Sermons on Overcoming Differences:

God Saw You Different!

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 11, 2008

This message tells of GOD’S GRIEF, because He sees nothing but human wickedness of every kind,everywhere, at all times. GOD’S GRACE found Noah because of his righteous living and He liked what He saw in Noah thus, GOD’S GUIDANCE of Ark-building as His me

"GOD SAW THAT HUMAN EVIL WAS OUT OF CONTROL. PEOPLE THOUGHT EVIL, IMAGINED EVIL--EVIL, EVIL, EVIL FROM MORNING TO NIGHT. GOD WAS SORRY THAT HE HAD MADE THE HUMAN RACE IN THE FIRST PLACE; IT BROKE HIS HEART. GOD SAID,"I’LL GET RID OF MY RUINED CREATION, MAKE A ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Accepting The Different Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Apr 1, 2008

We are to accept one another in Christ

I believe most of us are young enough to remember Karen Carpenter. One of her well-loved songs is “Love Me For What I Am.” The chorus goes like this: “You’ve got to love me / For what I am / For simply being me / Don’t love me / For what you intend / Or hope that I will be.”[1] It seems to me ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting The Different Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Apr 1, 2008

To accept one another, we are to concentrate on the essentials.

Last Good Friday, nineteen men were crucified in San Pedro Cutud, Pampanga. This Easter crucifixion tradition is “an extreme form of penance”[1] or trying to cleanse oneself from sin. It is good that the Roman Catholic Church expressed disapproval to the practice. According to a priest, “The church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting The Different Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Apr 1, 2008

To accept one another, we are to concede differences.

Have you ever tried ordering water in the restaurant nowadays? First, the waiter asks, “Hot or cold water?” Let us say you chose cold water. He then asks, “Tap water or bottled water?” Okay, bottled water. “Mineral, alkaline, ionized, carbonated, flavored, purified or distilled?” So much to choose ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Difference In Thinking, Doing, And Doctrine

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 19, 2008

In this message, we need to consider two areas of doctrine: 1- Whom we believe 2- What we believe

INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy told his mother one day that he was 7 feet tall. She questioned him, saying, "You know better than that! You shouldn’t fib!" He said, "I am 7 feet tall because I just measured myself with this little ruler that I made!" Any time we measure ourselves with our own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-28, Acts 18:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bridging The Gulf Of Generational Differences

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 7, 2008

THINK is a great acronym for bridging the generatinal gulf - Is it True, helpful, inspirational, necessary and kind.

Bridging the Gulf Between Generations (Phil. 2:1-5) "If there is any encouragement in Christ, consolation of love, fellowship of the Spirit, affection and compassion. Make my joy complete by being of the same mind. Maintaining the same love. United in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church That Reaches Different People Series

Contributed by John Tung on May 10, 2007

The Apostle Peter was called to reach different kinds of people: someone with nothing to contribute to society, someone with great amount to contribute, someone with an undetermined amount to contribute. God cares for all of them, and so should the church

A CHURCH THAT STEPS OUT: REACHING DIFFERENT KINDS OF PEOPLE Acts 9:32-43 John Tung, 5-6-07 I. Introduction There is a commercial on TV which shows several signs from companies that offer very mixed up services that do not belong together. For example - and this is in the spirit on the commercial, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Difference Between A Lapse And A Leap Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 29, 2008

44th in a series from Ephesians. How followers of Jesus differ from unbelievers in the way they respond to sin in their lives.

In his book, Listening to the Voice of God, Pastor Roger Barrier shares the account of how he was led by God to preach a one sentence sermon one Sunday morning. The account in the book focuses more on how that was an act of faith on his part than it does on the message itself. But the message ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 20, 2008

God often calls us to minister in ways that seem to be beyond our abilities. Like Moses, God always equips us sufficiently to accomplish what He calls us to do.

Title: You Can Make A Difference Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: Exodus 3:1-10 Introduction In 1829, Martin Van Buren sent the following letter to then President Andrew Jackson: To: President Jackson The canal system of this country is being threatened by the spread of a new form of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Make A Difference!

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 21, 2009

We talk so much about the Apostle Paul, don't we? But we rarely talk about the man who was instrumental in Paul’s life. Find out how you can make a difference in others' lives. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

You Can Make a Difference! Text: Acts 9:10-19 Many times when we read this chapter we focus on the conversion and calling of Paul, but Ananias is often ignored. Hebrew: Hannaniah = ‘Yahweh has been gracious’. Ananias is mentioned only in association with Saul’s conversion in Scripture (in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Difference Jesus Makes” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 4, 2009

When we come to Christ, we are born again into God’s family, through which we find help and hope.

(Show video - The Church) In our passage for today, Paul tells of a love relationship that makes an eternal difference. It is a love relationship with the God of the universe, Jesus Christ. Let’s consider what Paul tells us here about the difference Jesus makes. Verse 13 is the pivotal verse in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Between Christianity And Religion

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 14, 2009

On the road to Damascus, Saul learned the difference between Christianity and religion.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHRISTIANITY AND RELIGION Text: Acts 9:1 – 9 Introduction: • Do you know the difference between Christianity and religion? (answer later) • How many of you are currently in a “relationship?” • Picture of my wife o Began dating May 1, 1988 o Married August 4, 1989 • I have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Make A Buck? Or Make A Difference!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 26, 2007

You can give without love, but you can never love without giving!

MAKING A BUCK? VS MAKING A DIFFERENCE! WHAT HAVE I REAPED? WHAT HAVE I SOWN TODAY? WHO HAVE I BLESSED TODAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. Never forget: Often hurting people will hurt others! Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Can Make A Difference

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Feb 11, 2007

God has called each of us to make a difference in our community, in our neighbourhood, in our workplace, in our family. It does not matter where we are we must stand up and make a difference.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Scripture Reading: 1 Cor.9:19,20 Let us take a journey into the book of Acts chapter 27 and verse 10 where we will meet Paul the prisoner at Fair Havens giving advice to the centurion, the captain of the ship and the owner of the ship. [Acts 27:10,11 ] And said unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-20

Denomination: Adventist

You Can Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jan 29, 2008

Am I qualified? Who could have foreseen lowly fishermen of Galilee had the potential to become fearless apostles, or that simple peasants could leave their net behind to become founders of the church?

A Letter from Jesus to the Church called Mainline: "You know me; I love to make the oldline new. If you will stick with me, I shall give you a future, new wineskins, and all that. I am Lord of Life, not death. I shall move you from cynical decline to life. I still have plans for you. You’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Methodist