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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    First Vs Second

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 3, 2014
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    To show that first is not necessarily the best, wait until you hear the second. Proverbs 18:17 (Amplified Bible) 18:17 He who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you in favor of second or first? Which is best for you? first or second? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that first is not necessarily the best, wait until you hear the second. Proverbs 18:17 (Amplified Bible) 18:17 He who states his case first ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Free Vs Surrender Series

    Contributed by Wilma De Waal on Feb 24, 2016
     | 4,322 views

    How can surrender set you free?

    1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. To be completely free our body, soul, spirit, mind and emotions must be completely healthy and healed. Many times when a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Plant Vs Zombies

    Contributed by Dexter Bersonda on Nov 12, 2013
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     | 4,161 views

    What we need to do to fight today's apocalypse of the walking dead.

    Introduction: - One of my favorite fictional character is the zombie or the undead. These are people who are living aimlessly looking to satiate their appetite. And the worst part is, they could easily infect others. Zombies are not found in the bible, their main source is African voodoo. However ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Incarnation Vs. Stuff

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 26, 2013
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    The Incarnation divided history and continues to impact everything. This sermon touches on how Jesus is the highest, greatest, most beautiful gift even given.

    Homily for The Feast As we start I’m going to ask ____________ to read a passage from the Bible. Please listen closely. Listen closely for signs of Christmas in the reading. [John 1:1-4, 14] So...who noticed a sign of Christmas? [The Word became flesh, His glory revealed as the son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pelagius Vs Augustine Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 21, 2014
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     | 6,707 views

    The debate between Pelagius and Augustine was over the nature of man and the sin of Adam. The Second Council of Orange condemned even partially holding to the views of Pelagius. This message examines why.

    Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 7: The Council of Orange (AD529) So far, in our study of church history we have seen: An overview of the last 2,000 years of church history. The creeds which are found within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Judah Vs Assyria

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2014
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     | 4,815 views

    To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST made us victorious already thru our faith in JESUS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you victorious in CHRIST JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST made us victorious already thru our faith in JESUS. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 8:10 (Amplified Bible) 8:10 Take counsel together [against Judah], but it shall come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Truth Vs Myths

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 5, 2015
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    To focus on how an act of obedience scores over other apparently good "spiritual" actions!!!

    Truth vs Myths It was Charles Haddon Spurgeon who wisely observed that discernment is not essentially the ability to know the difference between what is right and wrong but rather that which helps us distinguish between what ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Earthly Vs. Spiritual

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 12, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 23,759 views

    philippians

    Earthly vs. Spiritual Philippians 3:17-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/earthlyvspiritual.html This chapter started with Paul as an accountant, then an athlete, and finally, realizing he is an alien in a foreign land. 1st 3 words of v. 18 and last 4 words of v. 19 tell the story. "For many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithfulness Vs. Fruitfulness

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
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     | 10,894 views

    Examinations for times of unfruitfulness (Material adapted from MATT PERMAN at: http://whatsbestnext.com/2011/08/does-god-require-faithfulness-or-fruitfulness/; and Jimmy Larche at: http://www.jimmylarche.com/fruitfulness-abiding-in-christ/)

    HoHum: Struggling church- “God has not called us to be successful. He has just called us to be faithful.” This one is in the same vein: “God wants faithfulness, not fruitfulness.” WBTU: These statements are half true. There is a Yiddish proverb that says: “A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dark Vs. Light

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 15, 2012
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     | 4,437 views

    Sermon for the fourth Sunday in Lent, Year B.

    John 3: 14 – 21 / Dark Vs. Light Intro: I want to take a survey this morning. I’m going to appoint someone to count for me. If you like milk chocolate, raise your hand. --- If you like dark chocolate, raise your hand. --- If you don’t like chocolate, raise your hand. --- ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hypocrisy Vs. Integrity

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 20, 2012
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     | 6,316 views

    We should have the freedom to be honest before God and others without putting on airs.

    Hypocrisy vs. Integrity March 18, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should have the freedom to be honest before God and others without putting on airs. Focus Passage: Acts 5:1-11 Supplemental Passage: Then the Lord said, "Because this people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    God Vs. Hurt

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,501 views

    Let's talk for a few moments about Jesus as our Comforter; 2ndly, about Jesus as our Protector & Deliverer; 3rdly, about Jesus as a Prosecutor; & finally, about Jesus as the Great Physician.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. In the records of court trials in Richmond, VA, Trial #761 253 is a case between Mary Green God & David & Eva Hurt. The gist of the trial is this: Mary Green God had a piece of land she wanted to sell, & David & Eva Hurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Dean avatar

    Atheism Vs. Theism Series

    Contributed by Michael Dean on Jan 26, 2013
     | 4,651 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
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     | 5,833 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

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Cold Vs Bold

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 4, 2013
     | 4,053 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