Sermons on Overcoming Differences:

Different Perspective Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 12, 2011

An overview of the book

Isaiah 1: 1 Different Perspective 1 The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. We are now beginning a new study. We are going to look at the Prophet Isaiah. We will have at least 67 studies ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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

Born To Be Different.

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Mar 27, 2009

This sermon is designed to review the core concepts of Original sin, Justification, New Birth, and Holiness in such a was as to draw in new converts and to draw believers closer to Christ on the 4th Sunday in Lent, year B.

John is one of simplest books of the Bible; I understand that the Billy Graham Association encourages new Christians who know little about our faith to read it first. On the other hand, John is one of the deepest books of the Bible and it challenges our best theological minds. For example, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Making A Difference

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 2, 2011

IF the church in America is to make an authentic, spiritual difference, we must learn from the Acts 1 & 2 church. This message offers 4 needs for the church today.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE Acts 1:12-14; 2:1-8; 2:36-41 * (Read the Text) From time to time, it serves us well to remember why we do what we do, what it is that we are to do, and how we succeed at it. * A hurricane had struck. People were huddled together. An old preacher was praying with great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Is In The Details

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 25, 2011

Not every opportunity offers the same benefits... a careful reading of the details will show that choosing to serve God is exceedingly more beneficial than choosing otherwise.

Title: The Difference Is In the Details Text: Romans 6:12-23 Thesis: Not every opportunity offers the same benefits… a careful reading of the details will clearly show that choosing to serve God is exceedingly more beneficial that choosing otherwise. The Season of Pentecost is considered to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A Difference Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 12, 2014

Maybe you don’t think you have much to give but let me assure you that God can turn the smallest deed, just a token of your time, whatever you have into life changing actions.

Maybe you don’t think you have much to give but let me assure you that God can turn the smallest deed, just a token of your time, whatever you have into life changing actions. I read a story World War II that shows how the smallest deed can make all the difference in the world to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Reconcilable Differences Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 25, 2017

Since God reconciled us to Himself in Christ Jesus, He now calls us to be reconcilers. What does that mean with regard to conflicts in our lives and in our church?

OPEN: A medical doctor once told of one of his patients who’d developed cancer. He said she’d grown up in an abusive, alcoholic family and felt bitterness toward her parents. But when she discovered she had cancer, she decided to change her attitude and try to show love to her parents - in spite ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 24, 2019

Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one.

Introduction: Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one. In week four (4), if you remember, I used John the Baptist as an example of needing to let go of how we think things ought to be and let God take control of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be Different

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 23, 2019

Christians must guard against living in conformity to the world.

As Ron Luce of Acquire the Fire has said, “We constantly see the effects of a generation that has been led by ungodly influences, peer pressure, and by people with no solid foundation in God. As a result, we have a generation of young people, young adults, and young at heart who are hurt, who are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Difference Maker

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 26, 2020

Today's Message, "The Difference Maker," is part of our series on "The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit." It looks at the difference the Holy Spirit makes in our lives.

The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit “The Difference Maker” {Audio: https://mega.nz/#!rAkA1aLJ!79q1kVBgw15EkKgEBdfAW7KJguc8KmNMl_9oOOiHV-k} An old man was walking on the beach when he saw what he thought was someone dancing, but when he got closer he saw it was a young man reaching down and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:8, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Foursquare

A Different Angle Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 14, 2019

Sometimes we need to strive to understand important truths more deeply. Sometimes we need to be admonished to stay true to those truths, and to interpret events through their filter. Sometimes we need to find our unity through these.

A Different Angle Introduction to I John 1. Being well-intended does not always work. One blogger writes, “Today, I found out that shutting off the heat in the rental property my parents owned was a bad idea. The water froze and the pipes burst, causing the whole kitchen ceiling to fall down. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Different Path

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 11, 2019

By faith, we walk a different path.

INTRODUCTION For the past several weeks, we have been working with the idea that the Kingdom of God is not some future place to spend eternity, but rather is right here and now. Jesus’ words to those who came to hear him teach were, “Repent and believe for the Kingdom of God has come.” This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-14, Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Etre Different Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2019

Avez-vous déjà eu l’impression que vous ne vous intégriez pas parfaitement à votre entourage ? Vos valeurs et votre style de vie semblent-ils un peu différents des personnes au travail, de vos voisins ou même de votre propre famille ?

ETRE DIFFERENT ET VIVRE DIFFEREMMENT LECTURE : 1 Thessaloniciens 5.4-11 INTRODUCTION : Avez-vous déjà eu l’impression que vous ne vous intégriez pas parfaitement à votre entourage ? Vos valeurs et votre style de vie semblent-ils un peu différents des personnes au ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Differently Gifted

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 22, 2018

What you think you know about spiritual gifts, is probably wrong, in ways that actually inhibit ministry rather than encouraging it.

This morning I would like us to think about spiritual gifts: skills and abilities given by God the Holy Spirit to followers of Christ for the purpose of ministry. And my hypothesis is that what you probably believe about spiritual gifts is wrong. Wrong in a way that’s diminishing your joy in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:30-35, Exodus 28:2-4, Exodus 31:6-11, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Romans 12:4-8, Matthew 25:14-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Differences Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 44 in our exposition of Romans. This message discusses unity in spite of differences.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Maintaining Unity in Spite of Differences” Romans 14:1-15:12 Review Transformation in how we live begins with renewal of how we think. From chapter 12 on, Paul specifies several areas where we need to adjust our thinking and change our living. A. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance