Sermons on Make Difference:

Decisions And Obeying God

Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 22, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor’s message on Adam and Eve. They had only one real decision to ever make: Obey God or not. Today, we make decisions all of the time. God’s people need to be reminded that there are evil influences in their decision-making.

"Decisions and Obeying God" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Genesis 3:1-13, KJV Purpose: Adam and Eve had only one real decision to ever make: Obey God or not. Today, we make decisions all of the time. God’s people need to be reminded that there are evil influences in their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

The Danger Of Falling Asleep During This Sermon Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 1, 2004

Generations come and go and are very different from one another -- but some Christian values and characteristics remain the same.

When I was a Junior in High School, my last class of the day was Chemistry. By that time of the day, I was dragging. I needed a nap, or a candy bar or something to keep me awake. But I never had any of that – just chemistry. And chemistry could not keep me awake. Now I know this has never, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Faces Of Death

Contributed by David C. Seabolt on Apr 7, 2012

This sermon talks about the different types of death that are mentioned in scripture. Physical death, Spritual death and eternal death.

Three Faces of Death Romans 5:12 Introduction I heard a saying one time as a young boy. Now the source of the individual that I heard this from escapes me. But it was Benjamin Franklin who we get this quote from. I heard it as “The only thing certain in life are death and taxes.” When ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Do This

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 18, 2012

The mission of the church no matter how you word it is to make disciples

WE CAN DO THIS Matthew 28:18-20 Intro: There’s a story told about a Barber who got saved. Now this Barber was known to be eccentric. He was actually mentally deficient and although he had a good heart, he usually did or said things the wrong way. People would overlook him because they knew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Shall We Do With Jesus?

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 21, 2021

One way or another we will make a decision about Jesus.

In the past year we saw the results of mindless mobs inciting mindless riots, rebellion, vandalism and violence. Unfortunately that happens when passion exceeds prudence, selfishness overrides self-control, and hatred outweighs honor. It has happened in every generation. It happened in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Serving God Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Dec 20, 2006

A different message on JOY (the theme of the third week of Advent) that focuses on joy that comes from serving God.

It’s the 3rd week of Advent – have you been keeping up at home? I hope so. Today’s topic is JOY. Just as in the past weeks with peace and hope, JOY is a huge subject that we will barely scratch the surface of today. But I want to use a great story from John 4 to show you one way that Jesus said you ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-39

Denomination: Baptist

Ps.1:1-6 The Bible Way To Be Happy

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 13, 2013

Every one wants to be happy, different people have different ideas of what being truly happy means, some might think that having a big bank account would bring happiness, I've heard of people winning the lottery and for a while they seem to think, "well

Ps.1:1-6 THE BIBLE WAY TO BE HAPPY 2-2-13 Every one wants to be happy, different people have different ideas of what being truly happy means, some might think that having a big bank account would bring happiness, I've heard of people winning the lottery and for a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Change

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 15, 2014

Are you willing to let God make the necessary changes in your life?

Godly Change Acts chapter 10 Introduction- This morning I would like to talk to you about change. Some change is good and some bad. Some people adjust to change and some people struggle. Some people look for change and some avoid it. Usually the only people that like change is the person ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Persecution And Priorities Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 23, 2012

IN OUR TIME THIS MORNING, LETS TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE LEADERS OF THE CHURCH, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THE, ….. “FAITH IN GOD DOES NOT MAKE TROUBLES DISAPPEAR, BUT DOES MAKE THEM LESS FRIGHTENING!”

PERSECUTION AND PRIORITIES ACTS 5:17-42”WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING.” NOWHERE IN SCRIPTURE IS THIS SO EVIDENT THAN RIGHT HERE. FACE WITH A TOUGH SITUATION, A TOUGH COUNSEL, AND A TOUGH TREATMENT, THE APOSTLE OF CHRIST RESPOND WITH A RESOUND UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 24, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- Making good plans. 2- Finding joy.

INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes. - Before deciding to retire from your job, stay home a week and watch daytime television. - Science has increased our life span. We can look forward to paying our taxes at least ten years longer. - No matter what your lot in life, build something on it. - It’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Better Than Anything - Philippians 3:7-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2022

Why is it so evil for a person to try to make himself righteous?

Philippians 3:7 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them filth, that I may gain Christ 9 and be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9

"The Greatest Joy"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 26, 2009

Plan on how to make the angels in heaven celebrate. Soul winning.

“The Greatest Joy” Luke 15:1-10 March 1, 2009 Joke: Do you like to laugh? Do you like to have fun? What are some of the fun things you have done? A lot of people don’t realize that ‘joy’ is a major part of who and what God is. Last week we talked about love – and the essence of God is love. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Living In The Past Or Moving Forward With Teh Lord

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 4, 2012

Making a decision about moving forward in one's walk with the Lord.

LIVING IN THE PAST OR MOVING FORWARD WITH THE LORD. JOSHUA 1:1-11. 1. Moses is dead. What the Lord is saying is that sometimes we have to actually name out loud what it is that we can’t get past. 2. The Lord renews His promises to his everyday. Verse 2b-3 “therefore arise, cross this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revelation Of Betrayal Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 12, 2002

How Jesus reveals different things about himself and us as he reveals who the traitor would be.

The Revelation of Betrayal John 13: “I am not referring to all of you; I know those I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the scripture: ‘He who shares my bread has lifted up his heel against me.’ 19 “I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe that I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:22-30, John 13:22-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed, Even If My Family Is Jacked-Up

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 7, 2019

The make-up of our family, does not determine the outcome of our future.

THE NUTTY PROFESSOR 2 IS A DIFFERENT KIND OF MOVIE. NOT ONLY DOES IT HAVE SOME COMEDY, IT CAN ALSO BE USED, IN A SMALL WAY, AS A PARABLE: AN EARTHLY STORY WITH A HEAVENLY MEANING. YOU SEE, SHERMAN KLUMP HAD A PROBLEM. HE DIDN’T APPRECIATE WHO HE WAS OR THE GIFT THAT HE HAD; IT DIDN’T MAKE HIM ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational