Sermons about Irreducible Complexity

Refreshing My Rough Times Series

Contributed by James Botts on Sep 10, 2002

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“Refreshing My Rough Times.” Sometimes life can be real rough and it seems as though the whole world is out of control. We’ll study Psalm 91:1-16 in order to learn how to find shelter, peace and refuge in the presence of the Lord.

The Crossing Community Church Times Of Refreshing “Refreshing My Rough Times” Pastor Jim Botts September 8th, 2002 Introduction **FLASH PLAYER CLIP: 9-11** John Blanchard recounts the events of 9-11: The beautiful morning of September 11th, 2001, seemed a day like any other day. But coordinated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Baptist

All I (Really) Want For Christmas Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 8, 2002

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Joseph thought he knew what he wanted: freedom from embarassment, a normal life, a few friends to support him. But in listening to the Spirit he found that what he really wanted was to love and to be loved, to be significant, and to be understood by God.

What do you want for Christmas? I hope there’s somebody in your life who is asking that question. I am not one of those curmudgeons who thinks we should do away with giving gifts at Christmas. Yes, it gets out of hand. And yes, it’s all very commercial. But still, gift-giving is a part ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Building Stronger Families

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

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What can we learn from Jacobs family about building a stronger Family

This message began with a clip from Joseph and the Technicolor DreamCoat. The clip was when the brothers sold Joseph into Slavery and then told Jacob the news. Wow that is the family that put the fun in dysfunctional. My Daddy told me once that everybody is good for something even if it’s to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:22-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who's The Greatest

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 28, 2002

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Jesus explains who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:1-6 Who’s The Greatest? Introduction It must have been a great privilege and awesome experience to have walked with the Lord Jesus Christ during the three and a half years He carried out His public ministry 2000 years ago. Imagine if you can hearing Jesus preach and teach with such ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Creative Power Of God In Your World

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Mar 20, 2002

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Just as God created all things out of nothing - to the degree that we submit our personal world to God, He is able to create something beautiful even from calamity and chaos.

“The Creative Power of God in Your World” READ: Genesis chapter 1 The Bible starts at a dizzy pace, doesn’t it? I mean, if I were reading the Bible for the very first time – I just picked it up and started at the beginning – I think I’d get to the end of chapter one and say to myself, “This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mother Of Pearl

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 20, 2002

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Mother of pearl is a message about turning the grit of life into something beautiful, using the creation of a pearl as an illustration.

Mother of Pearl; turning the grit of life of life into something beautiful; do you have it in you? 2Co 4:17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory; Pearls as a gift, have been considered from time immemorial, one of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 4, 2002

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In the parable of the sower Jesus speaks of four kinds of listeners.

ARE YOU LISTENING? Matthew 13:18-23 INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unmerciful Servant

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 26, 2002

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Those who appreciate the depth of sin that God has forgiven in them will forgive others as well.

This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. Parables, as I’ve noted before, are short and simple. They don’t have complex plots, or dozens of characters, like a Russian novel. You don’t need a Ph.D. in theology or Hebrew literature to understand them. And yet, despite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Fools Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 5, 2001

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Paul’s appeal to Christians to be united in the body of Christ is still valid.

November 4, 2001 10Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11For it hath been declared unto me of you, my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Be An April Fool

Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 18, 2001

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God wants the repentant sinner to give his/her life to him. This message preachers to the people of God encouraging them not to be like those who procrastinated as illustrated in Jesus’s great parable on the wise and the foolish.

(25:1) "The kingdom of heaven is likened unto ten virgins, which took there lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom". (25:2) "And five of them were wise, and five were foolish." (25:3) "They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them. (25:4) "But the wise took oil in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Divorce And Remarriage Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

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God’s intention for marriage explains His view of divorce.

Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 3 May 6, 2001 INTRODUCTION When I was a junior in high school my Mom informed me that my sister and her husband of 10 years were getting a divorce. This was new to me. Really no one in my family - none of my aunts and uncles – none of my cousins had gone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cross-Cultural Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

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Cross-Cultural Counseling

Cross-Cultural Counseling Case Study - Japheth felt that with interpersonal skills he acquired at the university, he could easily counsel with the people in his government office. However, as the weeks rolled into months, he became embroiled in a controversial relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Minister To Drivers Like Paul, Expressives Like Peter Or Amiables Li

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

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HOW TO MINISTER TO DRIVERS LIKE PAUL, EXPRESSIVES LIKE PETER OR AMIABLES LIKE JOSEPH - TEMPERAMENTS AND CONTEXTUALIZED CRISIS INTERVENTION

HOW TO MINISTER TO DRIVERS LIKE PAUL, EXPRESSIVES LIKE PETER OR AMIABLES LIKE JOSEPH - TEMPERAMENTS AND CONTEXTUALIZED CRISIS INTERVENTION Personality types as developed through one’s heredity or from one’s environment can also greatly influence the way one contextually views crisis. The various ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Hatch, Match, And Dispatch Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 13, 2000

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The church is for far more than empty ceremony on occasions demanded by tradition; it is the steward of new life, with a rich and full experience that employs the diversity of gifts God has given it.

Last week you seemed to get a big charge out of my little story about going to a wedding rehearsal and wasting time waiting for a key person to arrive. When I said that I didn’t know what we’d do on Sunday afternoon if he didn’t show up, you let out a belly laugh. You assumed I was talking about ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For Some Rest?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

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Jesus has great news for weary people

Americans are tired people. Hectic schedules have many folks going to bed late and getting up early, and surveys show that most people in our country simply don't get enough sleep. A recent newspaper article reported some companies are encouraging employees to take naps during the lunch hour, even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

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