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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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    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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     | 3,795 views

    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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    Repentance Vs. Remorse

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009
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    Matthew gives the testimony of three witnesses to the person of Jesus Christ, that He is the Son of God and King (John, the Spirit, & the Father).

    Matthew 3 Matthew gives the testimony of three witnesses to the person of Jesus Christ, that He is the Son of God and King (John, the Spirit, & the Father). (v.1) Why was John in the “wilderness?” 3 Facts about John (3:1-15) 1. His Message – (3:1-2; 7-10) John’s message centered on repentance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels Vs. Christ Series

    Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009
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     | 4,134 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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    Towel Vs. Sword

    Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009
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     | 6,894 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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    God Vs. The Zombies

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 6, 2010
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    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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    Jesus Vs. Legion

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 18, 2016
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     | 8,976 views

    In the battle of Jesus Vs. Legion, Jesus always wins. So are we begging him to leave or begging him to stay?

    JESUS VS. LEGION Luke 8:26-39 Introduction Luke 8 introduces one of the most frightening sights the disciples had ever seen. (Luke 8:26-29). Mark 5:5 “Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.” Luke 8:30-31 - A Roman legion ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    People Vs Bait Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jun 19, 2016
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     | 7,381 views

    Our response to the tragedy that took place in the mass murders of 50 people in a nightclub in Orlando can help build God's Kingdom or build more hatred between the church and the LGBT Community. Our best solution is to see how Jesus might respond.

    Special Note: I read this at our welcome time. During our morning message, we will be talking about some mature themed topics today. There will be a time or two that we drift somewhere in the realm of PG-13. If you have children with you who are not yet teenagers, we would encourage you to let ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Catholicism Vs The Bible

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 7, 2016
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     | 3,786 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

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    First Vs Second

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 3, 2014
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     | 5,206 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
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     | 6,614 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

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    Dark Vs. Light

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 15, 2012
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     | 4,399 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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     | 6,293 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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    Favoritism Vs Faith Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 28, 2015
     | 5,418 views

    Some things are inconsistent with faith in Jesus Christ. Playing favorites in church is sin, plain and simple.

    My brothers, show no favoritism as you hold your faith in the glorious Lord Jesus Christ. If a man wearing gold rings and fine clothes enters your assembly and also a poor man wearing ragged clothing enters, if you look at the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Sit here in a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ