Sermons on Legalism Vs Grace:

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

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

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

"Soup Vs Salvation"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 26, 2003

"We walk by faith, not by sight", a spiritual reality acted out in the lives of Jacob and Esau

“When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field; but Jacob was a peaceful man, living in tents. Now Isaac loved Esau, because he had a taste for game; but Rebekah loved Jacob. And when Jacob had cooked stew, Esau came in from the field and he was famished; and Esau said ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34

Denomination: Orthodox

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

Flexibility Vs. Rigidity

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Oct 18, 2006

Is there a need for flexibility in the modern church? This sermon will examine and answer that question.

Flexibility Vs. Rigidity by Pastor Shannon Lewis 10/18/2006 1Corinthians 9:19-9:23 Tonight’s sermon will conclude our 2 part series on Creativity and Flexibility Vs. Repetition and Rigidity. Tonight we compare Flexibility Vs. Rigidity. We’re going to consider the two in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Committed Vs Submitted

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 15, 2008

We have moved from being submitted disciples to committed members. It is time to move back where God wants us.

COMMITTED VS SUBMITTED EXODUS 2:11-14 4:1-5&20 BRBC 9-12-04 INTRO: HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY THE CHURCH OF TODAY DOESN’T SEE THE THINGS HAPPEN THAT HAPPENED IN THE EARLY CHURCH. (IN THE BOOK OF ACTS) I THINK IT IS BECAUSE WE HAVE CHANGED. WE HAVE STRAYED FROM WHAT THE CHURCH WAS ORIGINALLY. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

Faith Vs Sovereighnty

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Jan 11, 2009

Does this mountain moving faith have to go through Gods sovereign will to be released? This Charismatic thinks so. There are Scriptures to support the power of faith, the power of prayer and the fact that God always has the last say.

Faith vs. Sovereignty Does this mountain moving faith have to go through Gods sovereign will to be released? This Charismatic thinks so. There are Scriptures to support the power of faith, the power of prayer and the fact that God always has the last say. There are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Convitions Vs. Preferences Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Jan 15, 2009

Convitions Vs. Preferences

What is a conviction? A conviction is a basic scriptural principle which we purpose to follow, whatever the cost! How do convictions differ from preferences? Quiz: Which are convictions and which are preferences? CONVITION PREFERENCE I have a conviction that I should try * * and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Liberalism Vs Conservativeism

Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008

A message examining different theological perspectives.

LIBERALISM VS CONSERVATIVEISM 2 John 9 INTRO: We hear so many things today which dispute what we have been taught since our youth, and what we believe to be true, that we sometimes get all confused ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Towel Vs. Sword

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009

A Palm Sunday message about how Jesus calls us to grow His kingdom through servanthood, not by force.

If you have your Bibles, I’d like you to turn to the book of John. We’ve been in a series entitled, "the Twelve." This is a series about twelve common men that had an uncommon calling that Jesus chose to do life with. You know, if there’s anybody at all that could have done a solo project, it was ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gideon Vs. The Midianites Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 20, 2008

Our weakness does not hinder God’s plan for our lives.

To receive free weekly emails, please contact pastorjonathan@fhfbc.org. [Read Judges 6:1-6] Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD, and for seven years he gave them into the hands of the Midianites. Because the power of Midian was so oppressive, the Israelites prepared shelters for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Benaiah Vs. The Lion Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 3, 2008

Our greatest regret at the end of our lives will be the lions we didn’t chase.

FEARLESS is a five-part series based on Old Testament stories of people who faced great fears. It’s often said that humans are born with only two fears: the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. It doesn’t take us long to learn many more fears. Phobias: • Arachnophobia – the fear of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Man Vs. Wild Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Oct 8, 2007

Man vs. Wild looks at how to overcome ourselves in order to discover how God gives us what we need to survive in the wild.

Man versus Wild Part 1- Intro Pastor Ryan Akers Me- Have you ever seen the TV show Man vs. Wild? It is a show about surviving extreme conditions with only a knife and survival knowledge. Bear gets tired, exhausted, wants to quit a lot. He would say, "I could go for a steak." Or, "I could go for a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Wesleyan