Sermons on Different Spirit:

Salt And Light - Making A Difference

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 8, 2019

Jesus calls us to be change agents in a progressively deteriorating world that is inclined to the state of sin.

Salt and light - Making a difference Introduction: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, "Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck." Charlie Brown responds, "My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Equal Value, Different Roles Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 8, 2019

God has created males and females with equal value but different roles. This sermon includes a biblical overview of the roles of men and women, and then explores two important New Testament passages.

Introduction: A. Last week, I shared a special sermon on the need for empathy in our lives. 1. It is really a timely subject and I appreciate the positive feedback I received. I hope we will put it into practice. 2. Today we will continue to take a break from our series on Romans and go back and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of Grace Is Clearly Different

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 8, 2014

The subject today is grace and I want to show that “The Way of Grace Is Clearly Different”. It’s different- I. In How We Think of Ourselves II. In How We Treat Others III. In How We Are Rewarded

November 27, 2004 The Way of Grace Is Clearly Different Luke 14:1; 7-14 The subject today is grace and I want to show that “The Way of Grace Is Clearly Different”. It’s different-- I. In How We Think of Ourselves II. In How We Treat Others III. In How We Are Rewarded The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

One Can Make A Difference

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 24, 2014

Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance but laying hold of His willingness. Prayer is a dialogue. Dare to ask God for make things happen.

Have you heard of the phrase: “One person can ONLY do so much”? • This is only true without God. With God, we have to take the word ‘ONLY’ away. “One person can do so much!” • With God’s help, one person can make a lot of difference. I came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"A Radically Different Way"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 1, 2017

A sermon about not taking revenge.

“A Radically Different Way” Romans 12:9-21 In preparing for this sermon I came upon a website for a business that makes its money off of people who want to get revenge on others. The company is called “Masters of Revenge.” They offer different categories of persons you might want to hurt such ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: United Methodist

4 Different Kinds Of Givers

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2013

4 Different Kinds of givers (outline taken from Damluka Friday Pele)

HoHum: Started a series for Youth Group called Generation Change that talks about financial matters. Learned something about John D. Rockefeller in the video but now let’s hear the rest of the story. The very first person to reach the status of billionaire was a man who knew how to set ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Equal Value, Different Roles Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2014

This sermon discusses the different roles assigned to men and women in the church and explores the biblical basis for those roles.

Introduction: A. Phyllis Trible wrote an article titled, “If the Bible’s So Patriarchal, How Come I Love It?” 1. In the article she recalls a story from her childhood when a woman missionary came and taught her Sunday School class. 2. The missionary was teaching the girls about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A King Of A Very Different Sort

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 23, 2020

Christ's kingdom is not of this world. Where he desires to reign is in our hearts.

November 22, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 25:31-46 A King of a Very Different Sort Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Christ the King Sunday is the new kid on the block. It’s the most recent liturgical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Love In Our Differences Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 12, 2020

God’s love gives life to others.

Note: The idea for this series and the sermon title came from outreach.com. Have you ever laughed and cried at the same time? On Tuesday night our EdgeWomen’s ministry sponsored Operation Christmas Curbside as a way for us to give to four of our Go Team partners and a non-profit. Your giving was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Kind Of Meteor Shower Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 16, 2018

“for me to live is Christ. To die is gain” (Philippians 1). But for those who have no such relationship to Jesus, the end of the world is destruction of everything they hold dear. It is the end of all that matters. It is, truly, dreadful.

Revelation 6:12 and I saw when he opened the sixth seal, and there was a huge earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth made of hair, and the whole moon became like blood, 13. And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, like a fig tree throws off its figs when shaken by a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: *other

Two Brothers - So Different Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Have you witnessed two brothers or sisters, who were so different in their personality, you wondered, “How could these two people come from the genetic pool?” Today, I want you to see two brothers who were very different from each other.

When we consider famous brothers… … some famous brothers come to mind… 1) Wilbur and Orville Wright ushered in the era of flight; 2) The Brothers Grimm, Wilhelm and Jacob, popularized fairy tales such as “Snow White,” “Cinderella,” and “Sleeping Beauty”; 3) Outlaws Frank and Jesse James; 4) The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:17-18, Genesis 38:14, Genesis 38:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Life Under Different Opinions Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Aug 24, 2021

Without our knowledge, we adopt to live our lives based on the opinions of people. But is that what we are supposed to be?

Jesus asked His disciples in Matthew 16:13 - 19 What do people think about me? In other words.... 1. People's opinions about us: It is good to build our testimony among people and measure our lives as per the standard of social life. But do not be bound by the opinions of people. Which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30, Matthew 16:13-19

Psalm 73 - A Difference Of Perspective

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Nov 11, 2021

A group of blind men heard that a strange animal, called an elephant, had been brought to the town, but none of them were aware of its shape and form. Out of curiosity, they said: "We must inspect and know it by touch, of which we are capable".

All of us would have heard the parable of the blind men and the elephant: A group of blind men heard that a strange animal, called an elephant, had been brought to the town, but none of them were aware of its shape and form. Out of curiosity, they said: "We must inspect and know it by touch, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:17

Perspective Makes All The Differences

Contributed by Hylton Davidson on Aug 13, 2025

It is amazing how 2 people or 2 groups of people can look at the same thing but see something completely different. Just because we look at the same thing doesn’t mean we see the same thing.

It is amazing how 2 people or 2 groups of people can look at the same thing but see something completely different. Just because we look at the same thing doesn’t mean we see the same thing. Two people can engage in the same conversation yet walk away with two totally different viewpoints on what ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Differences Make Us Whole

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 29, 2025

The "trade secrets" of Christianity are not secrets rather they need to be shared!

Differences Make Us Whole Luke 9:49-50 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 9:49 John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name; and we tried to prevent him, because he does not follow along with us.” 50 But Jesus said to him, “Do not hinder him; for the one who is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:49-50

Denomination: United Methodist