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  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Form Vs. Function

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,886 views

    One of a series on the church from the book of Acts.

    Do you remember the decisions you made when you left High School. There was the decision that led you to college or to the military. Or perhaps it was a decision that led you a factory job or to trade school. One little decision that probably shaped the rest of your life. Any architect deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Builder Vs. Building Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 19, 2019
     | 4,465 views

    Moses is the only man whose funeral God came down from Heaven to direct (Deut. 34:5-6)

    7/30/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #10 [2C2]: BUILDER VS. BUILDING (HEBREWS 3:3-4) Scripture: Hebrews 3:3-4 (NIV) Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Relationship Vs. Religion” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 1, 2019
     | 6,192 views

    Paul warns about threee subtles deceptions about living the Christian life that can cause us to get detoured from focusing on a growing love relationship with God.

    Having discussed how our victory over the power of sin and the temptations to sin provided by the flesh, the world and the devil in our daily lives has been provided for through Christ death, burial and resurrection; Paul now addresses three subtle detours that can get the child of God. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Temple Vs. Aids

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 31, 2001
    based on 83 ratings
     | 2,966 views

    A SENSITIVE ISSUE LOOKED AT FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE. THE DEFILING OF THE TEMPLE IS AN AGE OLD PROBLEM SUPPRESSED BY MANY OF OUR CHURCHES,

    THE TEMPLE VS. A.I.D.S. INTRODUCTION TODAYS MESSAGE IS A TWO FOLD BELIEVERS MESSAGE COVERING THE SEXUAL SINS AND ONE OF THE UNSPOKEN TABOOS - A.I.D.S. AND ITS CONSEQUENSES: SEXUAL SINS ARE: 1) ADULTERY 2) FORNICATION 3) HOMOSEXUALITY THESE TYPES OF BEHAVIORS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Will Vs. Thy Will Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 8, 2013
     | 6,061 views

    Thy kingdom come and thy will be done are saying basically the same thing. The will of God is to be King over us. We must realize God's will and the issues that block us from doing his will.

    1. Paternoster A former soldier tells of being stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. When he had to go to the HQ, located in the Abrams Building, he had two options to go upstairs. He could take the stairs or the "Paternoster." This was an unusual elevator which had no doors, only an opening; and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crisis Vs Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 731 views

    This sermon encourages embracing life's storms as opportunities to grow closer to and trust more deeply in Jesus Christ, our Savior who calms our fears.

    Good morning, beloved family of faith. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are bound together by the grace that has been so generously bestowed upon us, and it is in this spirit of unity and love that we come ...read more

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    Ownership Vs. Possession Series

    Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,651 views

    Ownership & Possession are not the same thing? It is said that possession is 9/10ths of the law. You may have a legal right, but if you don’t possess it you aren’t enjoying it! Do you possess what you have a legal right to in the Word?

    Ownership & Possession Mark 11:24 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive (to take) them, and ye shall have them. (KJV) Just because God gives you something is no sign that you will enjoy it! This morning: Ownership & Possession How ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Creation Vs. Evolution Series

    Contributed by Michael Dean on Jan 26, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…” This sermon will acknowledge and celebrate creation as an act of God and contrast it from the modern secularist’ view of evolutionary process. Moreover, it will refute evolutionary process as God

    The Creation vs. Evolution debate is much older than most people are aware of - and has always been more about philosophy and religion than Science. 1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 "For there are those who, giving the name of atoms to certain imperishable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Preacher Vs The Politician PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 625 views

    This sermon explores the struggle of living out Christian ideals through the biblical narrative of Felix and Paul, emphasizing the hope found in a clear conscience.

    Good morning, family of God. We gather here today, hearts open, minds ready, spirits eager. We're here for fellowship, for worship, for truth. A place of hope. A place of faith. A place of love. Opening Scripture Reading – We turn to the Book of Acts today. Acts 24, verses 22 through 26. Let me ...read more

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    Plant Vs Zombies

    Contributed by Dexter Bersonda on Nov 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,033 views

    What we need to do to fight today's apocalypse of the walking dead.

    Introduction: - One of my favorite fictional character is the zombie or the undead. These are people who are living aimlessly looking to satiate their appetite. And the worst part is, they could easily infect others. Zombies are not found in the bible, their main source is African voodoo. However ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Choice Vs. Emotions

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022
     | 2,455 views

    It is interesting to note that in John 21 two different kinds of love are being presented. The first two times Jesus says “Lovest thou me more than these,” He is using the Greek word agape for love; the third time He uses the Greek word phileo. But does it matter?

    It is interesting to note that in John 21 two different kinds of love are being presented. The first two times Jesus says “Lovest thou me more than these,” He is using the Greek word agape for love; the third time He uses the Greek word phileo. All three times Peter uses the word phileo. Does it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comfort Vs Commitment

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,165 views

    The Christian is called to choose commitment over comfort and convenience every time.

    Comfort vs Commitment August 11, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Christian is called to choose commitment over comfort and convenience every time. Focus Passage: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction: The kids and I were watching a show on the Science ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving Vs Thanksliving

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,408 views

    God not only deserves our thanks, but I believe He also desires it. He wants us to be grateful for His goodness rather than just take it all for granted. How many of you took time out this past week just to re-count your blessings and thank God for everyt

    Thanksgiving Versus Thanksliving Text: I Thessalonians 5:18 Introduction: I believe Scripture substantiates the fact that God expects us to thank Him for His blessings in our lives. This is evidenced in the words of Jesus to the one lone ex-leper who returned to thank Him in Luke 17:15-17: "One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Vs. The Zombies

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,214 views

    Humans vs. zombies is the rage on a lot of campuses. This message plays off that idea, but it is God vs. the zombies. God bringing the dead to life through the proclaiming of the word. Ezekiel 37

    God Versus The Zombies Text: Ezekiel 37:1-12 We are going to look at this passage for the next several weeks, as of now I have prepared 3 messages: Powerpoint 1 The Placing of the Prophet The Predicament of the People The Power of Proclaiming the Word We live in a day and an age where people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love Vs Lust Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 37,503 views

    When you compare love verse lust you very quickly discover that one leads to happiness, blessings and fulfillment in life while the other leads to discontentment, guilt, curses and despair in life. Which will you choose?

    Sermon: “Love vs Lust” Series: 4 letter words+ Thesis: When you compare love verse lust you very quickly discover that one leads to happiness, blessings and fulfillment in life while the other leads to discontentment, guilt, curses and despair in life. Which will you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational