Sermons on Irreducible Complexity:

Fighting To Keep The Faith

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

You have to remember that there will be a lot of battles in the earthly realm before you get to Heaven.

1 Timothy 6:12 KJV Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: [8] Henceforth there is laid ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Little Church, Big Impact Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2012

A little church like ours can have a big impact if we trust the Savior, love the saints, and put our hope in the certainty of the Gospel.

As a church leader, I am often challenged by the question: If our church would cease to exist, how much would the community really miss us? In other words, What kind of contribution are we making to the Washington Island community? Well, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania actually ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living In The Shadow Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2012

The Apostle Paul has repeatedly warned the Galatian churches about getting caught up in legalism. The danger is not only because of what they will do to others or get caught up in with regards to their own lives but there is a danger in what they will tru

The Apostle Paul has repeatedly warned the Galatian churches about getting caught up in legalism. The danger is not only because of what they will do to others or get caught up in with regards to their own lives but there is a danger in what they will truly MISS OUT ON that God has to offer each ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Final Greetings Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 25, 2012

In today's lesson we learn about the marks of love in the church.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of love in the church. Let us read about it in 1 Corinthians 16:15-24: 15 Now I urge you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Two Laws That Changed America"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 4, 2012

Shows how laws have intimadated the church from preaching God's Word

“Two Laws That Changed America” October 7, 2012 2 Timothy 3:1-5 “You should know this, Timothy that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

God Is Not Like One Of Us! Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Oct 9, 2012

God is not like one of us in many ways.

GOD IS NOT! Every dysfunction begins with a distortion about who God is. That’s why, in addition to knowing who he is, it’s important to understand who he isn’t. Most believers realize that God is holy, sovereign, righteous, pure, majestic, powerful, sufficient, wonderful, and a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Terrifying Question Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

The problem with the disciples is not that they didn’t have enough faith to trust Jesus in the storm. The problem is that their faith was not directed at the real Jesus.

Introduction As we move along in our study of Mark, we would do well to review the purpose and theme of the gospel. Mark and the other gospel writers had an agenda, which was to tell the “good news” about Jesus Christ. They were not writing biographies to give insight into the man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Faith And Love Matter Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

if you have a real relationship with God, you will have faith in his power and love for his people.

Introduction Jesus’ first full day in Jerusalem has not started off on a pleasant note. He began the morning by cursing a fig tree and ended it by knocking over tables and accusing the Jewish authorities of turning the temple into “a den of robbers.” This got the attention of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Twelve Tribes Of Israel Part 3 Levi, Benjamin, Joseph, Manasseh Ephraim Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 6, 2011

Detailed individial look at each of the twelve tribes of Israel. With focus on the unique name and mission as a tribe fullfilling God’s plan.

The Twelve Tribes of Israel (Part 3) Levi, Benjamin, Joseph, (Manasseh, Ephraim) “And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.” (Genesis 49:1) Intro: We continue to look at the sermon series titled “The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pinnacle Of Victory (9 Of 9) Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011

Many Christians today are earning a living but are not experiencing victory in life or the results of total surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION The final chapter brings us back to the main character of the first ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven As It Is Now Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

Heaven as it is now is not Heaven as it is yet going to be This is an instructional message regarding the developing nature of Heaven as it is right now

Ephesians 4:8-10; Hebrews 11:39-40 Intro: What would a series on Heaven be without a few “Gates of Heaven” stories? 3 men died – a doctor, a school teacher, and the head of a large HMO. Each was called forward. The Doctor first. “What did you do on earth?” I healed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Model For A Mother’s Love

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

Mother's Day Sermon. God’s love is well-demonstrated through the faithful love of mothers and it provides a model for mothers and all others to follow

Isaiah 49:14-16; Isaiah 66:12-13; Jeremiah 31:20; Hosea 11:1-9; Ephesians 3:17-18 Intro: - video clip – Anita Renfroe singing “Momisms” from the video “Total Momsense” – 3:20 . That speaks for itself, doesn’t it? Truth is stranger, and funnier, than ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Being Pure In Heart" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011

When Jesus spoke the Beatitude revealed in verse eight, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" He was really answering the question that is on every one’s mind. "Who Can Stand Before A Holy God?"

“Being Pure In Heart” Matt 5:8 There are only two kinds of religion in the world – and only two. One is the religion of human achievement, which the belief ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Humble & Obedient Heart

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 21, 2011

A message about the necessity of humbling our hearts, as shown by Jesus in LUKE 14:1-14. It is an explanation of this passage.

MATTHEW 23:11 “But the greatest among you shall be your servant.” When I was a teenager, I remember telling my father that I wanted to be a successful businessman when I grew up. He asked me what type of business I wanted to work in, and I told him I didn’t know, I just wanted to be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: *other

Christ's Resurrection Assures Our Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 18, 2012

In this lesson we learn that because Christ has been raised from the dead, Christians must be raised from the dead because of their relationship to Christ.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of what happens to us when we die. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed