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  • You Can Make A Difference!

    Contributed by David Mende on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,042 views

    We talk so much about the Apostle Paul, don't we? But we rarely talk about the man who was instrumental in Paul’s life. Find out how you can make a difference in others' lives. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    You Can Make a Difference! Text: Acts 9:10-19 Many times when we read this chapter we focus on the conversion and calling of Paul, but Ananias is often ignored. Hebrew: Hannaniah = ‘Yahweh has been gracious’. Ananias is mentioned only in association with Saul’s conversion in Scripture (in the ...read more

  • What A Difference The Gospel Makes Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,567 views

    This sermon focuses on Paul's testimony as he defends his apostleship. The sermon is an adaption of a sermon by Ray Pritchard "How a Terrorist Became an Evangelist: The Amazing Story of Paul’s Conversion" (www.keepbelieving.com)

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a family from the back woods, who many years ago, made their first visit to the big city. 1. As they checked into a grand hotel, they stood in amazement as they looked at all the new and impressive things they saw. 2. As dad checked them in at the reception ...read more

  • Jesus Must Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013
     | 6,081 views

    Jesus must make a difference in the life or we must question if He lives in the heart.

    Jesus Must Make a Difference Matthew 7:21-23 Forgive me if I don’t use a cutesy illustration to break the ice of today’s topic. I don’t believe this is a topic in which a cutesy illustration is appropriate. It saddens me that too many times professing Christians act like ...read more

  • Peter And Judas: What's The Difference?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
     | 8,007 views

    Peter and Judas both failed during the Passion of Christ. But the result was really different. Here's why.

    Passage: Matthew 27:1-10 Intro: There are few more dishonorable people than Judas Iscariot 1. when is the last time you heard of a baby named Judas? 2. he comes and goes in this ongoing drama, and here he finally goes. 3. I find it very interesting that this event is found right after ...read more

  • Making A Difference In Our Generation

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2013
     | 8,503 views

    How can we make a difference in our generation? 1. Focus on family (vs. 1). 2. Go forward in God's grace (vs. 1-6). 3. Pursue our purpose in God's plan (vs. 15-16). 4. Trust God to work today (vs. 17).

    Making a Difference in Our Generation Matthew 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 5, 2012 *In these verses God tells us about the generations from Abraham to Christ. But do these verses say anything about our generation? The answer is yes. In these verses we can see how to ...read more

  • Knowing Makes All The Difference

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,485 views

    ❶. What You Have Been Told Makes All the Difference ❷. To Know Him Makes All The Difference ❸. What You Have Makes All The Difference ❹. To Be Sure Makes All The Difference

    - Sky Diving - It’s the parachute - Rock Climbing - It’s the rope - Scuba Diving - It’s the tank Traveling across country is confusing enough Let alone trying to wind your way through big cities So many roads — So many directions Maps and signs are needed Then suddenly ...read more

  • The Difference Conversion Should Make

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 6, 2012
     | 3,063 views

    “OUR ABILITY AND DESIRE TO VIEW OUR GOD, OURSELVES AND OTHERS DIFFERENTLY RESTS ON OUR ABILITY TO EMBRACE OUR PERSONAL ENCOUNTER WITH CHRIST.”

    THE DIFFERENCE CONVERSION SHOULD MAKE 2 CORINTHIANS 5:16-20 SO FROM NOW ON WE REGARD NO ONE FROM A WORLDLY POINT OF VIEW. THOUGH WE ONCE REGARDED CHRIST IN THIS WAY, WE DO SO NO LONGER. 17 THEREFORE, IF ANYONE IS IN CHRIST, HE IS A NEW CREATION; THE OLD HAS GONE, THE NEW HAS COME! 18 ALL THIS IS ...read more

  • What A Difference Jesus Makes

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012
     | 5,302 views

    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 be able to do for himself. He needs what Jesus and Jesus alone can do.

    Introduction Illustration: An illiterate couple had just been saved. They met with a group of believers who dressed alike. The men wore red shirts while engaged in a certain project, so the woman made one for her husband. He came home after the meeting, however, with a look of disappointment ...read more

  • What Are The Different Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,482 views

    This sermon looks at the different spiritual gifts outlined in Romans 12. It encourages a biblical responce to 1) Prophesy 2) Serving 3) Teaching 4) Encouraging 5) Contributing to others 6) Leading and 7) Mercy

    Spiritual gifts part 3 What are the different spiritual gifts? Sometimes we put people on pedestals and we say, "Wow, I wish I was like that! I wish I had his brains! I wish I had his money! I wish I had his car!" And even Christians can get envious of other people. We might say, "Oh, I wish I ...read more

  • Is It Time For You To Make A Difference? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,521 views

    What happened to you this week that you wish could happen every day? Did anything that happened to you make a real difference in your life? Did you make a difference in someone else’s life?

    What kind of week have you had? Did every day go as planned? Were there good days and not so good days or bad days and worse days? What happened to you this week that you could have easily done without? What happened to you this week that you wish could happen every day? Did anything that ...read more

  • What Makes The Bible Different? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014
     | 5,309 views

    The writer of Hebrews was concerned that his audience see the importance of the Word of God. When God speaks (through His Written Word or through the Living Word) it is different from the words spoken of men.

    What Makes The Bible Different? Hebrews Series 4.12,13 March 19, 2014 * Chester FBC, Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The writer of Hebrews was concerned that his audience see the importance of the Word of God. 1 Most of the words the author wrote in the first four chapters ...read more

  • People Who Make A Difference

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012
     | 5,374 views

    Examines the difference between powerless, defeated Christians, and those who make a difference. Expanded outline.

    PEOPLE THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE 7/12 - Mark 9:14-29 I believe this is one of the saddest accounts we find anywhere in the Bible. Oh, there are plenty of times in the Bible when we can be saddened, to be sure. We can be sad when Adam and Eve choose to believe the Devil’s lies instead of ...read more

  • "A Radically Different Way"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,958 views

    A sermon about not taking revenge.

    “A Radically Different Way” Romans 12:9-21 In preparing for this sermon I came upon a website for a business that makes its money off of people who want to get revenge on others. The company is called “Masters of Revenge.” They offer different categories of persons you might want to hurt such ...read more

  • Be A Disciple Who Makes A Difference! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,419 views

    How can I be a disciple who makes a difference? 1. By the grace of God (vs. 21-23). 2. By firmly gripping the Lord (vs. 23-24). 3. By going where the Lord leads (vs. 22 & 25-26). 4. By gathering together with other Christians (vs. 26).

    Be a Disciple Who Makes a Difference! Acts 11:21-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 23, 2014 *Think about someone who has been a blessing to you. It could have been today or back when you were a little boy or girl. Surely there have been many blessings in our lives, more ...read more

  • The Cross Made The Difference For Us! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2016
     | 6,131 views

    1. We are blessed with two birthdays (vs. 1). 2. We are called to live by love (vs. 1-3). 3. We can overcome every obstacle in life (vs. 4-6). 4. We have been won by great witnesses (vs. 6-8).

    The Cross Made the Difference for Us! 1 John 5:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John Grayson Baptist Church - January 25, 2015 (Revised February 2, 2024) MESSAGE: *Christians are like other people in a whole lot of ways. We go to school and work. We love our families. We ...read more