Sermons about Irreducible Complexity

Extravagant Devotion Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003

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Following Jesus means living a life of extravagant devotion to Jesus.

Most people in our culture seem to think that it’s okay to be religious so long as you don’t take your religion too seriously. Many people today treat religion and faith as a kind of hobby, as if some people are into stamp collecting, some people are into building models airplanes, and other people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Is In Sight Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003

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Jesus in the garden demonstrates his love for us and his example to us.

Back in the 1990s, CBS carried a TV series called “Early Edition.” The series was about an unassuming Chicago stock broker named Gary Hobson who one day started receiving a copy of the Chicago-Sun Times a day early. None of the events described in Gary’s early edition have happened yet, and he has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Life Is Not For Sale

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 22, 2004

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God’s grace is immeasurable,His mercy inexhaustible and His peace inexpressible so take a stand for Christ or you may fall for anything.

The Bible makes us to understand that the spiritual existed first before the physical.Once you understand this principle, many things become clear. The Bible also makes us to understand that things like bondage, freedom, power, anointing, etc. are spiritual items and if they are not sorted out in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 30, 2004

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Part 9 in a series on the life of David

Insights from the Life of David - Part 10: "The Lord Is My Shepherd" Psalm 23 Over the past ten weeks we’ve been studying the most intricate details of the man David’s life. We’ve looked at both the positive points and the failures along his journey and today we’re going to study one of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Why Was Crucifixion The Passion Of The Romans Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Mar 23, 2004

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The Romans seemed to enjoy the crucifixion. This message explains why, while answering the question, "who really did crucify Jesus?" The answer might surprise you!

Title: Why was Crucifixion the Passion of the Romans? Text: Galatians 2:20 Three men participating in army war games were hit with paint pellets, which were fired at them by their opponents. According to the rules of the war games they were legally dead and no longer permitted to participate. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6, Galatians 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Poverty Of Self-Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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As we look at the first Beatitude this morning, I wonder if those listening to Jesus wished they had a dictionary with them because it must have seemed like He was speaking a different language.

The Poverty of Self-Sufficiency I’ve received some wonderful green and gold gifts recently. This Packer headband keeps my ears warm, and this cap announces my allegiance for all to see. This Packer Christmas stocking came filled with Snicker bars; and I even received some “Lambeau loafers” as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Faith Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 4, 2003

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What every Christian should know about faith. This sermon examines true biblical faith: what faith is; how we live by faith; how our faith grows.

Understanding Faith Faith is a foundational principle in the scriptures. If we don’t have faith, we don’t have salvation. The Bible tells us that without faith, it is impossible to please God, therefore understanding faith is critical. If we don’t understand faith then we will not understand our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons Why The Kingdom Of God Remains A Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 4, 2003

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Let us remember that unless we use what we have we will eventually lose our understanding of God’s will and truth. It is a basic, fundamental law of life. That is the great principle upon which God operates to govern human lives and human history. "To him

Isaiah 65:2.Reasons Why The Kingdom of God Remains a Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many 1. Truth is only understood when it is perceived through spiritual eyes. (I Cor. 2:14-16) Unless a person has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ they will consider the talk about the kingdom of God as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Makeover: Thick Skin Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

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The changes God wants to see in us.

Extreme Makeover: Thick Skin Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 I was in Ethan’s room the other night after he had already fallen asleep. I looked at the outline of his body underneath the covers and it was hard to believe how far down those little legs went. I remember spending Sunday afternoons watching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why I Need You

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 25, 2005

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Why we need to be in consistent fellowship with one another

Why I need you TCF Sermon March 13, 2005 This week, I’ve had basketball on the brain. I’ve fully recovered from the deep depression I was in after my alma mater lost in the last second, trying to get into their first NCAA tournament in 21 years. But since I’ve been thinking about hoops this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I See Dead People..." Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Nov 7, 2006

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The letter to the church at Sardis.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church October 29, 2006 "I See Dead People..." (The letter to the church at Sardis) Rev. 3:1-6 [SERMON SERIES SLIDE…IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY ADVANCE TO TITLE SLIDE THEN A BLANK SLIDE] All I’ve seen of the movie, The Sixth Sense starring Bruce Willis are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 10, 2005

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The second in a series walking through the book of James. This message explores the challenges which people have faced in finding their identity in financial status since the days of Christ, right up to today.

We are diving into our second week of study in the book of James. Let’s quickly recap what we learned about the book of James last week. Don’t be shy. If you know the answer, call it out. James is located in the Old or New Testament? (New) Anyone remember what number book James is out of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Tackling Temptations Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 16, 2005

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The third in a series walking through the book of James. This message deals with the issue of temptation, and how to grow in our ability to have victory over it.

(EARLY IN THE SERVICE) I need all children, ages 4 through 10 who like marshmallows to come up here. Okay kids. This is the deal. I have a marshmallow for you. And I’m going to ask you to take this back to your seat, and hold on to it for a little while. Now, if you can hold on to this ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Defend The Home Front Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

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An expose of threats that are damaging the family and how God’s design offsets them.

1. Title: Defend The Home Front 2. Text: several 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, March 12, 2006, last (8) in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the role of the family in withstanding the threats that endanger us; to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

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Who was the prodigal?

Sermon: The Giving Father Mary Vs. Eve Opener Joke One week a Sunday school teacher had just finished telling her class the Christmas story, how Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem and how Jesus was born in a stable and laid in a manger. After telling the story the teacher asked, "Who do you think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

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