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  • Perry Greene avatar

    My Will Vs. Thy Will Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 8, 2013
     | 6,181 views

    Thy kingdom come and thy will be done are saying basically the same thing. The will of God is to be King over us. We must realize God's will and the issues that block us from doing his will.

    1. Paternoster A former soldier tells of being stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. When he had to go to the HQ, located in the Abrams Building, he had two options to go upstairs. He could take the stairs or the "Paternoster." This was an unusual elevator which had no doors, only an opening; and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abram Vs. Lot

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 4, 2012
     | 4,607 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have stepping stones? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage everyone to follow Abram's attitude of prosperity rather than Lot's IV. TEXT: Genesis 13:10,14 Genesis 13:10 (New Living Trans

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have stepping stones? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage everyone to follow Abram's attitude of prosperity rather than Lot's IV. TEXT: Genesis 13:10,14 Genesis 13:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Lot took a long look at the fertile ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Truth Vs. A Lie

    Contributed by Dale Rebarchik on Jan 1, 2013
     | 4,971 views

    God Himself came in the flesh to shine light into the darkness so that all might see the truth.

    The Truth vs. A Lie Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10 Introduction: God is all knowing (Omniscience); God is present everywhere (Omnipresence); and He is all-powerful (omnipotent). Christ, the Son of God came in the flesh, He was 100% man, but He was also 100% God. Jesus Christ has always existed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proud Vs. Humble Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013
     | 9,889 views

    Pride is very subtle and crafty and loves to work or weave its way through our lives, our hearts and our minds. It wants to convince us that all the blessings come from our work, our talent our pride tells us that God did not help or intervene – you did

    Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs. foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Poor Vs. Rich Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013
     | 8,310 views

    Proverbs reminds us that wisdom from God looks at what is poor and rich different than the world does. A person with money can be called poor and a poor man with no money can be called rich in the eyes of God.

    Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs. foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Atheism Vs. Theism Series

    Contributed by Michael Dean on Jan 26, 2013
     | 4,593 views

    “In the beginning God…” The Bible does not attempt to prove there is a God, nor does it try to justify one’s belief in God. God is a first truth. The Bible teaches us where we came from, whom we came from, and what the reason for us being here is.

    Genesis 1:1a The first four words of the Bible are a foundational statement of faith and belief.  1In the beginning God Genesis 1:1 Faith - (Easton’s Bible Dictionary) Faith is in general the persuasion of the mind that a certain statement is true (Phil. 1:27; 2 Thess. 2:13). Its primary ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Creation Vs. Evolution Series

    Contributed by Michael Dean on Jan 26, 2013
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     | 5,780 views

    “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…” This sermon will acknowledge and celebrate creation as an act of God and contrast it from the modern secularist’ view of evolutionary process. Moreover, it will refute evolutionary process as God

    The Creation vs. Evolution debate is much older than most people are aware of - and has always been more about philosophy and religion than Science. 1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 "For there are those who, giving the name of atoms to certain imperishable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Cold Vs Bold

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 4, 2013
     | 3,999 views

    Exposition of Worship

    Text: John 12:1-7, Title: Cold vs. Bold, Date/Place: NRBC, 2.3.13, AM A. Opening illustration: “Why American churchgoers like to shop around” B. Background to passage: I am planning to try to cover the teaching section that Jesus leaves to the disciples between chapters 12-17. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tolerance Vs Inculturation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 8, 2012
     | 2,823 views

    The Church loves sinners but abhors sin; instead of accommodating itself to the world, and tolerating sin, it should adopt a habit of inculturation as a means of spreading the Gospel.

    10 September 2012 Monday of 23rd Sunday in Course Verbum Domini One of the most abused words in the English language is “tolerance.” These days it is often wedded to the word “diversity.” We live in a diverse culture, we are told, and so we are to understand and tolerate ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Grace Vs. Law

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,150 views

    I. EXORDIUM: It won't fit here, the comparison between grace and law. The key to understand this sermon, is it's simply a comparison of life of King David symbolizing grace and King Saul symbolizing law. If you want to research on it more, follow their

    I. EXORDIUM: It won't fit here, the comparison between grace and law. The key to understand this sermon, is it's simply a comparison of life of King David symbolizing grace and King Saul symbolizing law. If you want to research on it more, follow their lives and you'll see shadows of grace and law ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wicked Vs. Godly Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2012
     | 7,279 views

    So let’s look at what wickedness is promised in Proverbs and see how it’s lies are never going to bring us happiness and contentment in life.

    Series: Practical Proverbs Proverbs main comparison is wisdom vs. foolishness and we learned that wisdom comes from God. Wisdom is the ability to apply knowledge correctly and rightly. With wisdom our life is blessed by God but without wisdom our life is cursed and we act and look like a fool to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Laziness Vs Diligence Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,075 views

    Thesis: The writers of this ancient wisdom literature inspired by God try to convey the message to us of “Don’t be lazy be diligent!” In other words “Make a commitment to work hard at being all God wants you to be!”

    Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Knowledge Vs Wisdom

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,106 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    God Vs. The Zombies

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,310 views

    Humans vs. zombies is the rage on a lot of campuses. This message plays off that idea, but it is God vs. the zombies. God bringing the dead to life through the proclaiming of the word. Ezekiel 37

    God Versus The Zombies Text: Ezekiel 37:1-12 We are going to look at this passage for the next several weeks, as of now I have prepared 3 messages: Powerpoint 1 The Placing of the Prophet The Predicament of the People The Power of Proclaiming the Word We live in a day and an age where people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Body Vs. Machine

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,788 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed