling #3 God desires relationship over ritual

I love family vacations. They are so much fun . . . creating family togetherness . . . building relationships . . . strengthening the bonds of familial love . . . creating memories that will last a life time. BUT . . . sometimes the road trip – especially if you have children – can be . . . well ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church: God’s Lampstand Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019

THE CHURCH IS SUPPOSED TO BE A LIGHT TO THE WORLD. THIS MESSAGE EXAMINE HOW BRIGHT WE SHINE AS THE CHURCH

THE CHURCH: GOD’S LAMPSTAND REVELATION 1:12-20 FEBRUARY 24, 2019 I MUST TELL YOU THAT THIS IS A VERY EXCITING DAY FOR ME. I’M GETTING TO PREACH ON THE CHURCH WHICH IS BECOMING VERY SPECIAL VERY SPECIAL TO ME, AND I GET TO SPEAK FROM A BOOK THAT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES IN SCRIPTURE, REVELATION. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

"The Coronavirus Blues”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 18, 2020

What to do when you have the Coronavirus blues.

“The Coronavirus Blues” April 19, 2020 1 Kings 19:1-18 Last week I woke up one night about 3:o’clock in the morning feeling overwhelmed. I suppose I felt a little like Elijah did. I have had to do it all since this Coronavirus plague hit us. Mow the lawn, clean the church, do the music, preach ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Grace...an Idol? Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

What is idolatry and how does grace become an idol?

There are times in our lives where God calls us into the tension of life…to go deeper in wrestling with who He is and what He has done for us…These moments can be wonderful moments, but not easy moments. A professor of mine called it “Blessed Despair” (Discovery yet limited). When you get in the ...read more

Enjoying Family Life!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 29, 2020

Enjoying Family Life - Psalm 127 & 128 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Foundation of the home (127: 1-2) (2). The way to view children in the home (127: 3-5). (3). The importance of guiding children in the home (128: 1-2). (4). The legacy when children depart the home (128: 4-6) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A psychologist walked around a room while ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

"from Every Nation" - The Bible And Race - Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Oct 22, 2020

Racism, prejudice, and discrimination are sins that have been around as long as humanity. Those sins have taken the very good and beautiful design of God in all its diversity and corrupts it into something God never intended and makes it something ugly.

Racism, prejudice, and discrimination are sins that have been around as long as humanity. Those sins have taken the very good and beautiful design of God in all its diversity and corrupts it into something God never intended and makes it something ugly. Such sin existed down through history and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist