Sermons on Making A Difference:

Remember Who You Are

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Remembering who we are makes all the difference.

Cinderella Man tells the true story of boxing legend James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), who made an incredible comeback during the Great Depression. Injured and arthritic, Braddock's promising career was cut short, and he had to go on public assistance when he couldn't get work at the docks in New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Other

"Wisdom Regarding Friendship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 23, 2018

Who is choose as friends makes a big difference!

“The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.” - Proverbs 12:26 (NIV) As a Christ follower, who my friends are is very important if I’m going to live according to the wisdom God provides. For as Paul said: “Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscover Easter

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 17, 2017

We look at the resurrection and the difference is should make

He was dead, and with him died all of their dreams, all of their hopes everything they believed in. They had given everything to him, their past, their present even their future and up until three days ago it seemed like a pretty good bargain. All he had wanted was everything, and they gave it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sermon On Change

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 5, 2022

Change is defined as to make someone or something different.

Sydney J. Harris, an American journalist once remarked: “Our dilemma is that we hate change and love it at the same time; what we really want is for things to remain the same but get better.” James 1:17 confirms: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51, Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Deuteronomy 31:6

When It Doesn't Make Sense, Does That Make It Senseless

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Mar 7, 2009

Why do we try to figure out how God works?, instead of just trusting He know best.

"When It Doesn’t Make Sense, Does That Make It Senseless?" 2 Corinthians 4:8,9 How do we as Christians in this world make any sense out of what makes no sense? How do we cope with things in our lives that just don’t make sense? There are 4 steps that we must take in this situation. 1. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God

To Make Wise Decisions, Connect The Dots

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 9, 2021

This sermon is centered on Proverbs 27:12 and the ability to make wise decisions. It also involves a breakdown in the American Political process and the rioting in the Capitol Building.

To Make Wise Decisions, Connect The Dots 1/10/2021 Joshua 24:14-24 Philippians 3:7-14 How many of us have ever made a decision that we later regretted? How many of us have said, “If I had known then, what I know now, I would have chosen a different path?” When you make a poor choice, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:12, Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Because They Make Healthier Families Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 29, 2015

We are learning these days how to make Sunday the best day of our week. More importantly, we are learning to live more balanced lives by living at a better pace and rhythm.

Series: I Love Sundays Sermon 5: Because They Make Healthier Families Note: This sermon has used thoughts and quotes from the curriculum I Love Sundays sermon week 3 from Outreach without notation. Summary from last week’s message: We are learning these days how to make Sunday the best day ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Lord Makes You Wonder

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 16, 2016

Sometimes the Lord is going to make us wonder, so... 1. Expect some mysteries. 2. Expect some miracles. 3. Exalt our Master.

When the Lord Makes You Wonder Mark 7:24-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 10, 2016 *One of the most memorable things Jesus said on the cross is found in Matthew 27:46: "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?'' Well, we know and Jesus knew that He was suffering and dying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Kingdom Your Primary Concern

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 30, 2006

Ever wonder what should be your primary concern in life? Why does Jesus mix money/treasure/materialism with spiritual things like good deeds & prayer? Find out . . .

Making the Kingdom your Primary Concern Matthew 6: 19-34 Background info: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warned, “Unless your righteousness exceeds the Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom.” Jesus speaks of good deeds, prayer, and then as one preacher called it “The sermon on amount.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lay Down The Shovel --- Do-Nothing-Ism Is A Cancer

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 27, 2015

It is insane to think you can keep doing the things the same old way and expect a different outcome. Lay down your shovel, quit digging, this hole could become your grave. You are a product of your daily choices. Do not blame, CORRECT the problem.

LAY DOWN YOUR SHOVEL, QUIT DIGGING YOUR OWN GRAVE? DO-NOTHING-ISM IS A CANCER --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. BLESSING OR CURSE IS ALL ABOUT CHOICES --- DAILY MENIAL CHOICES ... WE BECOME THE SUM TOTAL OF OUR DAILY CHOICES... A. We choose moods, moods become habits, habits ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Kingdom Of God - "Making A Kingdom Impact”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 28, 2024

The purpose of today’s message is to help us reach our fullest potential for the Kingdom of God and to be those masterpieces God created for us to be, where we can make an impact for God’s Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven.

The Kingdom of God “Making A Kingdom Impact” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEcL72S3ZIQ Years ago, I used to fly from Las Vegas to Chicago. Now on these trips, there always seem to be some difficulties, and the captain would come on the intercom and say, “We’ve got a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Psalm 139:14, Jeremiah 1:5, Mark 10:45

Denomination: Foursquare

Great Help For Hard Times Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 21, 2012

1. Focus on your family right now (2:19-20). 2. Boldly decide to make a difference (2:21-23). 3. Pray for a Godly government (3:1-2). 4. Be prepared for persecution (3:3-15). 5. Have complete confidence in the Lord (3:2).

For Such a Time as This Part 3: Great Help for Hard Times Esther 2:16-3:15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 3, 2012 *There are dark days in the life of every nation. Some of us here tonight remember Pearl Harbor. Living in Florida in the sixth grade, I remember the Cuban ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith At Work Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 25, 2018

We were created to work! Yes, it’s true and it is part of God’s plan of creation! Work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. We are created to contribute to our society for the good.

Video Illustration: Faith and Work! Series: You work Matters! Thesis: We were created to work! Yes, it’s true and it is part of God’s plan of creation! Work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. We ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24, Ephesians 6:5-8, Exodus 35:30-35, Exodus 36:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Values - Week 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Many agree that we have been experiencing a values-vacuum in America. We've been living in a permissive society where basically anything goes - and now we're reaping the results. Crime, murder, escalating divorce rates, drug and alcohol abuse, and sexual immorality are just a few of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26, Proverbs 27:19, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Proverbs 3:9, Proverbs 3:6, Ephesians 5:16-17, Deuteronomy 14:23, Psalm 50:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Family Values - Week 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Last week we started a new series that we’re calling Family Values. This series has application for all of us, whether you are single, married, widowed, divorced, a traditional family, blended family, you name it. Our focus, in this series, is the Ten Commandments. Today we're headed back ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5, Jeremiah 10:14, Habakkuk 2:18, Romans 1:25, 1 John 5:21, Matthew 6:24, Psalm 37:4, Romans 10:11, John 8:31-36, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Deuteronomy 4:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene