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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Dark Vs. Light

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 15, 2012
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     | 4,385 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
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,282 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

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    God Vs. Humanity

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,046 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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    God Vs. The Zombies

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,302 views

    Humans vs. zombies is the rage on a lot of campuses. This message plays off that idea, but it is God vs. the zombies. God bringing the dead to life through the proclaiming of the word. Ezekiel 37

    God Versus The Zombies Text: Ezekiel 37:1-12 We are going to look at this passage for the next several weeks, as of now I have prepared 3 messages: Powerpoint 1 The Placing of the Prophet The Predicament of the People The Power of Proclaiming the Word We live in a day and an age where people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fire Vs. Desire

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,658 views

    Jermiah sees his country surrounded by its enemies ravished, conquered and desecrated and is overcome by a deep sorrow that breaks out in grief

    Fire & Desire Jeremiah 20: 7-10 Introduction Now, you can understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace Vs. Gravity Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
     | 3,857 views

    Two forces at work – grace and gravity – (pulling us up or down) offerings & Christmas-time amplifies that reality...

    The Grace of Gift-Giving II Corinthians 9:6-11, 15 * Two forces at work – grace and gravity – (pulling us up or down) Christmas amplifies that reality * Most unusual Christmas message – while most preachers work at emphasizing Christ, turning our attention away from presents…I’d like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victors Vs. Victims

    Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jul 25, 2010
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     | 3,393 views

    Many today want us to believe that Jesus Christ was a victim of the circumstances of His day. They want us to believe that the angry mob took His life; thus we too as His followers ought to victims, with a woe is me attitude.But I want us to look into th

    1 John 5:1 - 5 (NKJV) 1Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him. 2By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. 3For this is the love of God, that we keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Love Vs Lust Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 37,733 views

    When you compare love verse lust you very quickly discover that one leads to happiness, blessings and fulfillment in life while the other leads to discontentment, guilt, curses and despair in life. Which will you choose?

    Sermon: “Love vs Lust” Series: 4 letter words+ Thesis: When you compare love verse lust you very quickly discover that one leads to happiness, blessings and fulfillment in life while the other leads to discontentment, guilt, curses and despair in life. Which will you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wish Vs Hope Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,706 views

    In your life do you make wishes or do you place your hope in someone else? One leads to fairytales the other leads to Jesus Christ.

    Wish verse Hope! Series: 4 letter words Opening Video Illustration: Bluefishtv.com - “Making a wish for an orphanage.” The girl in the story shares how he she came down with cancer twice and the second time she got cancer “Make a Wish Foundation” asked her what she wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Astrology Vs Christianity

    Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,006 views

    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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    Towel Vs. Sword

    Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,878 views

    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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    Control Vs. Kaos Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,933 views

    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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    Tempting Vs Testing

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,506 views

    Satan tempts and God test.

    Tempting VS Testing 1 Corinthians 10:13 Monte T. Brown March 18, 2009 Wednesday Night Heart O’ the Hills Scripture 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ownership Vs. Possession Series

    Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,782 views

    Ownership & Possession are not the same thing? It is said that possession is 9/10ths of the law. You may have a legal right, but if you don’t possess it you aren’t enjoying it! Do you possess what you have a legal right to in the Word?

    Ownership & Possession Mark 11:24 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive (to take) them, and ye shall have them. (KJV) Just because God gives you something is no sign that you will enjoy it! This morning: Ownership & Possession How ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Survival Vs. Revival

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 11,248 views

    A revival sermon for believers

    “SURVIVAL VS. REVIVAL” PSALM 143:1-12 INTRODUCTION If you haven’t noticed, TV has gotten quite “real” recently. There has been a boom of what they are calling “reality TV” shows. Each of the shows is unique and attempts to take the viewer into the lives of those on the screen. Perhaps the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ