Sermons on The Theory Of Evolution:

History 101 Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on May 23, 2018

The first two points to our six point series, covering the Creation and Dinosaurs, the second topic being one, few pastors touch upon.

INTRODUCTION Our sermon today is titled ‘History 101’ and it is the first part of our new three-part series titled ‘Back-to-School.’ In colleges throughout our nation in past weeks, as well as in elementary, middle- and high-schools, our youth have had their heads filled with so many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Isaiah 11:6-7, Job 40:15-24, Job 41:1-2, Job 41:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Radical Love Can Bruise Your Ego

Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001

loving your enemies is great in theory...

Radical Love can bruise your ego. WWJD is easy at times but some times it goes totally contrary to human nature. Example - Matthew 5:38-48. The problem is with wwjd is it makes sense until it comes time for getting even Loving your enemies is great in theory but the practice is so much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Our Mission

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

This is an introductory sermon to a 5 part series on why our church exists.

April 29, 2001 Acts 2- 6 “Our Mission” INTRODUCTION A volunteer fire department in a Minnesota town has this slogan, “We’ll know where we’re going when we get there.” The Tale of the Tardy Oxcart p. 210 You ever feel like that? Whenever both Tammy and I have forgotten to plan something ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Sign - God Is With Us

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 17, 2002

what this sign of emmanuel means for us

GOD IS WITH US… 18Now this is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. 19Joseph, her fiance, being a just man, decided to break the engagement quietly, so as not to disgrace her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Christian Is... A Believer Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 8, 2015

Let’s talk about those beliefs that should be held by all those who call themselves Christians (Adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, Introduction and Chapter 1, pgs. 3-21)

HoHum: A little boy came home from Vacation Bible School one day, ran into the living room, and asked his dad, “What is a Christian?” The dad said, “Son, a Christian is one who has confessed his faith in Jesus Christ. He has repented of his sins and has been baptized. He is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Creation Or Chance

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

The issue of the origin of humanity is either by creation from God or chance by evolution. Clearly we are created by God

Creation or Chance Selected Passages February 15, 2009 Morning Service Introduction Tomorrow our nation will celebrate President’s Day as a celebration of two of the greatest Presidents of our nation, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. However, another birthday seeks to overshadow these men. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Truth About Easter

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 9, 2005

Easter themed salvation message.

27, March 2005 Dakota Community Church The Truth about Easter Introduction: Luke 23: 26-49 As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. A large number of people followed him, including ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Did Jesus Completely Empty Himself Of His Divinity To Become Human?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 7, 2019

There is a growing belief in the Church that Jesus completely emptied Himself of His divinity in order to become human so that He could be the perfect sacrifice for all humanity, which is why He attributed all of His works and doctrines to the Father.

"Jesus emptied Himself of His glory, taking the nature of a bondservant, and came in the likeness of men" (Phil 2:7). There is a growing belief in the Church that Jesus completely emptied Himself of His divinity and/or attributes in order to become human so that He could be the perfect ...read more

Scripture: John 8:28, John 8:58, John 19:28, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 17:2, John 18:4-6, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Hebrews 4:15, John 17:1-5, Colossians 1:19-20, Colossians 2:3, Colossians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A True Worldview

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 29, 2020

What is a True Worldview? The purpose of apologetics is to present biblical answers to four questions: Who are we? What is the Meaning of it all? What should we do? Where are we going? If you can answer these questions have presented a worldview.

What is a True Worldview? The purpose of apologetics is to present biblical answers to four questions: Who are we? That’s Origin, Ontology, & Teleology. What is the Meaning of it all? Epistemology, Aesthetics, Hermeneutics, What should we do? That’s Morality (Ethics) Where are we going? That’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: *other

Women Ask For Directions

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 11, 2023

The gospel of Luke does the best job in discrediting the wrong tomb theory (Used for a sunrise service)

HoHum: A boy asked his grandmother, "Why did Moses wander in the desert for 40 years?" The grandmother answered, "Because even back then, men don’t stop and ask for directions!" WBTU: Jim Croegaert wrote a song popularized by Sandi Patty called Was It a Morning Like This: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22, 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, Luke 23:50-56, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Created To Wear A Crown

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 3, 2006

God’s prized creation, man, has a purpose.

Created to Wear a Crown Gen. 1:24-26 INTRO: The Sixth Day of Creation 1. God steps out of nothing onto nothing and creates everything from nothing a. Evening then day order = Jews recognize a day begins at 6pm not 12 midnight as we do today 2. The days of Creation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 19, 2003

What we believe about God we believe because of our faith.

THE POWER OF FAITH Text: First John 5:4 Someone has said that "The CRITICS of the Christian religion have often contented that religious faith is a form of psychological "escapism". A man, they say, finding the problems and demands of adult life too much for him will attempt to return to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: United Methodist

My Father's World Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 29, 2001

This is installment two in a series I preached on "Anchor Points: Anchoring to the TRUTH in a Post-Modern World".

Anchor Points "My Father’s World" Genesis 1:1-25 February 6, 2000 Anchor Point #2: God has created all that is... Introduction ¡§Inherit the Wind¡¨ ¡V A Cinematic Travesty ¡§I was postmodern, when postmodern wasn¡¦t cool!¡¨ Jerome Lawrence and Robert Lee were men ahead of their time! They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Social Justice And Critical Theory: Biblical Justice In An Age Of Ideological Civil War

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

There is an ideological civil war taking place in the United States, and in western civilization overall. This is a battle that displays itself along political lines, social lines, academic lines, and along religious lines.

Proverbs 21:15 "When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers." There is an ideological civil war taking place in the United States, and in western civilization overall. This is a battle that displays itself along political lines, social lines, academic ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24, Proverbs 21:15, Proverbs 28:5, Galatians 3:26-29, Matthew 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Faith Described Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 8, 2022

Faith brings a confidence in God’s promises and shows trust in His character.

LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES HEBREWS 11:1-3 FAITH DESCRIBED The author of Hebrews has just said in 10:39 that “we are not of those who shrink back to destruction but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul.” The readers of this epistle were tempted just as we are, to place their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist