Sermons on Compare:

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

Heaven Doesnt Have A Ghetto Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 8, 2019

There's no place in this world that can be compared to the glory in Heaven.

HEAVEN DOESN'T HAVE A GHETTO. "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." John 14:2. Beloved, our Lord Jesus has gone to prepare a beautiful place for us and He is coming back soon to take us there. Are you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4, John 14:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday And Two Kings: Jesus And Solomon Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2021

By comparing and contrasting Jesus and Solomon, Jesus’ glory shines more brightly.

Palm Sunday and Two Kings: Jesus and Solomon (Matthew 21:1-11; Psalm 2:1-12) 1. It was Palm Sunday but because of a sore throat, 5 year old Sammy stayed home from church with a babysitter. When the family returned home, they were carrying several palm fronds. Sammy inquired as to what they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Psalm 2:1-12, 1 Kings 4:21-34, Matthew 12:42, Psalm 118:22-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Flint Knives Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

The physical circumcision of the Israelites recommitting to the covenant, compared to the NT circumcision of the heart

Background to passage: The Israelites have just crossed the Jordan on dry ground, set up the stones for remembrance for the generations, and are preparing for what God has next in his plan for them to inherit the land of promise. Doubt they saw this coming. What does it mean? Why would God ask them ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Comparison Traps

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 17, 2008

We are always comparing ourselves to each other. we should: 1. Stop comparing ourselves to each other 2. Not resist Godly change 3. Know who we are in Jesus Christ

4/20/2008 AVOIDING THE COMPARISON TRAP 2 CORINTHIANS 10:12-18 INTRO- THIS MORNING I WANT TO TALK TO YOU ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Plumb Line

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 12, 2022

What is our standard of holiness? As individuals, do we compare ourselves with others? As a church, do we compare our ministry with the congregation down the road? These are mistaken comparisons, as Jesus is our true standard.

Michael Green, in his book Illustrations for Biblical Preaching, shares a good lesson which I think is appropriate for beginning our message this evening. He states, All of us frequently compare ourselves favorably with someone else. We all think of someone whom we consider to be less mature, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Water

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon compares Peter’s experience of walking on the water to our Christian Walk.

I. Introduction a. The Story of Peter walking on water. b. There are many lessons that can be learned from this passage. i. We need time alone with God. ii. Jesus is all powerful iii. We can Trust in Jesus c. I want to look at this experience as an illustration of our Christian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Destroyer, A Doubter, And A Few Disciples

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 30, 2001

Discusses the importance of baptism in conversion by comparing three conversion stories from Acts.

DECISION DAY A Destroyer, A Doubter, and a Few Disciples Acts 8, 9, 16, 19, 22 INTRODUCTION: ILL> The Obit Brad and Mike were two old retired widowers who lived close to each other and would constantly check on the other. Their friendship was more practical rather than a real friendship and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-33, Acts 19:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Deceive Yourselves!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001

Don’t compare ourselves with others? Why would the Bible say that?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I have a friend who says that he can remember going to church with his parents when he was a little boy. Now that isn’t unusual, except that his family didn’t really go to church all that often. So he has some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ambassords Of Christ

Contributed by Kathy Kelsoe on Feb 3, 2007

It details the Job and the Benefits of Being an Ambassador for the Kingdom of God and compars it to Ambassadors of the world.

I am an Ambassador If you have your Bibles Please turn with me to 2Corinthians 5:20 Now then, we are Ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us, we implore you on Christs behalf, be reconciled to God. Now according to the Encyclopedia Ambassadors are appointed by the President, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No One Like God!

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jun 12, 2006

People try to compare theirs god to our Almight God when there is no comparison.

No One like God Isaiah 46:5-9 All through the scriptures, God shows that He is jealous god. He even included it as one of the 10 commandments. In fact, He deemed it so important that it was the very first commandment for us to live by. Exodus 20:2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Handwriting On The Wall?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

This sermon takes a look back at ancient Babylon and compares it to modern day America.

Introduction: Most of you here tonight have probably heard the phrase or expression “The handwriting is on the wall” before. But what some of you many not realize is that the phrase originated from an event that is recorded in the Bible. Turn with me if you will to Daniel 5:1-6. (NIV) On March ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing The Seed

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 1, 2005

A look at the parable of Jesus about the word of God compared to a farmer planting seeds.

SOWING THE SEED Matthew 13:1-10 Key Verse and Theme: “Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop – a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.” (Matthew 13:8) 1. Jesus taught the people by telling them parables. Matthew 13:3 A. “Jesus taught profound theology, yet he did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Welcome To The Christian Olympics"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 1, 2004

This message compares the "Judgment Seat Of Christ" to the Olympic games, where rewards will be given.

“Welcome To The Christian Olympics” INTRODUCTION: Did you catch any of the Olympics? I always enjoy the gymnastics, the swimming & the diving, and the boxing. The 1980 Olympics where the U.S. Hockey Team beat the Russians will always be a highlight of my Olympic memories. Did you catch any of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lab Rats, Light, And Hope

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 3, 2003

This sermon compares the man who walks in darkness with the man who walks in the light.

Lab Rats, Light, and Hope A group of graduate students did a very bizarre experiment. They took lab rats and put them in a tank of water and placed the tank in a totally dark room. They went into the joining room and monitored them with video equipment. The rats swam for almost six hours before ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ