Sermons About Creation
Knowing our Origin; Living our Destiny
Compelling people know their origin and they live their destiny.
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Needing a Vacation (Psalm 104)
Life is filled with all sorts of landscape. An all terrain faith is equally balanced for the breathtaking view from the mountaintop and the confusing trek though a cold, dark valley. It provides adequate support for walking in rough, rocky stretches and stability for the slippery spots. In this exploration of the Psalms, we will see that no matter where you find yourself in life there is an appropriate faith response to your life situation. Are you ready for the hike?
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Monkey Business
Final message of the "Hot Topics" series. This message focuses in on the debate between creation and evolution.
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In the Beginning: Identity
When God made a covenant with Abram (soon to be Abraham), He gave His word to make Abram the father of multitudes. In today's sermon, we see how God always makes good on His promises, and how we benefit when we see ourselves as He sees us.
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In the Beginning...the Fall
Most are familiar with the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. But what happens when doubt God's commands just as they did?
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In the Beginning: Creation
Many people love to debate HOW God created the heavens and the earth... but did you ever consider the "WHY" He created?
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The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
The physics of the universe agree with the scriptures in displaying God’s great glory. The historical names of stars and constellations reflect the gospel.
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Biblical Faith is a Theologically Driven Faith
Biblical, saving faith is a theologically driven faith.
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Finding God In Times Of Emotional Trauma & Confusion
Pastor gives us a guide to staying on the right track amidst some of the difficulties of life.
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Love In Search of a Word (Genesis 1:1-5)
Creation is love in search of a word. The mystery of the universe is within us all.
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Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?
Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries brings a Word concerning our relationship with Our Beloved Pastor George and he also shares a sermon on Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test? Podcast Legend: 00:00 – 38:15 – Worship 38:16 – 43:20 – Pastor George prays 43:21 – 44:48 – Cookie brings a Word 44:49 – 50:55 – Pastor George’s radio preview 50:56 – 52:47 – Various announcements 52:48 – 1:08:15 – Betty speaks then Cindi & Pastor pray with her 1:08:16 – 1:31:02 - Dick Dungan brings a Word concerning Our Beloved pastor George 1:30:03 – 1:53:30 – Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries shares on “Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?” 1:53:31 – 2:03:42 – Closing Worship & Benediction
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How To Build A Solid Foundation For Marriage
Marriage is a special relationship created by God. He intends it for the betterment of mankind. It's supposed to be a place to nurture children, an environment for adults to develop character, and a building block of society. God has shown us that there are some things we can do to build a solid foundation for our marriages.
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Spirit
The Holy Spirit fills the place of Jesus in our world today – loving us, guiding us, and leading us and everything else (back) to God.
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Shift Work
Work is more than something we're cursed to do all our lives, but it's also less than the reason for our existence.
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Something About George
We all miss Our Beloved Pastor George, each of us in our own way. Steve brings a unique message, dealing with a few of his qualities and how we each have, or can have those same qualities in our own life. Remember, you must move on and live your life in God's will.
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Part 3: A Place Of Blessing
God's promise to Abraham is that he will redeem not only humanity, but the earth as well. Man was made from the earth, for the earth. Salvation is not simply man being redeemed in order to vacate the earth he was created for by "flying away to heaven." God will redeem all of creation and man will once again dwell in a perfect creation. The promise of land for Abraham was more than just land, it was the earth.
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A Divine Community
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a huge distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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Created for Community (some audio difficulties this week)
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a huge distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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God Is Faithful! The Drought Is Over!
We had a time of sharing this week. It's always great to hear what God is doing in our midst and in our community.
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Act I - Paradise
Join us as Pastor Brad explores the beginnings of the metanarrative in which we find our lives.
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The Cross
David Ravenhill speaks on understanding the cross and that man was created for the will of God, the purpose of God and the pleasure of God.
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If We are Silent the Rocks Will Cry Out
This Palm Sunday message touches on our savior entering Jerusalem on a donkey. He will someday return as a conquering king. Is your life giving praise to him? The heavens declare the glory of God. If we are silent the rocks will cry out. What a privilege to worship the God of the universe. Are you silent?
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Living Naturally (Genesis 1:27-31)
What is the responsibility of Christians for the environment? A look at the book of Genesis offers insight into how God has called us to be guardians of nature. With the fall of Adam and Eve came the fall of creation, and we look forward to its restoration as well as our redemption as sons and daughters of God.
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The Genesis of all Things
Evolution? Creationism? Chance? Perennial issues when we read Genesis 1. How do we engage is these conversations without missing the point? Genesis is the beginning of all things. Chapter 1 makes that very clear, as God is the subject and everything else is the verb. Hear a comparison of God's work in creation and his wonderful work in us through Jesus, making us a new creation. Oh, and the scientists that Jason couldn't remember is Alcmaeon of Croton. He lived 2,200 years before Eustachi.
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Renewal
Jesus has come to restore the creation and renew all that was lost at the Fall. The Revelation gives us a picture of this final renewal that Jesus Christ has won through his life, death and resurrection and will bring about at his return when His Kingdom is consummated.
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But What About The Person Who's Never Heard?
God shows himself to use through His creation leaving all with knowledge of who he is. We are without excuse, because God has shown himself to us.
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creation
As we begin a new study, we start by looking at the creation story in Genesis. This teaching focuses on Yahweh as creator, all humanity having dignity and our biblical (not political) responsibility to care for the earth.
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Advent (Part 1)
The first sermon in the "Advent" series. Preached by Lead Pastor Paul Vroom on December 9, 2007 at Missio Dei Church in Mokena, Illinois (www.mdchurch.us). Scripture from John 1:1-5.
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Creation, Redemption and Artistic Action
This week we looked at the role that art plays in our calling to be salt and light in the world.
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What It Means to Truly Follow Jesus
Matthew's Gospel give us a clear picture of both the misunderstandings about following Jesus, but also the realilty of that call by one who is Master over all things.
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Genesis 1:1-2:3 Creation: From Chaos to Calm
The creation account in Genesis 1 is one of the most controversial and disputed texts in all of scripture. Far too often, the text is misused and misunderstood because the context is lost. The focus of Genesis is not really the creation event but the Creator of creation and the family and land that He created.
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Have I Blown It?
God could have created us preprogrammed to do his will only. However, this is not what he did. Instead he created us free—free to love, free to hate, free to rebel. This has made the world a very complex place filled with bad choices. However, God is not surprised by our bad choices. Instead, he is lovingly waiting for us to turn to him for help. Key Verses: Luke 15:11, Ro 11:32, Eph 1:18, 1John 3:2-3
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Genesis 1:1 - In The Beginning...
This week we begin a study of the book of Genesis. This sermon will lay the contextual foundation to make a relevant interpretation possible. The goodness of God, as a significant theme in the book of Genesis, will be introduced.
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Different By Design
Men and women, created in the image of God, are equal in value, importance, significance and dignity. But in a reflection of the glorious unity and diversity of the Trinity, men and women are also created and called by God to serve in different but complementary roles. In the context of the church and family, men are called by God to lead and provide, and women are called by God to help. This calling predates mankind's fall into sin.
To say all this is barely to scratch the surface; applying this requires careful attention to God's commands and a watchfulness that we do not fall into the various temptations that beset us as men and women. But there is great joy to be found in walking out God's calling for us.
Scriptures referenced include Genesis 1-3; 1 Corinthians 11:3,7-11; 1 Corinthians 15:22,28; Romans 5:15; 1 Timothy 2:13,15; Colossians 3:18; Titus 2:4-5; Ephesians 5:22-25; 1 Peter 3:1-6; 1 Timothy 5:9,14; Proverbs 31:28.
See also the link to this sermon's notes.
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Systematic Theology: The Natural Revelation of God
What can we know about God from His creation? What is the value of general revelation?
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Your Work Matters to God
Before God created "religious" workers like prophets and priests, He created gardeners. All of our lawful work has dignity and matters to God.
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Soul Prosperity
We need to live in God’s righteousness, peace and joy on the inside all the time, not just cry out to God for it when we are in a crisis. Our soul is prospering when we are walking in step with Holy Spirit.
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Psalm 8
1 O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. 2 You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength,[b] silencing your enemies and all who oppose you. 3 When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers— the moon and the stars you set in place— 4 what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them?[c] 5 Yet you made them only a little lower than God[d] and crowned them[e] with glory and honor. 6 You gave them charge of everything you made, putting all things under their authority— 7 the flocks and the herds and all the wild animals, 8 the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea, and everything that swims the ocean currents. 9 O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!
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God's Pleasure My Purpose
The Bible says that God created man for his pleasure. What is God's pleasure. That we might know Him.
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It's All for Him
All things, including the internet, are God's and can be redeemed for his purposes.
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What's God Got to Do With My Work?
Christians, like everyone else, often find work frustrating, exhausting, stressful, and painful. Why is that? How should a Christian approach work and make work related decisions? Where should a follower of Christ work? How should a follower of Christ work? Why should a follower of Christ work? Listen in as we turn to the Scriptures to give us God's view of work.
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His name will be John
All of God's creation is precious in His eyes. We in turn are called to humble service.
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Who Is This Man? (Mark 4:26 - 6:6)
Jesus demonstrates that he has power over creation, over demons, and over life and death itself. He proves that he is king and lord over all. In Mark, we see examples of two responses to Jesus -- the response of unbelief, and the response of faith. We are to walk in faith and trust in Jesus.
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Science & Faith: Allies or Adversaries?
Have you ever wondered whether belief in God makes you unscientific? Let's be honest... does belief in God mean you're naive and stupid, not up with the times? A lot of people think so. Maybe you've been told science is for smart people and faith is for blind people. Is that true? We're going to go on a journey today, a journey of discovery, to see whether we have reason to hold unswervingly to belief in God in an age of science. The good news is that as you dig, you'll find God is deeper still. Science and faith do not have to be adversaries, but can and should be allies. In fact, good science can bring you closer to God. Let's jump in! Key Passage: Hebrews 11:1-3
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The Story of God - Creation
Introduction to a series of talks about Gods big Story, and about how our story can fit into Gods story. We look at the beginning, the account of creation from Gen1 and what it means to be created in Gods image.
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Blessing
The people of God were created to be a blessing to the earth. What does it mean to bring "olam haba" to earth? What does it mean to bring all of creation back to "everything in it's right place"?
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The Heavens, The Word, and the Glory of Christ
The great God whose glory the heavens declare is not the generic God of Oprah, but the Word who “was God” and who “became flesh and dwelt among us,” that is, creation declares the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ who died for our sins and was raised from the dead and who will reign forever over all creation.
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God's Intelligent Design
Dave McDonald, senior pastor at Crossroads Christian Church, uses this message to remind us that although it is important to know that we did not evolve, it is even more important to remember what God created us for: He created us for the Son.
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