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  • Tim Byrd avatar

    A Contrast In Eternal Life

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 30, 2002
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    It amazes me that few subjects interest men more and receives more questions than that of the after life. Most folks have at one time or another have pondered the age old question as in Job 14:14; “If a man dies, shall he live again.”

    “A Contrast In Eternal Life” Date: October 27, 2002 A.M Service “Great Day Allendale” Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Luke 16:19-31 Introduction It amazes me that few subjects interest men more and receives more questions than that of the after life. Most folks have at one time or another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contrast Of Barnimas And Zaccheas

    Contributed by Doug Blackmon on May 30, 2002
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    There is a striking contrast between Bartimas and Zaccheas.

    There is a striking contrast between Bartimas and Zacchaes while they were both named Jerico they were two extremes. -one sitting by the way side one in a tree -one was poor one was rich -one needed mercy one needed sight -one had to get up to be saved one had to get down Christ is able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contrast/Baptismal Call

    Contributed by Mark Ripper on Apr 23, 2001
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    Compares the actions of the disciples during the passion of Christ with their actions after the Resurrection.

    Contrast – In today’s readings we see the contrast in the apostles faith in the Gospel of Mark and that of Peter and John in the Acts of the Apostles. In the Gospel Jesus is recounting their unbelief – The two woman return from the tomb and tell the apostles of Jesus Christ Resurrection, yet they ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    A Study In Contrasts And Comparisons Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 27, 2008
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    In the stories of Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood, we see several differences and similarities.

    A STUDY IN CONTRASTS AND COMPARISONS Text: Mark 5:21 – 43 Introduction:  This scripture is part of a larger narrative from 4:35 – 5:43 o 4:35 – 41 Jesus displays His power over danger o 5:1 – 20 Jesus displays His power over demons o 5:21 – 34 Jesus displays His power over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Contrast Of Two Kings

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 30, 2012
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    The story of the Wise Men of Christmas shows the sharp contrast of two kings:King Jesus and King Herod. It also shows the sharp contrast of two Kingdoms.

    The Contrast of Two Kings of Christmas Matthew 2 I. King Herod WAS: A. preoccupied with power, prestige and possessions B. preoccupied with paranoia and self-preservation. II. King Jesus IS still: A. filled with promise. B. filled with peace and paternal glory: Nazareth: “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Is A Combination Of Contrasts

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Jan 13, 2021
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    The author, believed to be Solomon, illustrates this truth by comparing the opposites —fourteen pairs of contrasting activities as examples of how life is comprised of contrasting events and seasons.

    A new employee had been caught coming in late for work three times and the fourth time the manager decided to discipline him. He said, “Look here! Don’t you know what time we start to work around here? He replied, “No, sir. They’re always working when I get here.” Knowing the time and keeping the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Wicked And Righteous Contrasted Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 19, 2022
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    Psalm 1 lays out the great theme that we hold up in the Christian life. The contrast of two types of people. The one who follows God’s law which is the way of blessedness. Standing opposite of this is the one who follows the way of wickedness whose end is judgement.

    I was driving though the mountain range of Colorado when I saw a sign posted that said this was the Continental divide. This Continental divide is a fascinating this. Two raindrops can fall from the same cloud. If one drops on one side of the Continental divide and the other on the other side, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Critically Important Contrasts Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 17, 2023
     | 1,336 views

    In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark presents some critically important contrasts between Jesus and the Scribes and Pharisees as Jesus clarifies the difference between truth and tradition, and between inward and outward righteousness.

    Introduction: A. Many years ago, the Washington Post carried a story about a man who was working on his farm in Wisconsin, when suddenly something dropped out of the sky into a field near him. 1. The object was blue, frozen, and mysterious. 2. Excitedly, the man chopped off a huge chunk, put it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Wasn’t His Idea

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 6, 2019
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    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 1: 1 – 17

    2 Chronicles 1: 1 – 17 It wasn’t his idea 1 Now Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and exalted him exceedingly. 2 And Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, to the judges, and to every leader in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    It Is Not A Good Idea To Lie To God! Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 14, 2000
    based on 118 ratings
     | 20,351 views

    Deals with the danger of spiritual deception.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 11 “It is not a Good Idea to Lie to God!” Acts 5:1-11 Things were going great in the church. As we have seen in the previous study, verse 33 tells us that there was great power and great grace at work in the church. Satan, always the enemy of God’s great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Idea Of A Great Dad

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 15,663 views

    God tells dads how to be great fathers.

    GEN.18:19 "GOD’S IDEA OF A GREAT DAD" INTRO: We live in a day when we need good male role models. * It’s getting hard to find good, Christian males who are worth looking up to! * In our day, the bad father is not hard to find! * However, finding the man who stands out as an example of what a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following The Crowd Is Not A Good Idea Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
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     | 13,992 views

    A children’s Service talking about how people think we can get to heaven

    Following the crowd is not a good idea. Luke 13-22-30 Gladstone Baptist Church - 6/8/06 pm S1 - Heaven seems like such a wonderful place and everyone wants to get to heaven don’t they. But many people will miss out. Hi Boys & Girls, Mums & Dads, today I want to talk to you about heaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Church Membership A Biblical Idea?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
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    5 strands in the New Testament for local church membership (Material adapted from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/messages/how-important-is-church-membership)

    HoHum: While Alexander Campbell was studying at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, the time had come for communion at his church. Communion was only observed a couple of times a year, so it was a pretty big deal. His church had a custom, like many churches of that day, to pass out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Thanksgiving A Foreign Idea To You?

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009
     | 2,281 views

    We are sometimes surprised when we hear a non-church person giving God praise for something done in their life and we are surprised by it. Maybe we are even a little embarrassed since we may have received a similar blessing but forgot to give thanks.

    Is Thanksgiving a Foreign Idea to You? Thanksgiving Day 2009 Luke 17:11-19 On January 31, 1957, the Canadian Parliament proclaimed: A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed … to be observed on the 2nd Monday in October. It seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pray 4 Big Ideas

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jul 25, 2010
     | 1,760 views

    I want 2 remind my kids and other kids the importance of giving GOD thanks.

    Imagine your mother and daddy is sitting at the dinner table; before you said your prayer, you’ll littlies started eating. NOW, you’ll littlies been doing this because mom and dad never said anything, sometime this is what we do and I’m guilty too. Remember! This is my sermon; you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational