Sermons on Avoid Sameness:

New King, Same Lord Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 23, 2009

This sermon marks the middle point of our series on the life of David. So in this lesson we look backward and forward and we anticipate the lessons we will be learning in the rest of the series.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a time when the Pope had just finished a tour of the Napa Valley and was taking a limousine to San Francisco. 1. As the Pope talked with the chauffeur, he admitted that he had always wanted to drive a limo, but had never had the chance. 2. The chauffeur ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nothing Will Ever Be The Same Again

Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005

Carol Service sermon (centred on the lyrics of a Graham kendrick song) asking how much difference Christmas makes in reality.

Most of us will break the law this Christmas ! The list of activities that are illegal to do on Christmas Day is fascinating & ridiculous. These laws have never been repealed and are still officially on the Statute Books: It is illegal to ride or drive to church, and illegal not to attend. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Were All In The Same Boat

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jan 4, 2007

As followers of Jesus Christ we are all in the same boat, with the same destination. God and Jesus Christ watch over us during the journey.

We’re All In The Same Boat Mark 6:45-51 Jesus Walks on Water 45 Immediately after this, Jesus made his disciples get back into the boat and head out across the lake to Bethsaida, while he sent the people home. 46 Afterward he went up into the hills by himself to pray. 47 During the night, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Individual But The Same Person - Impossible!

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 22, 2014

There are some who try to explain the Trinity, but they just confuse people! They say, God is Jesus and Jesus is God and the Holy Spirit is mixed in there too????

There are some who try to explain the Trinity, but they just confuse people! They say, God is Jesus and Jesus is God and the Holy Spirit is too???? How can we better understand this mystery? Every opinion seems to be different, but every school of thought have verses to back their theories. Some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Serve The Same Purpose Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 3, 2014

With Jesus as our leader or 'coach' all believers are called to the SAME team to follow Him. He leads us, but to what? What is the purpose of following Christ? Paul makes that known here in Col 2 and this morning we will see what he means...

Sermon Brief Date Written: Sept 25, 2014 Date Preached: Sept 28, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Purpose! Sermon Text: Colossians 2:1-23 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past few weeks we have learned that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Harm In Same Sex Marriage Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015

What's the harm in same sex marriage? (Material adapted from various sources and Marriage: What is it, why it matters, and the consequences of redefining it by Ryan T. Anderson)

HoHum: Henry Rollins- “Don't hide behind the Constitution or the Bible. If you're against gay marriage, just be honest, put a scarlet 'H' on your shirt, and say, 'I am a homophobe!” WBTU: Many are saying that we are losing the fight over marriage in this country. A majority of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaders And Followers Are On The Same Team

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2015

Leaders and followers must work together to be successful. There are many important things that they should be able to expect from each other.

Introduction: A. Today’s sermon begins a two sermon focus on church leadership. 1. Today’s sermon will focus on the relationship between spiritual leaders and spiritual followers. 2. The second sermon will focus on elders and deacons, and their qualifications and selection. 3. That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship, Generosity, And Giving Are Not The Same Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 19, 2018

Stewardship is how we manage everything we keep. Stewardship is a role, giving is an act, and generosity is an attitude. Since God created and still owns all we have, stewardship is recognizing that God is the owner and we are his managers, responsible for using God’s possessions to please Him.

New Sermon Series Begins today on Stewardship. This is not a series about giving more, but more on managing those things that belong to God. To help you understand the biblical position I will be taking on this matter of stewardship, let me ask you a simple question: If you made $1,000 last week, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Two Sides Of The Same Coin

Contributed by Tunde Alli on Nov 23, 2011

There are two sides to God’s ultimate creation. Though man exists in the physical realm, he is ultimately a spiritual being.

For everything that has a physical side, there is a spiritual side also. Most Christians relate more to the physical to the detriment and neglect of the spiritual. Even though man exists in the physical realm but is ultimately a spiritual being. Essentially there are two sides to man, the physical ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Things Aren’t The Same! Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 8, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 7: 1 – 24

Genesis 7: 1 – 24 Things aren’t the same! 7 Then the LORD said to Noah, “Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation. 2 You shall take with you seven each of every clean animal, a male and his female; two each of animals ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"It’s All The Same”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Mar 17, 2019

The “Mind Of Christ" involves... Humility, Obedience, Sacrifice, Great Reward. Let us all have this same brain wave... A hallmark of all should be growing Christians.

“For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith” Here’s one from The Message Bible of the same verse says; “I'm speaking to you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Same Faith - Different Perspective

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2019

Each of the Gospel writers had the same faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Each of the four Gospels is written from a different perspective. This sermon focuses on the Gospel of John.

We continue in our series, dare to be different, and this month across our group of churches our focus is has been on faith. At the start of the New Testament are the four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each of the Gospel writers had the same faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 20:30-31, Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:15-17, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Same Faith - Different Perspective

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2019

Each of the Gospel writers had the same faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Each of the four Gospels is written from a different perspective. This sermon focuses on the Gospel of John.

We continue in our series, dare to be different, and this month across our group of churches our focus is has been on faith. At the start of the New Testament are the four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each of the Gospel writers had the same faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 20:30-31, Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:15-17, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Long Obedience In The Same Direction Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 6, 2023

Have you ever met a mature Christ follower? How do you think their lives ended up so blessed and strong?

1 Kings 9 A Long Obedience in the Same Direction September 10, 2023 1 Kings 9:4-7 NIV Now if you walk before Me as your father David walked, in integrity of heart and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and My judgments, 5 then I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:4-7, Luke 9:18-20, Luke 9:22-25, Luke 9:26, Luke 9:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Chapter, Same Mission

Contributed by Sylvan Finger on May 29, 2024

How might mothers relate to Mary when her son ascended into heaven?

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Now, have you ever had a moment where you completed something and then was left thinking, “Now what?” Maybe it was just finishing some big project. Maybe it was your visiting family going home from vacation. Maybe it was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Lutheran