Sermons on Contrast:

Did God Use Evolution To Develop The Species Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 17, 2018

Theistic evolution

A zoo keeper, walking by the animal cages one day, sees an orangutan with two books under his arms. One is the Bible; the other, Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. Surprised, the zoo keeper asks this rather extraordinary primate, “Why are you reading those books?” “Well,” says the ape, “I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17, Colossians 1:15-17, John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Door Leads To The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 21, 2020

Looking at I AM statements of Jesus. Combining the statements I AM the Door and I AM the Good Shepherd.

I am the Door / Good Shepherd John 10:1-14 May 24, 2020 I am standing in a doorway . . . because that’s part of what we’re talking about today. I want you to think about a time . . . maybe 15 - 20 years ago, and if you’ve got kids around you who won’t remember that time, tell them how you never ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Whole Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 21, 2022

Our enemy is a spiritual power. Our enemy the devil, is described as spiritual forces in heavenly places. Paul wants the believers in Ephesus to know that our enemy is the devil. There may be earthy leaders who oppose the gospel.

Living the Christian life is like standing on a battlefield. There is a drastic difference between peacetime and wartime. In the original Perspectives Books Ralph Winter uses the illustration of the Queen Mary ship to illustrate this. Here is his illustration: The Queen Mary, lying in repose in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love Beyond Limits Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 8, 2021

Just as it was in Jesus’ day, many have a perception of love, but it is not love as God commands. Much of what we see today described as love does not fit the biblical model for love.

Love beyond Limits Matthew 5: 43-48 As we close out the fifth chapter of Matthew, we are getting close to the midway point of the great sermon Jesus preached. For the past several weeks we have considered various contrasts Jesus made regarding time honored traditions and the reality of what God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Creation Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

The biblical account of creation is a pillar of our faith and worldview.

Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last week, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We've God A Ticket To Ride

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 3, 2004

Life’s adventures take us on the thrills of life, with God on our side, we’ve God a ticket to ride!

Psalm 1 Fired Up No Wishy Washy Theology No God, no truth. Know God, Know Truth! We’ve God A Ticket To Ride! I am really fired up today. A few weeks ago, I mentioned in my sermon that there are some pastors preaching that there is no hell, and we will all go to heaven because of God’s grace. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: *other

Justification By Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 8, 2006

Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 2 of 8

The six chapters of this epistle are divided into three main sections of Paul’s teaching. Chapters 1 & 2 are personal in nature and deal with Paul’s authority. Chapters 3 & 4 are doctrinal in nature and deal with justification by faith. Chapters 5 & 6, are practical in nature and deal ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Just?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2002

There is a difference between how the world responds to life’s darker moments and how God’s best servants react. It is the difference between desiring and deserving.

OPENING: A magician working a cruise ship had recently purchased a parrot to be part of his act. However, the bird was not only clever but also annoying. It was constantly telling the audience how the magician accomplished each trick. For example, the bird would say to the audience, "He has the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Classes Of People

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

A Comparison of the Saved and Lost

TWO CLASSES OF PEOPLE -- PSALM 1 Introduction to Psalms: The Hebrew word for Psalms means “praise” or “hymns. ” This book was the National hymnbook for the Israelites. It has been called the heart of the Bible.” Martin Luther called it “The Little Bible. ” It has also been called “The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Biscuits And Mustard Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

Principles of the kingdom of God.

BIG LESSONS IN SMALL PACKAGES Part 2—Biscuits and Mustard Luke 13:18-21 Sunday, September 7, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Lk 13:18 Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? Lk 13:19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Truly This Was God Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 19, 2011

This series looks at various truths and principles that can be found in the story leading up to the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Gethsemane to Golgotha Pt3-Truly this was God Introduction Continue- Easter series- Gethsemane to Golgotha. Review Pt1- Mat 26- Jesus in garden- night of His arrest. Looked at three action responses- Remain Here, Keep Watching, Keep Praying -stand courageously where God has called you, -be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:17-54

Denomination: Charismatic

Blessed Are The Poor Widows

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 10, 2015

God measures giving not by what we give, but by what we keep for ourselves. He measures the gift by the sacrifice involved. That is why Jesus valued the widow’s gift. She sacrificed her well-being in order to show her love for God.

When I was preparing my message for today, I came across a story about a little boy who went to church one Sunday morning to get out of the cold. He had been trying to sell newspapers, but no one had passed by. He entered the church, hoping to pass an hour unnoticed in the back row. The minister ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

Denomination: Anglican

Hearts Wide Open: Differences Are Okay

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jul 23, 2019

Mary and Martha are different - sermon speaks to open hearts toward both expressions.

Hearts Wide Open: Differences Are Okay Intro: Australian author Nikki Rowe said, “The greatest asset you could own is an open heart.” Open hearts compel doctors to give free medical care in the inner city. Open hearts lead Christians live out their baptismal vows and serve Christ in all people. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Episcopal

Trustworthy Saying - Part 1

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Oct 14, 2024

There are some truths that impact me and my walk. Paul talks about some of these truths with the phrase, "They saying is trustworthy." Let's look at them over the next few weeks.

The Saying Is Trustworthy (1 Tim 4:7-10) Intro: A. It was a temptation, not the only and not the greatest. It was a temptation to see how he would do. I am going to tempt you because I don’t believe that in your current situation you will be able to live up to what is professed about you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, 1 Timothy 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope Of The Glory Of God

Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Jul 16, 2023

Romans 5:2 and other scriptures tell us to hope in the Glory of God.

Hope of the Glory of God Romans 5:1-2 By Marc Heatherington 7/15/23 “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” Rom 5:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:2, Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Baptist