Sermons on Different Grounds:

Leadership Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 2, 2024

There is a difference between being a leader and seeking power.

Leadership Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / Christian Leadership / Mark 10:41–45 Jesus offers us a better way to lead. INTRODUCTION - The topic at hand today is one that I love to discuss: the subject of leadership. - When the disciples were with Jesus, they thought Jesus would be a worldly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism And Salvation

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Nov 28, 2023

There is a difference between real baptism and ritual baptism

SALVATION AND BAPTISM Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor It has been brought to my attention that there is some misunderstanding about the relationship between salvation and baptism. I hope to clarify the issue. I believe it will help to distinguish between two types of baptism in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11, Matthew 28:19

Four People, One Resurrection

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 19, 2025

A compelling look at the different reactions to the empty tomb

Four People, One Resurrection. April 20th, 2025 Easter Sunday, CCCAG Text: John 20:1-29 Introduction Today we celebrate the greatest event in human history- the resurrection of Jesus Christ. All of history up to this point that we are going to read about today was to prepare the way for this ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29, Isaiah 43:1, Luke 22:61-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prayer Of Healing

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025

There is a difference between the gift of healing and the prayer for healing.

“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16, Mark 9:24

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle Of The 153 Fish Lesson 9

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

The presence of Christ in our lives makes the difference.

1. Where did the miracle take place? Near Tiberias (John 6:1). 2. Name all the disciples in verse 2 (Peter, Thomas the Twin, Nathanael, James, John, Andrew and Philip (John 1:40, 43-44). 3. Why did Peter say, “I go a fishing?” Note the four possible answers: a. Peter was the ringleader. b. He was ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Reckless Life

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 6, 2025

A sermon to adults with a different take on the Prodigal Son

12/7/25 A.M. Luke 15:11-20 “Living a Reckless Life” I have a CRAZY STORY to tell you. You all who were here last week probably remember me telling you about a situation I had where I was really SCARED. I was faced with a VERY RECKLESS PERSON. For those of you who weren’t here, a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Pure In Heart (Psalm 73)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 6, 2026

What is the difference between a pure and a wicked heart?

What are some of the characteristics of a life devoted to God and one devoted to selfishness? Let’s look at Psalm 73. A Psalm by Asaph. (WEB) Do we respect pure hearts or envy the temporary wealth of the arrogant wicked? Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sow Seeds Of Faith

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 13, 2015

“The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground. He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows; he knows not how”. (Mark 4:26-27)

Mk. 4:26-34 Theme: Sow seeds of Faith Text: 1 Sam 16:1-13; 2 Cor. 5:6-10; Mk. 4:26-34 The last few weeks were one of the saddest in the history of our dear nation Ghana. We witnessed and experienced the tragedy caused by the floods that had unfortunately become a yearly routine. This year ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Promised Church Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 27, 2021

This is the sixth in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week Six – “The Promised Church” Pastor John Bright – delivered 8/18/19 Acts 2 “46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47, Isaiah 64:3, Matthew 16:18, Revelation 2:5, Revelation 1:20, Luke 24:13-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Peace Now And Always

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 23, 2003

The peace that Jesus gives is different than the peace that the world gives.

"PEACE NOW AND ALWAYS" INTRODUCTION Do you watch television more than you read the Bible and pray, more than you attend worship services, prayer meetings, fellowship with fellow Christians, read Christian literature, listen to gospel/sacred music, listen to Christian radio, and more than ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, Ecclesiastes 3:8

Denomination: Nazarene

Meet Mr. Legion

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

Jesus specializes in turning a madman into a man who makes a difference.

This is a profound, provocative passage of scripture – in the event of a maniac (madman) from Gadara. Look at this man – wiry, bristly, clumpy hair. A beard to his chest, ribboned with blood. Furtive eyes, darting in all directions, refusing to fix. Naked. No sandals to protect ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Friend Of God’s People - James 2:25-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 6, 2021

This sermon shows how differently God sees people than we do. By our standards, Abraham and Rahab couldn’t be more different. For God, they are the same.

James 2:20 You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? 21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by ...read more

Scripture: James 2:25-26

The Parable Of The Soils Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jun 9, 2010

This message discusses the different kinds of heart upon which the message of the gospel falls.

Studies in the Gospel of Mark The Parable of the Soils Aim: To sow four different responses to the truth of the Gospel. Text: Mark 4:1-20. Introduction: We often refer to this passage as the Parable of the Sower, but In many ways it is more about the soils than the sower; perhaps we should call ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence In Criticism Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2006

The way Paul stood his ground before the council is how we can take our stand in the world today. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Confidence in Criticism Acts 23:1-11 23:1 “earnestly” = He’s looking them straight in the eyes, not ashamed, not afraid, and not about to back down. Paul used to be a member of their number…and now they consider him to be a turncoat…a traitor. There’s nothing this group would like more than to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"America Needs A Footwashing"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 24, 2003

Joshua was told to "take his shoes off," he was standing on holy ground. Once again, God stands with a drawn sword, offering leadership. Will America bow down to the God of the Bible?

Text: Joshua 5:13 And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries? 14 And he said, Nay; ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist