Lincoln Park Church of Christ Sermons

Lincoln Park Church of Christ Sermons

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  • Questions about Noah’s Ark
    “Questions Regarding Noah’s Ark” 
      The Ark would Not have been Big enough.
      But you still can’t get two of every species on the boat!
      Noah would not have had sufficient time to build a boat that big.
      How could they have collected all the animals by himself?
      Well, you may be able to get them all on the ark, but how did Noah feed, water, and clean up after that many animals?
      Where did all that water come from?
      Scriptures Referenced

      Genesis 6:20Genesis 1:29–30Genesis 7:11–12Genesis 1:6-7Romans 1:20

      31 min
    5. Does the Universe Show Signs of Design?
      Scriptures Referenced

      Genesis 1:1Colossians 1:16–17Isaiah 45:18

      Scientific Evidence

      Richard Feynman, a  Nobel Prize winner said, “Why nature is mathematical is a mystery…The fact that there are rules at all is a kind of miracle The existence of a great engineer who planned the universe is the only logical explanation, for the precise and consistent laws that govern the universe.”

      “The rotation of the earth on its axis, for instance, is 1,000 mile per hour at the equator. If it were 100 mph, the days and nights would be ten times as long. The result would be the burning up of all vegetation each long day, & the freezing of each surviving sprout each long night.

      The Sun, the source of light, has a surface temps over 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit.The earth is far enough away for the right amount of warmth. If the sun gave less radiation, the result would freeze us all, and if it gave more radiation,it would roast us all.

      The slant of the earth is at an angle of 23 degrees, which gives seasons, and if it wasn’t tilted to this degree, the movement of the vapors of the sea would turn continents into ice.

      If the moon were set at a shorter distance from the earth, tides would submerge all continents twice daily,  and the mountains would erode away.

      If the crust of the earth were ten feet thicker, there would be no oxygen and all life would die.

      If the ocean was a few feet deeper, no life could exist.

      If the atmosphere were thinner… meteors which hurl from their orbits, would dart toward the earth and set fires all over the earth on impact.

      In 1995 NASA Astronomer John O’Keefe declared “we are, by astronomical standards, a pampered, protected, and cherished group of creatures. If the universe had not been made with the most exacting precision, we would never have come into existence. Thus, it is my view that these circumstances indicate the universe was createdfor man to live in.”

      22 min
    6. Victory in Jesus
      Scriptures Referenced

      Revelation 2:10Revelation 3:211 Peter 1:3–4

      10 Persecutions of Roman Emperors
        Nero’s Persecution
          Persecuted Christians by accusing them of arson which caused the great fire of Rome, which was of his own doing. Executed Christians were used as food for beast or as torches to light up outdoor party venues. Most of these persecutions took place within the city of Rome.
          Domitian Persecution
            Christians oppressed under the accusation that all gods were angry because of Christians. Attacked those who were sympathizers of Christians and charged them with treason. Exiled the apostle John to the island of Patmos. Christians worshipped in underground tombs or catacombs to escape persecution.
            Trajan Persecution
              Persecuted Christians as felons for refusing to worship the emperor. Ignatius, the Elder of the church in Antioch was Martyred.
              Hadrian Persecution
                Set up the statues of the emperor and other statues and forced the people to worship them, if Christians refused, they were executed. Even those who protected Christians were punished severely.
                Marcus Aurelius
                  Persecuted the Christians by blaming them for all natural disasters such as pestilence, famine, and drought. Gave the corpses of the Christians as food for the hungry dogs.
                  Septimus Severus
                    Forced the Christians to worship the sun god and prohibited conversion to Christianity. Proclaimed a decree stating that conversion to Christianity is punishable by death.
                    Maximinus the Thracian
                      Persecuted the Christians for supporting the emperor who was assassinated. Executed the Christian elders and those pro-claiming the gospel.
                      Decius Persecution
                        Issued an edict to spread persecution of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. Commanded all citizens to worship the roman gods, and those who disobeyed were executed for refusing to obey the edict. Encouraged the Christians to become apostates to eradicate Christianity. Martyrs and apostates occurred the most during this period.
                        Valerian Persecution
                          Prohibited Christians from gathering and confiscated their land and properties. Executed those proclaiming the teachings of Christianity and exiled their leaders.
                          Diocletian Persecution
                            The worst persecution that deprived the Christians of all their rights. Declared four edicts against Christianity.
                            Legal Edicts
                              First Edict: Made Christian meetings illegal and ordered the destruction of Christian places of worship and the confiscation of Christian scriptures. Christians were denied the right to petition the courts or to respond to legal actions brought against them, making them especially vulnerable in judicial contexts. Christians with distinguished social status lost their rank and imperial freedmen were enslaved. Everyone, including Christians, was now expected to sacrifice before engaging in any legal or official business.
                              Second Edict: Published in the summer of 303, ordering the arrest of Christian Leaders.
                              Third Edict: In November 303, provided a pardon for imprisoned Christian Leaders, providing that they participated in a loyalty test to the emperor.
                              Fourth and final Edict: Issued in the spring of 304, Required that everyone — men, women, and children — gather in a public space to offer sacrifice. If they refused, they were to be executed. The edicts certainly produced martyrs, but it drove many more Christians into hiding and exile. The order of systematic persecution was withdrawn in 311 AD, but the persecutions against the Christians did not cease until the edict of Milan was issued in 313AD.
                              31 min
                            2. It’s Time to GO
                              Some Statistics
                              World Population

                              8,178,983,374

                              World Birth Rates
                                4.3 births per second
                                260 births per minute.
                                (374,400 will be BORN today.)
                                World Death Rates
                                  2 people die every second
                                  120 people die per minute.
                                  (172,800 people will DIE today…)
                                  Scriptures Referenced

                                  John 17:20-21Luke 24:44-47Isaiah 53:6

                                  Conclusion

                                  If we “Won’t Go” to the Lost,

                                    2 people will continue die every second
                                    120 people die per every minute
                                    172,800 people will DIE today…

                                    You have the Power to change someone’s Eternal destiny!

                                    What will you choose?

                                    27 min
                                  • So They May KNOW
                                    Taught live Sunday, September 22, 2024

                                    Story of a missionary journey to Kenya with the Walk4Water program of Healing Hands International.

                                    39 min

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                                  Our church family here is a loving, close-knit group of Christians trying our best to live for Christ. We’re not perfect, of course, but we’re striving each day to let God’s Word be our guide for everything we do—in everyday life, at work, at school, at church. . . everywhere. Many of us come from different backgrounds, and we work in various fields, but we share a common love for Jesus Christ and His church and look for opportunities to share that love with others.