Sermons on Love Vs Failure:

Jesus Vs Religion

Contributed by James H Boyd on Dec 21, 2023

Religion cannot save, only Jesus can!

A wealthy business man died.At his funeral, many people came to his widow and the rest of his family to express their sympathies. Suddenly, a young man approached the widow with an unusual request. He said “Ma’am, I know you don’t know me, but I was wondering if I could get in on your husband’s ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Lust Vs. Chastity Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 18, 2007

Continuation of our series on seven deadly sins. We must learn to overcome lust with virtuous living or chastity.

Me- Quick Review (Pride vs.Humility, Envy vs. Kindness, Gluttony vs. Abstinence) Survey(How many have ever been greedy, angry, lazy?) Everybody would have no problem admitting that they have done at least one of these sins. But I would bet that nobody here would raise their hands to admit lust. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Earthly Vs. Spiritual

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 12, 2015

philippians

Earthly vs. Spiritual Philippians 3:17-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/earthlyvspiritual.html This chapter started with Paul as an accountant, then an athlete, and finally, realizing he is an alien in a foreign land. 1st 3 words of v. 18 and last 4 words of v. 19 tell the story. "For many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

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

Forgiveness -Vs- Victimhood

Contributed by Michael Carter on Dec 2, 2019

Christians whose tenuous relationship with God hangs by some vaporous thread of hope all the while they continue clinging and subscribing to worldly ideologies are seeking forgiveness in the mouth of evil.

Forgiveness I was on a phone call this last week with someone very near and dear to my heart. Just before we ended the long, cheerful Thanksgiving day conversation, I asked a question that I’d not contemplated or asked before. I felt a bit weird even asking it, but there it came out. For some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Romans 12:18, Jeremiah 17:9, Isaiah 66:2, Romans 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

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

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

Pluralism Vs. Exclusivism

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Oct 17, 2006

A biblical look at the ideas posed by religious pluralism and religious exclusivism.

Vespers, 1-31-06 1"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God[a]; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Knowledge Vs Wisdom

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 26, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Grow in wisdom. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the difference of knowledge and wisdom IV. TEXT: Proverbs 9:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wis

I. EXORDIUM: Grow in wisdom. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the difference of knowledge and wisdom IV. TEXT: Proverbs 9:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Slaves Vs. Sons Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 5, 2019

Paul told the Ephesian believers that God has “predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will” (Eph. 1.5).

November 6, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.B.2.b Slaves Vs. Sons (4.1-7) Galatians 4:1-7 (KJV) 1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; 2 But is under tutors and governors ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Vs. Disunity

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Six points to help you get a job done

Unity vs. Disunity One grasshopper seems insignificant as it leaps across the lawn. But when it joins forces with other grasshoppers, the resulting swarm can soon devour all the vegetation in its path. Grasshoppers demonstrate the power of community. What they cannot do by themselves, they can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

Tongues Vs Prophecy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

This sermon aims to explore and understand the power of prophecy, the purpose of speaking in tongues, and the importance of edification within the church.

Good morning, Church family. Today, we're going to talk about an exciting piece of Scripture from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This passage touches on the power of prophecy, the purpose of speaking in tongues, and the importance of edification within the church. In his book "Knowing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:13-25

Topics: Edify, Others

Single Vs Married

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012

Which is better - to be single or married?

1 Corinthians 7:32-40 Single vs. Married 11/2/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction I’ve almost made it! I’ve waded through the swampy water of chapter 7 and the dry bank is before me. Just one more slippery step to take, one more dangerous issue. Which is better: to be single or to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Single Vs Married Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2023

How content are you in your circumstance? Are you single wishing to be married? Are you married wishing you were single? Where you are right now is the circumstance that the Lord has you in. The real question is not so much about your contentment but in making use of your circumstance to serve him.

1 Corinthians 7:32-40 Single vs. Married 11/2/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction I’ve almost made it! I’ve waded through the swampy water of chapter 7 and the dry bank is before me. Just one more slippery step to take, one more dangerous issue. Which is better: to be single or to be married? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed