Sermons on But Difference:

"Final Words Of Wisdom"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

David could have referred to many different subjects at the end of his life but his topic was God. There is no doubt in my mind that had he spoke about any other subject other than the Lord the Holy Spirit would have penned that as well. In fact, if you

“FINAL WORDS OF WISDOM” (The Leader’s Agenda) I KINGS 2:1-4 David could have referred to many different subjects at the end of his life but his topic was God. There is no doubt in my mind that had he spoke about any other subject other than the Lord the Holy Spirit would have penned that as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

And Then Some!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

James Byrnes, Sec’y of State under FDR, said that the difference between successful people & average people can be summed up in 3 words, "and then some." He said, "Average people do what is expected. Successful people do what is expected, & then some."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX A. When we read the Bible, one of the things that has to impress us is that God is often calling upon His people to do things they normally couldn’t do by themselves, but that they can do with His help. God is always saying, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Grace...his Masterpiece" Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Dec 8, 2002

Ephesians Series #4 How would your life be different if Jesus Christ had not come? Your answer explains the Grace of God in your life. Salvation is not a reward for good things we have done. Salvation is a gift, it is what causes us to produce good fruit

“A Walk That Is Worthy” Part 4 “Grace: His Masterpiece” Text: Eph 2:1-10 Intro: Illus: There was a art contest held in a local school one Christmas season a few years ago in East Texas. One of the prize winners was a picture drawn by a nine year old boy showing three men, offering gifts to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

2003: It's About Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 26, 2002

We are all part of God’s plan at a point on His timeline. If God is central in our lives, our lives are meaningful, whether we grasp that or not. Today, we will look at 5 different lives which converged at a point in time. We are going to note their di

2003: It’s About Life (Luke 2:21-38) Intro 1. Here we are, ready to mark the passing of another year. 2. Someone once said, "About the time you decide to make the most of your life, most of it is already gone." 3. Indeed, the older you get, the faster the years zoom by. 4. We realize that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38, Zechariah 6:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faces And Reflections

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 9, 2004

Our textual script, verses 8-15, sketches the outline of THREE FACES that REFLECT THREE DIFFERING IMAGES. Perhaps if we hush our hearts and focus our lens, we just might perceive our face and reflection mirrored in one of these three sketches drawn by the

During what has been called the “Sizzling Sixties,” Dinah Ross and the Supremes recorded a cut entitled “Reflections.” That song was about faces and the memories those faces reflected. Looking out her rain-soaked window, she sees reflections of how things used to be. She sees the face of a distant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Immediately

Contributed by Rich Wyatt on Nov 13, 2005

Our lives take interesting paths sometimes. Thankfully, we have very few differences in our lives from the lives of the people who lived while Jesus was on the Earth. Life seems to catch us at a crossroads quite often. Things come up. Situations happe

Matthew 4:19-20; Matthew 8:3 Intro: Our lives take interesting paths sometimes. Thankfully, we have very few differences in our lives from the lives of the people who lived while Jesus was on the Earth. Life seems to catch us at a crossroads quite often. Things come up. Situations happen. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Challenge Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Feb 6, 2006

There is a difference between living by faith and being a risk taker. We are not all risk takers by nature, and not all risk takers are living by faith. How do we learn to step out in faith? I surrender all that I am to Christ, I invite godly people in

“The Amazing Race” The Challenge of Faith” Phil 2:14-30 Part five Intro: There is a difference between living by faith and being a risk taker. These are character differences. We are not all risk takers by nature. Not all risk takers are living by faith. How do we learn to step out in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Self-Control Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

We have talked about the different aspects of the fruit of the spirit that Paul gives us. Through the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, we can live an incredible life. Let’s start in Galatians 5:19 because Paul does a tremendous job of contra

FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON SELF-CONTROL Galatians 5:19-26 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Turn with me to Galatians, Chapter 5 this morning. We have talked about the different aspects of the fruit of the spirit that Paul gives us. Through the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do You Trust Me? Malachi Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 29, 2005

Malachi challenges us with the questions from the Lord “Do you trust me?” “Do you really believe that I will do what I say I will do?” If you trust Him then put your faith into action and make a difference with your life for the kingdom of God.

“Do You Trust Me?” Malachi Chapter 3 – pt. 4 Thesis: Malachi challenges us with the questions from the Lord “Do you trust me?” “Do you really believe that I will do what I say I will do?” If you trust Him then put your faith into action and make a difference with your life for the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart To Build - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2005

God told David He didn’t want him building a Temple for Him. It’s possible to build a building God doesn’t want. Do you know what makes the difference between what He wants and what He doesn’t?

OPEN: According to a story in R.Digest from several years ago, a great emperor named Shah Jahan once built an absolutely beautiful structure in memory of his wife of 19 years who died while bearing their 14th child. When she died, Shah Jahan left his wife’s deathbed and went straight to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help For The Hearing Impaired Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

„X Broadly defined: prophetic insight is simply the mind and heart of God being revealed to our minds and hearts „X God is in the process of pouring out His mind and heart in a fresh way¡K different than he had done with the prophets of Israel „X We not

We began last week looking at hearing from God. „X Broadly defined: prophetic insight is simply the mind and heart of God being revealed to our minds and hearts „X God is in the process of pouring out His mind and heart in a fresh way¡K different than he had done with the prophets of Israel „X We ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus-The Great Shepherd Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Talking about discipleship=process/change - Humorous ‘Changing a light bulb’ religiously - We’re talking about a different type of change; fundamental, inside out, thru friendship with Jesus - When you’ve met Jesus, everything changes o His teaching c

Talking about discipleship=process/change - Humorous ‘Changing a light bulb’ religiously - We’re talking about a different type of change; fundamental, inside out, thru friendship with Jesus - When you’ve met Jesus, everything changes o His teaching challenges your understanding o His compassion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 2, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 3) How does human or natural joy differ from the everlasting and supernatural joy of the Lord? How can we receive the joy of the Lord? 5 "Sap-suckers" that keep joy from developing in our lives. Find sermon at www.praisea

JOY! The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 3) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: Someone paused leaving the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Authentic Christian Living Series

Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 4, 2003

The Bible teaches us that true Christianity comes with True change in our live. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!(2 Cor.5:17)- The New, the Change the different from before is the badge of our Chr

“AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN LIVING” TEXT: Romans 8:12-17 INTRO: With so many beliefs and denominations in our society, a question that we must ask ourselves is: Am I a REAL Christian? Now I am not asking you to question your Salvation, as much as I am challenging you to look at your life, and see if ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Works Of ’the Holy Spirit’ Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 15, 2011

"If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one would know the difference. If the Holy Spirit had been withdrawn from the New Testament church, 95 percent of what they did would stop, and everybody

Opening illustration: In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given to unite the body of Christ is the center of controversy … So often Christian work is so rigidly programmed that it seems we need no longer depend on Him - yet Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational