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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Will Christmas Make A Difference

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 19, 2008
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    This is a Christmas message geared to make us seek ways to change our attitudes for Christmas.

    Will Christmas Make A Difference 12/21/2008 Matt. 1:18-2:12 Isaiah 9:2-7 Text Isaiah 9:6-7 How many of you here are doing something this week you would not regularly be doing but you’re doing it because Christmas is coming? When asked will Christmas make ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Marching To A Different Drummer

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 30, 2006
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    We follow a holy, warrior God who extends favor.

    MARCHING TO A DIFFERENT DRUMMER Joshua 6.1-27 S: Warfare C: Destruction of sin; extension of grace Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE FOLLOW A HOLY, WARRIOR GOD WHO EXTENDS FAVOR. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 6 how the Israelites were able to overtake the formidable fortress of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marching To A Different Drumbeat

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 16, 2006
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    Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles...

    Marching to a Different Drumbeat Text: Joshua 1:1-3 Introduction: Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles on a daily basis. That is why Paul was so emphatic in the words he used in Ephesians 6:10-13. He said: "Finally, be strengthened by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Different Kind Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Dave Watters on Sep 24, 2006
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    James gives the believer instruction on knowing false wisdom from True Wisdom.

    Sermon: A Different Kind of Wisdom Scripture: James 3: 13 – 18 Good morning… Today I would like to talk about ‘A Different Kind of Wisdom’…one that promotes in a man or woman the fruit for living now and eternally…one that instructs both for the now and the hereafter…one that creates a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Difference Easter Makes

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Apr 19, 2006
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    This sermon looks at how the women on Easter Sunday remembered the words of Jesus and this made all the difference to how they felt.

    Introduction Imagine the women visiting Jesus tomb on Easter Sunday felt. They were already heartbroken, Jesus was dead, and they were depressed, afraid of the Jews. Now they just wanted to do one last thing for Jesus, to take care of his body. When they get there he’s gone. The bible says Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    Religion That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2006
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    Religion that makes a difference is characterized by godly language, godly love and a godly lifestyle. James not only tells us what we should be, he tells us how to get there.

    Introduction A. I heard about a man who came into church late one Sunday. 1. He asked someone in the back of the auditorium, “Is the sermon done yet?” 2. The person wisely answered, “The sermon has been preached, but it has yet to be done.” 3. Wow! You talk about truthful and insightful! 4. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Makes The Difference Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 2, 2005
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    In a world where we can do nothing to bring ourselves to grace with God, we are blessed to have Jesus Christ to intercede for us and deliver us from our sinful lifes and use us for His glory.

    JESUS MAKES THE DIFFERENCE EPHESIANS 2:1-10 Introduction: In Jeremiah. 13:23, we read, "Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?" The truth is, man is a sinner, lost and undone, separated from God by a wide chasm of sin. He needs something done in his life that he will never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Different Kind Of Free

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005
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    A message on true freedom. Written for Independence Day

    A Different Kind of Free John 8:31-36 July 3, 2005 Morning Service Introduction I believe that we have been blessed to live in the greatest nation in all of the world and we have been given, by God, almost matchless freedom. No other nation on earth enjoys the kind of nation that we have and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Becoming And Looking Different

    Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 5, 2005
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    Christians must remember that they are called to put off their former way of life, to renew their minds, and to put on the new self, which will produce a Godlier lifestyle.

    Let us pray... Our passage today is from Ephesians 4:20-24. It says: 20You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. 21Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Many Different Ways

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Dec 9, 2006
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    A sermon for Advent

    I find it interesting that at the beginning of this third chapter in Luke we find a long list of rulers; religious and political. We have an emperor, a few governors, a ruler, and two high priests. They lived in palaces, fancy houses, and a marvelous temple. They dressed in fine linen and ate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Troubled To Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 13, 2006
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    I am totally convinced that we can make a difference in our day. That is why we are still here. God wants us to be around the throne with Him, but He has left us here to make a difference.

    Troubled to Make a Difference Daniel Speaks to Us Today By Greg Johnson 12/13/2006 www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 8 We will face much trouble in our life, but we do not have to let it get us down. Instead, we can choose to let it propel us to make a difference. There is hope! There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ministry That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
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     | 5,750 views

    God wants your life to make a lasting difference in the people around you.

    Ministry that Makes a Difference Acts 13:42-52 Intro: Bill Wilson pastors an inner city church in New York City. His mission field is a very violent place. He himself has been stabbed twice as he ministered to the people of the community surrounding the church. Once a Puerto Rican woman became ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    You Are Making A Difference

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
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    This message deals with the reality that we are all making a difference, but we need to ask the question what kind of difference are we making in the body of Christ.

    You Are Making A Difference 1/13/08 2 Samuel 23:8-23 Romans 12:1-21 Let me introduce you to Stephen and Joseph. They were twins but very different from each other. Stephen started hanging with the wrong crowd in high school, and got involved with using and selling drugs. He caused his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Different Kinds Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 115 ratings
     | 26,874 views

    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Mist That Made A Difference Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 17, 2010
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     | 9,515 views

    Our temporary lives can make a lasting difference if we will surrender our plans to God.

    The Mist that Made a Difference James 4:13-17 13 Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God