Mike Riddle

Creation/Evolution: Does It Matter What We Believe?

This is one of the most popular talks. It covers many biblical and scientific reasons to believe in creation. It also discusses why evolution and the Bible are not compatible. Topics include: the order of events, death before sin, the Genesis Flood local flood or worldwide flood, the days of creation, Jesus and creation, and understanding the nature of God.

Creation Apologetics 101: Answering the Challenges

The theme of this seminar is on learning how to be a 1 Peter 3:15 Christian have a ready answer. Many challenges are answered: How could Adam have named all the animals in one day, How could Noah fit all the animals on the Ark, How can the first three days of creation be days when the sun was not created until the fourth day, Where did Cain get his wife, and more

The Origin of Life

This talk presents convincing scientific evidence against the model of evolution as well as scientific evidence for a Creator God. It covers some of the most popular topics used in textbooks to promote evolution. This talk is presented in an easy to understand manner. Topics include: The results of Man’s attempts to create life (includes the Miller experiment), The cell and probability, The primordial soup and science, Information and complexity.

Humans and Apes, but no Ape-men

We are fearfully and wonderfully made. The track record for evolution has not been good. Evolutionists have a history of many mistaken claims. Two popular creatures are examined: Neanderthals and Lucy (the australopithecine). The lecture finishes by showing how we are fearfully and wonderfully made and that only an all-knowing Creator could create us.

The Age of the Earth

This lecture, presented in an easy to understand manner, takes a scientific and Biblical approach to the age of the earth. Topics include: How long were the days of creation, are long ages necessary, carbon-14 dating, radioisotope dating methods, and scientific evidences for a young earth.

Noah’s Ark and the Flood

This lecture uses logic and evidence to support a worldwide flood. Six questions are answered. (1) Does God exist? (2) Is He an all-knowing, all-powerful Being? (3) Is a worldwide flood possible? (4) What does the Bible teach about the Flood? (5) Are long ages necessary for what we observe? (6) Is there any evidence of a worldwide flood?

Astronomy and the Bible

This is one of the most difficult topics for Christians to understand and accept. However, this lecture brings it to a level for the lay person. All we hear is the big bang and that the universe is billions of years old. This lecture separates speculation from facts. Topics include: laws of science and the origin of the universe, how do galaxies form the origin of stars, how to evaluate the evidence for the age of the universe, new amazing evidence that the universe is not that old, and why it matters what we believe about the origin of the universe.

Fossils and the History of the World

This is not just another look at fossil after fossil. This presentation starts by examining the mechanism for change (natural selection and mutations). Are mutations and natural selection capable of creating the transitions needed for evolution? Do we observe evolution today? The most famous transitions (horse and whales) are examined. When the evidence is examined the only conclusion is that all creatures were created after their kind.

Evidence That Demands A Creator

A powerful lecture and demonstration on apologetics. Five different subjects are presented with demonstrations on how to respond to each.

The origin of the universe
Where did God come from?
The origin and nature of information (DNA)
The problem of evil
Evidence from design
Thinking Biblically About Dinosaurs

This talk designed for junior high and above answers the following questions: Why pick on dinosaurs, When did dinosaurs live, How many kinds of dinosaurs existed, Are dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible, What happened to the dinosaurs, What should we be teaching about dinosaurs

Strategic Evangelism: 4 Power Questions to Ask an Evolutionist

Learn 4 power questions to ask an evolutionist. The lecture begins with an analysis of the Biblical foundation for creation and then demonstrates why evolution cannot be defended scientifically and must rely on faith. It shows how the layperson can successfully witness to an evolutionist.

Cloning, Stem Cells and the Bible

Great for teens and adults. This lecture explains the concepts of cloning and what has gone wrong. It discusses the difference between the two types of stem cells and current research. The lecture finishes by showing that the Bible and the scientific evidence confirm life begins at conception. A powerful Pro-Life talk.

Aliens, UFOs, and the Bible

Why do people believe in UFOs? How real is the evidence for UFOs? Is it possible for life to begin by natural processes? The evidence for UFOs is presented which is followed by a scientific critique of the evidence. Did God create life on other planets? The lecture ends with an analysis of Ezekiel chapter one. Did Ezekiel see a UFO?

History, Race, and the Bible

The talk begins with a comparison of two worldviews and then answers the questions Where did Cain get his wife? and If we all descended from two people, where did all the races come from? Natural selection and mutations are examined. What did Charles Darwin’s ideas contribute to society? The talk ends by answering four questions about why it matters what we believe.

Apologetics of End Times

The theme is Paradise Created, Paradise Lost, Paradise Restored, and it all points to Christ. You will learn about the Book of Revelation in 5 minutes, tools for understanding the end times, Paradise created, lost and restored, and the battle for sovereignty.

GRADES 7-12 (generally 50 minutes)

Ape-men and Amazing Creatures

The lecture begins with an overview of the former facts of evolution. Next, two famous creatures are examined Lucy and the Neanderthals. We finish with a discussion of some amazing creatures.

Power Witnessing

Four power questions to ask an evolutionist and how to take the discussion to the Gospel.

Did God Use Evolution

Biblical and scientific evidences that demonstrate the Bible and evolution are not compatible. Topics include: The order of events, the length of the days of creation, and the Genesis Flood.

The Bible, Science, and Dating

This lecture covers a series of topics related to dating: What is the most important issue in the creation/evolution debate, why the age of the earth is important, are long ages necessary, understanding how the dating methods really work, carbon-14 dating, Mount Saint Helens , and evidences for a young earth and universe.

Critical Thinking, Science, and the Creation/Evolution Debate

The lecture starts with an analysis of common evidences used to support evolution. A case study in deception, Lucy the missing link, is examined. The lecture finishes by critically examining statements in science textbooks.

Dinosaurs

How many kinds of dinosaurs existed? Could you out run a T-rex? Where did dinosaurs come from? When did dinosaurs live? Are dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible? Were dinosaurs on the Ark ? What happened to the Dinosaurs?

Science, UFOs, and Amazing Creatures

How real is the evidence for UFOs? Is it possible for life to begin by natural processes? The evidence for UFOs is presented which is followed by a scientific critique of the evidence. Did God create life on other planets?

CHILDREN (grades 1-6) (generally 50 minutes)

Dinosaurs (grades 1-6)

Topics include: Understanding God’s creation, where did dinosaurs come from? What did dinosaurs look like? How fast could dinosaurs run? What happened to the dinosaurs? Were dinosaurs on the Ark ? Are dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible? The talk ends with a clear picture of the Gospel.

The Seven Cs of History (Grades 1-6, also Jr High)

The lecture is based on the book The Seven C’s of History. It discusses the creation, corruption (Fall), catastrophe (flood), confusion (Tower of Babel), Christ, Cross, and consummation.

The Six Days of Creation (Grades 1-6, also Jr High)

The focus of this lecture is the six days of creation and why it is important to trust the Bible. Throughout the lecture students are trained how to answer questions about creation. The lecture is designed to train students to be 1 Peter 3:15 Christians (have a ready answer).

Gods Amazing Creation (Grades 1-6, also Jr High )

This is a fun but informative lecture. It begins by examining some incredible creatures that defy evolution. The lecture then turns to Gods most amazing creation (people). We discuss why we are fearfully and wonderfully made by looking at the amazing way God has made us: The eye, the ear, the heart, blood vessels, and skin.

Old Bones and Fossils

Specifically designed for children. A talk about fossils and the history of the world. What is a fossil? What we see today is everything is created after its kind. Old bones look exactly like creatures living today supporting God created everything after its kind in the past. The Genesis Flood and why we have so many fossils today.

SUNDAY SERVICES (45 minutes)

Examining Our Foundations

This sermon examines the foundations for what we believe about the Bible. Did God use evolution? It covers 9 biblical evidences why the Bible cannot be harmonized with evolution. It concludes with the reliability of the Bible and the Gospel message.

Creation to the Cross

A hard-hitting lecture on understanding the creation/evolution issue. A non-technical discussion on why creation must be an important issue to the church. Topics include: Understanding the issue, The battleground, Effects of evolution, Warfare and the church, The cross without creation, Preparing for battle, The Creator and His creation.

Strategic Evangelism

Topics include: A Biblical explanation of creation, a look at the real meaning of evolution, two worldviews in conflict and how to evangelize to evolutionists by using four power questions. A central theme is how to take the discussion to the Gospel.

Creation, Cloning, and Life

This sermon covers three main areas: 1) Cloning and what has gone wrong, 2) The facts about stem cells, 3) The value of life and abortion.

Astronomy and the Bible

The evidence supports Psalms 19:1. The sermon shows why the heavens declare the glory of God. Topics include: the origin of stars and galaxies, the big bang, and amazing scientific evidence that confirms the universe had to have a Creator.

Fossils and the History of the World

The purpose of this sermon is to show the Bible is true all creatures were created after this kind. God gave all creatures the capability to vary within kind but not become new kinds. It also establishes that evolution is not happening today and did not happen in the past.

TEACHERS, LEADERS, AND PASTORS

Teaching About Creation/Evolution (Teacher/Presenter Training Workshop)

(Time is optional: 60 minutes to a week)
The goal of this type of seminar/workshop is to equip Christian teachers, leaders, and Pastors with the essential knowledge and methods for teaching the biblical and scientific evidences of creation and how they relate to biblical authority.

This is specifically designed for people who want to know how and what to teach about creation and evolution. Why is creation important to the Christian, What biblical topics need to be understood, how to be discerning, how much do we need to know about science to teach about creation/evolution, how to answer questions and challenges, how to use creation as an evangelistic tool. Also included are presentation skills, Microsoft PowerPoint, and how to organize a presentation or teaching module.

The longer the seminar the more thorough the explanations and time for practice. Courses can be customized to meet specific needs of each group.

Sample Course Lengths
60 minutes A brief overview of topics
day Some details, but still not full explanations (no practice/workshops)
1 day Some detailed explanations on topics (minimum practice)
2 days Details on some topics are presented, small group practice
3-5 days Full explanations on topics, thorough practice and workshops
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