Sermons on Denominational Differences:

Making Disciples Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010

if we’re going to be a biblical community, a community that’s different, then we have to take seriously the command Jesus gave us to make disciples.

Intro: I’m a huge baseball fan. It doesn’t matter who’s playing on TV, I can pretty much watch the game. Now I do enjoy watching the Braves more than anyone but one of the best World Series games I’ve ever seen was between the Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Baptist

Economic Empowerment Part 5: Kings & Priests Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This is the final message in a series of sermons on handling finances in a godly way. This message addresses the difference between vision and provision, and how both are important for proper stewardship and feeling fulfilled.

VISION - PRIESTS PROVISION - KINGS * You will function as one or the other * All the time (private life) * But only in the office of one (church) ƒ{ If you are not receiving a paycheck for full-time employment from your church, then you are a king. o I would love to be a king -- here's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Attitude Do You Have?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 8, 2010

In this passage we look at three different attitudes to life 1.That of Naboth 2.That of Jezebel and 3.That of Ahab Which most nearly describes yours?

Sermon: Naboth’s Vineyard – You can’t buy integrity Story: A young man went on a week’s silent retreat. Midway through the week, in the early afternoon on the Wednesday, he was feeling hungry and so decided to sneak down to the shops when he thought no one was looking Unfortunately as he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Ready For The Bridegroom?

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 7, 2010

In the parable of the 10 virgins 5 make it to the banquet while 5 miss out. The difference was in the preparation - a lack of oil. Are we spiritually prepared or do we lack the oil?

Message Are You Ready? Let’s play a game – it is called “I Wonder”. I wonder if the student who got an “F” on their maths test would have studied more the night before if they had known that this was going to be their grade? I wonder if the alcoholic would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

Here is a huge miracle, the feeding of the 4000. But what makes it different than the feeding of the 5000 earlier in the same chapter? For those of us who are Gentiles, it should be very comforting.

Passage: Matthew 15:29-6:4 Intro: There are so many wonderful things about the Word of God. 1. but essentially, it reveals the heart of God, who God is. 2. and the greatest revelation of His heart is seen in the actions and attitudes of His Son Jesus PP Hebrews 1:3 3. in this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus: Impressions Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jul 23, 2007

This message is the first in the "I AM" series that focuses on knowing Jesus. It deals with our first impressions of Jesus and how they can differ from who he really is.

“I AM: The Jesus We Think We Know” Part 1 - Impressions To watch or listen to this message go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE OF THE MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES UPON ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: *other

Does Jesus Know You?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 6, 2007

This is a provocative message based on Matt 7:13-27 to cause us to examine ourselves before the Lord. It is a message for salvation and rededication approaching this scripture from a different angle.

DOES JESUS KNOW YOU? This is a provocative message based on Matt 7:13-27 to cause us to examine ourselves before the Lord. It is a message for salvation and rededication. * * * * * Good Morning. I was given this passage this past week and believe it timely by the LORD to bring before each one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing The Right Road For A New Year Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 23, 2012

Paul tells us how big a difference the choices we make have upon our spiritual lives. We can choose to WALK IN THE SPIRIT or to LIVE IN THE FLESH

TIME is one of the number one enemies of our faith. Recent generations, especially in the western world, have deceived themselves into thinking that time will never catch up to them. Because of medical breakthroughs disease will never get us. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-26

Just A Little More, God.

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2011

Money and the power it holds over us,. How a littel more would make a difference in our lives....when what we really need is a littel more GOD.

Today we are adding one additional view to the series that is inspired by: Isaiah 29:13 The Lord says: "These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Congregational

Choosing The Contentment Of A Canine

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 3, 2010

There is a major difference between cats and dogs, dogs are so much more content with their lives. This sermon shows us that we must rejoie in our trials, fears and persecution.

CHOOSING THE CONTENTMENT OF A CANINE (All my sermons use illustration found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise stated.) The introduction for this sermon is from Max Lucado’s “Everyday Deserves a Chance” pg. 23-24 “Excerpts from the diary of a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem With Expanding The Definition Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 9, 2011

When you add to the definition of marriage you don’t end up with marriage at all, but something altogether difference (even if you didn’t mean to).

H2 O Marriage Pastor Dan Little Adfontes.djl@gmail.com 07-31-11 As you know, our New York lawmakers passed legislation on June 24th by which they expanded (as they put it) the definition of marriage to include same-sex marriage. This legislation became law on Saturday July 23rd, 2011, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: *other

Stewardship Of The Tower Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2010

Whose tower is it that is being built? Who’s war is being waged? The answer to these questions can make all the difference in how we view our relationship with Christ.

OPEN: A man had heart bypass surgery. As he was recovering, his doctor prescribed an exercise program and it was emphasized that the patient had to do this program "religiously." A few days later, the man returned to his doctor, and the doctor asked if he have been exercising. The patient ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unshakable Devotion Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 13, 2010

The early disciples were serious about God and dangerous to the world. What is the difference between a safe church and a dangerous church? (from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

Welcome to- 2nd week- Dangerous Church series what is a dangerous church, how does it contrast with a safe church, do we want to be a safe/dangerous church? God never called His Church to be safe. In fact we are called to be a people who are serious about our walk with God, and dangerous to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Dangerous Church Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 3, 2010

The early disciples were serious about God and dangerous to the world. What is the difference between a safe church and a dangerous church? (from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

Introduction (from series by Craig Groeschell, lifechurch.tv) Welcome to COTRM and welcome to 2010. The New Year is a season with new opportunities. Just like there are physical seasons- spring, summer, etc., there are spiritual seasons in our lives and different seasons of God in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41

Denomination: Charismatic

Choices

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 30, 2010

Everyday God allows us the freedom to choose. I wonder sometimes what makes two people for the same background, upbringing, moral values, choose totally different.

Choices Luke 23:32-43 Life is full of choices, we make some everyday. We choose to get up; we choose what we will wear, what we will eat and what we will do for the day. We choose right or wrong everyday. Isn’t amazing how two people with very similar backgrounds can make totally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ