Sermons on Differ:

A Different Kind Of Messiah Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 22, 2014

Jesus Christ was not the Messiah expected by the Jews, but He was exactly what mankind needs.

Christmas Day Mass 2014 Thirteen Days of Christmas “A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel.” These words from today’s Introit chant are the keynote for our Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:5-6

Denomination: Catholic

Same-Same, But Different

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012

We are all members of the same Body, but we have different gifts and jobs.

Same-Same, but Different July 20, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are all members of the same Body, but we have different gifts and jobs. Focus Passage: Ephesians 4:7-16 Supplemental Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:14-21 NASB For the body is not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Show The Difference! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 9, 2013

God has a yardstick to determine who loves Him and who does not! Mere religion cannot capture the Messiah’s heart! Beware!

I will show the difference! Malachi 3:18”Then you shall again discern Between the righteous and the wicked, Between one who serves God And one who does not serve Him.” God has a yardstick to determine who loves Him and who does not! Mere religion cannot capture the Messiah’s ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Different Set Of Beatitudes

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 8, 2013

A sermon on the poor, the mourning, the hungry, and the persecuted (Introduction taken from Sermon Central's Adrian Pratt at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/inside-out-and-upside-down-adrian-pratt-sermon-on-christian-love-33979.asp)

HoHum: Inside out and upside down. What on earth was Jesus talking about here? Blessed are the poor? Happy are the hungry? Fortunate are the tearful? I never heard anybody say, “Isn’t this great, I’m starving!” I have never seen a person sobbing their heart out with a smile ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Dads That Make A Difference" Series

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 17, 2013

Sermon preached on Father's Day to encourage fathers to remain faithful to the task of being fathers who are involved and active in the rearing of their children. Sermon challenged them to continue to be good and godly role models and mentors.

"Dads That make a Difference" Central Zion Baptist Church - Fathers Day - June 16, 2013. Genesis 6-8 Salutation – Welcome Guests General comments….. Salute the fathers - commend them for the work they do. I want to personally congratulate and applaud the many hard-working men ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

As Different As Noight And Day Series

Contributed by Kevin Baker on Jun 6, 2016

authentic Christianity--

1 John 1:5-2:2. AS DIFFERENT AS NIGHT AND DAY. Every form of life has its enemies. Bugs have to watch out for birds. Birds have to keep an eye on the dogs and cats. And Humans have to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Okay To Be Different

Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Oct 7, 2016

EVERYONE SEEKS TO BE ACCEPTED I DO YOU DO WE ALL LIKE BEING LIKED JESUS ACCEPTS YOU, JESUS LOVES YOU

ITS OK TO BE DIFFERENT TEXT: LUKE 2:41-52 INTRO: HERE WE SEE THAT JESUS IS VERY DIFFERENT FROM THE START AT 12 YEARS OLD HE WASNT OUT WITH HIS FRIENDS PLAYING, HE WASNT GONE FISHING OR HE WASNT HANGING OUT IN THE COOL PLACES OR GETTING INTO MISCHIEF. NO FRIEND HE WAS DIFFERENT HE WAS AT CHURCH ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Made The Difference

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2016

There were three people who were present during the trial & crucifixion who were profoundly influenced by Jesus; Barabbas, the Dying Thief, and the Centurion and his men. It was the Cross of Jesus that made the difference!

THE CROSS MADE THE DIFFERENCE Colossians 1:19-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CALL FROM ALMIGHTY GOD 1. A pastor was working late on a Saturday night at the Almighty God Tabernacle. Around 10:00 PM he decided to call his wife before he left for home. 2. Although the pastor let the phone ring several ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming A Difference Maker

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 2, 2016

This sermon looks at how we can make a positive difference in our communities for Christ. We look at things that we can do 1) Change our thinking (Confession and Repentance). 2) Meet the needs of others, and 3) Share the Gospel message.

Becoming A Difference Maker It's easy to assume that because we’re just one person we can’t possibly make or affect any sort of real change or difference. In "It’s A Wonderful Life", Jimmy Stewart plays a man named George Bailey. George has big dreams, but instead he winds up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Easter! What A Difference.

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 13, 2014

JESUS' RESURRECTION FROM THE DEAD-WHAT IT MEANS.

EASTER - WHAT A DIFFERENCE! 1 Corinthians 15:1-15:11 Today is Easter Sunday &, as Christians, we have gathered to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior & Lord. But even as we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas: Different Strokes

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 12, 2012

To focus on how differently people respond to Christmas very much like they did 2000 years ago!!!

CHRISTMAS: DIFFERENT STROKES Its quiz time, folks! What is the significance of April 2nd 1984 in Indian History? Pat yourself on the back, if you have hit upon the right answer. Cheer-up, if you are still clueless for here comes a clue... well, well, well, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Divine Difference In Life

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 17, 2012

1. God wants to give us a contented life (vs. 11-13). 2. God wants to give us a charitable life (vs. 10 & 13-18). 4. God wants to give us a confident life (vs. 13, 19 & 23).

The Divine Difference in Life Philippians 4:10-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 14, 2012 *One of the most famous trials in American history was the Scopes Monkey trial in 1925. A teacher in Tennessee was charged with the crime of teaching evolution. And the trial drew ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Going By A Different Route"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 2, 2013

A sermon for Epiphany.

“Going By a Different Route” Matthew 2:1-12 We aren’t told how long of a time had passed between when the Magi first saw the star and when they arrived in Jerusalem, but Herod’s order—in verse 16—to kill all male children two years and younger gives us a bit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Difference The Gospel Makes

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 19, 2014

Jesus, in one of is illustrative messages, reveals to His disciples the uniqueness of the gospel

What would you do if you had a blind man behind the wheel of your car and he kept wrecking your car? Here he goes into the ditch. There he goes into the other lane. And again he collides with inanimate objects. And yet again, he goes through the stop sign. What would you do? Would you say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

"See Jesus Differently"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 6, 2016

A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

"Seeing Jesus Differently" Luke 9:28-43 A doctor shares the following story: "In college, I met a gentleman whom, when I first saw him, had no hair on the back of his head. As a stupid 18-year-old, I thought, that's a strange haircut, and I was then informed by a friend that he had just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist