Sermons on Being Different:

Being Transformed From Glory To Glory: 7 Transitions In The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 23, 2024

I think God gave us the caterpillar and the butterfly to tell us about ourselves. To tell us that we need a transformation to become all we’re meant to be.

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 But we all, with unveiled faces, looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.” -2nd Cor 3:17-18 We as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Hebrews 5:12-14, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Salvation Army

He Is Risen! Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

the empty tomb proves death is not the end

HE IS RISEN! Luke 24:34 Have you ever heard of a man named Harry Houdini? He died in October of 1926, but Harry Houdini’s claim to fame was that he was a magician and an excellent escape artist. Houdini was said to have the flexibility of an eel and the nine lives of a cat. They did all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:4-5, Luke 24:20-35, John 2:19, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Episcopal

Christian Freedom And The Weak Brother Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 11, 2019

The Corinthians were divided over the question of whether it was permissible to eat meat that had been previously offered to an idol. Paul agreed with those who thought it was permissible, since idols were nothing as far as having any real power.

Christian Freedom and the Weak Brother - Part 1 (series: Lessons on 1 Corinthians) January 10, 2013 Lessons on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 7.2: Christian Freedom and the Weak Brother Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8.7-13 1 Cor 8.7-13 (KJV) 7 Howbeit there is not in every man that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

If You Were Accused Of Being A Christian, Is There Enough Proof To Convict You?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2024

I have been accused of a lot of things, and a thankfully a Christian is one of them. Do you bear the characteristics, the marks of a Christian? You can.

A church visitor went to a home, a man came tot the door. “Are you a member of any church?” “Oh yes, I do belong to a church. I have for many years. I joined before I was married.” The wife spoke up. Imagine that married 20 years, this is the first time. I knew that he belonged to a church. If you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:13-14, Psalm 142:4

Denomination: Baptist

What Sort Of Home Will Heaven Be? John 14:1-6 Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 24, 2008

Heaven is a real and tangible place. Most people have the idea that we float around in heaven with harps. Nothing could be further from the truth.

NAS John 14:1 "Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 "In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. 3 "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Is All In All Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

When Christ is all in all Paul says we will love differently, live differently and learn differently.

INTRODUCTION You have probably heard the saying, “Clothes make the man.” I want to ask a question. If Christ were to decide to spend the day with you would you dress any different than normal? Would you rush out to buy new clothes? Maybe you would make sure you dressed modestly. Maybe you would put ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

From This Day On, I Will Bless (Haggai 2:10-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

When we move from being unclean, to clean, God views and treats us completely different. It's then that God's blessings flow.

Haggai's oracle in today's passage, chapter 2:10-19, comes roughly two months after his last one-- and three months after the people have begun rebuilding God's house. Here, again, Yahweh speaks through his prophet to encourage the people. So this is another message, I'm hoping, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down (Summer Of 2002)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022

Joseph took this obstacle (being sold into slavery by his brothers) and turned it into an opportunity. He had every reason to be bitter and resentful. His attitude made all the difference.

YOU CANNOT KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN Text: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 "Ida Eisenhower, mother of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, was asked in an interview if she was proud of her son. She answered, "Yes, I am very proud. Which son?" (Robert H. Spain. How To Stay alive As Long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: United Methodist

4. Cultivate New Relationships Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Dec 7, 2023

The subculture of the Church wins a hearing for it's message of New Life by living out radically different ways of being in all the relationships we enter into.

MS112623 HOW TO STOP YOUR CULTURE FROM DYING 4. CULTIVATE NEW RELATIONSHIPS (SLIDE) In this series we said culture is in rapid decay and splitting apart at the seams: - Politically - Ethnically - Morally and - Socially. (SLIDE) But we said, in the letter to the Ephesians is God’s Renewal Manual. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing The Good News Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 5 of a series on Evangelism

“Sharing The Good News” Passing on the Faith, Part 5 If you have your bible, turn to 2 Kings chapter 6, (pew bible _________) This is the last message in our series called, Passing On The Faith. So we’re going to be talking about sharing our faith. Now, maybe you’re ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pleading The Blood

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 14, 2020

If you grew up in Pentecostal circles as I did, chances are you heard , used or are still using the phrase “I plead the blood.” However, some people in the church world today don’t understand the phrase and ask, “What does it mean?”

Pleading The Blood Exodus 12:13,14 If you grew up in Pentecostal circles as I did, chances are you heard , used or are still using the phrase “I plead the blood.” However, some people in the church world today don’t understand the phrase and ask, “What does it mean?” The Passover in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Settle For Being Less Than The Best Christian Because …

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

And so the question I have to ask myself is why do I have to strive to be the best Christian I can be? Why can’t I just settle for just getting by in my Christian life?

I settle for being less than the best Christian because … Hebrews 10:11-18 Introduction When I was a young boy growing up one of my favorite shows to watch on television was “ABC’s Wide World of Sports”. It came on every Saturday afternoon and the introduction went ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

What God Has Predestined For Your Life In 2003-Shall Be! Series

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Oct 26, 2002

The last two years have brought a lot of pain and devastation to the lives of many Christians and non-believers. Many ask the question, "Why Me?" This sermon is designed to answer those hard questions and yet offer hope for tomorrow!

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks The Ministry of S.A.R.A.H. Lyons, Georgia PRAYER: Lord, once again I want to praise Your Holy name and tell you thank You! For you have brought me through the fire and the rain, the calm and the storms of life; though sickness, good health, heartache, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:10-12, Psalm 32:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Repentance - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 11, 2010

In order to make a difference, a person must actually be different.

Believers who are “M.A.D.” “A Life of Repentance” Acts 26:12-20 * Much of human behavior seems to be controlled by circumstances, actions, and situations. More often than not, we choose not to act until something happens to us (or our family). Then when something goes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Which Do Have, Christ Or Religion?

Contributed by Steve Pilon on Apr 27, 2001

There is a difference between Christianity and religion and the difference is important to God.

Title: Which do you have? Christ or religion? 483 years ago an event took place in Europe that would forever change the face of the Christian church. This event began when a German monk by the name of Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the church door at Wittenberg and as a result of that action ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational