Sermons on Make A Difference:

Different Motives Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 18, 2009

Abram learns from mistakes and his motives change allowing God to make the decisions for him.

Years ago I was working two jobs trying to get into professional golf. One of those was a courier job where you had to use your own vehicle. I had a very reliable Honda civic hatchback, great for driving in the city, a fair bit of space in the back with the seat folded down. It was the best car I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

"What Difference Did The Coming Of Christ Make?”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 26, 2017

Jesus came to the world to change the world.

Christmas is a celebration of the advent of the Messiah. A celebration of the fact that God took on flesh in Jesus Christ to do for us what we couldn’t do for ourselves. Jesus was born as a man and lived as a man, living a sinless, pure life. He ended that life by dying on the cross for our sins in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 22, 2002

Jesus Christ came to those who needed: 1. A friend. 2. A change. 3. A Savior

Two weeks ago we talked about the importance of the Old Testament prophecies about God sending his Son into the world. They provided such hope for those who waited in darkness. Last week we talked about the fulfillment of those prophecies and what they meant in the lives of the people who lived ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Methodist

"Turning Point Moments"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 17, 2015

We have moments in our life that really make giant differences these are called Turning points. The sermon shares it is in those moment we make wise decisions, connect to God, take the opportunity, and be thankful.

It is a Turning Point Moment” Ephesians 5:15-20 One person said last Sunday Preacher I rededicated my life to God I told his father what his son said. The father said, “Preacher I did to” That is a turning point John Wesley had a turning Point moment at Aldersgate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

There Is No Difference

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 1, 2005

There Is NO Difference 1) All have sinned 2) All have been forgiven

It’s been a few days since she was here but the newspapers are still talking about her visit. It’s as if they are determined to interview every person that spoke with her, and analyze every wave she directed to the adoring crowds. Even when the newspapers finally do turn their attention to other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

We Can Make A Big Difference For God! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 6, 2017

We can make a big difference for God! 1. By God’s greatness (vs. 1-5). 2. By God’s grace (vs. 1-5). 3. By God's guidance (vs. 6-12). 4. By our going (vs. 13-18).

We Can Make a Big Difference for God! Acts 9:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 26, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *Our God likes to use little things to make a big difference in His world. Max Lucado pointed this fact out, when he wrote: -"That guy who gave Jesus the donkey on Palm ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Makes All The Difference In The World

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

God’s Word makes all the difference in the world changing us from “out of reach outsiders” to “outreaching insiders.”

God’s Word Makes All the Difference in the World Introduction: Have you been reading God’s Word lately? WHAT have you been reading  I have been reading John’s Gospel o Gems like 3:16 and the woman at the well o Reassuring verses like: 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Application Is Everything Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 16, 2013

Believing is fine, intending to is fine, but it’s actually what you do that makes the difference. Application makes all the difference.

[For the video elements associated with this sermon, please visit http://store.northpoint.org/life-apps-starter-kit.html.] Well, I’m really excited about this new series. It’s called Life Apps, and for the next six weeks, we’re going to talk about five specific applications for Christians out of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, James 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Boy Are We Different ... The Creation Of Mankind

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 2, 2021

Are we the product of 13.6 billion years (give or take a few billion) or are we the direct creation of a Creator who made us in His own image? What makes us different from all of the other animals on earth? God knows. And He told us.

Boy Are We Different … The Creation of Mankind Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, John 10:7-18, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Matthew 24:23-24, Matthew 15:22, 1 Peter 5:8, Genesis 3:1, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 2:19, Job 19:25-27, Genesis 1:6-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Christian, You Are Heaven Bound, Meanwhile Make A Difference - Philippians 1: 20-26 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 11, 2022

The main thing that helps Paul be emotionally, spiritually, and mentally healthy. If you're looking for those things in your life, the solution really is found here in the Bible

Well today we come to verse 20 in Philippians, verses 20-26 in our passage today. As we do, we're going to see Paul's secret ingredient. The main thing that helps Paul be emotionally, spiritually, and mentally healthy. If you're looking for those things in your life, the solution really ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Different Series

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Aug 13, 2003

God calls us to be different than the vile, unbelieving culture around us. He offers us power to do that.

Be different! Preached August 4, 2003 It’s not easy to be different, you know. You see a young lady with pink hair spiked up like a porcupine at Pizza Hut. Her clothes are black, her eyes are black, her fingernails are black. All is black except for the silver glint of her countless metal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

How Salty Are You Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 6 in Sermon on Mount Series, looks at our need to make a difference.

If you were going to make a statement that would indicate the worth of someone who meant a great deal to you what metaphors would you use. "a million bucks" "gold" "silver" "pearls" "priceless" "a mint" how about "Salt" For the past several weeks we have been following the words of Christ as he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Taking Pride By Being Humbled Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008

How we perceived ourselves and others is important to have a life that makes a difference

TOPIC: TAKING PRIDE BY BEING HUMBLED (2nd of a Series in the Book of James – A Life That Makes a Difference Series) Text: James 1:9-11 vv. 9-11, “9 Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his elevation (as a Christian, called to the true riches and to be an heir of God), 10 and the rich ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Focus A Fuzzy Vision

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007

You can make a difference in this world if you’re focused like Jesus.

You can make a difference in this world if you’re focused like Jesus. How’s Your Focus? After hearing and reading all the health warnings the media consistently blesses us with, someone wrote this tongue-in-cheek observation. "Brace yourself. Somewhere, they’re plotting the scare of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Reignig Compassion

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Nov 21, 2008

Christ rules and he is serious about making a difference in people’s lives.

GIVE THANKS - for our heritage as a nation and a church: In 1620 the Pilgrims sought spiritual freedom and thus became forbears of the United Church of Christ - for the two congregations being together - for all the individuals gathered today - for those that passed on - for those that have not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Congregational