Sermons on Spiritual Difference:

Seeing Life Through A Different Lense

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 14, 2006

We often look at life through the lense of the Enemy’s perspective - and live defeated lives. What can happen when we look at life through God’s eyes? Everything changes!

“A few weeks ago I thought I was going out of my mind. At the time I didn’t realize I was experiencing a form of an "Anxiety Attack." My heart raced with fear as thoughts came to my mind of all the things I hadn’t accomplished that day. And the fear of failing the people around me made me want to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Different Kinds Of Prayer – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 14, 2024

Different Keys unlock Different Doors. I cannot use the same key on every door.

DIFFERENT KINDS OF PRAYER – Part 1 A. Introduction In lesson 1, we covered the following. 1) We Defined prayer… To be effective in the adventure of prayer you must be able to define prayer. 2) Explained how prayer is answered…prayer not monologue, it’s a dialogue, so you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

If Ten Different People Give You Ten Different Ways To Heaven- Who's Right?

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Mar 14, 2007

To get to heaven, Christ is the way, the truth and the life.

Following or getting directions – for both men and women it can be humorous and frustrating. On more than one occasion I have heard men say, "My wife is so lousy at directions. Every time she steps outside the house and turns around, she’s lost.” Just as often I have heard a wife say about her ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Jesus Making A Difference In Your Life Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 8, 2009

A reminder that our faith and love for others is not based on the circumstance of the day, but on the hope stored in heaven!

INTRODUCTION 1. Background to Colossians Paul, while a prisoner in Rome, meets a runaway slave named “Onesimus”, who belonged to “Philemon”, one of the leaders of a church in the town of Colosse. Paul had led Philemon to Christ back when he started the church at Ephesus. Paul also leads Onesimus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Sunny Side Sermon Iv: Where You Reside Makes A Big Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, Christians are "in the world" but supposed to be not of the world, yet more and more disciples seem to be "border-line" and therefore need to be reminded that living "in Christ" ought to make a real difference.

WHERE YOU RESIDE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD SPIRITUALLY Where do you reside . . . How many residences do you claim . . . Where do you live geographically? Where do you live psychologically? A lady asked me this week to recommend a vitamin that can work ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-6

Is Jesus Making A Difference In Your Life? Series

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Feb 5, 2008

Letting Christians look in the mirror to examine their faithfulness & educating Christians what it takes to be more faithful

Is Jesus Making a Difference in Your Life? Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 01/20/08 FOCUS: • Spiritual Authenticity • Spiritual Litmus Test FUNCTION: • Letting Christians look in the mirror to examine their faithfulness • Educating Christians what it takes to be more faithful Credit to Jeffery Anselmi ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearts Wide Open: Differences Are Okay

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jul 23, 2019

Mary and Martha are different - sermon speaks to open hearts toward both expressions.

Hearts Wide Open: Differences Are Okay Intro: Australian author Nikki Rowe said, “The greatest asset you could own is an open heart.” Open hearts compel doctors to give free medical care in the inner city. Open hearts lead Christians live out their baptismal vows and serve Christ in all people. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Episcopal

Positive Christian Influence Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 1, 2019

When Christians are guided by their Christian Faith in our topsy-turvy world, their positive influence makes a difference in the lives of others as well as themselves.

At his funeral service, Dean Smith the legendary basketball coach of the University of North Carolina for thirty-six years was eulogized as “more than a coach” by players including greats like Michael Jordan. The coach’s influence as second father, mentor, and Christian role model was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 4, we see the church was Fearless with Persecution, Faithful with Prayer, and Free with Posse

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 4 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/10/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. The early church didn’t have any of the advantages that some ministries boast and depend on today. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Love And Lust Have Different Agendas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 16, 2016

Love, Lust, Motives, Power

Love Like You Mean It – Love and Lust Have Different Agendas 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 (pg. 800) February 21, 2016 Introduction: Proverbs 4:23 is a scripture we should absolutely commit to memory...even more than that, we should embed it in our souls... “Above all else guard your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Difference A Day Can Make! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

When was the last time you invited someone to come to church? We say Jesus is important. We say we believe He is the Way, the Truth and the life. We say that we have placed our trust in Him. We say that Our sins are forgiven because of Him. We say we love

What a difference a day can make! The last Sunday I was here I was not preaching. I came to watch the dedication service that was here a couple of weeks ago. What a wonderful day that was. To see this building full of people. To see this building full of people who are really nice people. Nice ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Accept One Another

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 22, 2013

A sermon on Romans 14:1-4 (Outline taken from Keith Krell at: https://bible.org/seriespage/mind-your-own-business-romans-141-12, end of first point)

HoHum: I had trouble appreciating rap music. Until I met some rappers who are using their gift for the Lord. WBTU: Differences between people give opportunities for judging and legalism. We are tempted to judge others because they are looser on some issues and stricter on others. We become ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Different Kinds Of Prayer – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 14, 2024

When we sit in His presence, we are still in an attitude of prayer but instead of asking, we are listening.

DIFFERENT KINDS OF PRAYER – Part 2 A. Introduction In lesson 2, we learnt about 9 different kinds of prayer as listed below. 1) Prayer Of Thanksgiving 2) Prayer Of Praise 3) Prayer of Forgiveness 4) Prayer of confession 5) Prayer of Agreement 6) United ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Live Different: A Study In James - Patience

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Nov 12, 2007

Today, we’re going to look at what James has to say about patience, about endurance.

Live Different: A Study in James - Patience In the book of James, there are: 5 chapters, 108 verses…and out of these 108 verses, this little book of the bible contains 54 Imperatives/commands/encouragements This shows that this is a very practical book that will help guide us in daily ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Claiming Our Inheritance

Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016

This message uses the story of Caleb to show how Christians can claim their inheritance in the Lord. Caleb had a different spirit and that's why he succeeded where others failed.

“Claiming Our Inheritance” (Eph 1:13-14 NIV) And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, {14} who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational