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  • Laren Whaley avatar

    Victors Vs. Victims

    Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jul 25, 2010
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    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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    Brother Vs. Brother

    Contributed by Alan Vaughn on Apr 3, 2011
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    It is amazing how a grudge between brothers ended up as judgment between two nations.

    Brother vs. Brother By Alan Vaughn Text: Obadiah 1:12-14 (New International Version, ©2011) 12 You should not gloat over your brother in the day of his misfortune, nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction, nor boast so much in the day of their trouble. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    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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    Truth Vs Error Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Oct 18, 2009
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    Our world view effects what we believe and our actions in life. What do we really believe? And does it line up with scripture?

    Truth V’s Error JCC 04.10.09 am 2 Corinthians 10:3–5: “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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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

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    Doubt Vs Courage

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Mar 27, 2007
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    Doubt is in direct contradiction to the confidence of the cross! Take courage from the same sources Jesus drew upon.

    Doubt vs Courage Doubt is such a destructive thing. It strips us of the ability to achieve. It disables our creativity. Hides productivity and strips away positivity. Doubt was the very thing that Satan used to trip up Eve. Is it really so? He asked her. Doubt made sure Eve fell, it kept people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Christianity Vs Islam

    Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007
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    In this message I just wanted to expose the differences between Christianity & Islam. It’s not us vs them, God loves them, we got to pray for them, and help win them to Christ.

    Christianity VS Islam Tonight, I want to talk about what Muslims believe, and how it’s different from what we believe. Muslims say that there is just one God, but tonight we are going to be talking about the difference between Jehovah and Allah. I What Does Islam And Muslim Mean? A) Col ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Towel Vs. Sword

    Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009
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     | 6,905 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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    Angels Vs. Christ Series

    Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009
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     | 4,150 views

    Christ is superior to the angels

    Hebrews 1:1-14 The Son is Superior to Angels QUESTIONS ABOUT ANGELS? What do angels look like? Do we have guardian angels? How many angels are there? What is an archangel? Is it possible to see an angel? Do I pray to angels? What about demons, are they real? How are they different? Will I someday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Free Vs Surrender Series

    Contributed by Wilma De Waal on Feb 24, 2016
     | 4,285 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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    Upright Vs Perverse

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 1, 2014
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    To show the differences between an upright person and a perverse person.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an upright person or perverse? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the differences between an upright person and a perverse person. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 14:2 (Amplified Bible) 14:2 He who walks in uprightness reverently and worshipfully fears the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hushai Vs. Ahithophel

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 30, 2015
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    To show what a worldly advise can do to you.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you give good or godly advise? Godly advise. It's always in the WORD. Proverbs 28:26 (Amplified Bible) 28:26 He who leans on, trusts in, and is confident of his own mind and heart is a [self-confident] fool, but he who walks in skillful and godly Wisdom shall be delivered. II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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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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    Worth Vs Cost

    Contributed by Clint Guzman on Sep 17, 2013
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    Is Jesus worth the Cost of Discipleship?

    “Radical” Session 7 – Friday April 12, 2013 • PRAY! • WELCOME! • It’s been over 4 months of laying brick by brick foundation to get us to this point where we can finally start this year’s book, “Radical”. • I hope that through our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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