Sermons on contrasting ideas:

A Tumbleweed On The Prairiethis Mesage Gives The Contrast Between A Personl

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 12, 2018

This message is a contrast been a person who lives life for himself without any thought of God and his ways to the one who is guided by the Holy Spirit to remain connecte to the True Vine, Jesus. That person is fruitful and productive throughout his life

A Tumbleweed on the Prairie “Cursed is the strong one who depends on mere humans, who thinks he can make it on muscle alone and set God aside as dead weight. He’s like a tumbleweed on the prairie, out of touch with the good earth. He lives rootless and aimless in a land where nothing grows. But ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

Lesson 29: Preach A Ladder Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 5, 2018

Learn to preach a logical sequence of connected points, a German-style chain, pyramid or ladder

Lesson Goal This lesson is designed to teach a logical sequence of connected points. Lesson Intro Central Europeans are often very detailed-minded and diligent. A style of rhetoric that is popular among Germans is connecting ideas together in a chain. This is similar to building ideas on top of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 16, 2023

From Religion to Relationship Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey - October 15, 2023

From Religion to Relationship Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey - October 15, 2023 Note: These notes represent more than what could be fully spoken or covered due to time. In particular, the many points about how people dismiss “religion” that are a part of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contrasting Between Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong.

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. Taking credit for every good thing that happens Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss Cold, callous, and calculating thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pharisaical Values Contrasted With Christ's Love - Part 1

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Pharisaical Behavior and Attitudes to Avoid Contrasted With Christ Like Love Pharisaical Values That Were Rooted in Their Traditions and Rigidity: 1.

Pharisaical Behavior and Attitudes to Avoid Contrasted With Christ Like Love Pharisaical Values That Were Rooted in Their Traditions and Rigidity: 1. Pharisaical insistence on following every small aspect of their own laws for the approval of men. 2. Pharisaical emphasis on pleasing God through ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pharisaical Values Contrasted With Christ's Love - Part 3

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Pharisaical Values 1.

Pharisaical Values 1. The Pharisees enjoyed finding fault with everyone around them. 2. The Pharisees were more interested in doing thing right than in doing the will of God. 3. The Pharisees love the codes of Moses more than their Creator 4. The Pharisees gave greater attention to human than ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pharisaical Values Contrasted With Christ's Love - Part 2

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Pharisaical Values 1.

Pharisaical Values 1. Religious leaders rejected Christ as their forefathers rejected the prophets who were before Him. They failed to recognize God's approved people. 2. The Pharisees held men of power in high esteem - even if they were politicians, financial men, or religious authorities. 3. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Two Contrasts Of The Sinner And The Saint

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 20, 2022

We often hear of serial killers, and when we do we cannot help but ask ourselves why would a person kill again and again.

To kill one time is bad enough, but some of the serial killers have killed 30 to 40 people. Illus: Every time they catch a serial killer they generally give them extensive psychological tests to try to find out what motivated them to do such things. As Christians, we know that man and animals ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Has Some Last-Minute Gift Ideas For You. Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 21, 2003

Looking for some last-minute gifts to give in these last days before Christmas? The Lord has some gift ideas for you: The Perfect Body, and the Perfect Vacation.

Advent 4 Hebrews 10:5-10 It’s crunch time now. Once church gets out, you will have three and a half days to finish your Christmas shopping. Maybe all of your shopping is done. But I’m willing to guess there are a few of you out there who have some names on your list that are still present-less. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Colossians 1:21-23 Inductive Sermon Outline Ideas Series

Contributed by John Allen on Nov 18, 2020

Inductive sermon outline ideas for Colossians 1:21-23.

The following notes reflect ideas based on the homiletics in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167). It proposes an inductive-deductive five-point outline: Trip, Tension, Twist, Truth, Triumph. In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Increase Your Quality Of Life With This One Big Idea - Genesis 26 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

There's much said about quality of life on a number of different planes.

There's much said about quality of life on a number of different planes. You can go to certain lists of states that have a better quality of life than others. But today I want to zero in on a truth that will increase your quality of life. In fact you know there are several different biblical ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Jesus' Life And Ministry Contrasted With The Pharisaical Religious Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus’ values were based on loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, strength and mind. (Luke 10:27) The Pharisees’ values were rooted in their traditions and their religious laws

How Jesus’ Life and Ministry Contrasted With the Pharisaical Religious Leaders Illustration:The trouble oftentimes with religious people is that they try to be more spiritual than God himself. Frederick Buechner. 1. Jesus’ values were based on loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:12-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Any Idea Of How Powerful It Is, To Wait On God?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 9, 2014

One of the most difficult things for Christians to do is to wait on God. Why is it this so important? This my friend is exactly what God wants us to do, … to wait, that way he can change and develop us more into what he wants us to be. Read on and enjoy!!!

Welcome Today we continue our study into the New Testament, and move onto 2nd Peter, and it is amazing that we will cover similar ground to that of Paul in Thessalonians. The theme of today’s service is on waiting, … that is waiting on answered prayer or the promises of God; and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Episcopal

The Contrast Of Adam’s Sin And Christ’s Obedience

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 9, 2011

As Adam's Sin Has Affected All People, So Jesus Christ's Obedience Has Affected All Believers.

THE CONTRAST OF ADAM’S SIN AND CHRIST’S OBEDIENCE Text: Romans 5:12-21 Introduction: As Adam's Sin Has Affected All People, So Jesus Christ's Obedience Has Affected All Believers. Body: I. ONE TRESPASS IN THE GARDEN Trespass - To commit any offense or to do any act that injures or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Future & A Hope Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 11, 2009

God here contrasts the future of those who forsake Him with those that are faithful to Him. The effects of His faithful servants’ sinful condition will pass away & the blessings of YAHWEH will be theirs instead. The future for the faithful shines in bri

ISAIAH 65: 8-16 A FUTURE AND A HOPE Habakkuk 3:17-18 In the preceding verses YAHWEH declared that He always stood ready to respond to Israel, but they had scorned His invitation (65:1-2). Not only had they failed to respond, but they had provoked Him to wrath by their shameful practices (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:8-16

Denomination: Baptist