Sermons on Being Different:

The Difference (Psalm 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository message, adapted from a sermon by Steven Shepherd, underscores the difference between believers and unbelievers as laid out in Psalm 1. Unlike the lost, believers should be Separated from the World, Saturated in the Word, and Situated by t

The Difference: Psalm One Scott Bayles, pastor Adapted from a sermon by Steven Shepherd Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/19/2012 I came across some jokes this week that I thought I’d share with you. • What’s the difference between a northern fairytale and a southern ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Choices Make A Difference PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

Wholehearted obedience to God, not partial or conditional surrender, is the true expression of faith and trust, bringing us into deeper relationship with Him.

Some of us know the tug-of-war inside the heart: the whisper of God on Sunday and the noise of everything else on Monday. We mean well. We sing loud. We even start strong. But somewhere between the amen and the alarm clock, our obedience gets edited, trimmed, negotiated. Can you relate? I can. We ...read more

Topics: Starting, Staying

The Difference Baptism Makes Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011

Baptism was never meant to be an empty ritual. It has implications for our everyday lives

Romans 6:12-23 “The Difference Baptism Makes” INTRODUCTION In 1517 Martin Luther had a problem. A monk by the name of Tetzel was selling indulgences. An indulgence is a certificate guaranteeing the forgiveness of all sins—for a small price. Not only did Luther have a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Difference Makers Explain Series

Contributed by Richard White on May 28, 2009

Sometimes we simply have to explain to people why we are the way we are. We explain by telling about Jesus and what he had done to our lives.

Difference Makers Explain Acts 28:16-31 Years ago Verizon Wireless came out with a commercial with one man and a cell phone. He was simply dressed, kind of nerdish; he had one line that he repeated over and over. He would take a step and say “Can you hear me now?” Paul is at that junction in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attitude Makes The Difference

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2010

In this sermon we learn the importance of attitude, and we learn how to have a positive, joyful and hopeful attitude.

Introduction: A. Does this bumper sticker describe you: Warning – I have an attitude and I know how to use it! 1. Today I want to talk about the fact that attitude makes a difference. 2. I preached on a similar topic last Tuesday night out at Camp Hunt’s Work and Worship Week, and some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Unique University With A Difference

Contributed by Pastor Thomas Samuel on Jan 7, 2010

A Brief meditation on the only university where Solutionology,the science of solutions is taught and solutions for every problems are presented. We don’t have to waste our precious time searching for its location in the internet. Mary, the sister of Marth

"O Lord, you have searched me and you know me....Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain" (Psalm 139 : 1 - 6) Moses Mendelssohn, a fourteen-year-old Talmudic student entered Berlin in 1743 through the city gate reserved for Jews, cattle and pigs. The sight of the boy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are There Different Types Of Sinners? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 13, 2022

We know that there are a multiple of sins that can be committed, but is the classification of the sinner designated by the type of sin that he commits? Or are there different types of sinners? Are any of us one of those types of sinners and if so, which one?

Romans 1:18 – 3:20 fosters Paul's contention that nobody can guarantee by their own work or legitimacy to be good in God's sight, not the majority, not the Romans, not even the Jews. All individuals wherever merit God's judgment for their wrongdoing. We know that there are a multiple ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18, Romans 2:1-16, Romans 2:17-29, Romans 3:9-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Makes The Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 4, 2012

Prayer is that activity whereby a person who is trying to live the life of a beleiever seeks to open up his or her mind and heart to the promised help and guidance of God the Father.

by Bishop Charles C Jones Matthew 6:5-8 Text verse 7 There can be no doubt at all that when it comes to the activity of what we call Prayer we will find that it is the very heart beat of every saved beleiver. It is the defining mark of every believer that say's to those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is At A Different Level Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

If Jesus were an ER physician and had dealt with the chronic condition of the women first, only to allow the twelve-year-old girl to die… He would have been sued for wrongful death.

We find ourselves in a section of Mark where he reports on four miracles 1) Jesus’ authority over nature – the winds and waves obey Him; 2) Jesus’ authority over demons – a man who has not one demon but a legion of demons is delivered; 3) & 4) are today’s two miracles where is authority extends ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Hope That Makes A Difference

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2002

God gives a living hope that makes a difference in our lives

Hope that Makes A Difference Selected Passages September 15, 2002 Introduction A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, "Eighteen to nothing--we’re behind." "Boy," said the spectator, "I’ll bet you’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4, John 14:2-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Is This Sacrament Different?

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 7, 2007

This sermon was prepared for World Communion Sunday in 2007. The title reflects the Four Questions asked by the youngest child during a Passover Haggadah.

Why Is this Sacrament Different? --Luke 22:14-23 We all know that our sacrament of Holy Communion derived from the Last Passover observance Jesus conducted with His disciples on the night He was betrayed. Oftentimes I have observed an authentic, Messianic Passover on Maundy Thursday evening in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23

Denomination: Methodist

Mother's, Make A Difference

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

As a Christian mother, you are called to make a difference, just as Christian and faithful mothers have done throughout history. I thank each of our mothers here today and wish you a very blessed Mothers Day.

Mother’s Who Make a Difference Mother’s called to bring to remembrance our faith… How are children a blessing to mothers… Things My Mother Taught Me My Mother taught me LOGIC..."If you fall off that swing and break your neck, you can’t go to the store with me. "My Mother taught me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Different Kinds Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008

Prayer that gets answered must be used. What are the different kinds of prayer and how do we pray.

Different Kinds of Prayer We have been in a study of Prayer. I believe that we need to learn how to pray so that we can see results. Many Christians have prayed for years and cannot tell you for sure that “GOD ANSWERED MY PRAYERS”. Everyone prays, Christians pray, sinners pray and heathen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Going By A Different Route"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 2, 2013

A sermon for Epiphany.

“Going By a Different Route” Matthew 2:1-12 We aren’t told how long of a time had passed between when the Magi first saw the star and when they arrived in Jerusalem, but Herod’s order—in verse 16—to kill all male children two years and younger gives us a bit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

"See Jesus Differently"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 6, 2016

A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

"Seeing Jesus Differently" Luke 9:28-43 A doctor shares the following story: "In college, I met a gentleman whom, when I first saw him, had no hair on the back of his head. As a stupid 18-year-old, I thought, that's a strange haircut, and I was then informed by a friend that he had just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist