Sermons on Doctrinal Difference:

Dare To Be Different

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 11, 2016

Change is difficult-it’s hard to sustain. There is much working against it so we need motivators and incentives to keep at it and stay the course. Daring to be differerent may not be easy but it's rewarding and it's what we're called to do as Christians.

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT 2nd Cor. 6:14-7:1 INTRODUCTION: As we roll into January we find ourselves being dedicated to making some changes-losing weight, eating better, exercising more; as well as making resolutions to be better people, manage our finances better, things like that. But, as we all know, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Different Attitude Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 21, 2016

Caleb had a different attitude than the others. This opened the door for him to enter the Promised Land

One of my favorite stories is about a scrawny kid from West Texas who attended a small high school. They didn't have a wrestling program, but he read a book on wrestling and asked one of the assistant football coaches if he would enter him in some of the wrestling matches in that region. The coach ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

It Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 24, 2019

Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one.

Introduction: Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one. In week four (4), if you remember, I used John the Baptist as an example of needing to let go of how we think things ought to be and let God take control of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be Different

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 23, 2019

Christians must guard against living in conformity to the world.

As Ron Luce of Acquire the Fire has said, “We constantly see the effects of a generation that has been led by ungodly influences, peer pressure, and by people with no solid foundation in God. As a result, we have a generation of young people, young adults, and young at heart who are hurt, who are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Etre Different Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2019

Avez-vous déjà eu l’impression que vous ne vous intégriez pas parfaitement à votre entourage ? Vos valeurs et votre style de vie semblent-ils un peu différents des personnes au travail, de vos voisins ou même de votre propre famille ?

ETRE DIFFERENT ET VIVRE DIFFEREMMENT LECTURE : 1 Thessaloniciens 5.4-11 INTRODUCTION : Avez-vous déjà eu l’impression que vous ne vous intégriez pas parfaitement à votre entourage ? Vos valeurs et votre style de vie semblent-ils un peu différents des personnes au ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Differently Gifted

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 22, 2018

What you think you know about spiritual gifts, is probably wrong, in ways that actually inhibit ministry rather than encouraging it.

This morning I would like us to think about spiritual gifts: skills and abilities given by God the Holy Spirit to followers of Christ for the purpose of ministry. And my hypothesis is that what you probably believe about spiritual gifts is wrong. Wrong in a way that’s diminishing your joy in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:30-35, Exodus 28:2-4, Exodus 31:6-11, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Romans 12:4-8, Matthew 25:14-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Festival With A Difference

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Feb 4, 2018

What is Jesus' priority? Where do you find God in the midst of all our celebrations?

It’s a Jewish festival. We’re not sure what the festival is. Probably, the feast of Tabernacle or the festival of Purim or the festival of Shavuot. Doesn’t matter! It’s a festival. And hence, a celebration. On the top of it, it is Sabbath. The Holy Day for the Jews. In Jerusalem, by the Sheep ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

A Different Drummer Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2012

Not much is said about self-denial and sacrifice in today's church and society, but it is central to the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Mark 8:31-38 “A Different Drummer” INTRODUCTION Selective hearing is a curious human phenomenon. We have the ability to hear only what we want to hear. Teenagers can hear the word “food,” but they have trouble hearing, “Do your homework,” or “Take ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

A Different Direction

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011

Satan loves to come to us with our past sins and failures.

Verse 13-Forgetting those things which are behind Sometimes we get obsessed with the past. Two kinds of people-Those who get stressed out because of every thing that has went wrong in the past. Then there are those who look to the future but haven’t learned anything from the past. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be Different

Contributed by Robert Shaver on Jan 2, 2012

Many are drawn to a camouflage Christianity that blends in with the world but Jesus has called us to wear bright orange vests and stick out. Why? Revelation 3:14-22; John 13:35; John 15:8; Exodus 4; Mark 16:17-20

Scripture Reading: Revelation 3:14-22 Isn't that crazy? A lukewarm Christian - the idea of it is absurd. It is crazy because who starts off their Christian walk like that? Who, in giving their life to Christ says, "Lord, take half of me! For the rest of my life I will half-heartedly serve ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making A Difference

Contributed by George Durham on Dec 26, 2012

Mark 10: 35=45 Making a Difference by being a bold disciple of Christ; You are not NoBody!

Making A Differerence Mark10:35-45 Credit Jeff Strite for many ideas Merv Griffin Show body builder. “Why do you develop those muscles?” Body builder flexed muscles from Chest 2 Calf The audience applauded. “What do you use all those muscles for?” Merv ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

A Different Perspective Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 13, 2011

Christians see life from the perspective of the cross and eternity and live different lives because of it.

Romans 13:8-14 “A Different Perspective” INTRODUCTION Those of us who grew up in the North Country often like to tell stories of our harsh winters. We tend to glory in the fact that we survived huge snowfalls, and some of the coldest temperatures ever recorded this side of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14, Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Called To Be Different

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on May 26, 2012

Let's not try to be like everbody else, we are different, and God knew exactly what He was doing when He made us. We are all uniquely made by God, and it is time to accept ourselevs as different, and stop being insecure about who we are.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning, March 18th, 2012 Let us pray Welcome.... This is the day which the Lord hath made; two days before the first day of spring, the first day of the rest of our lives, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Do you have something to praise God for? Then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Differently

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 6, 2014

We have been called to impact the world for Christ and not to become absorbed by the world. We are to live differently - to stand out as salt and light. Without separated lives we cannot fulfill this mandate.

Living Differently Matthew 5:11-19 Nelson Thomas Mumbai wrote in an article entitled The Truth of Separation: Meaning and Importance, "In Kerala South India, brethren believers are called the ‘separated people’. More than a century ago when our forefathers came out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Be Transformed, Be Different!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 14, 2014

What does it take to change and live for Jesus, what does it take to move from belief in the Messiah to a follower of the Messiah. It takes transformation and it starts in your head. Do you dare to be different?

Different the sermon. Romans 12:1-3 Different now there’s an interesting word. What do we think about people who are different? Now he’s a bit different eats bugs, wears strange clothes and lives in the scrub. Did you hear about the bloke who saved a ship load of people by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army