Sermons on Differ:

Reaching Out To Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Feb 12, 2006

The results of one womans faith who reaches out to Jesus. The difference that faith makes

SBC Philippi 2/12/06; Rev. Jeff Simms A Woman Reaches Out to Jesus Mark 5:25-34 Primary Purpose: To look at the faith that healed a woman suffering for 12 years. The main character in our message today suffered a chronic disease which she was told she had to live with. She had gone to every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Proof In Lazarus Resurrection

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 25, 2004

A different look at the resurrection of Lazarus. Was it just a miracle or was there a much more dramatic reason for this occurance?

The Proof In Lazarus Resurrection Luke 10:38-42. At the home of Martha and Mary. Jesus and His disciples were traveling when they came to a village (Bethany) where a woman named Martha opened her home to Him. The Amplified Bible says she “received and welcomed Him into her home.” Apparently ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Amos

Contributed by Jay Parr on Oct 18, 2000

The prophet Amos was similar to the prophets of the Old Testament in some ways and quite different in others.

The prophet Amos was similar to the prophets of the Old Testament in some ways and quite different in others. Amos has been referred to as the “Classic Prophet of Doom” because of both his message of repentance and the general dislike and unwant of his message. Amos preached of the impending ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1, Amos 6:4-14

The Disappointing Messiah

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

The Messiah many are looking for is quite different than the Messiah who came to us in Jesus.

The Disappointing Messiah John 12:12-19 Jack was raised in the church. He frequented Sunday school and worship services each Sunday with his family. He had learned all of the famous stories of the heroes of the Bible. He had heard of the times that God had intervened in the lives of His committed ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Must Be Factions?

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

Many doctrinal disputes within the Body of Christ are simply due to different uses of words.

For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that divisions exist among you; and I partly believe it. For there must be also factions among you, that they that are approved may be made manifest among you. (1 Cor. 11:18-19, ASV) Controversies over Bible interpretation often cause ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need Real Daddy's, Not Just Fathers!

Contributed by Chad Martens on Oct 25, 2001

Father’s Day sermon that illustrated the difference between being a Father, and being a "daddy"

“We Need Real Daddy’s, Not Just Fathers!!” Today is the day in America and many other places around the world where men are honored for their accomplishments as fathers. For nearly 100 years now on the 3rd Sunday of June, we have observed this nearly sacred holiday. But today, I want us to see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Roads We Travel

Contributed by Troy Mason on Mar 20, 2002

Jesus made a difference to those He met along the way. We should too.

THE ROADS WE TRAVEL John 4: 1-26 INTRODUCTION: That, too, was a moment of amazing grace and Holy Communion. · This woman, too, (like Josh) felt unworthy. and she, too, wasn’t real sure that this encounter with Jesus was legal. · She, too, was accustomed to being sneered at, talked about, looked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Search For Significance--For Parents Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 21, 2002

Here are four ways parents can make a significant difference in their children’s lives.

On February 19, 1979, a small plane crashed into Ontario Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, and a ten-hour story of death, courage, and survival began. The passengers of that Cessna 172 included the pilot, a young woman, an attorney, and his eleven-year-old son. The pilot and the attorney were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Two Prayers, Two Gods

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 11, 2002

Have you noticed that the men in Christ’s parable pray to two different deities?

Two Prayers, Two Gods Luke 18:9-14 V9. Look who the parable is spoken to. Not a good crowd. - I’m not aiming at anybody. My desire is to simply examine what Jesus said and what it can mean to us. v.9 Trusted in themselves that they were righteous - This the whole problem with the Jews and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Desprite Need For A Move Of God

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Mar 10, 2002

IF ANY ONE THING IS GOING TO MAKE A DIFFERANCE TODAY IT IS A MOVE OF GOD IN OUR LAND

A DESPERATE NEED FOR A MOVE OF GOD 1 SAMUEL 3:1 – 3 1 SAMUEL 3:1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Paying Tithes To Jesus, Our High Priest Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jul 21, 2003

There is a difference between tithing under the Mosaic Covenant and tithing under the New Covenant of Grace.

Paying Tithes to Jesus, our High Priest Stewardship Series #3 Bible Text: In the one case, the tenth is collected by men who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living. Hebrews 7:8. Many Christians practice the giving of tithes as a vital part of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good News For A Bad Day Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 11, 2003

In the words “He is risen” lies the difference between Christianity and every other religion in the world.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 68 “Good News For A Bad Day” Luke 24:1-8 How many of us have been approached by someone who said, “I have some good news and some bad news, which do you want to hear first?” I am always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Canadian Idols

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 16, 2003

Canadian Idol looks at different idols we worshipping using the television program as the theme.

You may think that the show Canadian Idol had it’s roots in the hit American Idol which debuted last summer on the Fox Network in the US. The truth however is that like many American television shows the concept was first seen in the UK. In this case it was a wildly popular British Program called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Reacting To The Risen Lord

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

John 20 gives us a picture of the different ways that people can respond to the Resurrection

Reacting To The Risen Lord John 20:1-9 I have been amazed at the continuing reporting of the assassination of President JFK. And the remarkable diversity that is present in the various eyewitness accounts. Discrepancy over the number of shots that were fired to the locations from which they were ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marks In The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Mar 29, 2001

People have died and are dieing for the name of Jesus. What are we doing to make a difference?

SCARS IN THE BODY TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 12:12 FOR AS THE BODY IS ONE, AND HATH MANY MEMBERS, AND ALL THE MEMBERS OF THAT ONE BODY, BEING MANY ARE ONE BODY: SO ALSO IS CHRIST. INTRODUCTION: THIS OLD BODY OF CHRISTIANS HAS BEEN AROUND NOW FOR TWO THOUSAND YEARS. THERE ARE NOW MANY MARKS, SCARS, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist