Sermons on Make Difference:

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

Irreconcilable Differences

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 3, 2008

Can their be irreconcilable differences in the Body of Christ?

Irreconcilable Differences Psalm 133:1-3 I have a confession to make this morning. I am really not sure how to say this to you. I am embarrassed, ashamed, and really fearful of what you might think of me once you know the truth. I must confess to you this morning that my wife, Ronda, and I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Dare To Be Different

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 21, 2007

Christ calls His followers to be different. This morning I would challenge those of you who have entered the gate and are standing on the narrow road to travel the road and to dare to be different.

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT Matthew 7:12-14 Introduction: “Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads unto life, and few there be that find it.” The word that Jesus used for “narrow” in the phrase “narrow is the way” refers to a road that is “narrow and troublesome” to travel. The road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Spot The Difference

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jul 18, 2011

Wanna play a game? how about spot the difference? Which one is the Christian?

The title of my sermon today is taken from the visual puzzle where you are given 2 pictures very similar, but there are a few subtle differences in the pictures. Doubtless you have all at one time in your live done one of these puzzle, probably as a child, and today we are going to do something ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Not Different; This Is The Same! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 15, 2004

We are to be different because of our oneness.

THIS IS NOT DIFFERENT; THIS IS THE SAME! I Corinthians 1:10-17 S: Unity Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO BE DIFFERENT BECAUSE OF OUR ONENESS. ?: What? What causes us to lose our oneness? KW: Failures TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 1:10-17 three areas of failure that cause ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointing Is The Difference Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 31, 2010

This is the seventh message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution". The power of the anointing will help you from the problem to your solution. The outline is 1-The origination, 2-The agitation, and 3-The coronation of the anointing.

From the Problem to the Solution #7 - THE ANOINTING IS THE DIFFERENCE This morning, we're continuing, right on through to years end, our series of messages entitled FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE SOLUTION And by way of review, we've told you already, that in order to get FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

The Difference Maker

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Sep 16, 2020

Only the Person of the Holy Spirit provides the power to overcome our sinful nature.

Pastor Tony Evans begins his book on the Holy Spirit by telling us an imaginative, hypothetical story. Suppose you’ve just come from the appliance store and you have seen the most incredible refrigerator. It’s huge. It has all the bells and whistles that you’d expect on a refrigerator, plus some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Different, But The Same Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 16, 2003

This sermon stresses the importance of finding our spiritual gifts and putting them to use.

1 Corinthians Different, but the Same 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 May 18, 2003 Intro: A. [Fair Exchanges] The husband’s idea of a gift exchange: His gift is a new set of golf clubs. Her gift is a new pair of dishwashing gloves. The wife’s idea of a gift exchange: His gift is a new snow shovel. Her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One … But Different!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021

When we look at a crowd of people, we see that each person is different. That difference can be seen in many ways.

Illus: Our difference reminds me of the three women who were convicted of criminal charges and were brought before a firing squad. • One was a redhead, and all the guns were pointed at her and the Captain said, “Ready, Aim…,” and the redhead hollered “Earthquake”. They all looked around and she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Differing Gifts Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 17, 2007

This series takes an in-depth look at Spiritual Gifts and whether they have been overlooked in our churches or even abused.

Gifts of the Spirit – Part 1 (Note: All scripture used has been taken from the King James Version Bible. Much of this material is from Bill Gothard’s notes on Gifts http://www.bcbsr.com/topics/gifts.html) The Differing Gifts 1Pe 4:10 As every man hath received the gift, [even so] minister the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Our Destinations Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 11, 2012

This sermon contrasts the two different destinations for the Christian and the lost. Everyone has eternal life some will spend it in heaven with our heavenly father and some will spend it in hell. Christians have to help the lost get into a relationship w

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Our Destinations Some of the differences that I have talked about between Christians and the world have been very important and life changing. I have tried to express to yall that there should be and needs to be very clear and distinct ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Marital Intimacy Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 27, 2012

The world is working very hard to take over the conversation about sex and its role in our society.Christians have to stop being ashamed and embarrassed about talking about sex. Our kids need to know what God's plan for proper sexual behavior is. Christia

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Marital Intimacy As we continue this series on the differences between what the world thinks and believes and what we as Christians think and believe it is important and in my opinion very necessary to talk about a very sensitive and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22-25

Denomination: Baptist