Sermons on Sacred Vs Secular:

First Vs Second

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 3, 2014

To show that first is not necessarily the best, wait until you hear the second. Proverbs 18:17 (Amplified Bible) 18:17 He who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you in favor of second or first? Which is best for you? first or second? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that first is not necessarily the best, wait until you hear the second. Proverbs 18:17 (Amplified Bible) 18:17 He who states his case first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pelagius Vs Augustine Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 21, 2014

The debate between Pelagius and Augustine was over the nature of man and the sin of Adam. The Second Council of Orange condemned even partially holding to the views of Pelagius. This message examines why.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 7: The Council of Orange (AD529) So far, in our study of church history we have seen: An overview of the last 2,000 years of church history. The creeds which are found within the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationship Vs. Fellowship Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 26, 2014

’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ’Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."

Relationship vs. Fellowship When God created humanity, He had two overarching purpose in mind: Relation and Fellowship. There is much confusion about these two terms, if you can grasp the truth of these two simple thoughts, you will be more firmly grounded in your intimacy with God. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Vs The Temple

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 7, 2012

The Passion Week was not Jesus vs the Jewish religious leaders, or Jesus vs Rome...it was Jesus vs the Temple. A different perspective on a text we look at every year. Two kingdoms approach Jerusalem from two opposite directions at the same time with t

Jesus VS The Temple Palm Sunday (2012) Mark 11:1-11 Chronological Bible 10/23 pg. 1410 Mark 11:1–3 (NLT) Jesus’ Triumphant Entry As Jesus and his disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. 2 “Go into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dark Vs. Light

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 15, 2012

Sermon for the fourth Sunday in Lent, Year B.

John 3: 14 – 21 / Dark Vs. Light Intro: I want to take a survey this morning. I’m going to appoint someone to count for me. If you like milk chocolate, raise your hand. --- If you like dark chocolate, raise your hand. --- If you don’t like chocolate, raise your hand. --- ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hypocrisy Vs. Integrity

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 20, 2012

We should have the freedom to be honest before God and others without putting on airs.

Hypocrisy vs. Integrity March 18, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should have the freedom to be honest before God and others without putting on airs. Focus Passage: Acts 5:1-11 Supplemental Passage: Then the Lord said, "Because this people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Favoritism Vs Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 28, 2015

Some things are inconsistent with faith in Jesus Christ. Playing favorites in church is sin, plain and simple.

My brothers, show no favoritism as you hold your faith in the glorious Lord Jesus Christ. If a man wearing gold rings and fine clothes enters your assembly and also a poor man wearing ragged clothing enters, if you look at the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Sit here in a good ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hushai Vs. Ahithophel

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 30, 2015

To show what a worldly advise can do to you.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you give good or godly advise? Godly advise. It's always in the WORD. Proverbs 28:26 (Amplified Bible) 28:26 He who leans on, trusts in, and is confident of his own mind and heart is a [self-confident] fool, but he who walks in skillful and godly Wisdom shall be delivered. II. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Judah Vs Assyria

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2014

To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST made us victorious already thru our faith in JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you victorious in CHRIST JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST made us victorious already thru our faith in JESUS. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 8:10 (Amplified Bible) 8:10 Take counsel together [against Judah], but it shall come to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Vs. Judgement Series

Contributed by Ken Little on Jul 23, 2014

When we can free ourselves from judging, we can free ourselves to love.

“Free: To Love” Well good morning everyone….As always it is good to be with you this morning…today we are beginning a three week series and honestly I’m glad it is only three weeks because I only have three suits…if it was one more week…well..the only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Vs Despair Series

Contributed by Ken Little on Jul 23, 2014

Freedom in Christ means we can break free from despair and live in boundless hope.

Good morning everyone…it’s good to be with you here…today we will be diving into part two of our series called free, last week we talked about loving first, not judging first…and this week we are going to talk about living with hope…because sometimes…living life ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Vs. Fear Series

Contributed by Ken Little on Jul 23, 2014

When we step out in faith in power of God we become freed from fear.

Good morning everyone…I just have to say…it has been a pleasure to be spending the last three weeks up here with you…normally in children’s church after talking for like 3 minutes I have to stop my lesson and tell someone to stop poking their neighbor, or to remain in their ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom Vs. The Wicked Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 24, 2014

We are warned to guard ourselves against wicked men and immoral world systems. It takes wisdom to heed these warnings.

We just got back from a 7 day cruise recently. It was fantastic. We woke up the mornings without an alarm ringing in our ears. The stateroom we were in had a window that afforded us an ocean view. After getting dressed we had several choices of where to eat the morning meal. Then we would go ashore ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:12-21

Denomination: Foursquare

"Faith Vs. Faith"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 5, 2015

In Super Bowl 49 two teams verse each other so does our different types of faith verses each other. We chose the winner.

Faith Vs Faith Today the Seattle Sea Hawks vs the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 49. I don’t know what kind of faith you have but maybe we have different faith at different times on our lives. Faith is important at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Methodist

Love Vs Lust Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 16, 2010

When you compare love verse lust you very quickly discover that one leads to happiness, blessings and fulfillment in life while the other leads to discontentment, guilt, curses and despair in life. Which will you choose?

Sermon: “Love vs Lust” Series: 4 letter words+ Thesis: When you compare love verse lust you very quickly discover that one leads to happiness, blessings and fulfillment in life while the other leads to discontentment, guilt, curses and despair in life. Which will you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational