Sermons on Irreducible Complexity:

Harmony In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006

God’s will for us is not only relevant when we are at peace, but it is also relevant during conflict.

Harmony in the Local Church (I Peter 3:8-12) 1. When conflict arises, some Christians throw out all or many of the rules. Robert Louis Stevenson wrote, Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde "Stevenson’s man found a trick by which he could change himself into the person of another man, make an actual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Symbols Of God

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 13, 2002

The importance of the tabernacle and its furnishings is seen in the fact that Exodus 35–40 repeats, often word for word, the description of Israel’s worship center in Exodus 25–30. For nearly 500 years Israel worshiped at this portable tent, which with it

SYMBOLS OF GOD EXODUS 35–40 “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD commanded to be done” (Ex. 36:5). The importance of the tabernacle and its furnishings is seen in the fact that Exodus 35–40 repeats, often word for word, the description of Israel’s worship center in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hand That Rules The World

Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 2, 2003

Look with me at three opportunities of which mothers need to be aware.

THE HAND THAT RULES THE WORLD 1997 by Mark Beaird Proverbs 31:25-31 ƒÞ Paul Harvey, in his Rest of the Story series, had this to say about the importance of mothers. ¡§Fellows...can you be too close to your mother? From Freud ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stagnant Pond Or Flowing Waters?

Contributed by John Beehler on May 22, 2003

Do you share God’s love with others?

Stagnant Pond or Flowing Waters? I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t that the same thing? I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you look into her ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Les Cinq Règles De L'animateur Efficace

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006

Ce qu’il faut penser très pratiquement quand nous travaillons avec des jeunes dans une salle, comment préparer la réunion etc...

REANIMEZ VOS REUNIONS Les cinq règles de l’animateur efficace La conduite de réunion nécessite certains réflexes. Rien ne doit être oublié, même pas l’aménagement de la salle qui peut conditionner, à lui tout seul, le succès ou l’échec d’une rencontre. Ces règles s’adaptent à des réunions à ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Quit Living A Lie Series

Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011

As adults we live lies that create stress in our lives. I want to talk to you about the lies we live.

This first lie is: 1. I have to meet everybody’s needs A. Many people struggle with trying to meet everybody’s needs. It’s this superman or superwoman complex that says I have to be there for everybody. I have to help all my relatives: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th cousins. I know ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power For Discipleship Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Oct 6, 2009

This is the sixth and final in our discipleship series and it focuses on the fact that don’t have the power to be faithful followers of Jesus but His Holy Spirit does.

Discipleship 101 Part 6 The Power for Discipleship Luke 24:44-53 Introduction: When I had originally laid out my plans for this series of messages on Discipleship it was my intent to conclude with last weeks message on the prize of discipleship to be the final one in the series. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Baptist

Why Terrorists Hate America

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2009

For hundreds of years America has been the recipients of God’s blessing and favor

Why Islamic Terrorists Hate America Part 1 of 2 Introduction: A The U.S. has 3 main documents that forms the basis of her democracy: Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Constitution. 1 According to former President Harry Truman they are all based on the Holy Bible. a The Torah, Isaiah, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How Majestic Is Your Name

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010

We see God's glory in science and nature.

HOW MAJESTIC IS YOUR NAME! A number of years ago I was a pastor of a mission church, and I was doing some canvassing – just going door-to-door, introducing myself, seeing if the Holy Spirit might open up a door to me as I walked around. At one house, a man answered, and after learning that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Dinosaurs, Science And The Bible Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 23, 2008

Did you ever wonder how the dinosaurs fit into the Biblical account of creation? Were there dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible? What really happened to the dinosaurs? And is there any scientific evidence that supports the Biblical account of creation?

DINOSAURS, SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE PART #1: CREATION VS. EVOLUTION INTRO: Did you ever wonder how the dinosaurs fit into the Biblical account of creation? Were there dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible? What really happened to the dinosaurs? And is there any scientific evidence that supports the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26

Denomination: *other

The Foolish Gospel

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 6, 2006

Ever wonder why, in a world of mega structures and information superhighways, the cross is the message that we have to preach? Well Pual makes it very clear...

I don’t know if you have noticed, but our society has become more and more saturated with knowledge, more so than any other generation before it. Most children, by the age of 8 or 9 know more about computers than their parents. Currently more new information is being created and revised on Web ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Renters From Hell Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 7, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:1-12 about the parable of the vineyard and the tenets who would not give up the fruit of the vineyard and killed the son of the owner

Text: Mark 12:1-12, Title: Renters from Hell, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/5/08, PM A. Opening illustration: the hummingbirds at the feeder becoming defensive and possession of what is theirs, when in reality it is mine, I bought it, I hung it, cooked the food, filled it up, and maintain it. B. Background ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Know?

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 30, 2005

We’re not alone in the universe; God has made us to know Him, and we can. 6 proofs, and some misperceptions.

“How do I Know?” Psalm 145 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In the comic strip BC, a caveman is having a crisis of faith. “God, just show me You exist, and I’ll believe!” he cries. Suddenly there’s an earthquake, a volcano erupts, lightning strikes, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus Teaches Us To Dance Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009

Jesus and his disciples, including James and John, left the synagogue and went straight to the home of Simon and Andrew. Simon’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with a fever, and as soon as Jesus arrived, he was told about her. He went to her, took her by t

We are in the latter part of the first chapter of the Gospel according to St Mark this week, and it’s a scene that I think would make very acceptable day-time television. It is very ’G’ rated. This is not typical of the Gospel stories, despite what you might have heard. Mark’s Gospel in particular ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Jesus Said About End-Time Tribulation Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 28, 2009

There is a Purpose There is an End We Win

“Jesus Said” What Jesus said to His Followers “About End-Times Tribulation” Michael Wiley Matthew 24:1-28 March 29, 2009 Introduction: Chapter 24 of Matthew is one of the most discussed and debated chapters of the New Testament—especially of the words of Christ. Whole books have been written on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ