Sermons on Be Different:

It Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 24, 2019

Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one.

Introduction: Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one. In week four (4), if you remember, I used John the Baptist as an example of needing to let go of how we think things ought to be and let God take control of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be Different

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 23, 2019

Christians must guard against living in conformity to the world.

As Ron Luce of Acquire the Fire has said, “We constantly see the effects of a generation that has been led by ungodly influences, peer pressure, and by people with no solid foundation in God. As a result, we have a generation of young people, young adults, and young at heart who are hurt, who are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A Difference

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 3, 2021

We may be the only "Jesus" some people will ever know.

Making A Difference Mark 1: 29 - 39 Intro: In December of 1975 I assumed my duties as the Pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church in South Bend, IN. There were Bibles placed in every pew. I opened one to see what version it was and in huge, red letters these words were stamped inside the front ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Different (Leviticus)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Aug 12, 2019

God did not want Israel to live or look like all the other nations around her. How should we look different from the culture around us?  

“Different” (Leviticus) Leviticus 18:1-5 Opening and Introduction For the past few weeks we’ve been looking at Israel and how God worked to bless them. We’ve looked at priests and sacrifices, the tabernacle and how it became the center of society. As we’ve gone through this journey, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:1-5, Leviticus 20:2

Denomination: Lutheran

Be One! Be Different!

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Sep 11, 2019

No one is useless in the church. The Holy Spirit gives everyone some gifting that they can contribute. The church needs you.

This is a bit embarrassing to say, but I have this thing about doing the Tribune’s crossword puzzle each day, and I couldn’t finish Saturday’s and it’s bugging me. Maybe you can help me out. Then I can focus on our sermon text. Can you help me for a minute? I got most of it already. This should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7, Ephesians 4:11-16

The Difference Maker

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Sep 16, 2020

Only the Person of the Holy Spirit provides the power to overcome our sinful nature.

Pastor Tony Evans begins his book on the Holy Spirit by telling us an imaginative, hypothetical story. Suppose you’ve just come from the appliance store and you have seen the most incredible refrigerator. It’s huge. It has all the bells and whistles that you’d expect on a refrigerator, plus some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Of A Different Spirit

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Nov 6, 2023

God is seeking those who are willing to pay the price and live sacrificially for Him. His heart is after men of a different spirit from the ordinary. He especially blesses those who have separated themselves unto His cause.

OF A DIFFERENT SPIRIT (by brother Tarran Dookie) ENOCH Gen 5:21-24 And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Difference Maker

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 26, 2020

Today's Message, "The Difference Maker," is part of our series on "The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit." It looks at the difference the Holy Spirit makes in our lives.

The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit “The Difference Maker” {Audio: https://mega.nz/#!rAkA1aLJ!79q1kVBgw15EkKgEBdfAW7KJguc8KmNMl_9oOOiHV-k} An old man was walking on the beach when he saw what he thought was someone dancing, but when he got closer he saw it was a young man reaching down and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:8, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Foursquare

The Christian Difference Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 26, 2019

What sets the message of Chrsitianity apart from other messages in the world today?

A farmer would call his pigs to feed by tapping a stick against the fence of the pig sty. When they heard the “tapping” they ran to the trough to feed. One day they got loose and wandered into the woods nearby. A woodpecker landed on a tree and began pecking away. When the pigs heard the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Make A Difference

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on May 15, 2021

Wherever we are we must make a difference in the lives of those we interact with

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Opening Hymn: # 546 Closing Hymn: # 357/ #375 Offering Hymn: it 367 Scripture Reading: Jam.4:17; 1 Cor.9:19,20 Let us take a journey into the book of Acts chapter 27 and verse 10 where we will meet Paul the prisoner at Fair Havens giving advice to the centurion, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:10-20, James 1:5, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Psalm 135:7, James 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

What Is The Difference?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2025

God is sovereign. God is just, and He is merciful. Your view of God dictates how you treat mankind.

“The word of the LORD came to me: ‘What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, “The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge?” As I live, declares the Lord GOD, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. Behold, all souls are ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

We have spiritual blessings: the blessing of spiritual adoption into God's family, the blessing of redemption and forgiveness, and the blessing of hope and inheritance.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we are going to dive deep into the beautiful words of Ephesians, specifically Ephesians 1:1-14. In these verses, we uncover three amazing blessings that we, as believers, can hold onto: The Blessing of Spiritual Adoption, The Blessing of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Topics: Blessing, Christ

Making A Difference PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon explores the call to show mercy and compassion to those who doubt, and how to embody Christ's love through understanding and charity.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand here today, humbled by the grace and love of our Lord, thankful for the opportunity to share His word, and deeply aware of the responsibility that comes with it. We gather here, not as individuals, but as a family, united under the banner of Christ's ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22

Topics: Compassion

Faith + Change = Difference

Contributed by Walter Troup on Jul 22, 2018

There needs to be a difference in our lives when we come to faith. What does that look like?

There are many titles that are used today to describe people who believe in Jesus. When we think of someone who believes that Jesus said who he said he was, did what he said he did, and will do finish the work that we see in Revelation, those people are know by many names. * Christian * follower ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Be Different

Contributed by Richard Crow on May 24, 2001

God can totally change your life. It doesn’t matter where you come from or who you are, you can be different.

You Can Be Different 2 Corinthians 5:17 May 7, 2001 2 Cor 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Jesus Christ can change your life! It can be different. Paul had experienced dramatic changes. (Remember his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist