Sermons on Being Different:

A Different Kind Of New Year's Resolution

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 5, 2009

Message about reaching out for the full life Christ has for us.

A Different Kind of New Year’s Resolution John 10:7-18 January 4, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: This is the time of year when we really hope to make a new start on things, or maybe start something new. I made a few ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Claiming Our Inheritance

Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016

This message uses the story of Caleb to show how Christians can claim their inheritance in the Lord. Caleb had a different spirit and that's why he succeeded where others failed.

“Claiming Our Inheritance” (Eph 1:13-14 NIV) And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, {14} who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Challenges Of Being A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by Joseph Betz on Nov 22, 2006

Lay Sermon on Stewardship. The focus is on the historical and social responsibility of being a Christian and giving and does not mention biblical tithing.

"The Challenges of Being a Cheerful Giver" Sermon Preached by Joseph A. Betz Setauket Presbyterian Church, NY October 22, 2006 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 The Apostle Paul writes, "God loves a cheerful giver." The original Greek word he used was hilaron for cheerful, which translates into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“being A Peacemaker”

Contributed by Kevin Call on Jul 13, 2011

How can we live in a world that is full of violence and still be at peace. God's word has incredible instructions for us to be able to live a peaceful life.

“BEING A PEACEMAKER” By Kevin Call ________________________________________________________________________ Think back to the old west and about a lawman named Wyatt Earp. What do you think his definition of a peacemaker would be? I’m sure it would be his two pearled handled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: *other

Far Away In A Manager - A Different Perspective

Contributed by Samuel Young on Dec 14, 2014

Mary's four gifts - shephards, gold, frankincense, and Myrrh. Wise men come from China instead of Persia. You are that gift to the world. I have power point, video and song with this sermon. Power Point Available.

Mary All is at rest. It is quite now. As she lays beside her husband and her new born baby, she drifts in and out of a tired sleep. But when the baby stirs, she wakes. In the still of the night, she reflects the events of the past day. They had just traveled three days to her husband's home ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Celebrate: What A Difference Easter Makes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 28, 2016

Christians have a reason to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, because it is the defining moment of Christianity.

Celebrate: What A Difference Easter Makes 3/27/2016 Luke 24:1-12 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Our video reminds us that the heart of Christianity is not on Good Friday, but on the Sunday that is coming. We all need Jesus Christ to die for our sins on the cross, but the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Human From The Beginning Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 3, 2026

This is the intro to our series, "What it Mean's to be Human". We go back to the beginning to see why we were created.

If you are going to start a sermon series on being human, then it would be best to start at the beginning. And the first words of the Bible are found in Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God . . . And that’s where I want to begin this morning. In the beginning. With God. Now, I know that not everyone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being Thankful For The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010

This morning, I want to teach about a topic feared by most Baptists and most conservatives; the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a pendulum issue. By this I mean that we tend to think issue in extremes. Just as a pendulum swings to both

BEING THANKFUL FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT John 14:15-27 INTRODUCTION: This morning, I want to teach about a topic feared by most Baptists and most conservatives; the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a pendulum issue. By this I mean that we tend to think issue in extremes. Just as a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Unbelief

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

We see that God speaks highly of a man named Caleb that he would be the only one to enter into the Promised Land which God promised he would give to him and his descendants. Not only did Caleb receive commendation from God, there was a promise of God’s blessing on his descendants too.

For today’s meditation we will look at Deuteronomy 1:36, “Only Caleb son of Jephunneh will enter it. He has remained faithful to me, and I will give him and his descendants the land that he has explored.'” (GNB) A background about Caleb We see that God speaks highly of a man named Caleb that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:36

Denomination: Other

The Resurrection - 'what Difference Does It Make

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Mar 19, 2008

Looks at 9 reasons why Jesus died on the cross and arose from the dead

Easter Message March 23, 2008 The Resurrection of Jesus ‘what difference can it make?’Luke 24:1-12 (Acknowledgement - this message was adapted from Rick Warrens 2004 Easter Message delivered to Saddleback Church, California) o Happy Easter. Four years ago Time Magazine had a picture of Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Being Faithful In An Unfaithful World Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 1, 2004

The 7th sermon in a series on the Fruits of the Spirit.

Introduction: 1. The command came, "On your mark, get set," and then the pistol cracked and the race was on. A fine athlete sprang to the lead, and when the race was over he had broke the state record. Only a few other runners even finished the race. Many dropped out when they saw they could not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Being At Church And Not In Church

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 1, 2020

Knowing that God can make a way!!!!!!!

As I was scanning through the scriptural neighborhood I stopped in the neighborhood of Acts 3 and looked at the scenes that were there and I quickly moved to chapter 4 because I said that I have preached this text before, as I was turning God said no go back because I want to show you something ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"The Problem With Being Good" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 7, 2017

It has been said that there are really only three ways to live in life. One is the way of the rebellious. The second is the way of the religious and the third is the way of the redeemed.

“The Problem with Being Good” Philippians 3:1-11 It has been said that there are really only three ways to live in life. One is the way of the rebellious. The second is the way of the religious and the third is the way of the redeemed. We see all three of these being played out in the parable of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Approval Of Human Beings Or God Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Jul 10, 2017

Galatians is all about grace and is the antidote to legalism. For Paul, it was about Christ crucified and his becoming a slave to Christ and not the Law.

APROVAL OF HUMAN BEINGS OR GOD Galatians 1 I once attended a worship event and before the speaker took the stage a choral group was singing. I was to lead a prayer before the speaker began, so I was silently worshipping and reflecting on my words for the prayer. As the choral group sang a very ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“be Steadfast” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 29, 2012

Malachi concludes his prophecy with words of encouragement for the faithful few in israel.

(READ TEXT) We find that even in the unfaithful and unbelieving Israel of Malachi’s day, there was a faithful, believing remnant that God had made note of (verse 16). Malachi addresses this last portion of his book to them. “Lord, I need You to help me to see satisfactions in service, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist