Sermons on Differing Opinions:

Be One! Be Different!

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Sep 11, 2019

No one is useless in the church. The Holy Spirit gives everyone some gifting that they can contribute. The church needs you.

This is a bit embarrassing to say, but I have this thing about doing the Tribune’s crossword puzzle each day, and I couldn’t finish Saturday’s and it’s bugging me. Maybe you can help me out. Then I can focus on our sermon text. Can you help me for a minute? I got most of it already. This should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7, Ephesians 4:11-16

A Bloody Difference Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

One aspect of sermon writing I enjoy is researching topics I normally wouldn’t research—like learning how much bunker and bomb shelters cost. An 8x12 “mini” bunker costs $45,000—not including delivery or installation charges...

One aspect of sermon writing I enjoy is researching topics I normally wouldn’t research—like learning how much bunker and bomb shelters cost. An 8x12 “mini” bunker costs $45,000—not including delivery or installation charges. Nor does that include a bullet resistant door. For that you’ll have to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Different Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

We have spiritual blessings: the blessing of spiritual adoption into God's family, the blessing of redemption and forgiveness, and the blessing of hope and inheritance.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we are going to dive deep into the beautiful words of Ephesians, specifically Ephesians 1:1-14. In these verses, we uncover three amazing blessings that we, as believers, can hold onto: The Blessing of Spiritual Adoption, The Blessing of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Topics: Blessing, Christ

What Is The Difference?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2025

God is sovereign. God is just, and He is merciful. Your view of God dictates how you treat mankind.

“The word of the LORD came to me: ‘What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, “The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge?” As I live, declares the Lord GOD, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. Behold, all souls are ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the call to show mercy and compassion to those who doubt, and how to embody Christ's love through understanding and charity.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand here today, humbled by the grace and love of our Lord, thankful for the opportunity to share His word, and deeply aware of the responsibility that comes with it. We gather here, not as individuals, but as a family, united under the banner of Christ's ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22

Topics: Compassion

Eliphaz's Opinion (Job 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 19, 2025

Is suffering always the result of sin?

How should we comfort others when they are suffering? Should we set aside judgment, because sin is not always the cause of distress? Let’s look at Job 4. After a week of silence, showing sympathy, did Eliphaz begin criticizing Job for a lack of patience? Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bildad's Opinion (Job 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2025

Is the health wealth so-called gospel true?

Is the health and wealth “gospel” an ancient lie? Let’s look at Job 8. Did Bildad claim that prosperity comes from living pure and upright, while suffering only comes because we sinned? Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: “How long will you speak these things, And the words of your mouth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Zophar's Opinion (Job 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 23, 2025

Is our sin the only cause of suffering?

Did Zophar continue the same judgmental defamation, that Job’s suffering was caused by his personal sins? Do we slander others or judge righteously? Let’s begin in Job 11. Did Zophar criticize Job’s grief as boasting, scoffing, that he was only punished for part of his guilt? Then Zophar the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Disputable Matters Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 4, 2009

This sermon examines how to deal with disputable matters.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans. My plan is to finish our study in Paul’s letter to the Romans by the end of this month. And so we are going to look at a large portion of the text this morning, Romans 14:1-15:13. I will not be going into each detail of this text; I will just give ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not Me, I Am Not Stubborn

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 3, 2015

We need to honestly evaluate our STUBBORNESS and correct our attitudes to align with God's desires.

I AM SO THANK I DO NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM... STUBBORNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In the fall of 1994, REUTERS NEWS AGENCY reported a story of ALBERTO GAUNA that lived in the northern province of Chaco in ARGENTINA. It was reported that ALBERTO had been depressed for some time. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Without The Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009

Without the Hand of God in our lives, we cannot believe God, will hate His Messenger, and will be gullible to any and every opinion.

• Who can ever forget Winston Churchill’s immortal words: "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills." • It sounds exactly like our family vacation. • Family life is difficult for all of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Three Different Men On Three Different Crosses

Contributed by W. Alderman on Oct 23, 2008

This message illustrates the disposition of all men in relationship to the Savior...

“THREE DIFFERENT MEN ON THREE DIFFERENT CROSSES” TEXT: Luke 23:32-46 Pastor W. Max Alderman 32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Kind Of Feast, A Different Kind Of Lake

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 27, 2018

The Destiny of the Righteous (a forever feast) is a blessed contrast with the destruction of the wicked in the Lake of Fire.

Revelation 19 v. 17 and I saw and angel standing in the sun, and he cried with a big voice, saying to all the birds flying in the middle of the sky “Come! Gather to the mega-dinner of God, v. 18 in order that you might feast on the flesh of kings, and the flesh of leaders of thousands, and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:17-21

Denomination: *other

Being Different: Think Differently Part 1 Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 28, 2025

If we are going to be different in this world, we must start with our minds, and think differently.

TRUE When Jesus was before Pilate, Pilate irritatingly asked Jesus, “So, are you a king or not?” Jesus answered, “You tell me. Because I am King, I was born and entered the world so that I could witness to the truth. Everyone who cares for truth, who has any feeling for the truth, recognizes my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: United Methodist

Being Different: Thinking Differently Part 2 Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 28, 2025

If we are going to move on in our Christian faith, we must learn to think differently.

PURE To be pure means to be innocent, holy in relation to God. 1 John 3:3 “Christ is pure, and all who have this hope in Christ keep themselves pure like Christ.” Notice the first thing that is said in this verse. “Christ is pure.” If we need proof that Jesus Christ is pure, look to the cross. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: United Methodist