Sermons on Compare:

Music Lesson By The Tone Deaf. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 6, 2003

A sermon that tries to compare the need for a rest in music with the need for rest for the Christian.

I am tone deaf. Those who have heard me sing can only agree with me. Thank goodness I am not in a denomination where the minister sings the liturgy. Yet today I would like to give you a Music lesson. The lesson I would like to teach is that in music there is a space for the rest. Much great music ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Greatest Love Ever Shown!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

Nothing can compare to the love God has shown us in Christ.

John 3:16 is, perhaps, the most familiar verse in the Bible. Here in the United States many people can quote the verse. Of those who cannot quote it, many are at least familiar with the reference, if only because they have seen it displayed so often in the end zone of football stadiums. Yet, I am ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctification...does That Compute?

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 18, 2005

A sermon comparing the spyware problem on a computer with the sin-problem in the life of a person.

Introduction 1. On Friday, Pastor Debbie was having trouble with her computer… • And she asked me to help… • With our new Helping Hands Ministry… • I had planned to sign on to help with computer problems… • So, I guess this was my first call for help!... • In any event, what I found when I saw her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Judical System

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

Makes a comparison on how our judicial systems works compared to Gods

1 John 2:1-2 God’s Judicial System I. Introduction A. WE should be really proud to live in America B. Think about how a judicial system works 1. We first have to be charged of a crime 2. We then have a trial, that we are innocent until proven guilty 3. There is always as advocate, or lawyer, on ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Thoughts From A Fruitcake

Contributed by Dwane Parsons on Dec 17, 2010

A short, fun Christmas themed object lesson comparing the Gospel and fruitcake.

I was thinking about fruitcake the other day. Fruitcake is a really familiar symbol of Christmas. Fruitcake is a little bit like Jesus, too. 1. Fruitcake is full of wonderful things that taste good and are good for you. Cherries, pineapple, raisins, dates, molasses, eggs, flour, cake… all ...read more

Denomination: *other

Making Friends

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Jan 30, 2007

The cost of friendship is nothing compared to the cost of not loving, a life of empty loneliness.

MAKING FRIENDS Introduction It is no doubt that everyone needs friends but when you are young, friends can have more Influence over how you dress, act, think, etc. than your parents do. It has generally been said “Show me your friend and I will tell you who you are”. If friends play such an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

My Heavenly Home

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Sep 29, 2007

How does our Heavenly home compare to our earthly home.

My Heavenly Home John 14:1-6 1 Cor. 2:9 Heaven I. Was designed by the architect of the ages. Ps. 8:3-4 Heb. 11:3 II. Was built by the Master Builder of the universe. John 1:3 Col. 1:16 III. Will be occupied by souls who have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. Heb. 9:12 1 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Life That Is Restored

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 14, 2007

Comparing Israel’s release from captivity with the soul set free.

Intro: being a writer I always wonder where someone got their inspiration when they wrote a poem, song or sermon. There is a popular song among the youth with these lines, I’m trading my sorrow, I’m trading my pain, I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord. As I was reading Psalms 126–it seems ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

As The Silver Is, So Are We Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 30, 2008

Part two focuses on the remaining traits of silver as compared to the Christian life.

As The Silver Is, So Are We Scripture: John 14:16-17; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Psalm 71:7; Romans 12:2 Introduction This is part two of my series “As The Silver Is, So Are We”. Last time I shared with you that I had received an email about the refining of silver. In that email, a women’s group was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Might Be A Pharisee (What Not To Do)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This sermon focuses on what NOT to do as Christians, looks at comparing ourselves to the Pharisees.

Matthew 23:15 15 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cross sea and land to make a single convert, and you make the new convert twice as much a child of hell as yourselves. “You Might Be a Pharisee” It’s hard for us to fully realize… just how cool the Pharisees were in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Eyes

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 17, 2007

HOW GOD VIEWS LIFE AS COMPARED TO HOW WE VIEW IT.

GOD’S EYES JAMES 4:14b INTRO: HOW DO YOU SEE YOUR LIFE? 1: YOUR EYES A) WHAT’S YOUR VIEW ON LIFE? B) WHAT INFLUENCES YOUR VIEW ON LIFE? C) IS LIFE A PARTY, A RACE, A MARATHON, A BATTLE OR GAME? POINT: HOW YOU SEE YOUR LIFE OR HOW YOU DECSRIBE YOUR LIFE INFLUENCES YOUR LIFE MORE THAN YOU REALIZE. IT ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Other

The Shepherd's Voice Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 6, 2011

Jesus compares Himself as the True Shepherd and the Pharisees as false shepherds of the people.

Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “The Shepherd’s Voice” John 10:1-6 Introduction: “Hey, Pastor Tim! Yeah. I recognized your voice.” How many times has someone said something similar to you? You call and you don’t need to say who you are because they know ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Ambition

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Worldly ambition’s causes, symptoms and effects is compared with godly ambition.

1 Timothy 6:3-10 Ambition Brunel Runnymede February 19th 2003 Intro • “You never go further than when you no longer know where you are going” (Goethe). • Jackson & Caroline story, including going south of the river! 4 hours for 45 minute journey. • This illustrates: the need for a purpose [reaching ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus From Another Tribe

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 6, 2014

To compare JESUS's from tribe of Judah to Aaron from tribe of Levi.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is your high priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare JESUS's from tribe of Judah to Aaron from tribe of Levi. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:13 (Amplified Bible) 7:13 For the One of Whom these things are said belonged [not to the priestly line but] to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And The Samaritan Woman

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 19, 2014

Compare and contrast Jesus' dealings with Nicodemus a Jewish Rabbi and the woman at the well.

TSL/ WSMM 23-03-14 Jesus and the Samaritan woman -Jn 4:5-42 Story: A man was travelling on a train crossing the desert in Arizona. Surprisingly, he was the only person in the car who had not pulled down the shades on the windows to keep the glare of the hot sun on the parched earth out. In ...read more

Denomination: Anglican