Sermons on Differences:

Discernable Differences For Disciples Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 14, 2009

Followers of Christ respond when he calls, corrects and commissions them.

Title: Discernable Differences for Disciples Texts: Mark 1:16-20, 9:33-37 and 16:14-16 Thesis: Followers of Christ respond when he calls, corrects, and commissions them. Series: The Bible in 90 Day Whole Church Challenge Introduction A disconnect exists when there is a gap between our claims ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Different Kind Of Legacy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2009

Our legacy is not in monuments, but in a spiritual and relational community, one which is ultimately redemptive. Washington Plaza Baptist Church, Reston, VA

The older I become the more interested I am in those who have gone before me. Before I join my ancestors out there, I’d like to know more about them. It might make for some very interesting conversation up on Cloud Nine if I know about not only my parents and my grandparents, but also some of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Fathers Make

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009

Fathers make a difference through leadership, laughter and love.

Introduction: A. Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads among us today!! May God bless you on this special day that we set aside each year to honor our dads. 1. You might take a peak later at the article in the bulletin I put together. It reviews the interesting history of Father’s Day in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter Makes A Difference

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 18, 2009

Easter 2: Easter makes a difference. It changes cold, hard, self-centered people into a community that cares for one another. It gives boldness to weak hearts. It gives hope to suffering spirits. It provides a perspective.

Christ is Risen! He is risen, indeed – Alleluia! Life in the time of Jesus was hard – maybe even mean. There are plenty of examples of this. Justice was often quick and oftentimes harsh. Look at what happened to Jesus! He was celebrating Passover with his disciples on Thursday night, and by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Difference Mothers Make

Contributed by David Owens on May 11, 2009

Take a look at some of the mothers from the Bible and see the difference they make.

Introduction: A. Today is Mother’s Day, so we want to express our love and appreciation to all the mothers who are with us today. 1. Mother’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year, because I love and appreciate all the mothers in my life. 2. My experience with the mothers in my life has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Difference Makers Explain Series

Contributed by Richard White on May 28, 2009

Sometimes we simply have to explain to people why we are the way we are. We explain by telling about Jesus and what he had done to our lives.

Difference Makers Explain Acts 28:16-31 Years ago Verizon Wireless came out with a commercial with one man and a cell phone. He was simply dressed, kind of nerdish; he had one line that he repeated over and over. He would take a step and say “Can you hear me now?” Paul is at that junction in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Any Different? Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Nov 22, 2005

Christmas Realities - Part 1. Will you stand out from the crowd this Christmas season?

ARE WE ANY DIFFERENT? Christmas Realities – Part 1 1st Sunday of Advent 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 (TNIV) INTRODUCTION: Perhaps there is no better indication that the Christmas season is upon us than the appearance of the Salvation Army kettles and bell-ringers outside of our favorite shopping centers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Many Different Ways

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Dec 9, 2006

A sermon for Advent

I find it interesting that at the beginning of this third chapter in Luke we find a long list of rulers; religious and political. We have an emperor, a few governors, a ruler, and two high priests. They lived in palaces, fancy houses, and a marvelous temple. They dressed in fine linen and ate the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Troubled To Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 13, 2006

I am totally convinced that we can make a difference in our day. That is why we are still here. God wants us to be around the throne with Him, but He has left us here to make a difference.

Troubled to Make a Difference Daniel Speaks to Us Today By Greg Johnson 12/13/2006 www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 8 We will face much trouble in our life, but we do not have to let it get us down. Instead, we can choose to let it propel us to make a difference. There is hope! There is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Different Set Of Footprints

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jul 31, 2007

Sometimes we misinterpret the purpose of prayer. The response we expect isn’t necessarily the response we get. Anyone else experience that?

Other Scriptural passages Genesis 18:20-33 Colossians 2:6-15 Psalm 138 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) There’s a poem entitled, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Perspective Makes A Difference

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 5, 2009

A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Series C

2nd Sunday of Advent December 6, 2009 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Come, Lord Jesus, come. Come, O living Word from heaven, and through the power of the Holy Spirit, lead us into a living relationship with you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Living To Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008

This is the third in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This sermon explores the ideas of relationships and life investment.

Faith Integrity Living to Make a Difference Philippians 4:1-9 I want to wrap up the series I began a few weeks ago on Faith Integrity - this whole idea of living out the fullness of what we believe. The integration of belief and behavior is the key to living our faith with integrity in the world ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-19

Denomination: *other

Dads That Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2006

God will help you to be a dad who makes a difference. Here’s how...

Part 2: Dads that Make a Difference (Series: Heavenly Help for Your Family) 1 Thessalonians 2:4-13 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 18, 2006 *On this Father’s Day in 2006, I hope you are thankful for Dad. I hope you can look back and say, “I had a dad who made a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Grace Is Different

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 13, 2007

A sermon which explores the meaning of the Grace of Jesus Christ: what is means, how Jesus secured our salvation, what it meant to the Jews and Gentiles of Jesus’ time and what it means to us today. FAITH ALONE, GRACE ALONE BECAUSE OF JESUS ALONE.

“The Way of Grace is Different” Luke 14:1-14 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove, Ca. September 2nd, 2007 In our reading today, Jesus told a parable, and in fact throughout Jesus’ ministry, He often taught using parables. The Apostle Mark in his Gospel tells us that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Is This Sacrament Different?

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 7, 2007

This sermon was prepared for World Communion Sunday in 2007. The title reflects the Four Questions asked by the youngest child during a Passover Haggadah.

Why Is this Sacrament Different? --Luke 22:14-23 We all know that our sacrament of Holy Communion derived from the Last Passover observance Jesus conducted with His disciples on the night He was betrayed. Oftentimes I have observed an authentic, Messianic Passover on Maundy Thursday evening in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23

Denomination: Methodist