Sermons on spiritual difference: showing 1-15 of 152,888

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

Jesus-The True Faith Healer

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 24, 2015

When we receive God’s grace, we end up taking Jesus seriously. When we do, Jesus will change our tears into joy and our skepticism into amazement. At that time we will find out what it means to be made whole.

A man was not feeling very well, so he decided to go to a doctor. While he was waiting in the doctor's reception room, a nun came out of the doctor's office. She looked very ashen, drawn and haggard. The man went into the doctor's office and said to the doctor: "I just saw a nun leaving who looked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

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

What Are The Different Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 15, 2010

This sermon looks at the different spiritual gifts outlined in Romans 12. It encourages a biblical responce to 1) Prophesy 2) Serving 3) Teaching 4) Encouraging 5) Contributing to others 6) Leading and 7) Mercy

Spiritual gifts part 3 What are the different spiritual gifts? Sometimes we put people on pedestals and we say, "Wow, I wish I was like that! I wish I had his brains! I wish I had his money! I wish I had his car!" And even Christians can get envious of other people. We might say, "Oh, I wish I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Be One! Be Different!

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Sep 11, 2019

No one is useless in the church. The Holy Spirit gives everyone some gifting that they can contribute. The church needs you.

This is a bit embarrassing to say, but I have this thing about doing the Tribune’s crossword puzzle each day, and I couldn’t finish Saturday’s and it’s bugging me. Maybe you can help me out. Then I can focus on our sermon text. Can you help me for a minute? I got most of it already. This should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7, Ephesians 4:11-16

Making A Difference

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 1, 2014

Each of us has a vital part in the Kingdom of God.

Making A Difference March 30, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Focus Passage: I Corinthians 12:14-31 Message Point: Each of us has a vital part in the Kingdom of God. Introduction: When we were missionaries in West Africa, we were completely “behind the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

We have spiritual blessings: the blessing of spiritual adoption into God's family, the blessing of redemption and forgiveness, and the blessing of hope and inheritance.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we are going to dive deep into the beautiful words of Ephesians, specifically Ephesians 1:1-14. In these verses, we uncover three amazing blessings that we, as believers, can hold onto: The Blessing of Spiritual Adoption, The Blessing of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Topics: Blessing, Christ

We Are Different Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 12, 2004

Our spiritual gifts are given to be used.

WE ARE DIFFERENT I Corinthians 12:7-11 S: Spiritual Gifts C: Our possession of spiritual gifts Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN GIFTS TO BE USED. ?: How? How are the gifts given? KW: Ways TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 12:7-11 four ways the gifts are given. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Different, But The Same Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 16, 2003

This sermon stresses the importance of finding our spiritual gifts and putting them to use.

1 Corinthians Different, but the Same 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 May 18, 2003 Intro: A. [Fair Exchanges] The husband’s idea of a gift exchange: His gift is a new set of golf clubs. Her gift is a new pair of dishwashing gloves. The wife’s idea of a gift exchange: His gift is a new snow shovel. Her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Differing Gifts Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 17, 2007

This series takes an in-depth look at Spiritual Gifts and whether they have been overlooked in our churches or even abused.

Gifts of the Spirit – Part 1 (Note: All scripture used has been taken from the King James Version Bible. Much of this material is from Bill Gothard’s notes on Gifts http://www.bcbsr.com/topics/gifts.html) The Differing Gifts 1Pe 4:10 As every man hath received the gift, [even so] minister the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Different Kind Of Legacy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2009

Our legacy is not in monuments, but in a spiritual and relational community, one which is ultimately redemptive. Washington Plaza Baptist Church, Reston, VA

The older I become the more interested I am in those who have gone before me. Before I join my ancestors out there, I’d like to know more about them. It might make for some very interesting conversation up on Cloud Nine if I know about not only my parents and my grandparents, but also some of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living To Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008

This is the third in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This sermon explores the ideas of relationships and life investment.

Faith Integrity Living to Make a Difference Philippians 4:1-9 I want to wrap up the series I began a few weeks ago on Faith Integrity - this whole idea of living out the fullness of what we believe. The integration of belief and behavior is the key to living our faith with integrity in the world ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-19

Denomination: *other

Difference Makers Are Different Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 6, 2013

To make a difference, one must be different. Such is a real possibility as we become salt and light before a decaying and dark world.

You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Handling Marital Differences

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Feb 10, 2022

Marriage is ordained by God which its a spiritual thing.

It’s hard to guess how many arguments could be prevented if couples would simply pray about their differences and let them go. This is hard to do, since most of us want to be “right” and justify our behavior. Differences are usually what attract partners to one another. Agreeing to disagree, when ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

You Can Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 25, 2010

This sermon deals with spiritual gifts, identifying our gifts. We will see how we can make a difference using our God given gifts.

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Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God