Sermons on Be Different:

Making A Difference 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Notice these words, “And of some have compassion MAKING A DIFFERENCE…”

Some can live their entire life and never make any difference in a positive way. For example, God can leave some people on this earth for 90 or 100 years, and when they die, their life has made very little DIFFERENCE! Illus: God let Methuselah live on this earth for 969 years, and the only thing ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 7, 2021

Most people cannot remember a more divided America than the one we live in today. How did we get here? How can we heal?

The Revolutionary Gospel Galatians 3 – Unity September 12, 2021 Most people cannot remember a more divided America than the one we live in today. The vitriol has escalated to dangerous levels and our culture is on the verge of a meltdown not seen in decades. These perilous times require us to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29, Revelation 7:9, John 13:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Captivator: Small: Hour Glass Of Time: Comparison

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 8, 2021

I have a clock and a hourglass... what are the differences? Is this the hill on which I want to die? Small differences can destroy unity.

CAPTIVATOR: SMALL? THE HOUR GLASS OF TIME? COMPARISON. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A CLOCK AND A LARGE HOUR GLASS. Remember: There has been a soap opera or drama that has ran for 56 seasons, since 1965. This drama is set in the town of Salem in the Midwest. LIKE THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9, 1 John 4:20-21, Numbers 20:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get A Grip! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 1 - Get a Grip! I. Introduction There are a lot of ways to say it. I "fly off the handle." I have a short fuse. I'm about to flip out. I'm hot under the collar. I'm about to have a cow. I'm about to go postal. Cheesed off! Or I'm salty! It really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have To Pea! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 2 - We Have to Pea! I. Introduction We started last week by talking about how we communicate anger. We could say, "I'm chapped. I'm hacked off. I'm ticked. I'm flashin'. I'm spittin' chips!" However, we discussed that how we say it isn't ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's A Process! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 3 - It's a Process I. Introduction We have been talking about how we communicate anger. We could say, "I'm fired up!" I'm steamed. That grinds my gears! I'm grated. I'm triffin'!" The way we say it isn't nearly as important as what we do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Got To Move Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

I’m Mad We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 4 - We Got to Move I. Introduction We have been talking about how we communicate anger. Did you know there are even unique ways to say you are angry in different parts of our country? If you are from Nevada, you might say "Get one's chin out." In Kentucky, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love One Another (Friday Of The Fifth Week Of Easter)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 19, 2020

Is it possible to love one another when we have so many differences?

Reflection Love one another. Today, Jesus calls each one us to ‘love one another’. How do we love one another? Do we really love one another? The answer is given in the first reading. It says that we are different. We are different in our physical appearances. We are different in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-31, John 15:12-17

Denomination: Other

A Letter About Forgiveness- Be Different Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 6, 2023

This is the 152nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from Philemon.

Series: Action [#152] A LETTER ABOUT FORGIVENESS- BE DIFFERENT Philemon 1:1-25 Introduction: Thank you for all of the prayers, texts, calls, gifts, and food. As Pastor of Bel Aire for almost 25 years, I have spent many hours with people while their loved ones were having surgery. I have sent ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Contrast Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

The Contrast

Psalm 36 The Contrast 1. The Sinful Man (1-4) His Persuasion - 1 The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Differences Don't Have To Divide!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2024

Differences can give birth to trouble. We see God has a plan. Paul confronted Peter about some differences. Unity must be our goal.

DIFFERENCES, DON’T HAVE TO DIVIDE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *DIFFERENCE: not the same, dissimilar, unlike. DIFFERENCE: HOW MANY KIND KINDS OF CHICKENS ARE THERE? Around the world there are over 500 recognized species of chickens that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12, Proverbs 26:20-21, James 3:16, Romans 12:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Cannot Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 27, 2025

Even the smallest light can pierce the darkest night—God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

### **Introduction: Change the World** Video Ill.: Change the World by Dan Stevers Every kid dreams about big adventures But at some point, the dream dies We settle for less Blend in And put up walls Welcome to the real world, kid But you were created for more You are a child of God You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Can I Give To Make A Difference?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 18, 2024

What can I give to make a difference? There is something you can do... LISTEN! To hear, to listen can bring about change..

WHAT CAN I GIVE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *CAN YOU HEAR ME: WE DO NOT HEAR OR SEE THINGS AS THEY ARE …. WE HEAR AND SEE THINGS AS WE ARE! What is the best gift you could give in the holidays? To your family? To your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15, Matthew 13:15, Romans 11:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Real

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 28, 2026

The tragic death of Charlie Kirk. You can make a difference.

Being Real Daniel 1:1-21 Good morning everyone, let’s pray Prayer This week as I was preparing for the message I was reminded of what this world is like without Jesus. Being an older adult who has lived some life, I remember the life moment of President John F. Kennedy who was assassinated in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

A Rhetorial Question: What Is Your Life?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 14, 2026

Life at best is temporary. What is your life? You can re-write your family history by telling the story in wisdom and love.

LET US ASK A RHETORIAL QUESTION: FOR WHAT IS YOUR LIFE? CAN LITTLE PEOPLE RE-WRITE FAMILY HISTORY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes WHAT MEAL WOULD YOU ORDER IF YOU KNEW IT WAS YOUR LAST? WHAT TALE ARE YOU TELLING? SEVERAL YEARS AGO I WAS ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14-15, Psalm 90:9-10, 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God