Sermons on Make A Difference:

Christmas Greeting Card Sermon Ii: Peace! Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 30, 2019

Whereas world and Church leaders talk about it, nothing seems as elusive as Peace on Earth - so, individually Christians bring about God's Peace by embracing the Prince of Peace as Savior and Lord of Life.

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARD SERMON II: PEACE World leaders talk about it. Church leaders pray for it. Ordinary folks long for it. Yet, there seems to be nothing more elusive than the PEACE that we talk about, pray for and long for. Since the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Christmas Greeting Card Sermon V: Ponder! Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 30, 2019

We were not there when Christ was born, crucified, laid in the tomb, raised from the dead but Mary was there. She pondered "these things" - as should we, and exclaim as did she: "My spirit rejoices in God my Savior!"

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARD SERMON V: PONDER! “But Mary treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart.” (Luke 2:19) Once the angels had announced to the shepherds the good news of great JOY which shall be to all people, the Bible says they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Repent, And Never Give Up

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

Because God never gives up on us, we too must never give up

From the archives of Winston Churchill’s life comes the report of a singular commencement address. After enduring a lengthy introduction, Churchill rises from his seat, walks to the podium and stares fixedly at his audience of new graduates. "Never give up!" he asserts solemnly. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Other

Like A Good Neighbor Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 21, 2019

Compare current views of being good neighbors with that of the bible.

1. Do you remember when neighbors knew one another? When they might sit on their front porches and talk? When they invited one another over for meals or games? 2. Things have really changed, haven’t they? 3. The Boston Globe ran this story some time back: It can never be said that Adele Gaboury’s ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whose Wife Is She?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 1, 2019

when dealing with trick questions, one needs to attack the basis of the question rather than trying to answer the question.

Whose Wife is She? Luke 20:27-38 There is more to a question than the question itself. Sometimes they aren’t really looking for an answer. The classic question of this sort is “When did you stop beating your wife?” One immediately sees the trap in this question. No matter how one answers the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sleepers Awake!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2019

The church is asleep, even dead. Who will rouse them before it is too late?

Sleepers Awake! Romans 13:11-14 We come to the first Sunday in Advent. Many think that this is a season of preparation for Christmas. We are getting ready for the baby Jesus to arrive. We sing our Christmas Carols to prepare room in our hearts for the Christ child. The music of Christmas is indeed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rejoice In The Lord Always, And Be Gentle To All Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 29, 2019

Disharmony in the church often is the by-product of internal, personal conflicts, and Paul now directs his exhortation to the inner state of peace.

Date: 6/11/19 Lesson #30 Title: REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS, AND BE GENTLE TO ALL “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 4:4-5, NIV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 26, 2018

The Lord will care and protect you today.

A. WHY IS THIS THE FAVORITE PSALM? 1. Easy to memorize. These six verses are a short “self-contained” picture of our relationship with God. 2. Intimate fellowship. Promises God’s comfort and protection when we remain close to the Shepherd. 3. Personalized identification. Demonstrates how our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Growth In Strange Places!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2019

Often growth opportunities are found in some strange places. Seldom is healthy growth an accident. We need preparation and focus to promote personal growth.

FINDING GROWTH IN STRANGE PLACES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Zechariah 9:12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee; Zechariah 9:12 (MSG) Come home, hope-filled prisoners! This very day I'm ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:12, 1 Corinthians 14:20, Luke 6:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come, Lord Jesus! Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 12, 2019

This is the message of The Revelation. It is not a merely predictive prophecy of the judgement of the earth in the Last Days. It is a love song-an invitation to intimacy and restful fellowship with the Creator.

Revelation 22 12. “Look, I am coming quickly, and my reward is with me, to give to each according to his work. 13. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning (leader) and the end (fulfillment). 14. Blessed (SO happy) are those who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-21

Denomination: *other

The Importance Of Soul Winning

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jan 15, 2019

The greatest treasure in heaven, hell, and here on earth is a soul. What are you doing to take souls with you to heaven?

I. The greatest treasure in heaven is a soul. The only thing God values is a soul. Why are souls so precious to God? Since every human being has free-choice, a soul who chooses to love God is infinitely cherished by Him. Despite the golden streets, beautiful mansions, gemstone foundations and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:46, Ezekiel 18:20, John 3:16, Psalm 49:6-8, 1 John 1:7, Proverbs 11:30, 2 Corinthians 9:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Cleanse Me

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

7th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:7 3/7/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #7) CLEANSE ME So last week in preparation for this message, I stopped at Platengas Cleaners to interview Barb and Faith and find out a little about stains. And I learned a lot. For instance, I learned, in laymen’s terms, that when you get a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:7

Denomination: Lutheran

"Had Been With Jesus”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 10, 2018

I believe that the propensity of our faith in the Gospel is to move us to boldly speak without compromise and obey to do what we have seen and heard so that we might speak.

I. had been with Jesus, GIVES US BOLDNESS: “They saw the boldness of Peter and John…” (v13) Free From Fear This is true courage which comes by faith. Yes; it is this boldness which comes by faith which makes men like Peter and John’s “...I will not fear,” just like David, “though the earth be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Absalom

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Nov 15, 2018

Dis functional family, lack of self control, anger, vengeance and ambition caused the downfall and death this young man named Absalom. The life of Absalom teaches many lessons to parents and young adults.

II Samuel 14:25-27 & II Samuel 18:33 Absalom, the 3rd son of King David was a handsome young man. He was exquisitely good looking in the entire land of Israel (II Samuel 14:25). This young man had everything that he could ask for along with his charming looks which includes name, fame, wealth, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Bow Breaks

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 20, 2020

There are times to bend and there are times to stand. We are living in an era where sooner or later we will have to decide which we will do.

1. What I see that we need – Equipping for the time in which we live as Christians a. We’ve been spoiled to easy living in regard to our faith – that may be coming to an end b. If/when it does, how will we respond? c. I see my role is in equipping us to meet the demands that are coming d. It would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ