Sermons on Clean Vs Unclean:

Training Vs Trying Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 4, 2015

If we are going to grow spiritually, we must move from just trying to grow, to training for growth.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Where are you spiritually today? Are you growing, is your faith exciting to you or are you bored and disconnected? • There are times when Christians struggle to grow in their faith. • Over time we see people who were excited about Jesus walk away. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free Vs Surrender Series

Contributed by Wilma De Waal on Feb 24, 2016

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6

Denomination: *other

Relationship Vs. Fellowship Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 26, 2014

’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

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Retaliation Vs. Grace Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Vs Second

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 3, 2014

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pelagius Vs Augustine Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 21, 2014

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

Scripture: Romans 5:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Outward -Vs- Inward

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Jan 22, 2021

A relationship with God through Jesus Christ leads us to become outward focused people ...and churches.

Outward -vs- inward Isaiah 6:1-10 I think it is important …for us to look at the majestic word pictures the prophet Isaiah gives us in his writing. I think it is necessary for us to be reminded from time to time that we worship the God …who is high and lifted up. …the God who is Holy Holy Holy! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10, Philippians 2:1-4, John 13:35, Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Vs Eeyore Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2021

The same divine being who planned out and created the galaxies by an effortless command comes to those who are oppressed with healing, and to the oppressors with rebuke.

Fifth Sunday in Coarse 2021 There is nothing subtle about the first chapter of St. Mark’s Gospel. He introduces us to John the Baptist, then Jesus comes from Nazareth and is baptized. Immediately He is driven by the Spirit into the wilderness and is tempted. He goes to Galilee to begin preaching, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-6, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Job 7:1-7, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Catholic

Verses Vs Viruses

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 6, 2020

A Christian perspective on the fear of coronavirus.

Verses vs Viruses Introduction: We are living in a time that the Bible speaks about in great detail and this morning I would like to speak to one aspect of those biblical details that I believe is relevant to the church and Christians everywhere. The issue that I’m talking about is one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Law Vs Circumstance Series

Contributed by Joseph Mngenela on Apr 19, 2023

Jesus invites us to overcome this world so we can sit on His throne. How do we overcome this? By living according to the law. How do we live by the law when there are circumstances tat challenge the law?

As I read the readings for today, I got to realise the assumptions that we make as people. I once asked my nine-year-old grandson why he comes to church and he said “I come to church to see you Gogo”. It was an honest answer from a child. Before becoming a priest, I used to come to church to ...read more

Training Vs Trying Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 28, 2022

This sermon focuses on the importance of training to be like Christ rather than simply trying to be a Christ, and what it looks like in practical terms.

Good morning. We are continuing to look at this theme of discipleship. Discipleship at Bellevue Christian Church has been defined as ordinary people learning to live everyday life like Jesus. We decided that there are three ways that we become a disciple at Bellevue Christian Church. We gather, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Matthew 11:28, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Single Vs Married Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2023

How content are you in your circumstance? Are you single wishing to be married? Are you married wishing you were single? Where you are right now is the circumstance that the Lord has you in. The real question is not so much about your contentment but in making use of your circumstance to serve him.

1 Corinthians 7:32-40 Single vs. Married 11/2/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction I’ve almost made it! I’ve waded through the swampy water of chapter 7 and the dry bank is before me. Just one more slippery step to take, one more dangerous issue. Which is better: to be single or to be married? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choice Vs. Emotions

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

It is interesting to note that in John 21 two different kinds of love are being presented. The first two times Jesus says “Lovest thou me more than these,” He is using the Greek word agape for love; the third time He uses the Greek word phileo. But does it matter?

It is interesting to note that in John 21 two different kinds of love are being presented. The first two times Jesus says “Lovest thou me more than these,” He is using the Greek word agape for love; the third time He uses the Greek word phileo. All three times Peter uses the word phileo. Does it ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Godly Vs. Ungodly Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 3, 2022

In a comparison between David (who was seeking to do what was right) and his enemies, an ungodly person is generally referring to an unbeliever, but it is possible for a saved person not to be living as a godly person. Let’s notice the difference.

Psalm 1 made a contrast between the godly and the ungodly. Here we see that contrast in a different form. In a comparison between David (who was seeking to do what was right) and his enemies. An ungodly person is generally referring to an unbeliever, but it is possible for a saved person not to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort Vs Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

We have to organize our lives so that we're spiritually flexible so that God can use us.

Well, today we come to the end of Nehemiah’s experience in Jerusalem. We're going to look at chapters 11 and 12 today. There is a chapter 13. That's like the appendix. We're going to look at that next week. But after today's experience, Nehemiah is now going to move back to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible