Sermons on Different Grounds:

The Mist That Made A Difference Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 17, 2010

Our temporary lives can make a lasting difference if we will surrender our plans to God.

The Mist that Made a Difference James 4:13-17 13 Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

Praying Makes A Difference” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

We can learn a few things from Paul’s prayer life.

1. Prayer… our lifeline with God. a. Doesn’t it just stir your heart that the God of all the universe hears & answers & attends to our prayers?! Isaiah 58:9 (NKJV) 9 Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ “If you take away the yoke from your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Makes The Difference Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 2, 2005

In a world where we can do nothing to bring ourselves to grace with God, we are blessed to have Jesus Christ to intercede for us and deliver us from our sinful lifes and use us for His glory.

JESUS MAKES THE DIFFERENCE EPHESIANS 2:1-10 Introduction: In Jeremiah. 13:23, we read, "Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?" The truth is, man is a sinner, lost and undone, separated from God by a wide chasm of sin. He needs something done in his life that he will never ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Kind Of Free

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005

A message on true freedom. Written for Independence Day

A Different Kind of Free John 8:31-36 July 3, 2005 Morning Service Introduction I believe that we have been blessed to live in the greatest nation in all of the world and we have been given, by God, almost matchless freedom. No other nation on earth enjoys the kind of nation that we have and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Church Of God

The Difference The Resurrection Makes

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006

The resurrection of Christ makes a powerful difference in the daily lives of every believer.

THE DIFFERENCE THE RESURRECTION MAKES John 20:8 4/7/96A BBC Each year at this time, Christians around world gather in services as this to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Yet, when we leave it quite obvious that it makes little difference in our daily lives. To most, if we are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Difference Easter Makes

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Apr 19, 2006

This sermon looks at how the women on Easter Sunday remembered the words of Jesus and this made all the difference to how they felt.

Introduction Imagine the women visiting Jesus tomb on Easter Sunday felt. They were already heartbroken, Jesus was dead, and they were depressed, afraid of the Jews. Now they just wanted to do one last thing for Jesus, to take care of his body. When they get there he’s gone. The bible says Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming And Looking Different

Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 5, 2005

Christians must remember that they are called to put off their former way of life, to renew their minds, and to put on the new self, which will produce a Godlier lifestyle.

Let us pray... Our passage today is from Ephesians 4:20-24. It says: 20You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. 21Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Ministry That Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

God wants your life to make a lasting difference in the people around you.

Ministry that Makes a Difference Acts 13:42-52 Intro: Bill Wilson pastors an inner city church in New York City. His mission field is a very violent place. He himself has been stabbed twice as he ministered to the people of the community surrounding the church. Once a Puerto Rican woman became ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are Making A Difference

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2008

This message deals with the reality that we are all making a difference, but we need to ask the question what kind of difference are we making in the body of Christ.

You Are Making A Difference 1/13/08 2 Samuel 23:8-23 Romans 12:1-21 Let me introduce you to Stephen and Joseph. They were twins but very different from each other. Stephen started hanging with the wrong crowd in high school, and got involved with using and selling drugs. He caused his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

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