Sermons on Freedom Vs Licence:

First Vs Second

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 3, 2014

To show that first is not necessarily the best, wait until you hear the second. Proverbs 18:17 (Amplified Bible) 18:17 He who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you in favor of second or first? Which is best for you? first or second? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that first is not necessarily the best, wait until you hear the second. Proverbs 18:17 (Amplified Bible) 18:17 He who states his case first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithfulness Vs. Fruitfulness

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

Examinations for times of unfruitfulness (Material adapted from MATT PERMAN at: http://whatsbestnext.com/2011/08/does-god-require-faithfulness-or-fruitfulness/; and Jimmy Larche at: http://www.jimmylarche.com/fruitfulness-abiding-in-christ/)

HoHum: Struggling church- “God has not called us to be successful. He has just called us to be faithful.” This one is in the same vein: “God wants faithfulness, not fruitfulness.” WBTU: These statements are half true. There is a Yiddish proverb that says: “A ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Favoritism Vs Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 28, 2015

Some things are inconsistent with faith in Jesus Christ. Playing favorites in church is sin, plain and simple.

My brothers, show no favoritism as you hold your faith in the glorious Lord Jesus Christ. If a man wearing gold rings and fine clothes enters your assembly and also a poor man wearing ragged clothing enters, if you look at the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Sit here in a good ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hushai Vs. Ahithophel

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 30, 2015

To show what a worldly advise can do to you.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you give good or godly advise? Godly advise. It's always in the WORD. Proverbs 28:26 (Amplified Bible) 28:26 He who leans on, trusts in, and is confident of his own mind and heart is a [self-confident] fool, but he who walks in skillful and godly Wisdom shall be delivered. II. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Catholicism Vs The Bible

Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 7, 2016

Does Roman Catholicism contradict Biblical Christianity?

To some people Roman Catholicism is just another Christian Church. Sure there are some differences after all they focus more on Mary and they pray to the Saints. They follow the teachings of the Pope while other professing Christians do not. A Roman Catholic Bible even has more books that our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Vs. Legion

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 18, 2016

In the battle of Jesus Vs. Legion, Jesus always wins. So are we begging him to leave or begging him to stay?

JESUS VS. LEGION Luke 8:26-39 Introduction Luke 8 introduces one of the most frightening sights the disciples had ever seen. (Luke 8:26-29). Mark 5:5 “Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.” Luke 8:30-31 - A Roman legion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Vs Bait Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jun 19, 2016

Our response to the tragedy that took place in the mass murders of 50 people in a nightclub in Orlando can help build God's Kingdom or build more hatred between the church and the LGBT Community. Our best solution is to see how Jesus might respond.

Special Note: I read this at our welcome time. During our morning message, we will be talking about some mature themed topics today. There will be a time or two that we drift somewhere in the realm of PG-13. If you have children with you who are not yet teenagers, we would encourage you to let ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Rich Vs. God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2017

To show that rich people are nothing in this world because they are like idols, they forgot GOD that provides all things for our enjoyment.

I. EXORDIUM: Do rich people believed in GOD? No. They think they are gods. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that rich people are nothing in this world because they are like idols, they forgot GOD that provides all things for our enjoyment. IV. TEXT: 1 ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Training Vs Trying Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 4, 2015

If we are going to grow spiritually, we must move from just trying to grow, to training for growth.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Where are you spiritually today? Are you growing, is your faith exciting to you or are you bored and disconnected? • There are times when Christians struggle to grow in their faith. • Over time we see people who were excited about Jesus walk away. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David Vs. Goliath Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 3, 2008

Goliath is like the sin in our lives that is most difficult for us to defeat.

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and out a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV). ...be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:1). A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall. He had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Moses Vs. Pharaoh Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 3, 2008

God’s way isn’t always the easy way, but it’s always the best way.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact pastorjonathan@fhfbc.org] For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and out a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV). Fear is the opposite of faith. 24By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Abram Vs. Lot

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 4, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have stepping stones? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage everyone to follow Abram's attitude of prosperity rather than Lot's IV. TEXT: Genesis 13:10,14 Genesis 13:10 (New Living Trans

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have stepping stones? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage everyone to follow Abram's attitude of prosperity rather than Lot's IV. TEXT: Genesis 13:10,14 Genesis 13:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Lot took a long look at the fertile ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tolerance Vs Inculturation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 8, 2012

The Church loves sinners but abhors sin; instead of accommodating itself to the world, and tolerating sin, it should adopt a habit of inculturation as a means of spreading the Gospel.

10 September 2012 Monday of 23rd Sunday in Course Verbum Domini One of the most abused words in the English language is “tolerance.” These days it is often wedded to the word “diversity.” We live in a diverse culture, we are told, and so we are to understand and tolerate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Laziness Vs Diligence Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2012

Thesis: The writers of this ancient wisdom literature inspired by God try to convey the message to us of “Don’t be lazy be diligent!” In other words “Make a commitment to work hard at being all God wants you to be!”

Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Astrology Vs Christianity

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Apr 24, 2008

Astrology and Christianity are not compatible. The Bible holds truths to how we should reject astrology’s false hopes and prophecies.

Astrology is the belief system that one can discover future events by how the stars and planets move in the sky. It is based on the idea that information on one’s life can be revealed through the heavens. Many people around the world have come to believe in astrology for one reason or another. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 47:13-15

Denomination: Catholic