Sermons on Story Vs Event:

Caiaphas And The Cross Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 7, 2015

The story of Caiaphas and his role in the crucifixion of Jesus.

The Crucifixion: The Chief Priest March 15, 2015 Mark 14:53-65 Have you ever noticed how many “who done it” programs are on television? We have the old favorites like “Law and Order, CSI, Castle, NCIS, The Mentalist, Elementary and others. They try to keep the viewer in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Baptist

Form Vs. Function

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 22, 2002

One of a series on the church from the book of Acts.

Do you remember the decisions you made when you left High School. There was the decision that led you to college or to the military. Or perhaps it was a decision that led you a factory job or to trade school. One little decision that probably shaped the rest of your life. Any architect deals ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Religion Vs. Relationship

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002

Religion has been replacing a solid relationship with God ever since Satan has been in business and too many Christians are not aware of it.

Scripture: Luke 11:37-12 Title: “Religion vs. Relationship” Introduction: It has been said, “The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” (Christianity Today, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Optimist Vs. Pessimist

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jul 29, 2003

The optimist says: “My cup runs over, what a blessing!” The pessimist says: “My cup runs over: what a mess!” We need both… And you know, most times the pessimist and the optimist are right. Both of them are right. The difference is that the optimist tries

Let me ask you a question: it’s an embarrassing question but here in the church is the place we can say anything... Are you a pessimist or an optimist? Maybe the person who sit closest to you, and who know you the best, can answer the best. None of us like to be labeled as pessimist, right? And ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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

Alabanza Vs Adoracion

Contributed by Ramon Rojas on Apr 23, 2005

Quiero compartir en esta ocasión la diferencia entre la alabanza y la adoración. Es bueno que podas reconocer el valor y uso de cada una de ellas. De lo contrario podremos utilizarlas en forma incorrecta y no obtener los resultados que Dios en su Palabra

ALABANZA VS ADORACION Lectura: Juan 4:22-24 Introducción: Quiero compartir en esta ocasión la diferencia entre la alabanza y la adoración. Es bueno que podas reconocer el valor y uso de cada una de ellas. De lo contrario podremos utilizarlas en forma incorrecta y no obtener los resultados que ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abel Vs Unable Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Sep 20, 2002

What qualifications would Abel have for being included in the Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11)

Able vs. Unable (Genesis 4:1-8) Abel was a shepherd. Cain was a farmer. Cain would end up making Abel the first person martyred for the truth. What led to this extreme act of violence? I. The Offering A. Two different offerings 1. Abel offered fat portions from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sensitivity Vs Sensuality Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Feb 9, 2003

Ephesians Series #12 Each time we Sacrifice Sensitivity to the Spirit of God for something else we harden our hearts to the leading of the Holy Spirt and put another layer of callous on our hearts.

A Walk that is Worthy Part 12 Sensitivity vs Sensuality Text: Ephesians 4:17-19 Intro: This morning I would like to continue on with our series in Ephesians entitled “A Walk that Is Worthy” For those of you that are keeping track I am skipping around just a bit. I want to come back to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Vs. The Trespass Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

The contrasting relationship beween the sin of Adam and the Obedience of Christ.

The Gift vs. The Trespass Romans 5:12–21 INTRODUCTION When we look in Genesis One and Two at the creation of the universe, we are in awe at the wondrous power of an Almighty God. Think about Adam, the first man and how wonderful things were for him. He and his wife, Eve, living in the garden ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Superheroes Vs. Christians

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 22, 2004

So what about Christians? How do they compare or contrast with these superheroes we have been looking at. We’ll look at three principles to examine the superheroes and the Christians, but instead of trying to impress the pop culture, we will seek God’s

Superheroes vs. Christians Introduction: Throughout the last century, superheroes have played a major part of our American culture. Comic books, cartoons & science fiction have all played a part of making superheroes a major icon in our society. We can look way back in our history to see that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing Vs. Believing

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 16, 2005

The foundation of having a relationship with God - is it based on doing, or based on believing?

Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 DOING VS. BELIEVING Have you ever bought something that needed to be put together, and it came with the wrong set of directions? Somehow, somewhere, someone put the wrong set of directions into that box. But you don’t know that. You open up the box – maybe it’s a piece of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Flesh Vs Spirit

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Mar 3, 2005

Are you an individual that likes quick fixes and drive-thru Christianity? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. The church worldwide desires quick fixes. Most of us don’t like to wait on God, nor do we want to spend hours studying His word in a manner

By: Donna J. Kazenske Are you an individual that likes quick fixes and drive-thru Christianity? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. The church worldwide desires quick fixes. Most of us don’t like to wait on God, nor do we want to spend hours studying His word in a manner that would ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-21

Denomination: *other

Ownership Vs. Possession Series

Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 20, 2001

Ownership & Possession are not the same thing? It is said that possession is 9/10ths of the law. You may have a legal right, but if you don’t possess it you aren’t enjoying it! Do you possess what you have a legal right to in the Word?

Ownership & Possession Mark 11:24 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive (to take) them, and ye shall have them. (KJV) Just because God gives you something is no sign that you will enjoy it! This morning: Ownership & Possession How ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Vs. The Church

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004

Man’s view of the church is often very different from the one Jesus demonstrated and Paul described.

I can stand anywhere in my back yard and see my church. It sits rather majestically at the apex of our little town. Its stained glass windows chronicle its founders. Inside, a huge chandelier hovers over our pew. I don’t know who appointed us to sit in that particular pew, but it must have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22, Matthew 13:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worry Vs. Concern

Contributed by Doug Blackmon on May 30, 2002

Worry is Satans Joy Killer.

-Do you have that first Joy? -Worry is Satans joy killer. -Do you know God and understand what he has told you to do? Verse 33 Phil. 4:13 7 reasons not to worry: 1)The same God who created life in you can be trusted with the details of your life. A)Seeking His guidance in your daily ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist