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  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    Relationship Vs. Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 26, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 25,239 views

    ’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ’Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."

    Relationship vs. Fellowship When God created humanity, He had two overarching purpose in mind: Relation and Fellowship. There is much confusion about these two terms, if you can grasp the truth of these two simple thoughts, you will be more firmly grounded in your intimacy with God. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Righteousness Vs. Revengefulness

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,121 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
     | 2,279 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
     | 4,304 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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    Atheism Vs. Theism Series

    Contributed by Michael Dean on Jan 26, 2013
     | 4,623 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
     | 5,819 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
     | 4,029 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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    Retaliation Vs. Grace Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 5,279 views

    Understanding the Lex Talionis (Law of Retaliation).

    “Retaliation Vs. Grace” Matthew 5:38-42 As most of you know, I am very fond of the area of faith referred to as apologetics. Apologetics comes from the word “apologia” and it means to “give a defense” for a position or an action. The english word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First Vs Second

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,225 views

    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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    Pelagius Vs Augustine Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,671 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

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    God Vs. Hurt

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,460 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

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    Comfort Vs Commitment

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,322 views

    The Christian is called to choose commitment over comfort and convenience every time.

    Comfort vs Commitment August 11, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Christian is called to choose commitment over comfort and convenience every time. Focus Passage: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction: The kids and I were watching a show on the Science ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John OQuinn avatar

    Religion Vs. Relationship

    Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,257 views

    Religion vs. Relationship

    I will start by reading a book excerpt from the June 3,1989 issue of Today in the Word, published by the Moody Bible Institute. As I read, see if you can guess whom is being spoke of. He made free use of Christian vocabulary. He talked about the blessing of the Almighty and the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Mystery Vs Magic

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,161 views

    We just must understand that there is no Magic in the bible, but there sure is plenty of Mystery.

    Weekend Message/Devotion May 27, 2018 John 3:1-17 Mystery vs Magic I enjoy a good mystery. As I read or watch a mystery, I find myself engrossed in looking for clues in hopes of solving the mystery for myself prior to it being revealed in the reading or program. In today’s gospel reading, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Grant avatar

    Catholicism Vs The Bible

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,807 views

    Does Roman Catholicism contradict Biblical Christianity?

    To some people Roman Catholicism is just another Christian Church. Sure there are some differences after all they focus more on Mary and they pray to the Saints. They follow the teachings of the Pope while other professing Christians do not. A Roman Catholic Bible even has more books that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational