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  • Guy Caley avatar

    What A Difference Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 11,238 views

    Having pointed out the shortcomings of a "different gospel" in 1:6-10, Paul points out the transforming power of a gospel that makes a difference.

    Introduction A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. As Mom signed in at the reception desk, Father and son came to the elevator entrance. They’d never seen an elevator before, and just ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Resolving Differences

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,941 views

    How to resolve vexating differences in your relationships

    Resolving Differences (Acts 15:12-35) Illustration:Labour mightily for a healing spirit. Away with all discriminating names whatever that may hinder the applying of balm to heal your wounds...Discord and division become no Christian. For wolves to worry the lambs is no wonder, but for one lamb to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Different, But The Same Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 16, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,191 views

    This sermon stresses the importance of finding our spiritual gifts and putting them to use.

    1 Corinthians Different, but the Same 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 May 18, 2003 Intro: A. [Fair Exchanges] The husband’s idea of a gift exchange: His gift is a new set of golf clubs. Her gift is a new pair of dishwashing gloves. The wife’s idea of a gift exchange: His gift is a new snow shovel. Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live In The Difference Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,498 views

    We use our individual gifts for the benefit of all.

    LIVE IN THE DIFFERENCE I Corinthians 12:27-31 S: Spiritual Gifts C: Spiritual gifts are to be used. Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE USE OUR INDIVIDUAL GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL. ?: What? What do we need to know to do it correctly? KW: Factors TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    What's The Difference?

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,500 views

    So what’s the difference between the church and the world? And what’s the source of that difference. Would it surprise those of us in the church to realize that we’re the reason things are so different?

    What’s the difference? By itself the question doesn’t make sense. What’s the difference between what? Some differences are pretty easy to see, night and day; automobiles and elephants. But others are a bit subtler such as between democracy and a representative republic. Still others are live ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Hill avatar

    Making A Difference

    Contributed by David Hill on Jul 8, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,688 views

    How to make a difference for God in life.

    MAKING A DIFFERNECE JEREMIAH 29:10 INTRODUCTION: I read a story of a man traveling through Atlanta who noticed in the Yellow Pages, in the listing of restaurants, an entry for a place called Church of God Grill. The peculiar name aroused his curiosity and he dialed the number A man answered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Ross avatar

    What Is The Difference?

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,302 views

    To encourage believers to develop the characteristics of the New Testament Church. Peter wrote his letter to develop their identity as the "family of God".

    INTRODUCTION Illustration: Hello, Hiya, Gidday, Hi Y’all, Konnichi wa, Good Day, Shalom, Bonjour, Aloha, Greetings and Salutations How someone greets another tells a lot about that person? A handshake, for instance, tells a lot. It amazes me how many different types of handshakes their are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Dare To Be Different

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 21, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 24,362 views

    Christ calls His followers to be different. This morning I would challenge those of you who have entered the gate and are standing on the narrow road to travel the road and to dare to be different.

    DARE TO BE DIFFERENT Matthew 7:12-14 Introduction: “Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads unto life, and few there be that find it.” The word that Jesus used for “narrow” in the phrase “narrow is the way” refers to a road that is “narrow and troublesome” to travel. The road ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    A Home With A Difference

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,556 views

    The Home that God intent

    Sermon Scripture: 2 Kings 4:817, especially verse 10 A Home with a Difference Introduction: Our Scripture today features a well-heeled middle class couple, who seem to have everything: a large house, a secure income, a happy marriage, and all of their material needs met. Their home is an example ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Commanded To Be Different

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,951 views

    The world seeks to mold the believer to its pattern in every area of life. God wants His children to be transformed by the renewing of their minds.

    COMMANDED TO BE DIFFERENT “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is--His good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 (NIV) 14 Do not be yoked together with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Difference

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,423 views

    3rd Sunday after Epiphany What a contrast between the story of Jonah and the Gospel

    3rd Sunday after Epiphany, January 22, 2006 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we have gathered here this morning, because you have called us through your Son to worship and praise you for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph McCulley avatar

    Making A Difference

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,259 views

    Easter message that gives three reasons Jesus made such a difference to this world.

    Acts 1:1-9, Luke 24:1-53 Making a Difference Intro: No person who has ever lived on the earth has made a greater impact than that of Jesus Christ. I don’t think anyone, Christian or non-Christian would dispute that statement. Certainly we could name some famous men (Scientist, Philosophers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Notice The Difference

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 16, 2009
     | 3,361 views

    John wasn’t here to bring attention to himself, but when he saw Jesus, he wanted to bring attention to the One that would make the difference in every one’s life He touched.

    Notice the Difference Prairie Baptist Church – 10/4/09 P.M. Service Text: John 1:19-34 Key verse: John 1:34 - And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.” Premise: John wasn’t here to bring attention to himself, but when he saw Jesus, he wanted to bring attention to the One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Different Gates

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,493 views

    God moves in the hearts of men in many different ways. Consider some "gates" in the new birth experience.

    DIFFERENT GATES "And it came about that as he journeyed, he was approaching Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him; and he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, ’Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ And he said, ’Who art Thou, Lord?’ And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    The Difference Makers

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 18, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,193 views

    We are called to make a difference in the world we live in. Jesus called us to be the salt and light of the world. We are to be difference makers.

    The Difference Makers Matthew 5:13-16 I. You Are Valuable (v. 13a) A. Because of the Price Paid (I Cor. 6:20a) - You were not bought or created cheaply, but rather it cost something to get you to the point for God to accept you and use you. - We were a slave to sin and darkness and God paid our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist