
Dr. A.E. Wilder-Smith
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Cause/cure of the Drug Epidemic
3.1K1:32:14Drug Addiction1KI 19:11PSA 46:10PRO 3:5MAT 6:33ROM 12:2GAL 5:19JAS 1:19In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing a personal experience with a demon popping out of the middle. He then transitions to discussing the importance of the five senses and how they connect us to the world. The speaker mentions the use of morphine by Vietnamese soldiers in combat and explains how the senses play a role in pain perception. Finally, the speaker discusses three ways people try to cope with frustration, including drowning it with alcohol or drugs like heroin. The sermon emphasizes the need to address frustration in a fundamental way and find purpose in life.
Nature of the New Birth
2.8K49:24New BirthNUM 21:4MAT 6:33JHN 3:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of the serpent on the pole from the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of explaining this story to children in a way they can understand, using relatable language and examples. The speaker also shares a personal anecdote about his own experience with a snake bite and how his grandson helped him recover. He concludes by highlighting the healing power of obedience and the positive impact it had on his family.
Evolution or Creation
2.3K1:17:44EvolutionGEN 1:27JHN 1:3JHN 8:32JHN 17:17ROM 1:181PE 3:15In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being ready to give a reason for our faith. He uses humor to engage the audience and create a relaxed atmosphere. The preacher then introduces his unique perspective on the creation of nature, claiming that Jesus was the creator. He explains that his understanding of God's creation is based on scientific evidence and encourages the audience to study and understand the truth for themselves.
Why Does God Allow Suffering?
2.2K49:00SufferingIn this sermon, the speaker addresses the question of why God allows illness to exist in the world. He starts by emphasizing that humans are God's species and that we are considered gods according to Jesus. Understanding God's ways, like Moses did, is crucial in dealing with the problems we face. The speaker then connects this understanding to the Easter message of Jesus suffering and redeeming a lost world. He acknowledges that it can be challenging to explain this to non-Christians, especially those who are suffering physically. The speaker shares a personal story of a man named Frank who was a cripple and discusses the complexity of the human body. The sermon ends with the speaker reflecting on his visit to Germany after World War II and his experience in a damaged cathedral.
Sign of the Prophet Jonah
2.2K52:03JonahJON 1:1JON 2:6JON 2:10JON 3:5JON 4:1In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jonah from the Bible. Jonah was a Hebrew who feared the Lord and was called by God to go to the city of Nineveh and preach against its wickedness. However, Jonah chose to flee from God's presence and boarded a ship to Tarshish. As a result, a great storm arose, and the sailors cast lots to determine who was responsible for the calamity. The lot fell on Jonah, and he confessed to fleeing from God. Eventually, Jonah was thrown into the sea and swallowed by a great fish. After three days and nights, Jonah repented and prayed to God, and the fish vomited him onto dry land. The preacher emphasizes the importance of staying in the presence of God and not using diversions to avoid fulfilling God's calling.
Dimension Theory/time Theory
2.1K1:18:28ScienceGEN 1:31GEN 2:2GEN 2:21MAT 6:33MAT 28:6LUK 24:30JHN 14:2In the video, Tim Hathaway and a group of scientists attempt to solve a scientific problem related to causality. They use a special tool to open a maximum security prison and find Sherlock Holmes and his wife inside. Sherlock Holmes explains that he grabbed a reduced entropy shape, which weakened him. He also mentions that he had a brain operation and received a message from his son-in-law. The video then transitions to the preacher discussing the creation of life and its connection to time, using a fairy tale about a two-dimensional country called Flatland.
Digestive System
1.9K57:01EvolutionGEN 1:1PSA 16:11PSA 139:14PRO 16:9MAT 6:33ROM 8:28EPH 2:10In this sermon, the speaker continues to discuss the evidence for the existence of God in biology. He criticizes the Darwinian theory and argues that randomness is the enemy of meaning. The speaker highlights the intricate processes in the human body, such as the conversion of food into energy and the functioning of the nervous system, as evidence of a purposeful design. He emphasizes the importance of Christians understanding the details of these processes in order to defend their faith.
The Serpent on a Pole
1.9K29:40Jesus ChristGEN 12:1EXO 1:14MAT 6:33In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of teaching children about the word of God. He starts by explaining the story of the Israelites, who were slaves in Egypt for 400 years. The speaker and his wife made a commitment to raise their children to love God's word, and they did this by telling them Bible stories every evening before bed. The children loved hearing stories about David and Goliath, Daniel, Joseph, Samson, and Delilah. The speaker emphasizes the significance of incorporating the word of God into daily family life.
Logos in Biology
1.8K51:45BiologyMAT 6:33ROM 1:20In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of design and logos in biology. He starts by explaining that the Bible teaches that God added thought or concept to matter, resulting in the creation of the first man. He emphasizes the importance of understanding this concept to avoid confusion and misunderstandings. The speaker then quotes from the Holy Scripture, stating that God's invisible nature and power can be clearly perceived in the creation of the world. He concludes by highlighting the role of design in biology and how it points to the existence of a designer.
Is Man a Machine?
1.7K53:06SciencePSA 139:13PSA 139:16MAT 6:33ROM 12:2EPH 2:1EPH 2:4In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of man as a machine. He highlights the complexity of the human body, which is capable of producing babies and learning to speak. The speaker emphasizes that humans are fearfully and wonderfully made, and that a simple machine cannot arise by chance. He concludes by stating that the purpose and information necessary for the creation of machines always come from outside the matter.
The Five Senses
1.7K58:59SensesPSA 139:14PRO 3:5ISA 55:9ROM 1:201CO 2:9EPH 2:10COL 1:16In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the concept of Logos in biology and how we experience our environment. He emphasizes the importance of our senses, including the sixth sense of extra sensory perception. The speaker highlights the wisdom of Jesus Christ in creating our ability to perceive and interact with the world. He also discusses the significance of redeemed faces and the communication we have with the external environment. The sermon encourages the audience to appreciate and think about God's thoughts.
Logos in Language
1.7K52:03LogosEXO 34:29ISA 55:122CO 3:14GAL 5:24In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a story about killer sharks and their ability to communicate with their trainers. He then transitions to discussing the role of the logos (the Word of God) in biology and communication, specifically for humans. The speaker references 2 Corinthians 3:12 and highlights how Moses' face shone after communicating with God. He explains that God wants to restore our inward world of thought to align with His, which is characterized by qualities such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The sermon concludes with a reminder to live by the Spirit and walk in accordance with God's principles.
Is Biogenesis Scientific?
1.7K41:22BiogenesisGEN 1:26MAT 6:33In this sermon, the speaker discusses the principles of organic chemistry and its relevance to the creationary theory. He emphasizes the importance of matter, time, energy, and information in the formation of life. The speaker explains that information, in the context of computer age, refers to the writing down of thoughts in formula form. He also mentions the significance of the D and L form of molecules in understanding the creation process. The sermon concludes by highlighting the simplicity of creating life by utilizing the information from a plant that produces L brucine.
Environment or Genetics
1.7K1:19:55FatalismLUK 8:4In this sermon, the preacher reads from Luke 8:4-15, where Jesus tells a parable about a sower who went out to sow his seed. The seed represents genes, and Jesus explains that the different outcomes of the seed falling on different types of soil symbolize how people respond to the word of God. Some people hear the word but don't understand it and Satan takes it away. Others receive it with joy but fall away when faced with difficulties. Some allow the cares and riches of the world to choke out the word. But those who hear and understand the word bear fruit abundantly. The preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding these principles and shares experiments to illustrate how they work.
Logos in Nature
1.7K48:20LogosPSA 139:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the instrumentation of the body and how we interact with our environment. He specifically focuses on the eye and its computerization. The main message of the sermon is that concepts, thoughts, and instrumentation cannot arise from random events, but rather are designed by God. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of renewing our faith in God and using our lives and families as a testimony to attract others to the gospel.
Locks & Keys
1.6K1:05:44SciencePRO 16:31PRO 18:15PRO 25:2ECC 7:24ECC 8:1DAN 12:4JHN 1:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the Logos in biology and how it relates to the teaching of biology in schools. He encourages the audience, particularly those involved in teaching biology, to recognize the evidence that supports the presence of the Logos in biology. The speaker provides examples and suggests that the audience refer to books at the back of the room for more detailed information on the chemistry and information theory behind his claims. He also briefly mentions the connection between cells in the body and the church as the body of Christ, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and dedication to the greater whole.
The Turtle God's Handiwork
1.6K43:27ScienceGEN 1:31PSA 16:11PSA 150:6MAT 6:33GAL 6:15EPH 5:25COL 2:9In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of instrumentation in our lives, using the example of sea turtles and their ability to navigate the open sea. He emphasizes that even though machines cannot accurately translate languages, individuals with their own volition and understanding of idioms can do so effectively. The speaker also highlights the incredible design and capabilities of various creatures, such as sea turtles and albatrosses, and how they reflect the Lord's delight in creation. Ultimately, the sermon emphasizes the need to recognize that there is a person, God, behind the universe and to have a personal relationship with Him rather than praising dead law.