Sermons on Milk Vs Meat:

Aeropagus Eggheads Vs. A Seed-Picker Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 10, 2011

Our church journey continues travelling through God's word. What is the plan, the guidelines, the message God has for us through Paul today?

Areopagus Eggheads versus a Seed-Picker Date: October 2, 2011 Scripture: Acts 17:1-34 Preview chapter 16 • When we last left this 1st century preacher • Paul had just been released from a Philippian jail.  Magistrates learned they were Roman citizens  They apologized ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Hamburger Vs Fruit Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Francis Balla on Sep 10, 2012

There are life style options for Christians.In Galatians 5th chapter the Apostle Paul points out two ways of living and their consequences.

For many in America daily breakfast happens on the run on their way to work, for others it happens at home at the kitchen table. It is a matter of making choices between an endless variety of cereals, breads, pastries, or maybe plain oats. If you are to choose between a BIG Mac and a platter of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Goals Vs Satan's Goals

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 16, 2013

This sermon is a contrast between God's goals for the believer and the church and Satan's goals for individuals. God wants to make us like Christ, Satan wants to slowly destroy us.

The Two Goals of the Church: 1) Reach people for Christ. 2) Grow people in Christ. Biblical basis: Matthew 28:18-20 (called the Great Commission) God's goal for You: To work in all things for our good in order to conform us to the image of his Son, Jesus Christ, Biblical basis: Romans ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

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

Persecution Vs The Insuppressible, Irresistable Gospel Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 8, 2011

The gospel and the Holy Ghost combination is unstoppable and will be victorious over all obstacles.

Acts 8 General outline 1. Introduction of Saul's exploits against the church 2. The result of persecutions against the church 3. Philip's ministry in Samaria 4. The Baptism in the Holy Ghost 5. Simon (the sorcerer) vs Simon (Peter) 6. Christ's Ambassador meets Ethiopia's Secretary of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Earthly Wisdom Vs. Godly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 10, 2010

The Test of Wisdom (James 3:13) 1) Earthly Wisdom (James 3:14-16) 2) Godly Wisdom (James 3:17-18)

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms begins by affirming that "Canada is founded upon the principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law." This week’s minor controversy about God’s presence in the preamble--was set off, indirectly, by a Quebec ruling upholding a Catholic high ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Other

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

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

The Dignity Of The King Vs. The Depravity Of Humanity

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 21, 2022

John 18:12-36 continues the story of Jesus' journey towards the cross as He faced His enemies and an illegal trial based on false charges. What they didn't know was that Jesus was in control and that this was part of the redemptive plan (1 Corinthians 2:7-8).

The Lord Jesus had been arrested while in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:1-11). He was being hauled off to an illegal trial on false charges. This is the beginning of an obvious plot using any means possible by the Pharisees and the other ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-36, Deuteronomy 17:6, Deuteronomy 19:15, Mark 14:65

Denomination: Baptist

The Personification Of Truth Vs. The Pettiness Of Skepticism

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 24, 2022

The drama of redemption continued as the Lord Jesus, having faced an illegal trial by the religious authorities of Israel, now faced the representative of political authority in Israel, Pontius Pilate, and the conversation he had with the true Authority.

John 18:28-40 records the probable final conversation that the Lord Jesus has with another person before he was led off to be crucified. He had a dialogue with the Roman governor of the Judean province, Pontius Pilate, and we also see that these two men had opposing agendas. Pilate comes across ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 18:28-40, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:1-3, Acts 4:12, 1 John 5:12, Isaiah 40:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist