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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
The entrance of sin, and the wages of sin, compared and contrasted with the free gift of Jesus Christ.
ADAM AND CHRIST. Romans 5:12-21. 1. THE ENTRANCE OF SIN. We are told in the book of Genesis that when God created the world “it was all very good” (Genesis 1:31). Yet the world as we know it is full of moral evil, as quoted by Paul in Romans 3:10-18. How did such a situation come about? In ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:12-21
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A short sermon contrasting a new born baby with the depth of the wonder of God's nature.
As some of you know, my wife and I had our first baby in August - Joanna. She’s such a little thing: defenceless, can’t move very far on her own, can’t feed, drink or clothe herself, can’t talk, and doesn’t know the Christmas story. But she has got out attention, not ...read more
Scripture: John 1:1-14
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The sorrow of the women and the sorrow of the Marys are contrasted within this sermon as Jesus goes to the cross.
March 14, 2012 Two Sorrows Luke 23:27-31 A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him. Jesus turned and said to them, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children. For the time will come when you will say, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:27-31
Denomination: Lutheran
This sermon contrasts biblical optimism with worldly optimism. Foundations for Christian optimism are explored.
Biblical Optimism Rom. 5:8-11 7-26-09 My purpose this morning is to stir up holy optimism. There is a strange contradictions going on in the world. Unbelievers who have the most horrible future in store are filled with a vain optimism; and Christians who have every reason to be the most optimistic ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:8-11
Denomination: Charismatic
Jesus makes some contrasts and comparisons in order to declare his path to God.
1. Led Zepplin A rock band that came on the scene in the early 1970's by the name of Led Zeppelin. They became one of the most popular rock bands in history. One song in particular grabbed the heart and soul of world, it was called "Stairway to Heaven." This song talks about a woman who thinks her ...read more
Scripture: John 1:43-51
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Our status as unique children of God – in contrast to unbelievers – carries with it a host of implications.
Status (I John 2:28-3:3) 1. A not-so-bright woman noticed that her coworker has a thermos, so she asks her what it's for. She responds, "It keeps hot things hot and cold things cold." The not-so-bright woman immediately buys one for herself. The next day, she goes to work and proudly ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
How one's lifestyle affects his blessings. The contrast between the believer and the unbeliever
TITLE: God's Blueprint for Blessing TEXT: Psalm 1:1-6 INTRO: The first Psalm has been called the Psalm of Psalms because it summarizes all of them and focuses on the differences between the Righteous and the Wicked, or, as Adrian Rogers said, "the Saints and the Ain'ts." The first Psalm give us, ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6
Denomination: Baptist
The contrast between Judas and the other disciples was not obvious, until their hearts were revealed.
Disenchanted and Sincere: Side by Side (Mark 14:10-21) 1. We have all met negative, cynical, bitter folks who claim to follow Christ but really don’t like Him and they don’t love His people. They may profess to be seekers or questioners, or are rethinking their faith. In reality, ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:10-21
Contrasting the Fall and the Wages of Sin with the Free Gift which is ours in Christ Jesus.
ADAM AND CHRIST. Abridged. Romans 5:12-19. 1. THE ENTRANCE OF SIN. In Romans 5:12, Paul tells us that sin came into the world through one man. That man was our first father, Adam, the representative head of the human race and ancestor of us all. This is the teaching of the Bible, and needless ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:12-19
A sermon which compares and contrasts what the world offers and what Jesus offers.
“Have Courage” John 14:23-29 Since the beginning of time, humanity has craved peace! Peace of mind, peace of heart, peace among the nations. And this is what Jesus is offering as He speaks to His disciples in our Gospel Lesson for this morning. The odd thing about peace is this: we are ...read more
Scripture: John 14:23-29
Denomination: United Methodist
The contrast between the 2 Gardens: One was a place of problems, and the other a place of prayer.
Eden First Garden Adam and Eve took a stance, but it was a stance of their will, one of Ducking, hiding from GOD; Dodging from the truth; and diverting the blame. In Eden, Adam and Eve hid from GOD when HE called to them. In today’s times we call this passing the buck. At this point in the first ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:8-13
James contrasts two kinds of wisdom - earthy wisdom and wisdom from above.
James: Practical Faith James 3:13-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-27–2024 Unwise In 1912, a French tailor, Franz Reichelt, climbed 200 feet up the Eiffel Tower. He was going to prove his invention worked. His friends thought this was unwise and begged him ...read more
Scripture: James 3:14-18
Our passage contrasts the difference between people & God. People are temporary & they change. By contrast, God & His promises are sure. His promises never fail for His Word endures forever.
ISAIAH 40: 6-8 [ADVENT I SERIES PART III] A VOICE OF CONTINUANCE [ Psalm 103:15–17; James. 1: 21-25; 1 Peter 1:23- 25] The voice has just told us that fallen humanity will be visited by the eternal God who will indwell His people. We are told to proclaim these glad tidings with the strong ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8
Contrast Terah the father of Abraham and his incomplete journey with the inspiring faith and obedience of Abraham.
THE TEMPTATION OF TERAH Genesis 11:31-12:4 Hebrews 11:8-19 Resolutions are made and broken. Diets are begun and ended. Home improvement projects lie around our houses half completed. Beginning with enthusiasm is not enough. Planning a journey, loading the van, the buzz of excitement is not ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19
Denomination: Church Of God
A narrative message for Palm Sunday contrasting the arrival of "The Hammer" (Judas Maccabeus) with that of Jesus.
FIRST MOVEMENT: The Hammer They called him “the Hammer.” He probably got the name from his style of warfare. He attacked hard and fast, guerrilla-warfare style. The Hammer was a seasoned warrior. And, because of his success against overwhelming odds, he was a hero to his fellow Israelis. Israel ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Psalm 118:25-26
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