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  • Clarence Clough avatar

    Thoughts For Father's Day

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jun 8, 2013
     | 8,653 views

    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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    Benefits Of Abiding Series

    Contributed by Darryl Baker on Jul 16, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,994 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

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    Liberty Is Not License

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 1, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,184 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

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    Are You A Son Or A Servant

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jan 6, 2019
     | 3,445 views

    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

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "journey To Bethlehem: The Carpenter And The King"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,575 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

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    Whoever Wants To Be My Disciple...

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,303 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

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    Myth Busters

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 30, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,426 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

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    In That Home

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 12, 2014
     | 4,538 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

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    Babel Vs Abram, How To Have A Great Name

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,261 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
     | 4,030 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

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Lessons Learned At The Feet Of Jesus

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,180 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

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 31,919 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
     | 4,273 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

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Changing Clothes Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,535 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

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Understanding The Trinity

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 20, 2014
     | 4,713 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