Sermons on Jesus Vs Pharisees:

Trophy Case Christians

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Your trophies and accomplishments will not get you into heaven. There is no salvation outside of Jesus Christ.

TROPHY CASE CHRISTIANITY TEXT: Luke 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION: I was visiting a man in his home when I noticed a large glass case that was filled with trophies. There were trophies for bowling, trophies for racing cars, trophies for hitting home runs at softball, and many others. Each one had this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Law Vs Gospel Preaching

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 14, 2016

To show that GOD marked the transition of the old testament to the new testament through the entry of John, the Baptist, a marker and now it's Kingdom time for all of us. The Kingdom of GOD is JESUS CHRIST Himself.

I. EXORDIUM: Who fulfills the Law in and through us? The LORD JESUS CHRIST II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD marked the transition of the old testament to the new testament through the entry of John, the Baptist, a marker and now it's Kingdom time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Our Love For Jesus

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2013

Three great reasons to love the Lord: 1. Because He comes to us with compassion (vs. 11-13). 2. Because He has a tremendous touch (vs. 14-17). 3. Because He builds up believers (vs. 18-23).

Growing Our Love for Jesus Luke 7:11-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 7, 2013 *How much do you love God? -- When I ask myself that question, the answer is: "Thank God, I love Him a whole lot more than I used to! But I don't love Him enough." *I want to love the Lord more. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Builder Vs. Building Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 19, 2019

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

Scripture: Hebrews 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Vs Islam

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007

In this message I just wanted to expose the differences between Christianity & Islam. It’s not us vs them, God loves them, we got to pray for them, and help win them to Christ.

Christianity VS Islam Tonight, I want to talk about what Muslims believe, and how it’s different from what we believe. Muslims say that there is just one God, but tonight we are going to be talking about the difference between Jehovah and Allah. I What Does Islam And Muslim Mean? A) Col ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Duty Vs. Devotion Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 30, 2002

Is it possible to serve the Lord out of habit rather than out of love? An examination of Martha and Mary illustrate the cost of a loss of focus.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 27 Duty vs. Devotion Luke 10:38-42 What brought you here today? Was it a sense of duty, you feel a sense of obligation, a responsibility to the Lord for all that he has done for you. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Vs. Worry PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the importance of prioritizing worship over worry, as illustrated by the story of Mary and Martha in the book of Luke.

Good morning, church family. We're going to dive into a powerful scripture today from the book of Luke that will challenge us to examine our priorities, our worries, and the way we worship. It's a familiar story but I want us to look at it with fresh eyes. It's all about two sisters, Mary and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Topics: Approaches To Life

Fire Vs. Peace

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 19, 2022

Fire vs. Peace

Fire vs. Peace   Scripture Luke 12:49-53   Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, How do we feel when we hear the scripture text from today’s gospel reading? It actually disturbs us. We believe that Jesus is synonymous with peace, love, joy, and hope. However, Jesus tells us today that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Other

Law Vs. Grace

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

Law vs Grace

Colossians 2 Law Jokes Stories Paul was concerned with the law. I can identify with Paul People can not understand Grace Vs Law. They know what Grace is but for one reason or another they just cannot let go of the Law In part because of Jesus Teaching At one point in the Gospel Jesus tells us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Body Vs. Machine

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon for World Communion Sunday 2007

In his book Ghost Soldiers, Hampton Sides tells of a dramatic mission during World War II. On January 28, 1945, hand-selected Army Rangers and Filipino resistance slipped 30 miles behind enemy lines to rescue 513 American and British POW’s who had spent three years in a hellish prison camp near the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Healing Vs. Wellness

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Sep 1, 2021

There is a difference between being healed, and being made 'well' Both are important, one is vital

• Would you rather be ‘healed’ or made ‘well’? • That is perhaps a deeper question than it appears on the surface. • Healed seems so complete whereas being well, is, well, not complete • Healing can simply be temporary, as we can always be injured again, but being well is more of a condition of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Hearers Vs. Dooers

Contributed by Steve Mason on Jul 21, 2003

Being a "wise builder" requires building on the foundation of God’s Son and God’s Word

JULY, 2003 TURN TO MATTHEW 7 ..... -PRAY ..... ONE OF THE FINEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN AMERICA (NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL IN MASSACHUSETTS) WAS OFFERING A CLASS ENTITLED “THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE”. THE MAN WHO WAS GOING OT TEACH THIS CLASS DECIDED TO SEE HOW MUCH HIS STUDENTS ALREADY KNEW ABOUT THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, Luke 6:47-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Islam Vs Christianity

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 12, 2007

This is an overview of Islam and how it differs from Christianity.

What is the Difference between Islam and Christianity? First Christian Church 10-21-07 1. 9-1-1 is the number for emergencies. a) Since September 11, 2001 America has been in a state of emergency. b) Do you remember where you were and what you were doing when you heard that Islamic radicals ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Side Vs That Side?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 3, 2021

It is insane to thing we can stay right where we are doing the same things over and over... We need to come out into the deeper. Come to the other side.

THIS SIDE? THE OTHER SIDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LET US GO TO MOUNT NEBO… THERE MOSES WILL BE ABLE TO SEE THE OTHER SIDE… BUT HE IS NOT PERMITTED TO GO TO THE OTHER SIDE… THE PROMISE LAND. (AT THIS TIME) Deuteronomy 34:4 And the LORD said unto him, This is the land which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:4-5, Matthew 17:1-2, Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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