Sermons on Differences:

The Resurrection - 'what Difference Does It Make

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Mar 19, 2008

Looks at 9 reasons why Jesus died on the cross and arose from the dead

Easter Message March 23, 2008 The Resurrection of Jesus ‘what difference can it make?’Luke 24:1-12 (Acknowledgement - this message was adapted from Rick Warrens 2004 Easter Message delivered to Saddleback Church, California) o Happy Easter. Four years ago Time Magazine had a picture of Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

It's Okay For Your Family To Be Different.

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Mar 23, 2008

Because families are serviing God and set out to be devoted, they are different from the rest and that’s OK!

“It’s okay for your family to be different” Colossians 3:18-4:1 All of that…tells us of how a family should be… It’s all in the family. What is? Life……….for one thing. What’s life without family? (It would be pretty miserable.) We need one another. Everyone needs to be a part of a family. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empty Or Full, It Does Make A Difference

Contributed by R. Wayne Hagerman on Apr 1, 2008

The Resurrection of Jesus and His empty tomb are the hingepoints of our Christian belief system. Without them, it is all for nothing!

John 20; 1 Corinthians 15 Empty or Full? It Does make a difference! There are four major Religions and thousands of smaller ones in this world today. The four largest are Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, & Hinduism. Of these and all the others, only one claims a living God, a living Savior, a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Fall For A Different Gospel

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 13, 2008

Stephen did not fall for a different Gospel. He was a Christ follower. He lived and died for Christ.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Different Kinds Of Gifts - One Purpose Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Sep 10, 2007

There are many different types of gifts and all are important. but more important is the purpose of the gifts - building up the body.

ILL" diversity of cameras (film, digicam, dSLR, phone cameras), all with different purposes but all having one goal - to take pictures. THERE ARE DIFFERENT KINDS OF GIFTS Just like there are many different kinds of tools we can use to do many tasks, there are many different kinds of gifts in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Baptist

Be Different Regarding Treasures, Worry & Judging

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 25, 2012

Jesus teaching on treasures, worry & Judgment. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (a). Be different regarding Treasure (6:19-24) • (b). Be different regarding Worry (6:25-34) • (c). Be different regarding Judgement (vs 1-6) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A mother became hysterical with panic because her little boy had swallowed a £1 ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 6, 2012

This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 3, we learn to Share the Work, See the Wounded, and Serve the Weak.

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 3 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. The very first followers of Jesus weren’t what you might expect. None of them had any seminary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 4, we see the church was Fearless with Persecution, Faithful with Prayer, and Free with Posse

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 4 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/10/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. The early church didn’t have any of the advantages that some ministries boast and depend on today. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 5, we find the early church doing good deeds authentically, abundantly, and adventurously! Cu

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 5 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/17/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. Even after their first taste of persecution and prison food, the message of the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 6, the early church identifies Their Problem, Their Project, and Their Priorities. Custom Pow

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 6 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/24/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. Nearly two millennia ago on the opposite side of the planet, 120 ordinary men and women—tax gatherers, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Made To Make A Difference (Acts Conclusion) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository sermon series was inspired by Max Lucado's book Outlive Your Life. All the outlines are original, but much credit goes to Max for the content. This a brief conclusion to the series, which was followed by a report given by our mission team

Made to Make a Difference: Conclusion Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/31/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. In case you’ve forgotten what our little starfish friend here (on the PowerPoint slides) is all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Christian Church

What Difference Does Easter Make?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2010

Easter shows that Jesus is who He claimed to be, He has the power He claimed to have, and He does what He promised to do. Our past can be forgiven, our present can be managed and our future is secured.

What does Easter mean? Why does it matter to me? • Millions of people celebrate Easter today, all around the world. • How is it that something that happened more than 2000 years ago is significant today? What does it mean? • There are even people who never go to church and yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Know The Difference Between Law & Gospel Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 25, 2017

The first in a series celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Lean the importance of distinguishing between the two main teachings of the Bible: law and gospel.

If you wake up in the middle of the night with a sore throat, do you reach for the After Bite cream? No, you find a throat lozenge. If your head hurts, do you gargle with salt water? No, you take aspirin. If your stomach is upset, do apply Vicks VapoRub to your belly? No, you gulp Pepto-Bismol. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Divine Difference Jesus Can Make

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2017

Jesus gives us: 1. a new desire (vs. 46-47). 2. a new determination (vs. 48). 3. a new dimension (vs. 49-52a). 4. a new direction (vs. 52b).

The Divine Difference Jesus Can Make Mark 10:46-52 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 22, 2017 *This week, I've been thinking about people who have made a difference in my life. My wife has made an infinite difference in my life. Anybody who knows Mary knows what a blessing she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate: What A Difference Easter Makes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 28, 2016

Christians have a reason to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, because it is the defining moment of Christianity.

Celebrate: What A Difference Easter Makes 3/27/2016 Luke 24:1-12 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Our video reminds us that the heart of Christianity is not on Good Friday, but on the Sunday that is coming. We all need Jesus Christ to die for our sins on the cross, but the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed