Sermons on Doctrinal Difference:

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

People Who Make A Difference

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012

Examines the difference between powerless, defeated Christians, and those who make a difference. Expanded outline.

PEOPLE THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE 7/12 - Mark 9:14-29 I believe this is one of the saddest accounts we find anywhere in the Bible. Oh, there are plenty of times in the Bible when we can be saddened, to be sure. We can be sad when Adam and Eve choose to believe the Devil’s lies instead of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

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

Same Faith - Different Perspective

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2019

Each of the Gospel writers had the same faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Each of the four Gospels is written from a different perspective. This sermon focuses on the Gospel of John.

We continue in our series, dare to be different, and this month across our group of churches our focus is has been on faith. At the start of the New Testament are the four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each of the Gospel writers had the same faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 20:30-31, Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:15-17, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Same Faith - Different Perspective

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2019

Each of the Gospel writers had the same faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Each of the four Gospels is written from a different perspective. This sermon focuses on the Gospel of John.

We continue in our series, dare to be different, and this month across our group of churches our focus is has been on faith. At the start of the New Testament are the four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each of the Gospel writers had the same faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 20:30-31, Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:15-17, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Difference Between Authority And Power Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 9, 2019

Understanding power and authority and the difference between the two will cause your prayer life and ministry to become more effective.

Difference between power and authority. The KJV USES POWER AND AUTHORITY INTERCHANGEABLY AND THIS CAN BE MISLEADING. They are two different words in the Greek with two different meanings. 1. Power and authority are two different things 2. Power and authority, to be effective and legitimate, have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Am I Different? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

With all the gender confusion in our society, it's time for the church to speak up.

“Getting A Clue: How Am I Different?” Gen. 1:26-31 & 2:4-7, 18-25; In preparation for this series I discovered a powerful, inspirational, challenging sermon by Mary Kassian, entitled The Genesis of Gender.” (1) Some of her opening words are important for our consideration this ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

What Made Us Different?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014

To show the two detailed differences we have from unbelievers: that GOD is near us and that GOD answers our prayers.

I. EXORDIUM: What makes you different from an unbeliever? the LORD JESUS CHRIST II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the two detailed differences we have from unbelievers: that GOD is near us and that GOD answers our prayers. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 4:7 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Can An Hour Make A Difference?

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Mar 17, 2014

An encouraging sermon using the idea of "Daylight Savings Time" and what to do with that hour. (Present requests, State of Mind, secure foundation, abiding presence, a new song to sing, investing your hour wisely) I waited patiently and God heard my cry

Title: Can an Hour Make a Difference? 03/16/14 Text: Psalm 40:1-3 Purpose: To encourage our people that an hour spent with God can make the difference. Introduction: Video from SermonSpice: One Hour (Daylight Savings) Question: In the spring we have (Spring Forward- ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

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

What Makes The Bible Different? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

The writer of Hebrews was concerned that his audience see the importance of the Word of God. When God speaks (through His Written Word or through the Living Word) it is different from the words spoken of men.

What Makes The Bible Different? Hebrews Series 4.12,13 March 19, 2014 * Chester FBC, Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The writer of Hebrews was concerned that his audience see the importance of the Word of God. 1 Most of the words the author wrote in the first four chapters ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Now What-- Will It Make A Difference

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 3, 2014

Does Knowing Your Church's Purpose Statement make a difference in the lives of its people.

Now What--What Difference Will It Make? NLAC August 31st, 2014 Psalm 15:1-5 Matthew 7:13-27 We are completing our series on “We Accept The Job—Our Mission.” The job we accepted was to love others, to teach the word, to reach the world and to support it all with our ...read more

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