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

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

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

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

A Different Kind Of Hope

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 18, 2008

Funeral sermon for Andrea Pitts, who had instructed this preacher a few days before her death about the ways in which she felt hope.

The message this morning is not just about Andrea Pitts. It comes from Andrea Pitts. I bring no eulogy, but rather a report, a report that proclaims the truth of Christ in the midst of suffering from the very lips of a woman who embraced her death and lived her hope. The words today are not so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Different Reactions To Jesus Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God offers to the followers of Jesus something worth selling all else for.

Scripture Introduction Pastor Douglas Webster wrote a provocative book entitled, Selling Jesus. He described the American church as taking a foolish route to attract an audience. While the claims of Christianity can and should compete in the “marketplace” of ideas, we must be careful of “selling ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mothers Make The Difference

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 5, 2011

Mothers make the difference in our lives. They go unnoticed or unappreciated most of the time, just like Jochebed, who raised Miriam, Aaron and Moses. Mothers, do not under-estimate your influence in the family. Let us honour them for their protection,

A teacher gave her K2 class a lesson on the magnet and what it does. • The next day in a written test, she included this question: My full name has six letters. The first one is M. I pick up things. What am I? • When the test papers were turned in, the teacher was astonished to find ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Different Kind Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 6, 2010

We are called to live a different kind of life.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE 1  Over the last couple of weeks we have talked about trying to stay clean in an unclean world, or put another way, we were encouraged to stay out of the mud. Last week we looked at why we need to stay out of the mud.  Belonging to Jesus means that we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking At Jesus Differently

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2010

How do you view Jesus?

Intro. As I asked this morning, Who is Jesus to You? Harold Vaughan, concerning practical atheists, or as I have called them, Christian Atheists, said this, "There are few that deny God with their lips, but millions who deny God with their lives". Belief in God is at an all-time high while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Makes The Difference

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2010

In this sermon we learn the importance of attitude, and we learn how to have a positive, joyful and hopeful attitude.

Introduction: A. Does this bumper sticker describe you: Warning – I have an attitude and I know how to use it! 1. Today I want to talk about the fact that attitude makes a difference. 2. I preached on a similar topic last Tuesday night out at Camp Hunt’s Work and Worship Week, and some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dads Make A Difference! Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Dad, you might not feel like your presence is very important. You might not feel like you are making a difference, but you are. Fatherless kids are more likely to...

It was a quick trip to the park on a Saturday evening. Nothing major, just a few minutes with the family to get out the hyper-activity. I didn’t notice it right away, but once it sank in, there was not stopping the waves of sadness, frustration, and anger. It might not be a big deal to you, but it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Moms Make A Difference

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 30, 2008

Mothers day

Moms Make a Difference [2] Today is the day when Moms get the special treatment, right? You know, breakfast in bed; homemade Mother’s Day cards from the kids; flowers from your husband; lunch at your favorite restaurant; and absolutely no house cleaning! (How come I’m seeing some of you ladies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

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