Sermons on Sacred Vs Secular:

Corona Vs Christ Series

Contributed by James Greer on Mar 18, 2020

Stress is often a result of us thinking and trying to be in control. Corona teaches how little control we really have!

Corona Vs. Christ 2 Timothy 1:7, NKJV Stress and fear are really nothing more than the false perception we are in control; the more we try to be in control the more things get out of control. Simply action steps to take during this unprecedented challenge. Fear in most cases is fake, but in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Reputation Vs. Character

Contributed by Wes Gunther on Mar 19, 2019

Christ put off His reputation but never wavered on His character.

Made Himself of no Reputation Philippians 2:7-10 I. We value our Reputation a. We build our reputation through i. Experience ii. Time iii. Rapport iv. Hard work b. Our reputation can be easily lost i. One accusation ii. One indiscretion ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:7

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

Mystery Vs Magic

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 27, 2018

We just must understand that there is no Magic in the bible, but there sure is plenty of Mystery.

Weekend Message/Devotion May 27, 2018 John 3:1-17 Mystery vs Magic I enjoy a good mystery. As I read or watch a mystery, I find myself engrossed in looking for clues in hopes of solving the mystery for myself prior to it being revealed in the reading or program. In today’s gospel reading, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

Comfort Vs Commitment

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2013

The Christian is called to choose commitment over comfort and convenience every time.

Comfort vs Commitment August 11, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Christian is called to choose commitment over comfort and convenience every time. Focus Passage: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction: The kids and I were watching a show on the Science ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

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

Training Vs Trying Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 4, 2015

If we are going to grow spiritually, we must move from just trying to grow, to training for growth.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Where are you spiritually today? Are you growing, is your faith exciting to you or are you bored and disconnected? • There are times when Christians struggle to grow in their faith. • Over time we see people who were excited about Jesus walk away. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithfulness Vs. Fruitfulness

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

Examinations for times of unfruitfulness (Material adapted from MATT PERMAN at: http://whatsbestnext.com/2011/08/does-god-require-faithfulness-or-fruitfulness/; and Jimmy Larche at: http://www.jimmylarche.com/fruitfulness-abiding-in-christ/)

HoHum: Struggling church- “God has not called us to be successful. He has just called us to be faithful.” This one is in the same vein: “God wants faithfulness, not fruitfulness.” WBTU: These statements are half true. There is a Yiddish proverb that says: “A ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Will Vs. Thy Will Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 8, 2013

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

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relationship Vs. Religion Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 1, 2019

Paul warns about threee subtles deceptions about living the Christian life that can cause us to get detoured from focusing on a growing love relationship with God.

Having discussed how our victory over the power of sin and the temptations to sin provided by the flesh, the world and the devil in our daily lives has been provided for through Christ death, burial and resurrection; Paul now addresses three subtle detours that can get the child of God. These ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist