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  • suresh manoharan avatar

    Predictably Unpredictable

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 16, 2011
     | 3,133 views

    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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    Denomination: *other

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    "journey To Bethlehem: The Carpenter And The King"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,314 views

    A study in the contrast between Joseph and King Herod.

    “Journey to Bethlehem: The Carpenter and the King” Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph must not have believed Mary’s story about the angel and her pregnancy through the Holy Spirit. If he had believed it, he wouldn’t have been looking for a way to break off the engagement. The only logical explanation ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    Whoever Wants To Be My Disciple...

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,142 views

    A sermon that contrasts human concerns with the concerns of God.

    “Whoever Wants to Be My Disciple…” Mark 8:31-38 If we are honest haven’t we all at, some point, have disagreed with Jesus, asking Him why He doesn’t do what we want? Why He won’t He see the world our way? I mean think about it. I’d imagine we can all come up with scenarios without me ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Lessons Learned At The Feet Of Jesus

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 19, 2008
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     | 3,104 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

  • David Petticrew avatar

    Babel Vs Abram, How To Have A Great Name

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,055 views

    A look at humility and pride by contrasting the Abram and the builders of the tower of Babel.

    Introduction Four preachers had a series of theological arguments, and three were always in accord against the fourth. One day, the odd man out decided to appeal to a higher authority. "God!" he cried. "I know in my heart that I am right and they are wrong! Please show me a sign, so they too will ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Forever Living In A Whatever World

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,905 views

    Living a life that contrasts with the cynicism and darkness of the surrounding culture.

    Forever Living in a Whatever World Philippians 1:27-28; 2:12-16; 3:20-21; 4:11-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Whatever! That’s one of those little “young people’s” words that exists for one purpose and one purpose only—to drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 31,284 views

    The parable of the good samaritan gives us more than a contrast between love and indifference. It gives us a contrast between two kinds of religion.

    This morning, we continue our mini-series on the parables of Christ. Parables are stories intended to convey spiritual truth. They’re not historical; they’re not accounts of actual events; they are fictional narratives involving made-up characters. The situations they describe never really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Evangelism 101 - Part 5 - A Tale Of Two Mountains: Mt. Sinai And Mt. Zion Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,038 views

    In Hebrews chapter 12 there is a particularly encouraging contrast presented.

    In Hebrews chapter 12 there is a particularly encouraging contrast presented. * It is a contrast with God as He manifested Himself to people under the Old Covenant and His manifestation under the New Covenant. * It is the contrast of the awesome power, majesty, holiness and wrath of God with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Myth Busters

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 30, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,352 views

    Many folks have preconceived ideas about God. These ideas are myths and they need to be busted.

    MYTHBUSTERS “Myths about God that Mislead Us” Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * April 10, 2005 AM Myth # 1: God is UNFAIR! Col. 1:13NLT “…He has rescued us…” “For God is not unfair. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    In That Home

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 12, 2014
     | 4,438 views

    Sermon idea is based on what is in Mothers home idea from News Boys That Home.

    In That Home John 14:1-6 Lyrics to the Song from News Boys “In That Home” 1. In that Home the Broken was mended 2. In that Home the Lost was Found 3. In that Home Momma had a way of Making things Ok 4. In that home we knew we were safe 5. In that Home we found Faith to Believe 6. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Changing Clothes Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,327 views

    Paul’s contrast between the old self and the new self

    Changing Clothes - Eph. 4:17-24 Steve Simala Grant Intro: We have had quite a week. Last Sunday, on thanksgiving, I talked about how visiting Allan Vail had brought me encouragement as I saw the faith that Allan had and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Healthy Independence-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2020
     | 1,984 views

    4 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-IV—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Jn. 15:18-19—Jesus told His disciples:—“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “diotrephes & Demetrius – A Cantankerous & A Consistent Christian” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 26, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,369 views

    John contrasts a God centered Christian with a self centered Christian.

    In the book of Third John, we read a tale of three Christians - Gaius, who John commended; Diotrephes, who John saw as cantankerous; and Demetrius, who John cited as being consistent in His walk with Christ. Last time we considered what John has to say about Gaius - a commendable Christian. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Do You Want The World To Revolve Around You?

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,207 views

    True religion as contrasted with Micah’s home made cult.

    Do You Want the World to Revolve Around You? Judges 17:6 INTRO.: A certain credit card company has a commercial set in the board room of some international corporation. A merger is in progress. The CEO says everything is set to be finalized on the 28th. One office flunky at the copier turns and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Understanding The Trinity

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 20, 2014
     | 4,603 views

    An overview of the idea of the Trinity.

    IS THE TRINITY IN THE BIBLE? The word “trinity” is not in the Bible, but the idea of the Trinity is. - Genesis 1:26; Isaiah 6:8; Matthew 28:19-20; 2 Corinthians 13:14; John 14:16, 26; John 16:13-15; John 20:21-22; 1 Peter 1:2. BASICS OF THE TRINITY: a. God exists in three persons: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist