Sermons about Active Vs Passive

Smackdown! The Trickster Vs. The Hipster Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 14, 2006

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In this strange wrestling match between Jacob and God, friends struggle with one another and the weaker overcomes the stronger. Find out how God used this wrestling match to help Jacob mature in his faith.

Although I don’t watch pro-wrestling (my parents didn’t allow it lest I practice “piledrivers” on my little sister), I do get a kick out of the wrestlers’ names. There’s Junkyard Dog, Johnny Nitro, The Boogeyman, and The Big Show just to name a few. On our final episode of “Jake TV,” we’ll witness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Wicked Words Vs. God's Word

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 28, 2007

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Part of our continuing study of the book of Psalms- David is concerned with dishonesty of those around him and compares their words to God’s.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson 11/28/07 Psalm 12 “Wicked Words vs. God’s Word” VERSE 1: “HELP!” This word is sometimes translated as rescue, deliver, or even bring salvation. It is a powerful word, and is the root for the Word which is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Vs. Judas - A Contrast In Attitudes

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 7, 2008

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This message covers John 12:1-10 and describes the annointing of Christ at Bethany by Mary, the sister of Lazarus. Judas exposes his greed and Jesus commends Mary’s action.

Pastor David M. Wilson Grant Avenue Baptist Church Redondo Beach, CA 90278 COMMENTS WELCOME (310) 376-7890 abimilech@ca.rr.com John 12:1-10 Introduction: Did you ever notice that some stories appear in the Bible more than once and sometimes with different details? For example, if we were to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Discipline Vs. Our Pain Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 12, 2007

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From a series of Wednesday night Bible Studies on Psalms 1-23. David thinks he has been disciplined enough, but we take the time to contrast parental discipline and godly discipline.

Notes From Psalm 6 Verses 1-2 Discipline is unavoidable for the child of God. God’s discipline is a demonstration of divine love. See Hebrews 12: 4 - 11 Proverbs 13:24 The purpose of God’s discipline is not to crush us, but to create a right heart within us. What we think is God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Tower Vs. Imagined Walls

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 19, 2008

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Where is your trust? In your wealth and things, or in God?

Please open your Bibles to Proverbs 18:10-11: The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall. It was a beautiful morning, a light breeze coming off the waters. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Individual Purpose Vs. Corporate Purpose

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

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Doesn’t God have a purpose for mankind in general or for the church as a whole? Isn’t focusing on individual purpose a little self-serving? Aren’t we pushing individualism at the expense of the Body of Christ?

Up to this point, Purpose Weekly has focused on individual purpose. But what about corporate purpose? Doesn’t God have a purpose for mankind in general or for the church as a whole? Isn’t focusing on individual purpose a little self-serving? Aren’t we pushing individualism at the expense of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Chair Vs The Electric Chair?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 9, 2008

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We think about the role of Parent’s in raising Godly children. A poll recently stated: 80% of unchurched parents want their children to have a spiritual education.

THE HIGH CHAIR VS THE ELECTRIC CHAIR By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION! A. Did you hear about the little boy that went to Sunday School? His Mom and Dad stayed home. They started asking the lad all about Sunday School class? The Mom said: WHO WAS YOUR SUNDAY SCHOOL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Toxic Religion Vs Growing In Grace! Series

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Feb 28, 2007

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Toxic Religion! Series covering 21 areas of Toxic Religion that are ’burning’ the church, both pastors and congregations. You won’t like this series, but you need it, so does your congregation!

Full Printed Booklet, available BEFORE church for every attendee. Word count 4,200. Time to preach. 40 minutes. Toxic Religion verses Growing in Grace! Study Number One - Introduction March 06th 2007 Pastor Roger Spackman Te Atatu Baptist Church C:\…Preaching Teaching\Toxic Religion 01.doc © ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Live Churches Vs. Dead Churches

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 29, 2009

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If all that is happening in any church could be reproduced by human hype or ability, why should that church exist? Are we a Live Church or is our pulse weakening?

Live Churches vs. Dead Churches Acts 5:12-20 12 The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. 13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. 14 Nevertheless, more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Funeral Message - Hope Vs Death

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 6, 2009

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Christian Hope vs Death. A brief funeral message for a Christian. Change the name and you are good to go.

Scripture tells us many things about the death of a Christian. Scripture does not gloss over the fact that death is a painful reality for us, nor does it tells us to pretend to be happy about the death of a loved one. We are expected to cry, have times of great sadness, mourn, and be at a loss when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inheriting Vs. Earning Eternal Life

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Oct 18, 2009

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A sermon for Pentecost 19B/Proper 23 preached on 10/11/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It answers the real question of the text: "What must I do to inherit eternal life."

How many of you here this morning enjoy shopping? For a lot of us, shopping can be a wonderful experience, especially if you are shopping for stuff you like. When time and money are available for a shopping trip, we often look through the ads either in the newspaper or online to find the best ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Gifts Vs Spiritual Responsibilites

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Aug 28, 2009

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Some Christians are given gifts, but All Christians are to be responsible.

Spiritual Gifts vs Spiritual Responsibilities I Cor. 12:7-11,28 I. Some Christians are given . . . Divine Wisdom (v8) But all Believers are called . . To live wisely. Romans 16:19, Ephesians 5:15, Colossians 4:5 II. Some Christians are given . . . Extraordinary Faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Man's Best Vs God's Best

Contributed by Doyle Hayes on Sep 9, 2009

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Defense of grace vs works salvation

Man’s Best VS God’s Best Gal 3:10-14 --The merit system represents the best that man can do. --The faith system represents the best that God can do. –-I heard this week where some school system I think it was in Florida but I could be wrong, has decided to pass every child no matter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Vs. Tradition-Madman To Missionary

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

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Mental disorders vs spiritual disorders

Tradition: Mental/Emotional/Behaviorial disorders are common among people of today Truth: Spiritual disorders are common among people of today In Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

El Odio Vs El Amor Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 24, 2007

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El apóstol Juan repite la idea del amor por los hermanos varias veces en la primera carta. El versículo 11 dice, Porque este es el mensaje que habéis oído desde el principio: Que nos amemos unos a otros. En 3:11-18, Juan hizo algunos contrastes entre el

EL ODIO VS EL AMOR 1 Juan 3:11-18 El apóstol Juan repite la idea del amor por los hermanos varias veces en la primera carta. El versículo 11 dice, Porque este es el mensaje que habéis oído desde el principio: Que nos amemos unos a otros. En 3:11-18, Juan hizo algunos contrastes entre el odio y ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

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