Sermons on Judas Vs Mary:

The Confident Lost Vs. The True Believer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 8, 2021

One can be confident, zealous, and religious, but also be lost. It is only through repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ that we can be saved.

The Confident Lost Vs. the True Believer (Romans 10:1-13) 1. One of my wife’s third graders was wearing a Fitbit watch, which prompted my wife to ask, “Are you tracking your steps?” “No,” said the little girl. “I wear this for Mommy so she can show Daddy when he gets home.” —James Avery, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let's Drop The ‘us Vs. Them’

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

negative political rhetoric only causes dissention and devisiveness

Although we still have four months until the presidential politicking ‘officially’ gets started with the New Hampshire primary, we are already seeing a growing disparity of opinion and a predominance of the ‘us vs. them’ mentality. It often appears that those candidates and supporters who ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Ant Hill Vs. Mole Hill

Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Sep 19, 2016

Sometime in life we make a big deal out of small things. Ant hills are small and isolated, moles tear up and entire yard with tunnels underground and cause massive damage. Sometimes we need to sit back and ask ourselves , is this a big deal?

The Ant , The Mole Hill During the Civil War, General Robert E. Lee had a shortage of soldiers. His army could be devastated if the Union army discovered this weakness. Since he could not increase the number of soldiers, he decided he could make his army look larger than it actually was. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:7

Denomination: *other

Worldly Wisdom Vs. God's Grace Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 23, 2016

Wisdom, Grace, Encouragement

The Comfort Zone…Where We Are Really Uncomfortable Worldly Wisdom vs. Godly Grace 2 Corinthians 1:12-14 (p. 803) September 25, 2016 Introduction: [During the 1924 US Open Gold Championship at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts, Bobby Jones was paired with Walter Hagen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Manipulation By Guilt Vs. Straightforward Requests Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 26, 2016

Manipulation is a dishonest method to control others, get our way, or make others think an idea was theirs; it stands in contrast to making honest straightforward requests. Manipulation by guilt is perhaps the most common form of manipulation.

Manipulation by Guilt Vs. Straightforward Requests (topical) 1. A lot of persuasion — even in church — can be based upon emotion and a lack of logic. “Pastor Smith was winding up his sermon about the dangers of alcohol and the need for temperance. He shouted, 'If I had all the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Case Of The People Of Israel Vs. God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 26, 2017

We have a choice. We can live in the grasp of sin and evil, or we can give our hearts over to Jesus. He gave everything He had, including his life, to rescue us from sin, so it’s only fair that we give Him everything we have, including our lives.

How many of you have even been in court because of a lawsuit? If so, then the passage from Micah 6:1-8 sounds very familiar. This passage resembles a lawsuit that is being heard in court. Micah calls creation as a witness. The mountains, present throughout all of Israel’s history, are called ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Bible Truths Vs Personal Preferences Series

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Feb 21, 2017

Our personal preferences do not hold the same weight as Biblical truths.

GUIDANCE Genesis 24:1-27 INTRODUCTION Christian people are often keen to know the leading of God in their lives. But how are we to know what God’s will is? We may find the answer to this important question when we look at Abraham’s servant in Genesis 24. First, though, what do we know about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Birds And Marionettes: Free Will Vs. Predestination

Contributed by Ash Harmon on Aug 22, 2017

A brief look at free will from a Wesleyan prospective.

So today I would like to take a few moments to examine one of John Wesley’s most important observations of the faith and a cornerstone of the doctrinal standard of the United Methodist Church: free will. Hopefully, after today, you will be fully prepared to go toe-to-toe in a debate with your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: United Methodist

A Shorter List; 30 Vs 2 Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 30, 2017

In Romans 12:9-21, Paul gives us an overwhelming list of 30 encouragments. However, they can be slimmed down to just two overarching themes: self-sacrificial love and overcome evil with good. We also see how these things point us to Jesus.

Our text from Romans this morning is quite challenging. Paul writes to encourage God’s people to live in their in the calling, but his words are overwhelming to us. “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil. Hold fast to what is good. Love one another…be fervent in spirit…rejoice in hope, be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Fruit -Vs- Spoiled Fruit

Contributed by Walter Troup on Jun 2, 2018

When Jesus talk about the vine in John 15, what point is he trying to get across to his disciples, and us today?

(during this message, although I use the example of the vine like mentioned by Jesus in John 15, I intersect with an example of a tree, the stem(trunk), branch, and fruit.) Text: Galatians 5:22-23 & John 15:1-9 (ESV) This morning let’s answer five questions about John 15:1-9. #1 Who is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-9, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 5:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Crushed Hope? Vs Hope Giver!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2022

We need to discern in these perilous days the need of HOPE GIVERS. We don't need headshrinkers, we need HOPE GIVERS!

CRUSHED HOPE VS. BE A HOPE GIVER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Check out YouTube: Wade Hughes) FREE CHEESE? I have a box. I have a cheese cube. I eat one out of the box. I say it is delicious. I ask if there are others that like cheese. I have in the box and a huge ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Matthew 24:10, Proverbs 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Biblical Christianity Vs. Progressive Ideology

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

There are several dangers to biblical Christianity that have come about through progressive ideology.

There are several dangers to biblical Christianity that have come about through progressive ideology. Progressive ideology essentially stems from non-biblical positions about the nature of truth (that it is relative), the nature of people (that people are basically good) and the nature of scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Jude 1:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Doubt Laughing Vs Faith Laughing

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2015

How many are wearing siesta mask and refuse to see the opportunities before us. I use a sieta mask and a magnet to illustrate some truths. Aaron denied the truth beofre him. Sarah laughs in doubt and faith.

DOUBT LAUGHING VS LAUGH OF FAITH? DENYING DOUBT AND SELF CHOICES --- VS RUNNING OVER? DREAMING OF AN OVERFLOW... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two. Part #1 was: SHALL WE LIVE A LIFE BLINDFOLDED? WILL WE ALLOW THE NEGATIVE ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Culture Shifts: Good Vs Evil

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 13, 2016

Does your church have the culture of Jesus? Our modern culture is shifting but to adapt too much destroys the mission of winning souls to Jesus..

Culture Shifts: Good vs Evil Kelly Durant I Corinthians1:22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks[b] foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

Crock Pot Vs Pressure Cooker

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2016

Are you living in the "RIGHT FAMILY?" Are you right? Is everyone right in their own eyes? Today's lifestyles become PRESSURE COOKER living. We need to find joy, hope, peace in the midst of the storms.

CROCK POT? VS THE PRESSURE COOKER?... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Recently, I asked: " ARE YOU LIVING IN THE RIGHT FAMILY?" Are you always RIGHT? Is everybody living in your house "RIGHT?" WHO DO YOU BLAME FOR YOUR ANGER? Hey, you know it is NOT MY FAULT! I AM NOT WRONG! I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God