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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Healthy Independence-9

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 27, 2020
     | 1,461 views

    9 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

    HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-IX—Jeremiah 17:11(:1-14) Attention: The following was written by a pastor describing one of his experiences... I love children. I love being around them & watching them play. Once in a while, I get it into my head to give a children's sermon. Even though I know I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dependence On God Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 18, 2022
     | 5,013 views

    There are contrasting ways to go about any task. There is striving, pushing and fighting verses a dependence on God. There is a human effort that leaves God out verses a quiet trust in Almighty God as provider. And which way you approach your tasks will be the difference of frustration or blessing.

    What is your favorite book? What is mine you ask? Well it is How to get Better Grades and Have More fun. It can be purchased on Amazon for a penny and I recommend you get a copy. If you don’t want to spend one penny (plus shipping and handling) then at least read the free look inside part here: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Understand God’s Heart Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025
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     | 341 views

    Throughout Scripture, we see a God who is both loving and just, a Creator who delights in His creation yet grieves over sin. The contrast between Genesis 1:31 and Genesis 6:6 presents a powerful opportunity to explore the heart of God.

    Go! And Understand God’s Heart Introduction: A Tale of Two Verses Throughout Scripture, we see a God who is both loving and just, a Creator who delights in His creation yet grieves over sin. The contrast between Genesis 1:31 and Genesis 6:6 presents a powerful opportunity to explore the heart of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus: The Source Of Abundant Life

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 12, 2025
     | 421 views

    Jesus came so that you might have life—true, abundant life. In contrast, Satan's mission is to rob you of that life. As John 10:10 tells us, "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.

    Jesus came into this world so that we would have new hope and new life. He said in John 10:10, "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come, that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. Jesus came so that you might have life—true, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 3:10-12 - Message 7 – The Law Will Not Justify But Faith Will Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 16, 2024
     | 702 views

    Paul continues the great contrast of Law and faith and how justification is achieved. Those who claim to keep the Law must keep every tiniest part lest they break the whole Law. Remember the Law was given to Jews NOT to Gentiles who were never under the Law.

    THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 3:10-12 - MESSAGE 7 – THE LAW WILL NOT JUSTIFY BUT FAITH WILL These messages in Galatians continue as we see the opposing sides of Law, and faith alone without the Law. [A]. THE LAW BRINGS A CURSE {{Galatians 3:10 As many as are of the works of the Law are UNDER ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    26. Romans Chapter 6 Verses 6-21 - Messages In Romans – Contrasts – If You Are Dead To Sin Why Is Sin Still Ruling You? – Message 26 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 2, 2025
     | 194 views

    Having died in Christ means to be alive in a new life, but the old nature tries for dominance and will not stay dead. Consider yourselves dead to sin and alive in Christ. The great victory is that we have died to sin in Christ and now walk in resurrection freedom.

    26. ROMANS CHAPTER 6 VERSES 6-21 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – CONTRASTS – IF YOU ARE DEAD TO SIN WHY IS SIN STILL RULING YOU? – MESSAGE 26 We continue this important Chapter 6 carefully looking at the great doctrines of sin and deliverance, and living the Christian life in the freedom won for us at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "God Is Not Our Cosmic Bell Hop"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 15, 2010
     | 6,752 views

    A sermon dealing with "the persistent widow", and thus our "requests" (as noted by C.S. Lewis and quoted by Dallas Willard in Divine Conspiracy. Jesus uses "contrast" to teach us about God's character and desire to answer our prayers and change our "worl

    In Jesus Holy Name October 17, 2010 Text: Luke 18:1-8 Pentecost XXI - Redeemer “God is Not Our Cosmic Bellhop” Jesus told his disciples a parable. In our journey though the Gospel of Luke we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lessons Learned At The Feet Of Jesus

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,015 views

    HERE WE HAVE A CONTRAST BETWEEN TWO SISTERS, MARTHA AND MARY. WE KNOW IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR TWO SISTERS TO DISAGREE, OR HAVE DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WAYS TO DO THINGS; ESPECIALLY IF ONE IS DOING ALL THE WORK. ORDINARILY, WE WOULD DEFEND THE ONE WHO IS SADDLED

    LESSONS LEARNED AT THE FEET OF JESUS LUKE 10: 38--42 INTRODUCTION: HERE WE HAVE A CONTRAST BETWEEN TWO SISTERS, MARTHA AND MARY. WE KNOW IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR TWO SISTERS TO DISAGREE, OR HAVE DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WAYS TO DO THINGS; ESPECIALLY IF ONE IS DOING ALL THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Disciple's Life: A Tale Of Two Jews Series

    Contributed by Dan Boyce on Aug 26, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,323 views

    In this sermon we will compare and contrast two Jews we encounter in the Gospels. One is a wealthy young ruler and the other is a widow. One has much and gives little. The other has little and gives much. Instead of the “balanced” life we often are ex

    The Disciple's Life: A Tale of Two Jews Mark 12:41-42 (Luke 21:1-4); Mark 10:17-30 (Luke 18:18-29) Today is Pentecost! Pentecost is the Jewish feast that celebrated the early grain harvest. It is on this day that the church was born in Jerusalem when a group of 120 disciples of Jesus were ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Son Of God Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 19, 2018
     | 4,840 views

    Jesus, the Son of God who has all power, ends up in Egypt because of the threat of Herod. In doing so a new Exodus is establish with the Son of God coming out of Egypt to live in full obedience in contrast to all of God’s people who failed.

    You can listen to the message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/name-above-all-names/ Note - the temperature that day in Brisbane at 9:30am was 36 degrees Celsius (96 Fahrenheit) and 90% humidity - it was hot! So the service was significantly shortened .... including the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 4 - Killing The Imago Dei: Answering The Questions Of Relativism & Secular Humanism Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 4, 2019
     | 2,776 views

    Part 4 based on the book by Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale: Secular humanism believes we can look to human advancement for justice, peace, and the end of suffering. In sharp contrast, Christianity teaches that the only way for us to truly live is to remove ourselves from the equation.

    Humanism (also known as progressivism) is based on relativism and the idea that human advancement is the solution to injustice, war, and suffering. Like most worldly reasoning or false teachings in the church, there some truth in this reasoning. The Christian and Biblical world-view that God uses ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Desire God's Glory Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,043 views

    David fervently desired to be in God’s temple all the days of his life, so he could behold the glory and the beauty of the Lord. In contrast a majority of people simply wish to receive material blessings and miracles from the Lord, with no desire whatsoever to see the glory of God.

    Desire God’s Glory We read in Psalm 91:9-10, “Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” (KJV) Psalm 91:10 is rendered this way in another version, “So nothing bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Healthy Independence-11

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 9, 2021
     | 1,855 views

    11 of 12. The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

    HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-XI—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Wants & Needs: The President visits a remote western Native-American reservation. A cameraman documents the trip. The President asks the Chief if there was anything that they need. "Well," says the Chief, "We have three very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 5:1-6 Message 17 – In The Long Run It Is Grace And Faith, Only Those, But Stand Firm On That Fact Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 18, 2024
     | 497 views

    Paul really opens up the place of grace in a believer’s live and the great contrast between Law and grace. And what of the matter of returning to bondage in our lives? We go into grace in some depth with this message. Guard against falling from the grace given to you.

    THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 5:1-6 MESSAGE 17 – IN THE LONG RUN IT IS GRACE AND FAITH, ONLY THOSE, BUT STAND FIRM ON THAT FACT [A]. VERSE 1 - KEEP STANDING FIRM IN FREEDOM AND DO NOT YIELD {{Galatians 5:1 “It was for freedom that Christ set us free. Therefore KEEP STANDING FIRM and do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crafty Clergyman Challenges Compassionate Creator Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,304 views

    Jonah 1:3 and 4 present quite a contrast. In Verse three it is all "man" man flees from God, man sails the ship, man has no place for God. In verse four, the table is turned and it is all God. God seeks man; He sends the storm; and, in the end-God wins.

    JONAH 1:4 CRAFTY CLERGYMAN CHALLENGES COMPASSIONATE CREATOR I. CRAFT: A. Course. B. Confidence. C. Credibility. II. CONTRAST: A. Creator. B. Concern. C. Control. III. CONSEQUENCES: A. Caldron. B. Consternation. C. Carrier. Jonah is safely on board the ship and he feels enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist