Sermons on Denominational Differences:

Astounding Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

Explores the authority of Jesus, the application of His teachings in our lives, and understanding differences through His wisdom.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I am so pleased to see each of you here today, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to share the Word of God with you. We are gathered here, not merely by chance, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are open, our spirits are willing, and we stand ready ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Authority, Teaching

Philip And Philip Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 20, 2025

Philip and Philip were two different people in the New Testament, and we can learn spiritual lessons from both their lives and character.

Sermon: Philip and Philip Scripture Texts: Philip the apostle of Jesus and one of the 12 (He was most likely the leader of the second group of 4 in the group of Jesus 12 disciples). John 1:43–46 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” Philip, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46, John 6:5-7, Acts 8:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Longer Bound

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 1, 2010

A sermon series from the book of Galatians verse upon verse teaching and preaching. Paul explains the difference between a man’s duties, and a child’s reliance on their parents. The two have different responsibilities. The contrast is a believer’s life be

No Longer Bound Galatians 4:1-16 1 Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, 2 but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. 3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Prayed Again Series

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Feb 17, 2007

It is mentioned in the Gospels that Jesus prayed around 17 times. He prayed at different times of the day and he prayed in different place with or without his Disciples being around. How ofetn do we pray? Why do we pray? is it for "show and tell" or

Prayer: God and Gracious Lord, We thank you for giving us the opportunity to worship you today for you alone are worthy to be worshipped and praised. We thank you for also turning us towards lent so that we can begin the journey on roads less often traveled. And we will continue to give you all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Love, The Infallible Test Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 5, 2021

The church has a different goal–we are to model for the world the authentic way to love. The spiritual quest we must follow is that Jesus calls us to be different. John suggest the failure to love extravagantly, as God first loved us, is perhaps one of the greatest sins.

How do you explain the hatred and evilness in our society? How do you comprehend the hatred between the Jews and Palestinians? How can we support the evilness we see on the political scene? How we process the anarchy in our society? How do you explain Columbine? Families wounded by divorce? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Drink The Kool-Aid! Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007

How to identify a cult, why they’re so dangerous, how we should respond to our neighbors and friends who are involved in Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses and Christian Science.

*ILL>Fourteen years ago, the sight was "burned into our memories" (pun-intended). David Koresh’s Branch Davidians’ compound, named "Camp Apocalypse", caught on fire as the FBI came to arrest Koresh (actual name Vernon Law) for attempted murder of his son and a number of violations concerning ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Wired To Explode Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 26, 2006

How is your life wired? Jesus paints a picture of God\’s character to show us how differently we are wired and how much we are in need of a Savior.

A few years ago I thought I was pretty smart. We were putting in a hot tub and some people said - you should have it installed by a professional. "I don’t need no professional!" I responded. Well, we got the thing in okay- after hefting it sideways and rolling it on some very flimsy hand trucks or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

3: Ready To Proclaim The Gospel Of Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

God calls us to go beyond just spiritually surviving our even flourishing within our souls. He calls us to go out and make a difference.

We return to Ephesians, chapter 6, for our sermon text this morning. Now hear the word of God, from the Apostle Paul "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17, Isaiah 6:9, Hebrews 4:12, Mark 4:1-20, Isaiah 55:11  (view more)  (view less)

Counterfeiting Of Our Praise Series

Contributed by John Rogers on Feb 7, 2015

Satan the Master Counterfeiter has sold the church a system of praise that does not glorify God. This message seeks to point out the different ways that Satan has robbed the Christian of the Blessings of God.

Praise Ps 95: 1-6 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. 3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. 4 In his hand are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Christian Community

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

It’s easy to get proud. It’s easy to want to show off. It's too common in the church. Instead, let’s choose to be very humble, serving each other gently.

I’ve been wrestling with God lately on some things, battling depression, anxiety, even questioning God, his will and purposes. And I’m so grateful for my wife who has been there day in and day out challenging my poor thinking patterns. Reciting God’s word to me. She brings the truth up, and just ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:20, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sermon # 36 - Revive The Love In Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 20, 2023

If we want our marriages to be vibrant and happy, we must work towards getting back to the love we had for each other when we first got married. Here are some practical counsel from God’s word on how we can make love grow in our marriages.

We read in Ecclesiastes 4:9, “Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively.” (GNB) The counsel that we receive from the word of God as mentioned in the above verse, is that two are far better than one, as together they can work far more efficiently on any given ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9, Proverbs 21:19, Genesis 29:15, Genesis 29:18, Genesis 29:20, Mark 10:8-9, Genesis 26:35, Luke 23:34, Psalm 103:10, James 1:19, Ephesians 4:26, 1 Peter 4:8, Galatians 5:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Dare To Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2019

If you know Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, you know that God has called you to be different in your attitudes and your actions. I want to encourage you to Dare to stand firm in your attitudes and actions.

Our preaching theme for this year is Dare to be Different and it is a theme that will cause each of us to examine ourselves. This evening I want to I want to encourage you to Dare to stand firm in your attitudes and actions. If you know Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, you know that God has called ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 1:6-10, Galatians 3:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15, 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Peter 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Know The Truth: Christians And Muslims Do Not Worship The Same God - John 14:6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 31, 2025

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? My answer—grounded in Scripture, shaped by the Spirit, and submitted to the supremacy of Christ—is a resounding No.

Go! And Know the Truth: Christians and Muslims Do Not Worship the Same God - John 14:6 INTRODUCTION: TRUTH THAT DIVIDES Today, I come to you not with a message of condemnation, but of clarity. Not with arrogance, but with urgency. There are conversations happening across the world and even ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Colossians 1:15-20, Galatians 1:6-9, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Acts 4:12, Exodus 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Holy Spirit Provides Us With The Serenity To Accept The Things We Cannot Change, The Courage To Change The Things We Can And The Wisdom To Know The Difference

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12

How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12 Quote: Adaptability is a great ability Illustration:Years ago, Frank Lloyd Wright was given the impossible task of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 3c: Difference Between Predestination (Fate) & Free Will – Cost Of Destiny

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

God's blessings are never restricted to the blessed. He has designed it so that thru you, many might be blessed - Your family, co-workers, neighbors, people you know on social media. In Exodus 12:38, many followed the Jews when they saw God’s favor on them.

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 3C: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDESTINATION (FATE) & FREE WILL – COST OF DESTINY 1. Genesis 12:1-20: 1 Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family and from your father’s house, To a land that I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20, Galatians 3:7-9

Denomination: Charismatic