Sermons on naturalistic: showing 1-15 of 381

Lifesongs Of Naturalists & Sensates Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Feb 20, 2008

From the very beginning, and continuing after Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection on our behalf, God has taken great intention, pleasure and glory in our relating to and connecting with Him through the beauty, experiences, and lessons of Creation itself.

LIFESONGS OF NATURALISTS & SENSATES Part 6 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Rev. Todd Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday February 17, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” Overall series inspired and, to some degree adapted, from the writings ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Dear God, Why Did You Create Ticks & Other Nasty Things Series

Contributed by John Salley on Jun 18, 2012

This message attempts to answer the question of evil as it exists in creation, contrasting answers from both Naturalistic and Christian viewpoint.

Dear God, Why did You create ticks and other nasty things? Isaiah 11:1-10 , Romans 8: 18-23 When we ask “why did God made ticks and other nasty things?” the only way we can really understand the answer to the “ticks and other nasty things” question, is to at least be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Master & The Servant: Humility Increases Faith Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 15, 2022

William Beebe, the naturalist, used to tell this story about Teddy Roosevelt. At Sagamore Hill, after an evening of talk, the two would go out on the lawn and search the skies for a certain spot of star-like light

“William Beebe, the naturalist, used to tell this story about Teddy Roosevelt. At Sagamore Hill, after an evening of talk, the two would go out on the lawn and search the skies for a certain spot of star-like light near the lower left-hand corner of the Great Square of Pegasus. Then Roosevelt would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9, Ephesians 3:8, 1 Timothy 1:15, Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Can Prayer Override Scientific Law? Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

God does not break laws because law is an extension of the nature and purpose of God, and is the power by which He controls His universe. Since God cannot change, then His laws do not change.

A. CRITICS’ POINTS 1. If God overrode the mechanical ecological system of the universe, an unknown number of cause and effect “accidents” would produce chaos. 2. Miracles are only a myth to perpetuate Christianity. 3. The observers were wrong in their perception, or the writers embellished the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Can Prayer Override Scientific Law?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2014

Answering the Critics

A. CRITICS’ POINTS 1. If God overrode the mechanical ecological system of the universe, an unknown number of cause and effect “accidents” would produce chaos. 2. Miracles are only a myth to perpetuate Christianity. 3. The observers were wrong in their perception, or the writers ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

The First Sentence Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Sep 6, 2001

This is the first sermon in a series of studies on Genesis 1-3 entilted, "How it all Began"

We’re doing a series of messages called, "How Did We Get Here?" These studies will focus on the first two chapters of Genesis. Let’s start with the first sentence of the Bible. The first sentence of any book, or speech, is very important. It sets the tone for everything else that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Faith? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 23, 2008

When we believe, we possess life-purpose.

WHAT IS FAITH? Hebrews 11.1 S: Faith C: Naturalism Th: Confusion Pr: WHEN WE BELIEVE, WE POSSESS LIFE-PURPOSE. CV: “We will clearly communicate the transforming truth of the Bible.” Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize belief is a matter of the will. • Seek God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 1 - Setting The Stage

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 9, 2018

Two primary concepts are found in Genesis 1; God is the Creator and man is the creation made for relationship with God the Creator. These truths set the stage for the rest of God's Holy Word.

Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” And our ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11, Genesis 1:27, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 8:3-9, John 15:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Did God Use Evolution To Develop The Species Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 17, 2018

Theistic evolution

A zoo keeper, walking by the animal cages one day, sees an orangutan with two books under his arms. One is the Bible; the other, Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. Surprised, the zoo keeper asks this rather extraordinary primate, “Why are you reading those books?” “Well,” says the ape, “I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17, Colossians 1:15-17, John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Claim Your Healing Retain Your Identity

Contributed by Pablo Catala on May 30, 2019

Knowing who you are in Christ

Throughout life we go through issues, we have obstacles, we have situations that try to hold us back from progressing, from pursuing, from excelling, and this happens to most if not all people of every ethnicity, every race every background. Tonight if we are honest in life we have had our share of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Paul Benefited By Becoming All Things To All Men

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Principles and methods of identifying with everyone so we can bring Christ’s saving message to as many as possible

How Paul Benefited By Becoming All Things to All Men Illustration:Suffering from terminal spinal cancer at the age or 47, former North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano spoke with a reporter. He looked back on his life and told a story about himself as a 23-year-old coach of a small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chasing The Wind - The Great Adventure

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 23, 2008

he book of Acts is about “Chasing the Wind” (Holy Spirit) and living the great adventure

Chasing the Wind -Living the Great Adventure- Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-2 The book of Acts is about “Chasing the Wind” and living the great adventure. The author of the book of Acts was Luke the physician. He wrote to Theophilus, a Gentile official who became a Christian through the influence of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

The God Who Created (Trinity)

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 15, 2008

Today, be reminded that you and I have been created Imageo Dei; in the very image of the perfect and triune God who created! Amen.

The God Who Created, Genesis 1:1-2:4a Introduction Does one duty ever take the precedence over another? It is the old question over which the rabbis disputed. “Which is the first and greatest commandment?” The question was, after all, a legitimate one. Even among unmistakable obligations there ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Cause For Celebration: An Examination Of The Cosmological Argument

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Sep 11, 2009

Cause For Celebration: An Examination Of The Cosmological Argument

Often the classics rank among the best. Even though time passes and intellectual fashions change, certain insights and perspectives address something so profound they forever earn a place as a steadfast pillar among sifting seas of opinion. Much of what comes after such a point simply serves as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Search For My Identity Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Sep 26, 2002

Who am I? Where do I fit in? Am I valuable? These are all questions that we wrestle with from time to time, and we search for answers in many places. This message shows us the real answers, our true identity, in Christ.

“Super Sized Life” part 1 (The Search for My Identity) Brian A. Moon While walking through the forest one day, a man found a young eagle who had fallen out of his nest. He took it home and put it in his barnyard where it soon learned to eat and behave like the chickens. One day a naturalist passed ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed