Sermons on making difference: showing 766-780 of 187,612

Make Room For Mercy - Make Room For God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 3, 2007

As we head out full bore into a victorious life in Christ, sometimes we forget the qualities of mercy and ownership. God reminds us of who He is and who we belong to.

One of the big problems in being in battle is that you don’t know when to quit. During World War II some Japanese soldiers holed themselves up on small islands in the Pacific and hid away decades after hostilities ended. Some were even told the war was over but did not believe it. Two years ago, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Make A Point Without Making An Enemy

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 23, 2009

What’s the best way to break bad news? There’s no easy way to drop a grenade, but there are some principles we can follow to help ease the conflict. Paul outlines 12 guidelines in the book of Philemon for dealing with conflict God’s way.

RESOLVING CONFLICT GOD’S WAY "HOW TO MAKE A POINT...WITHOUT MAKING AN ENEMY" PHILEMON ________________________________________ Is it possible to deal with a situation head on in such a way that you are able to get your point across to the other person without them resenting you for ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense When Life Makes No Sense PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

Explores the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, encouraging us to perceive life's purpose, acknowledge God's power, and pursue His glory.

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. Gathered here today, we stand on the precipice of a grand revelation, a divine truth that has the power to transform our lives. We are here to gather wisdom from the sacred words of Ecclesiastes, words that have weathered the test of time and have been a beacon of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:8-14

Topics: Purpose

One Body Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 7, 2016

Unity, Differences, The Spirit, Gifts

ONE CHURCH - One Body 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 (p. 799) June 12, 2016 Introduction: The human body is absolutely amazing! There’s an article on the web called, 100 very cool facts about the human body and they are cool…I won’t share all hundred, but here’s a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blueprints Of The Universe Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 28, 2014

How is that God knew whom He was going to choose before the universe began? And how does that speak to God's fairness?

o understand Ephesians 1:4 we need this week to head back to the gospels: John’s gospel, to be specific, and chapter 6. John 6:37-44, 63-65. introduces us to the subject of God making choices. Jesus has just fed thousands of people and also walked on water. The people follow Him to the other ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Where Are You? Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Sep 18, 2024

Do you find yourself just in a crowd that only wants to press on the Lord or someone that is willing to get on their knees just to touch Him.

(21) And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea. (22) And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, (23) And besought him greatly, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 18, 2012

With all the different views today, ‘Why is Denominationalism Wrong?’

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 1: ‘Why is Denominationalism Wrong?’ Let me tell all of you something very unique . . . As from the very first part of even making mention of this type of series, I met some strong rebuttals from a lot of fellow Christians, as well as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waffles And Spaghetti

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Looking at the differences between men and women = powerful concept.

Waffles and Spaghetti Romans 15:7 This morning I want to start a brand new series that I have called "Fireproof" - a title I borrowed from an awesome film on the circuit right now on relationships in general, and marriage in particular. Like you, I have discovered that relationships can be the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: *other

Be A Visionary

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

The one point that I wish to spotlight is the fact that Caleb was a visionary with a long term vision in mind. For forty five long years Caleb waited for the promise to be fulfilled because his faith on God and His word.

We will turn our attention to Numbers 14:24, “But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it.” (ESV) The focus of this message is based on the above mentioned verse. There are ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:24

Denomination: Other

"Blessed Are The Peace Makers"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2016

A sermon for the 15th anniversary of 9/11.

Blessed are the Peace Makers Isaiah 2:4 Matthew 5:9 We live in a broken world. Something has gone terribly wrong. People are angry at one another. They are angry and suspicious of people who do not look like them, do not worship the same god, do not live in the same country, and vote for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Dont Walk Like An Egyptian Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on May 24, 2010

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH LEVITICUS 18. IT IS A CALL TO HOLY LIVING.

HFL MAY 23, 2010 LEV. 18:1-5 1The LORD said to Moses, 2“Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘I am the LORD your God. 3You must not do as they do in Egypt, where you used to live, and you must not do as they do in the land of Canaan, where I am bringing you. Do not follow their ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forgotten Feature Of Faith: Repentance Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2019

There seems to be a forgotten word in our modern Christian vocabulary, a word that describes a feature that should still be visible and active in our lives today as followers of Jesus. What is the forgotten feature, what is the forgotten word? The word is Repentance.

The forgotten feature of faith: Repentance We continue in our series Dare to be Different and this month our focus has been on Different Features, Different Characteristics. Tonight I want us to consider together the forgotten feature of faith. There seems to be a forgotten word in our modern ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2, Romans 3:23-24, Romans 2:4, Luke 15:22-24, Luke 15:21, Matthew 27:3, Matthew 27:24, Luke 18:23, Revelation 2:5, Acts 17:30, Acts 2:37-38, Mark 6:12, Luke 24:46-47, Romans 6:23, Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:14-15, 1 John 1:8-10, Romans 6:6-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power To Undo

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

God can change things in lives.

1 The Power To Undo 1/29/2012 Rom 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: Adam undid a beautiful peaceful and holy place It is astounding to see the power of what one person can do and undo. 1. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not One Of Us

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 25, 2009

What would Jesus have us do with people who are not like us?

Not One of Us Mark 9: 38-50 Intro: Years ago a boy had a crush on a girl, Laura Mae. Everyone in that community planted gardens and protected them with scarecrows made as lifelike and original as possible. Riding the school bus one afternoon, they rounded the curve near Laura Mae’s house, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nobody Will See Your Sine If You Are No Different Than The World Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 29, 2022

God tells us in both the Old and New Testament to let our light shine. That will not happen if we are no different than the world.

ILLUSTRATION In Daniel chapter 12, there is a verse that every Christian should memorize. And it is: Daniel 12:3 (NKJV) 3 Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness Like the stars forever and ever. In the first part of the verse, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist