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  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    The Gift Vs. The Trespass Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,853 views

    The contrasting relationship beween the sin of Adam and the Obedience of Christ.

    The Gift vs. The Trespass Romans 5:12–21 INTRODUCTION When we look in Genesis One and Two at the creation of the universe, we are in awe at the wondrous power of an Almighty God. Think about Adam, the first man and how wonderful things were for him. He and his wife, Eve, living in the garden ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When All You See Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 19, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,682 views

    Jesus contrasts the attitudes of the Sinful Woman and the proud Pharisee.

    INTRODUCTION A family who moved into a new neighborhood had a late start one morning. As a result their six-year-old missed her school bus. Though it would make him late for work her father agreed to take her to school if she gave him directions. After 20 minutes of going in circles they finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embrace Opportunities In The New Year

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jan 4, 2025
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    Big Idea: The time is now; lay old habits and troublesome ideas to rest!

    Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is Your holy name; thank You for supplying our needs (Your endless love, a renewed heart, family and friends, a roof over our head, clothes on our back, and food on our table). Thank You for forgiving our sins and encouraging us to forgive others. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    O Lord Won't You Buy Me A Mercedes Benz

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jun 21, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
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    Look at the worlds view of prayer contrasted to Jesus’ view

    Introduction Today’s reading is about prayer. There are all sort of prayers. Something I read reminded me of the song ’O Lord won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz’. Today of all days I can echo that prayer. The particular Merc that I would like is white with go faster stripes down the sides. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Two Kinds Of People In This World

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
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    This Psalm contrasts the wicked man and the righteous man.

    Only Two Types Of People In This World Psalm 112 There is the story of a rich industrialist who was disturbed to find a fisherman sitting lazily beside his boat. "Why aren’t you out there fishing?" he asked. "Because I’ve caught enough fish for today," said the fisherman. "Why don’t you catch ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Tale Of Two Dances Series

    Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    The tragedy of Herod contrasts with the triumph of King David.

    There are two different gatherings mentioned in our readings this morning. One of them takes place in the court of King David, and the other takes place in the court of Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Judæa. They are similar in that they tell about two powerful leaders putting on elaborate feasts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Predictably Unpredictable

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 16, 2011
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    Inconsistency of men being contrasted with the Consistency of God

    Predictably unpredictable… Jim Thorpe! Does it ring a bell? Well arguably he was the greatest athlete of 20th century. Blessed with abundant natural talent in those days of amateurism, Thorpe virtually “torpedoed” the competition into submission by winning ...read more

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    The Foolishness Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
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    Paul contrasts human wisdom with spiritual wisdom.

    THE FOOLISHNESS OF THE GOSPEL 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 INTRO: Paul, in continuing his letter now talks about their unspiritual state by exalting human wisdom which is foolishness in the things of God. I. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thoughts For Father's Day

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jun 8, 2013
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    comparing and contrasting the fatherhood of God with the fatherhood of man

    THOUGHTS FOR FATHER'S DAY Ephesians Chapter Three and Verses Fourteen and Fifteen will be our launching pad into some thoughts for Father's Day. Note: All Scripture references are taken from the King James Version of the Bible (KJV). Ephesians 3:14, 15: For this cause I bow my knees unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Bad And The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,516 views

    Contrasting irresponsible shepherds with Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

    THE BAD AND THE GOOD SHEPHERD. Ezekiel 34. The teaching of Jesus and of the New Testament is that Jesus is the Good Shepherd, who seeks out the lost sheep, and dies for His flock. This is in contrast to those who are not shepherds at all, but merely hired helps, who have no personal concern with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking In The Spirit

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 5, 2018
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     | 31,089 views

    Contrasting walking in the Spirit with walking according to the flesh.

    Walking in the Spirit Galatians 5:14-26 A man was sitting at a stop light one morning. The lady in front of him was going through papers on the seat of her car, and when the light changed, she ignored the fact that it had turned green. She sat there until the light turned red again. So, the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Son Or A Servant

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jan 6, 2019
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    A sermon contrasting the difference between a son and a servant

    Are You A Son Or A Servant Luke 15: 11-24 Being put in Front A son is released 11-13 Unless you let them fail, they’ll never learn to ride that bike Dave Ramsey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Liberty Is Not License

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 1, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,221 views

    Contrast Liberty and License and to show the parameters of liberty

    Liberty Is not License Galatians 5:13-26 David P. Nolte An old song by Billy Joel says, quite stubbornly, “I don't need you to worry for me cause I'm alright. I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home. I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life. Go ahead with your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Aim Of Our Charge Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2013
     | 4,687 views

    The teaching of godly elders is contrasted with that of false teachers.

    “The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” [1] Paul charged Timothy to remain in Ephesus, indicating that the young man was considering moving from that location. Specifically, the young preacher was charged to remain in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Benefits Of Abiding Series

    Contributed by Darryl Baker on Jul 16, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,674 views

    Contrast between Abiding in the Vine or just Visiting.

    Are you ABIDING IN or simply VISITING the VINE? Contrasts: ABIDING: VISITING: 1. Daily Communion 1. Infrequent / 911 Communion 2. Intimate / Close God 2. Distant God 3. Faith / God Reliant 3. Doubt / Self Reliant 4. Great desire to connect with His Body 4. Little or no desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational