Sermons on Friend Vs Servant:

Abel Vs Unable Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Sep 20, 2002

What qualifications would Abel have for being included in the Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11)

Able vs. Unable (Genesis 4:1-8) Abel was a shepherd. Cain was a farmer. Cain would end up making Abel the first person martyred for the truth. What led to this extreme act of violence? I. The Offering A. Two different offerings 1. Abel offered fat portions from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Survival Vs. Revival

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 19, 2002

A revival sermon for believers

“SURVIVAL VS. REVIVAL” PSALM 143:1-12 INTRODUCTION If you haven’t noticed, TV has gotten quite “real” recently. There has been a boom of what they are calling “reality TV” shows. Each of the shows is unique and attempts to take the viewer into the lives of those on the screen. Perhaps the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12, Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Noah Vs. The Bottle

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 21, 2002

A reflection on drunkeness and the story of Noah

NOAH VS. THE BOTTLE GENESIS 9:18-29 INTRODUCTION… “How should drunk drivers be treated?” Adapted from an Ann Landers Column, Nov, 1986, News Group, Chicago The Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association put out some interesting facts that you might want to share with your readers. It tells how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Vs. The Trespass Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

The contrasting relationship beween the sin of Adam and the Obedience of Christ.

The Gift vs. The Trespass Romans 5:12–21 INTRODUCTION When we look in Genesis One and Two at the creation of the universe, we are in awe at the wondrous power of an Almighty God. Think about Adam, the first man and how wonderful things were for him. He and his wife, Eve, living in the garden ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worry Vs. Concern

Contributed by Doug Blackmon on May 30, 2002

Worry is Satans Joy Killer.

-Do you have that first Joy? -Worry is Satans joy killer. -Do you know God and understand what he has told you to do? Verse 33 Phil. 4:13 7 reasons not to worry: 1)The same God who created life in you can be trusted with the details of your life. A)Seeking His guidance in your daily ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Vs Strength

Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Sep 12, 2001

Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength. Eccl 9:16a

WISDOM VS STRENGTH ECCLESIASTES 9:13-18 INTRO: HOW IMPORTANT DO YOU THINK WISDOM IS IN EVERYDAY CHRISTIAN LIFE? I AM SURE MOST OF US HERE WOULD SAY VERY IMPORTANT. THEN LET ME ASK THIS QUESTION. HOW MANY OF YOU PRACTICE WISDOM EVERYDAY IN YOUR LIFE? IN THE EVERYDAY COMMON STRUGGLES WE ALL GO ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Achan Vs Rahab

Contributed by James Rich on Oct 18, 2001

Just because you have been brought up in an Apostolic church. Sat on the pew to hear praise, prayer, preaching of the Pentecostal message. So you’ve been a part of the body for a long time. So what? It seems God will tolerate more from one who has not

Joshua 2:1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot’s house, named Rahab, and lodged there. JERICHO (Jee rih’ koh) Place name meaning “moon.” Apparently the oldest city in the world and the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Vs. The Church

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004

Man’s view of the church is often very different from the one Jesus demonstrated and Paul described.

I can stand anywhere in my back yard and see my church. It sits rather majestically at the apex of our little town. Its stained glass windows chronicle its founders. Inside, a huge chandelier hovers over our pew. I don’t know who appointed us to sit in that particular pew, but it must have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22, Matthew 13:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Letter Vs. The Spirit Series

Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004

Help for Christians who struggle with understanding ’why’ God’s will is what it is

‘Understanding the Will of God’ Series Part I “The Letter vs. The Spirit” II Cor. 3:6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. Introduction · If you are to every understand the will of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Flesh Vs Spirit

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Mar 3, 2005

Are you an individual that likes quick fixes and drive-thru Christianity? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. The church worldwide desires quick fixes. Most of us don’t like to wait on God, nor do we want to spend hours studying His word in a manner

By: Donna J. Kazenske Are you an individual that likes quick fixes and drive-thru Christianity? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. The church worldwide desires quick fixes. Most of us don’t like to wait on God, nor do we want to spend hours studying His word in a manner that would ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-21

Denomination: *other

Ownership Vs. Possession Series

Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 20, 2001

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

Scripture: Matthew 11:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Vs. Expediency Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

OUR RESPONSE TO PERSONAL DANGER AND NATIONAL COMPROMISE MUST BE FAITH NOT EXPEDIENCY

BIG IDEA: OUR RESPONSE TO PERSONAL DANGER AND NATIONAL COMPROMISE MUST BE FAITH NOT EXPEDIENCY Background: Tied to Psalm 10 same context of wicked attacking the innocent in secret same emphasis on the eyes of the Lord seeing both the righteous and the wicked I. (:1-3) POSSIBLE RESPONSES TO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Judgment Vs. Discernment

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We can discern right from wrong without judging the individual.

Thesis: We can discern right from wrong without judging the individual. Intro.: 1. Have you ever tried to point out the truth to someone only to have them accuse you of judging them? a. Illust. Suggesting to a co-worker that drinking and chasing women is wrong. (He's alcoholic/married!) "You're ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-15

Alabanza Vs Adoracion

Contributed by Ramon Rojas on Apr 23, 2005

Quiero compartir en esta ocasión la diferencia entre la alabanza y la adoración. Es bueno que podas reconocer el valor y uso de cada una de ellas. De lo contrario podremos utilizarlas en forma incorrecta y no obtener los resultados que Dios en su Palabra

ALABANZA VS ADORACION Lectura: Juan 4:22-24 Introducción: Quiero compartir en esta ocasión la diferencia entre la alabanza y la adoración. Es bueno que podas reconocer el valor y uso de cada una de ellas. De lo contrario podremos utilizarlas en forma incorrecta y no obtener los resultados que ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Busy Vs. Effective

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Nov 23, 2005

Too busy working in the church to be effective in your work for God.

EFFECTIVE OR JUST BUSY A healthy walk with God is not one that just feeds or meets the needs of others. It also must be a walk or a relationship in which the believer seeks to be regularly fed himself through personal, private study, meditation and prayer. Without these things, we as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other