Sermons on Different Walk:

The Difference Between Withstanding And Standing

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 14, 2009

August 1989: We need both defensive and offensive weapons in order to be effective Christians. In the end, a strong offense, making a difference in our world, is also the best defense.

With the opening of the Redskins season only a few days away, I really do need to get something straight, and I thought maybe I could get some help this morning. There is a rule of thumb, a maxim of football strategy, and I cannot figure out how it goes. I need some help. Is it that the best ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ Makes All The Difference Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Mar 24, 2007

Does one person really make all the difference? When do things make all the difference? When we are changed, moved to laugh or cry, celebrated and sacrificed for. “Why The CHRIST Makes All The Difference” explores why Jesus makes all the difference to Eas

What Difference Does Easter Make? “Why the CHRIST Makes All The Difference” 2 Corinthians 5:21 Does one person really make all that much difference? When I was in the fourth grade I had a SS teacher who wasn’t like any of the SS teachers I had before. Bruce challenged us with one thing: memorize ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Methodist

Is It Time For You To Make A Difference? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 6, 2012

What happened to you this week that you wish could happen every day? Did anything that happened to you make a real difference in your life? Did you make a difference in someone else’s life?

What kind of week have you had? Did every day go as planned? Were there good days and not so good days or bad days and worse days? What happened to you this week that you could have easily done without? What happened to you this week that you wish could happen every day? Did anything that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

What A Difference A Day Makes Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 11, 2005

God intended the Sabbath for blessing, we’ve turned into burden; meant for enjoyment, we’ve allowed it to enslave; created for our pleasure, we corrupt it into added pressure.

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES! (Exodus 20:8-11) The newspaper editorialized: The world is too big for us. Too much going on, too many crimes, too much violence and excitement. Try as you will, you get behind in the race, in spite of yourself. It’s an incessant strain, to keep pace.…and still, you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Making A Difference In Our Generation

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2013

How can we make a difference in our generation? 1. Focus on family (vs. 1). 2. Go forward in God's grace (vs. 1-6). 3. Pursue our purpose in God's plan (vs. 15-16). 4. Trust God to work today (vs. 17).

Making a Difference in Our Generation Matthew 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 5, 2012 *In these verses God tells us about the generations from Abraham to Christ. But do these verses say anything about our generation? The answer is yes. In these verses we can see how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Difference Between Thankfulness And Gratitude?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 6, 2022

This two part message takes an insightful look at the differences and reveals the source of nourishment for living in emotional, spiritual, and physical health.

Every year Churches across the USA are filled with sermons about being thankful, especially around the day of Thanksgiving - and rightfully so. "Let us come into his presence with THANKSGIVING; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!" (Psalm 95:2 ESV – emphasis ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:2, Philippians 4:5-7, Colossians 3:14-17, Hebrews 12:28-29, Proverbs 3:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Of Grace Is Clearly Different

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 17, 2004

Jesus uses two parables about banquets to teach that the truly righteous live by grace, which means humility and love.

September 12, 2004 — 15th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 14:1,7-14 The Way of Grace Is Clearly Different I. In How We Think of Ourselves II. In How We Treat Others III. In How We Are Rewarded Grace and peace be yours in abundance through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Fan Or Follower - What Is The Difference? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 9, 2011

Probably everyone reading this likes Jesus. We like the things he said, we like the things he did. In that sense, all of us could be considered fans of Jesus. However, to truly be a Christian requires more than being a fan of Jesus. He called people t

Fan or Follower - What is the Difference? John 6:1-29 Being a Fan requires nothing Being a Follower requires heart belief Slide Thank you Margie. We appreciate PASS and all they do to help protect the life of the unborn. I am excited to start this new year and one of the things we are doing ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are The Different Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 15, 2010

This sermon looks at the different spiritual gifts outlined in Romans 12. It encourages a biblical responce to 1) Prophesy 2) Serving 3) Teaching 4) Encouraging 5) Contributing to others 6) Leading and 7) Mercy

Spiritual gifts part 3 What are the different spiritual gifts? Sometimes we put people on pedestals and we say, "Wow, I wish I was like that! I wish I had his brains! I wish I had his money! I wish I had his car!" And even Christians can get envious of other people. We might say, "Oh, I wish I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Between A Lapse And A Leap Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 29, 2008

44th in a series from Ephesians. How followers of Jesus differ from unbelievers in the way they respond to sin in their lives.

In his book, Listening to the Voice of God, Pastor Roger Barrier shares the account of how he was led by God to preach a one sentence sermon one Sunday morning. The account in the book focuses more on how that was an act of faith on his part than it does on the message itself. But the message ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Church--Making A Difference Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 21, 2013

God has called us all to make a difference in the lives of others. We are to do it in three different ways as a solider, an athlete, and farmer.

Let’s Build The Church—Wanting To Make A Difference July 21, 2013 Glenville 2 Samuel 18:19-23 2 Timothy 2:1-13 We are in part 3 of our series, “Let’s Build The Church,” and today we are going to look at Wanting To Make A Difference. Imagine if you were at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Jesus Was Just Different #4 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 13, 2024

Jesus was different, and because He was different, He made a difference.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #4 Jesus Was Just Different (Mark 2:13-3:6) If I asked you, or any group of Christians to describe Jesus, what would I hear - I would hear words like gracious, loving, compassionate, perfect. . Do you think anyone would describe Jesus as scandalous, or ...read more

Making A Difference In Our Generation Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 11, 2020

How can we make a difference in our generation? 1. Focus on family (vs. 1). 2. Go forward in God's grace (vs. 1-6). 3. Pursue our purpose in God's plan (vs. 15-16). 4. Trust God to work today (vs. 17).

Making a Difference in Our Generation The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 5, 2012 (Revised August 11, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight we begin a verse by verse study of Matthew, and John Phillips gave this background: "The Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist