Sermons on Denominational Differences:

The Wellsprings Of Joy

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 27, 2006

Deals with the differences between joy and happiness and lists the ingredients that go to make up the former.

The Wellsprings of Joy Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! John Pierpont died a failure,or so some say. In 1866, ar the age of 81, he came to the end of his days as a government clerk in Washington, D.C., with a long string of personal defeats. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Three Kinds Of "People" Series

Contributed by Bob Beltz on May 15, 2008

Continuing with the theme of faith, Lewis creates a number of characters that model different kinds of faith.

Dear Church Leader, As a life-long C.S. Lewis fan, and a pastor for twenty-five years, I am excited not only about the wholesome entertainment value of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series, but also about the tool the film can be for churches and ministries. I’ve been told that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Simple Conversation Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009

Approaching Easter to define the difference between relationship and fellowship and what God offers to us.

Simple Conversation: Leading to the Sunday of our lives: John 15 9 "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Would Jesus Be Received Today?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 28, 2010

Palm Sunday message about four different types of people described in the Triumphal Entry.

How Would Jesus Be Received Today? Matthew 21:6-11, Luke 19:39-44 Palm Sunday – March 28, 2010 Me/We: I’m one of those guys who thinks that Jesus could return at any moment. I don’t look at everything that goes on in life and go, “Oh no! It’s got to be today! The ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Are You Going To Do About It?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 16, 2020

Although change is possible, it will never be actualized until there is a willed consent to move in a different direction

TITLE: WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT? SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 8:1-11 There have been many obstacles and hurdles that we have faced and overcome over the course of our lifetime. • If a job was not going well, we were faced with a decision to make - either stay with the job or seek other ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday At Home

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 7, 2020

A guide for those who are shut in due to many different reasons during this paschal season.

GOOD FRIDAY at HOME Choose some appropriate music to play in the background if you wish, but silence is preferable. If there are two or more of you, you may wish to have one say the lead part and another say the second part. If alone, just say both parts out loud or read them to yourself. Christ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unrepentant Sin Of The World Versus Unrepentant Sin Of The Church Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 14, 2020

Does God treat the unrepentant sin of the church differently than the unrepentant sin of the world?

AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE: Amos opens with God’s wrath for everyone. - Amos 1:1-2:16. - Maybe just focus on the nations’ part under this point. - What does the “three sins, even four” mean? - God is not saying, “I would stop if you would do three or four sins,” although it kind of sounds like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Parables

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2020

Jesus Himself suggests a different reason to that which His disciples might have expected.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PARABLES. Matthew 13:10-17; Matthew 13:34-35. It is possible to ‘Like’ Jesus without really ever knowing what He is all about. For some, He is a wonderful teacher, making ‘it’ all so much ‘easier’: yet what is ‘easy’ about, for example, Matthew 5:21-22 or Matthew 5:27-28? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Marriage: 3 Changes We Discover Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

God has a purpose for marriage that is very different than what we initially realize.

Marriage is God's tool for producing a change in the life of two people. He uses marriage to reshape the rough edges in our character. He uses marriage to reorient our selfishness. He uses marriage to reform our spiritual perspectives. Through the relationship of marriage, we will be reshaped, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

Evil, Suffering, & The Mind Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018

Discover why evil is a problem, the differences between evil and suffering, physical and moral evil.

So I bet you don’t have a problem with this one – temptation. Yeah. Yeah, you’ve got a problem with this one. This one’s worthy of being discussed. And I know you’ve got a problem with it, because I do. All you’ve got to do is ask yourself this question. And it’s – this is the hay maker of all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Another Generation

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 14, 2018

Generations come and go. Are we ready to have a generation that will really make a difference in this world?

Advancing to Another Generation 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: It is a selected generation, separate and different ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Am Thankful For What Is Truth?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 23, 2015

The sermon shares what the voice of truth says about things it tells a different story.

John 18:34-38 “I am Thankful for What is Truth ?” It is the question Pilate asks Jesus after his examination and Jesus does not answer. But I want us all to know Jesus is truth. 1. Alan Carr says the following about truth We are living in a day when almost no one believes in ...read more

Scripture: John 18:34-38

Denomination: Methodist

When Christmas Is About Christ

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 30, 2015

Highlighting the differences you will find when Christmas is about Christ and when it isn't.

WHEN CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT CHRIST 1) When Christmas is not about Christ it’s… • Materialistic. When Christmas is not about Christ the focus is on my long wish list. The focus is obsessing about what I will get for Christmas. It better be what I want or there’s going to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing Touch

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

Things were different in the days of Peter. When Peter was around, everybody got healed.

So far we have seen Saul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. He was blinded for 3 days. God sent Ananias to heal Saul of his blindness. Saul was baptized, and was nourished with food and drink because he hadn’t eaten or drank anything during those three days. Saul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31-43

Denomination: Baptist

Gracious Living - Part One Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 25, 2014

God calls us to live differently than those who do not know Christ.

Today, we will begin to conclude our series on “Finding Freedom In Forgiving Others.” In doing so, I want us to think together about how our Savior tells us that we, as His followers, are called to live differently than the world. (READ TEXT) In our passage for today, Jesus encourages ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Baptist