Sermons on Theistic Evolution:

Birthed

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 2, 2009

An examination of the 4 births that God has designed for every person to experience.

Birthed John 3:1-7 I WAS READING A BOOK ABOUT HEAVEN RECENTLY in which the author compared the death of a Christian to birth. He said our world is like a womb; we are bound within her. Death for the believer is deliverance to a life beyond our imagining. Interesting, isn’t it?---comparing ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Look Back

Contributed by Bill Burress on Dec 25, 2008

Looking forward in the new year, not looking back

“Don’t Look Back” As we come to the end of another year and get ready to celebrate a new one, let me ask you this, “Do you look back or look forward?” After seeing the title of my message you are probably thinking looking forward. I’m sure not going to say looking back if he is going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Helmet Of Salvation - Spiritual Warfare Part 13 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

Spiritual Warfare (SW-13) Ephesians 6:17 The Helmet of Salvation This morning I want to talk with you about one of the most profound and necessary pieces of armor - the Helmet of Salvation and I want to invited you to listen very carefully because I believe this message holds the key that some of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18

Denomination: *other

Defending Your Life Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009

Exposition of the first half of Acts 24 regarding the first part of Paul’s trial before Felix in Caesarea

Text: Acts 24:1-21, Title: Defending Your Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Read or quote Luke 21:12-19 B. Background to passage: Paul is now beginning his two year vacation in beautiful Caesarea. Having been there only five days, the Jews from Jerusalem arrive with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Bearing Fruit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 7, 2010

A sermon about abiding in Christ.

John 15:1-10 “Bearing Fruit” Over and over again in the Old Testament, Israel is described as being the Vine or the Vineyard of God. In Isaiah 5:7 the prophet declares: “The vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel.” In fact, the vine had actually become ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Murder Mystery Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 10, 2014

Commandment 6: You Shall Not Murder

Dakota Community Church August 10, 2014 Murder Mystery Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:13 You shall not murder. {The Hebrew word also covers causing human death through carelessness or negligence} 1. Why all the fuss? A.) Murder is a violation of a cardinal doctrine ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

What's Your Type?

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 2, 2013

In the hodge-podge world in which anything goes, God expects us to choose. You determine which type of man or woman you will be. Paul urges you to be a spiritual person focused on God and His will in your life.

INTRODUCTION 1. Recent census numbers have been released a. Consider this: b. There are 6,852,475,000 people alive in the world today c. By 2040 there will be 9,000,000,000 d. Even more sobering, if the Lord lets the world stand until 2050 we will see 150,000,000 deaths in the world each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need Christmas Because We Have A Problem With Darkness Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 21, 2019

This second message in the series deals with the need for Christmas in order to deal with the problem of Darkness

WE NEED CHRISTMAS BECAUSE MAN HAS A PROBLEM WITH DARKNESS Colossians 1:13 (NIV) For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13, Ephesians 6:12, John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Not Your Typical Sabbath Worship

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 1, 2021

Jesus launched his ministry at the synagogue in Capernaum. The people present were amazed and astounded by the encounter. Are you amazed and astounded when you encounter Jesus?

January 31, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:21-28 Not Your Typical Sabbath Worship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What do you expect when you attend a worship service? We have certain expectations of what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Evil

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 3, 2010

Many ask Christians this question believing that because evil exists then that must mean there is no God, but that is a false argument. If God is good then how can there be genocide in Rwanda and shootings in high schools? How do you answer people when th

There isn’t anyone alive that would deny the existence of evil, but what is our response to it from a biblical perspective? We see its impact around us all the time yet many people struggle to define. Where does evil come from? Many ask Christians this question believing that because evil ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10

"Conversations With God Believers Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 26, 2022

Acts 17 is the story of a monotheistic Jew smack dab in the middle of polytheistic Gentiles. Acts 17 is the story of a narrow minded former Pharisee surrounded by broad minded philosophers. Conversations with God believers. Paul found common ground even with Athenians. (Barna quote)

In Jesus Holy Name October 16, 2022 Text: Acts 17:2-4,10-11 Redeemer Lutheran “Conversations with God Believers” Acts 17 records the missionary journey of Paul and Silas. They arrive in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Compromise Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 10, 2024

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#1] COMPROMISE Judges 1:1-2:5 Introduction: As many times as I have been to Doctors, had tests, had shots, and all of the other things they do to you; I have never disliked those things worse than having to go to the Dentist. Every 6 months we go and get our teeth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Man Needs A Saviour (Sermon 2 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 26, 2023

This is the second in a series of five sermons on "The Five Greatest Teachings of the Word Of God"

Sermon Series: The Five Most Important Teachings of Scripture (Message 2 of 5) MAN NEEDS A SAVIOUR! (Sermon 2 of 5) Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ August 27, 2023 INTRODUCTION: 1) Last week we began a new series of messages titled the five most important teachings in the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-37, Hebrews 9:11-14, Hebrews 10:4-14, James 2:13-14, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Theology, Part 1: The Existence Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 7, 2017

“Part 1 of a two-part interactive teaching-focused Bible study on Theology proper: the doctrine of God.”

Theology, Part 1: The Existence of God Series: Theology Chuck Sligh November 2016 – February 2017 STARTING TEXT: Psalm 14:1 NOTES: • PowerPoint or ProPresenter 6 slide presentations of this sudy are available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. In fact, I recommend using the slide ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Unbelievers Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2016

Just because someone doesn't believe in the Bible doesn't mean we can't witness to them.

Dealing With Unbelievers Text: Acts 17:16-34 Introduction 1. A recent study by the George Barna Group showed how Americans feel about the Bible. While many Americans still believe in the authority of the Bible, the survey showed "the biggest jump of any group are those American adults who are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Methodist