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  • Jeremy Congdon avatar

    Trust Vs Envy

    Contributed by Jeremy Congdon on Apr 30, 2011
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    We want want want and envy envy envy everything we see. Our society is all about having the next big item or the coolest little gadget. But this causes us to lose trust in God. We must put our trust in a God that provides.

    Introduction Have you ever wanted something so bad that you were willing to do ANYTHING to get it? I mean you were to the point where you would sell a kidney to have this thing. When I was quite a bit younger I wanted a Playstation more than anything else in the world. A few of my friends had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dark Vs. Light

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 15, 2012
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    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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    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

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    Control Vs. Kaos Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2008
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    This sermon uses several sections of Ephesians to describe why we need to take our Spiritual warfare seriously.

    OPEN: (We opened with the promo for the new movie "Get Smart" starring Steve Carell. It starts with the phrase: "There has always been a delicate balance between Kaos and Control. Now, with that balance threatened, it’s time to turn to one man...") He was known as the Butcher. A follower of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christianity Vs. Wicca

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Sep 10, 2007
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    A comparison of Biblical Christianity with Wicca.

    As we finish this brief series in which we have looked into false religions and cults we want to look at Wicca. Wicca is an attempt to revive the pre-Christian nature and fertility religions of western Europe. It is a neo-pagan religion that believes in supernatural magick, worships a male and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Ostrowski avatar

    Astrology Vs Christianity

    Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Apr 24, 2008
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    Astrology and Christianity are not compatible. The Bible holds truths to how we should reject astrology’s false hopes and prophecies.

    Astrology is the belief system that one can discover future events by how the stars and planets move in the sky. It is based on the idea that information on one’s life can be revealed through the heavens. Many people around the world have come to believe in astrology for one reason or another. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faith Vs Sovereighnty

    Contributed by Thomas Miller on Jan 11, 2009
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    Does this mountain moving faith have to go through Gods sovereign will to be released? This Charismatic thinks so. There are Scriptures to support the power of faith, the power of prayer and the fact that God always has the last say.

    Faith vs. Sovereignty Does this mountain moving faith have to go through Gods sovereign will to be released? This Charismatic thinks so. There are Scriptures to support the power of faith, the power of prayer and the fact that God always has the last say. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Holiness Vs. Love Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 10, 2011
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    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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    Righteousness Vs. Revengefulness

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 29, 2011
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    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

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Wvu Vs. Marshall

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2011
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    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

  • Dino Rizzo avatar

    Towel Vs. Sword

    Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009
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    A Palm Sunday message about how Jesus calls us to grow His kingdom through servanthood, not by force.

    If you have your Bibles, I’d like you to turn to the book of John. We’ve been in a series entitled, "the Twelve." This is a series about twelve common men that had an uncommon calling that Jesus chose to do life with. You know, if there’s anybody at all that could have done a solo project, it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Body Vs. Machine

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009
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    Sermon for World Communion Sunday 2007

    In his book Ghost Soldiers, Hampton Sides tells of a dramatic mission during World War II. On January 28, 1945, hand-selected Army Rangers and Filipino resistance slipped 30 miles behind enemy lines to rescue 513 American and British POW’s who had spent three years in a hellish prison camp near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Phillip Krueger avatar

    Islam Vs Christianity

    Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 12, 2007
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     | 6,455 views

    This is an overview of Islam and how it differs from Christianity.

    What is the Difference between Islam and Christianity? First Christian Church 10-21-07 1. 9-1-1 is the number for emergencies. a) Since September 11, 2001 America has been in a state of emergency. b) Do you remember where you were and what you were doing when you heard that Islamic radicals ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ryan Akers avatar

    Lust Vs. Chastity Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 18, 2007
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    Continuation of our series on seven deadly sins. We must learn to overcome lust with virtuous living or chastity.

    Me- Quick Review (Pride vs.Humility, Envy vs. Kindness, Gluttony vs. Abstinence) Survey(How many have ever been greedy, angry, lazy?) Everybody would have no problem admitting that they have done at least one of these sins. But I would bet that nobody here would raise their hands to admit lust. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Greed Vs. Liberality Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 28, 2007
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    Continuation of our seven series. The world gives us greed and God helps us conquer it with the virtue of liberality.

    Seven- Part 6 Greed vs. Liberality Video- The Money Rant- found on www.sermonspice.com Me- 6 week review (Pride- humility, envy-kindness, gluttony-abstinence, lust-chastity, anger-patience) Today Greed vs. Liberality- this is like the video said a touchy subject. This is one we don’t want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan