Sermons on irreducible complexity: showing 661-675 of 5,708

Have No Fear (Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time - Only The Gospel Reflection)

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Jun 21, 2020

Jesus instructs us that we need not have fear of anything and anyone, including us.

Reflection Matthew 10:26-33 Have No Fear Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew chapter 10 verses from 26-33, says to the disciples that have no fear on this earth. Who are these disciples? The disciples, who follow Jesus and who are sent out for their missionary journey. At this juncture, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Other

Jesus Came For Everyone

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

Jesus established His church to be open to all who wanted to worship Him. Why does today's not believe this? As a Jewish convert and pastor I have been on the receiving end of Anti-semitism in church.

Jesus’ attitude and language used in the narrative can be shocking to the reader. How can our Lord and Savior treat anyone in the way He is portrayed in this narrative? The pagan woman was looking for her daughter to be cured. Instead of immediately helping her, He calls her a dog, thus insulting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: United Methodist

The Winners

Contributed by George Warner on Jul 9, 2021

One righteous person plus God is a unanimous majority / The Holy Invisible Ones outnumber the rest of us

In the Bible Saint Paul mentions an innumerable company of angels (Hebrews 12:22). And likewise Saint John, after experiencing a supernatural vision, describes numbers of angels that he saw. And the number of them was 10,000 times 10,000 and thousands of thousands (Revelation 5:11). There are some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:11, Hebrews 12:22

Jesus And Judaism.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 5, 2022

Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

JESUS AND JUDAISM. John 7:19-24. JOHN 7:19a. “Did not Moses give you the law…?” Once every seven years, during the feast of tabernacles, the law was to be read (cf. Deuteronomy 31:10-13). Jesus reminds His hearers that the law was given by Moses, the servant of God. JOHN 7:19b. “yet none of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Holiness Theology?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

In a nutshell, what is holiness theology? Very simply holiness theology involves two distinctives: One, falling away/losing one’s salvation is possible through apostasy (departing the faith) or through willful sin

In a nutshell, what is holiness theology? Very simply holiness theology involves two distinctives: One, falling away/losing one’s salvation is possible through apostasy (departing the faith) or through willful sin (refusing to repent of active sin the Holy Spirit convicts a believer to turn from). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 12:14, John 15:1-8, Romans 6:22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Do We Suffer In Life? Why Did Jesus Suffer?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

On page 13 of Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot, she talks about the parallel between our suffering and Christ-suffering.

On page 13 of Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot, she talks about the parallel between our suffering and Christ-suffering. In our suffering, we often hear from God that He will be with us. He doesn’t promise to remove the suffering. But He does promise to be with us in it. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Mar 26, 2024

Cleansing the Temple

Cleansing the Temple Scripture: John 2:13-25 Reflection Jesus cleanses the temple in Jerusalem, driving out the merchants and money changers. This event holds profound significance, revealing aspects of Jesus' character and mission. Here, we delve into the rich layers of this passage, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Other

The Making Of A Great Dad SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Exploring the seven essential qualities that define a godly father

Today, I want to discuss the qualities of a godly father. Fatherhood is a complex role, and there are various types of fathers, including biological fathers, stepfathers, absentee fathers, and even deadbeat dads. However, being a father requires continuous growth and learning to become a godly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Topics: Father's Day, Qualities Of A Good Father

Learning To Value Our Time SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

We are all students in the school of life, guided by the Holy Spirit. Our purpose is to learn and gain knowledge. Understanding the value of our time on earth is crucial.

We gather here today to give thanks to God for another new year. As we enter into this year, it is important to remember that our time on earth is a learning experience. We are like students in a school, with the Holy Spirit as our teacher. Let us reflect on the significance of this and how it can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Topics: Life Lessons, Spiritual Growth

Three Different Reactions To God's Word Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 5, 2001

Three different presentations of the gospel and three different receptions.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 30 “Three Different Reactions to God’s Word” Acts 17:1-34 In the last chapter we examined three different salvation stories and tonight we are going to look at three different presentations of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

If Evolution Is True How Can God Exist Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002

one of a series on faith

If Evolution is Proven How Can God Exist? Three possible answers: The Premise is right - God cannot exist. The Premise is right - God used evolution as a process to create the world and humankind. The Premise is wrong - Evolution is not proven and God created the world and humankind. I have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust And Obey Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

Reflections on the general themes of Genesis

Trust and Obey Genesis- Final For this morning’s message, I take no specific text. Instead, I invite you to reflect on the material that we have surveyed in our brief excursion through the first book of the Bible. My desire in this series of messages has not been to explain every mystery or to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choose Wisdom And Avoid Destructive Waywardness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 12, 2004

The Spirit of God teaches us how to gain a healthy fear, awe and worship of the Lord so we gain a spiritual wisdom that gives us the perspective on truth, love and the realities of people, problems and situations.

Choose Wisdom and Avoid Destructive Waywardness How the Holy Spirit Leads Us With Wisdom - (Isa 11:2) "The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him - the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord." Illustration: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Answer Of Praise Series

Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 25, 2007

This sermon is a good message about where we find the answer to our hurt and pain when we turn through the pages of Revelation. Only by seeing the attributes of God can we be comforted in the midst of our pain.

The Answer of Praise (Masterpiece of Hope Series) Revelation 15:3-4; 11:16-18 We must learn to trust in who God is, and that he is good. Chapel Service of Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos Introduction There are some things that we think good Christians just don’t say. It doesn’t matter what we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Only Jesus

Contributed by Neil Chadwick on Jul 27, 2002

So what then do we mean by "Only Jesus"? Because what we believe is based on what the Bible says, we’ll allow the answer to come from Scripture.

Only Jesus If we were to ask some of the great Christian teachers to answer the question, "What one thing is necessary?", The great Apostle Paul might say - "Only Faith." (A favorite song of years gone by expressed it this way: "Only believe, only believe, all things are possible.") Certainly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal