Sermons on But Difference:

Written In Blood

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

A different look at Palm Sunday with a message done in stages. The message begins on Palm Sunday and ends with the cross on Good Friday

Written in Blood Matthew 27:11-26, Hebrews 9:27-28 April 13, 2014 Palm Sunday Message Morning Service The following message was preached in phases or stages during the worship service. The praise team prepared appropriate music for each point and provided various thematic elements during the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Justified By Works - Does James Contradict Paul? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 20, 2014

James and Paul seem to be saying something different about faith. But their message is the same. True faith results in a changed life.

James’ teaching on Faith seem to contradict what Paul teaches about Faith. I want to answer this question as we our study of James brings us to James’ familiar statement in chapter 2. “Faith without works is dead.” Is James contradicting what Paul writes in Romans, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Big

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 2, 2014

A very different way to teach the sinlessness of Jesus using video and pictures from the assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan

BIG 1 Peter 2:21-25 Before I start let me make a disclaimer and two promises… Disclaimer: This sermon will be 95% setup and then will have only one main point and a quick application Promises… 1. You may not like this sermon but you will remember it 2. You will get to see some truly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing Bubbles? Chasing Rainbows?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014

Can we see the difference in the Holy and the Profane? Are we looking for the land of OZ? Come to real people, hurting people?

PROFANE VS HOLY... CHASING BUBBLES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE ARE EXPERTS AT CHASING RAINBOWS... GARTH BROOKS WAS ON TV, HE WAS ASKED HOW DOES IT FEEL TO HAVE MADE IT BIG... HE WAS NOOW A NATIONAL MUSICAN AND ENTERTAINED THE PRESIDENT. OZ IS ONLY OZ TO THOSE THAT LIVE OUT OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Elevated Praise

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 1, 2013

Bionically there is a difference between Praise and Worship and Elevated Praise lifts one above the mundane and into the very presence of the very God.

Quotes: "Fruitful and acceptable worship begins before it begins." -Alexander MacLaren “Worship gatherings are not always spectacular, but they are always supernatural." -Matt Chandler “An authentic life is the most personal form of worship." - Sarah Ban Breathnach. “…Thou ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wise Guys Finish First

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2013

In this message I will define the difference between real and false wisdom. There is definitely a shortage of wisdom in our world right now.

"Real Wisdom VS False Wisdom¡¨ James 4:13-18 If you had the chance to ask for whatever you wanted, what would it be? The OT gives us the story of a man named Solomon. We find the record that Solomon showed his love for God by walking according to God¡¦s law. God rewarded him by coming to him in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Justification, Sanctification, And Salvation

Contributed by Rodney Langley on Apr 16, 2010

Defining and explaining the difference between justification, sanctification, and salvation. Recognizing that all three are possible because of Jesus’ death on the cross.

JUSTIFICATION, SANCTIFICATION, AND SALVATION by Rodney Langley INTRODUCTION We hear these terms a lot in our studies of the Bible. We kind of know what they are talking about, but what exactly do these terms mean and how do they affect me? Tonight, we’ll examine each of these terms and look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Children Will Be Children Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

There’s a great difference between being childlike and childish! When childish behavior dominates adults the results are disastrous.

CHILDREN WILL BE CHILDREN 1 CORINTHIANS 13:11 INTRODUCTION: Children are beautiful people (sometimes). Remember when Jesus sat a little child in the midst of a bunch of disciples clamoring for honor? He was teaching a lesson. There’s a great difference between being childlike and childish! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

Measuring Greatness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2015

God's way of measuring greatness differs greatly from ours. God measures with love and service and not accumulation, accomplishment and attainment"

Matthew 18:1-9 “Measuring Greatness” INTRODUCTION For millennia the Season of Lent has been a time for Christians to reflect on their relationship with God and on Jesus’ call to discipleship, in anticipation of Easter. These forty days preceding Easter were first used as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The End Times Matter Now Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

As a Christian believer, is the end of time really that important to my life? Does it really make a difference to how I live?

My Aims for End Times Series: over the course of the next few weeks, I want you to join the believers of the early church by feeling the wonder and awe of the Bible’s teaching of Christ’s return. I want the impact of Christ’s return to stir you with new affections for Christ. As a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Baptist

The Worth Of Self-Discipline? Love?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 18, 2021

Can there be a difference in punishment, discipline and chasten? Something changed Moses' rod... will we allow God to change us...

WHAT IS THE WORTH OF LOVE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE? FATHER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. WHAT IS MOSES’ WORTH? DEPENDS? LOOK ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Exodus 3:2-5, Exodus 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

10 People Most Pastors Will Encounter In Ministry

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on Apr 11, 2021

Leadership will always experience highs and lows knowing your inner circle can make the difference between success and setback

10 People most Pastors will encounter in thier Ministry Leadership (This is intended to be useful as an outline) If a Pastor is in ministry long enough he will inevitably encounter these relationships in his life: JOHN - this person always listens to your heartbeat and thus knows your heart. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of The Sanctifying Savior Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 12, 2021

Jesus was sent to "sanctify" us. What does that mean and what difference can it make in your life?

In Luke we’re told that the Shepherds went to Bethlehem to see the baby Jesus. But back in 1999, someone not only went to see the baby Jesus… they took him home. They took him from the Daly Plaza in Chicago, IL and though authorities found Him and returned Him to the nativity, someone stole him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Right Way & The Wrong Way To Receive Good News

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 31, 2021

Amazing how the same message engenders such different responses. What was your reaction when the message of hope was shared with you?

I. Intro: Bad News A. Quotes 1. “Bad news travels at the speed of light; good news travels like molasses.”--Tracy Morgan 2. “He who laughs has not yet heard the bad news.”--Bertolt Brecht 3. “I've just had some bad news. Tomorrow is the mother-in-law's funeral. And she's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-56

Go! And… Live The New Life - Ephesians 4:17–32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 1, 2025

Have you ever noticed how sometimes people say they are “Christian” yet their life looks no different from the world?

Go! And… Live the New Life - Ephesians 4:17–32 Introduction: Living the Difference Have you ever noticed how sometimes people say they are “Christian” yet their life looks no different from the world? Imagine you were watching a football match, and one player proudly wore his team’s jersey but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32, Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:9-10, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal