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  • Michael Dean avatar

    Atheism Vs. Theism Series

    Contributed by Michael Dean on Jan 26, 2013
     | 4,605 views

    “In the beginning God…” The Bible does not attempt to prove there is a God, nor does it try to justify one’s belief in God. God is a first truth. The Bible teaches us where we came from, whom we came from, and what the reason for us being here is.

    Genesis 1:1a The first four words of the Bible are a foundational statement of faith and belief.  1In the beginning God Genesis 1:1 Faith - (Easton’s Bible Dictionary) Faith is in general the persuasion of the mind that a certain statement is true (Phil. 1:27; 2 Thess. 2:13). Its primary ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Creation Vs. Evolution Series

    Contributed by Michael Dean on Jan 26, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,789 views

    “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…” This sermon will acknowledge and celebrate creation as an act of God and contrast it from the modern secularist’ view of evolutionary process. Moreover, it will refute evolutionary process as God

    The Creation vs. Evolution debate is much older than most people are aware of - and has always been more about philosophy and religion than Science. 1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 "For there are those who, giving the name of atoms to certain imperishable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Cold Vs Bold

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 4, 2013
     | 4,003 views

    Exposition of Worship

    Text: John 12:1-7, Title: Cold vs. Bold, Date/Place: NRBC, 2.3.13, AM A. Opening illustration: “Why American churchgoers like to shop around” B. Background to passage: I am planning to try to cover the teaching section that Jesus leaves to the disciples between chapters 12-17. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Vs. Humanity

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,058 views

    Paul is the prosecuting attorney bringing an indictment in the case of God vs. Humanity. Evidence is presented, and the Verdict is read. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    God vs. Humanity Romans 3:1-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodVsHumanity.html There’s something terribly wrong in the world. Something terribly wrong. You don’t even need a Bible to tell you that. But God did not make a world with something wrong. When God created the world he said, That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Righteousness Vs. Revengefulness

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,085 views

    This message reveals the differences between one who responds to life’s hurts and insults according to righteousness, and those who respond according to revengefulness.

    Righteousness vs. Revengefulness Text: Eph. 4:31-32; Gen. 50:21 Intro: According to Webster’s Dictionary, revenge means, “to inflict damage, injury, or punishment in return for (an injury, insult, etc.) retaliate for.”(1) A shorter, modern-day definition would simply be “payback, settling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wvu Vs. Marshall

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2011
     | 2,254 views

    The sermon is based upon the powers we need to win at life and these same powers will boost the Mountaineers or the Thundering Herd to win the game today. Go eers!

    Hebrews 12:1-4 WVU vs. Marshall In order for either the Mountaineers or the Marshall thundering Herd to win the game today they need the following powers: 1. In order to win one must “Have Heart Power”. A. Hebrews 12:3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Holiness Vs. Love Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 10, 2011
     | 4,288 views

    A sermon on the two attributes of God's moral nature and how they are related to one another (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "Set Free", Chapter 2 "The God of Grace")

    HoHum: What is our picture of God? What images come to our minds when I say God? A God who always says “No” or “Do Not” A tyrant requiring perfection. An old fashioned guy An impersonal executive A lot of people perceive God like one person said: God is a lot like our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tolerance Vs Inculturation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 8, 2012
     | 2,831 views

    The Church loves sinners but abhors sin; instead of accommodating itself to the world, and tolerating sin, it should adopt a habit of inculturation as a means of spreading the Gospel.

    10 September 2012 Monday of 23rd Sunday in Course Verbum Domini One of the most abused words in the English language is “tolerance.” These days it is often wedded to the word “diversity.” We live in a diverse culture, we are told, and so we are to understand and tolerate ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Law Vs. Grace

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 4, 2012
     | 4,353 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we under the law or under grace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the advantages our own dispensation of grace. IV. TEXT: Galatians 5:4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For if you ar

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we under the law or under grace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the advantages our own dispensation of grace. IV. TEXT: Galatians 5:4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For if you are trying to make yourselves right with God by keeping the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Testimony Vs. Discipleship

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,385 views

    We are not called to be so called CHRISTIAN. We are CALLED to use the AUTHORITY OF CHRIST. To RULE over all CREATIONS. To take Dominion over SATAN! “We are not just CALLED to be SAVED. Rather, we are CHOSEN to PREACH the GOSPEL anytime, anywhere and

    Acts 15:16-17(NKJV) 16 “ ‘After this I WILL RETURN and WILL REBUILD the TABERNACLE of David, which has fallen down; I WILL REBUILD its RUINS, And I WILL SET IT UP; 17 So that the REST of MANKIND may seek the LORD, Even all the GENTILES who are CALLED by My name,’ Says the LORD who ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Money-Vs-Morals

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,936 views

    What happens in the heart of a Christian when being a Christian means taking a financial loss? How do we decide?

    Psalm 15 “LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue … “Who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Abram Vs. Lot

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 4, 2012
     | 4,618 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have stepping stones? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage everyone to follow Abram's attitude of prosperity rather than Lot's IV. TEXT: Genesis 13:10,14 Genesis 13:10 (New Living Trans

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have stepping stones? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage everyone to follow Abram's attitude of prosperity rather than Lot's IV. TEXT: Genesis 13:10,14 Genesis 13:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Lot took a long look at the fertile ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Grace Vs. Law

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,161 views

    I. EXORDIUM: It won't fit here, the comparison between grace and law. The key to understand this sermon, is it's simply a comparison of life of King David symbolizing grace and King Saul symbolizing law. If you want to research on it more, follow their

    I. EXORDIUM: It won't fit here, the comparison between grace and law. The key to understand this sermon, is it's simply a comparison of life of King David symbolizing grace and King Saul symbolizing law. If you want to research on it more, follow their lives and you'll see shadows of grace and law ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Wicked Vs. Godly Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2012
     | 7,298 views

    So let’s look at what wickedness is promised in Proverbs and see how it’s lies are never going to bring us happiness and contentment in life.

    Series: Practical Proverbs Proverbs main comparison is wisdom vs. foolishness and we learned that wisdom comes from God. Wisdom is the ability to apply knowledge correctly and rightly. With wisdom our life is blessed by God but without wisdom our life is cursed and we act and look like a fool to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowledge Vs Wisdom

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,130 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Grow in wisdom. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the difference of knowledge and wisdom IV. TEXT: Proverbs 9:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wis

    I. EXORDIUM: Grow in wisdom. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the difference of knowledge and wisdom IV. TEXT: Proverbs 9:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal