Sermons on A Changed Heart:

The Tears That Touched Jesus’ Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2012

Jesus only raised 3 people (that I know of) from the dead. Why didn’t He raise everybody out of the grave? Why just people like this only son of the widow of Nain?

OPEN: One of my favorite radio preachers is a man named Tony Evans. I remember listening to him use an illustration about standing in a cafeteria line – and he made it sound intriguing and almost exciting. What I want to share with you this morning (copying as best I can Evans’ distinctive way of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We In Need Of Heart Surgery?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 28, 2023

What is the condition of many people's spiritual hearts today? How many need to be cleansed, repaired, or even replaced?

Luke 1:5-25 clarifies how Elizabeth discovers that she will bring forth a prophet. She was the wife to Zacharias the priest. This youngster will ultimately be known as John the Baptist. Zacharias obtains this information from a holy messenger yet questions because of his old age. Because of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Change? How Can I Sing?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2024

Seems we are so resistant to change. Growth, increase, more must become a focus. What happens when we are stuck in the trap of sameness? The is more. I want to know God in his fullness.

HOW CAN WE SING A SONG? CHANGE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. As many great teachers have taught, I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4, Daniel 4:25-30, Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Do Not Lose Heart

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2023

When we grow discouraged, we will be encouraged by the knowledge of what God has done and what He is doing in our lives because of Christ our Lord.

“We have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Can Change Everything For You! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 25, 2023

This Easter God wants to give you... 1. Truth worth trusting (vs. 5-6). 2. A new life worth living (vs. 6-8). 3. The Lord worth loving (vs. 9). 4. The story worth sharing (vs. 7, 10). 5. The future worth finding (vs. 7, 10).

Easter Can Change Everything for You! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 28:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 25, 2023) MESSAGE: *How are you doing this morning? By God’s grace we are able to be here today. And I’ve got to say: you look good. Some of us have on new clothes, and you look good. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Change Challanges Your Character Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Change in the church

When Change Challenges your Character, Job 42:1-6, # 3 of the “pardon our dust series Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ August 11, 2002 A boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Empty Tomb Is Life Changing

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 3, 2008

Easter / Resurrection Sunday (B) - Jesus’ empty tomb is life changing. See how people come to the empty tomb. See how the people leave the empty tomb.

JESUS’ EMPTY TOMB IS LIFE CHANGING (Outline) March 23, 2008 – EASTER SUNDAY - John 20:1-8 INTRO: Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! This simple statement of fact is the bold confession of our Christian faith. Jesus’ empty tomb stands in contrast to the graves of everyone ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Expect Things To Change In Your Favor Series

Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008

using the word of God, this sermon is meant to encourage, uplift and excite us into believing what God has said about us is true

Sunday January 9th, 2005 Sermon: Expect things to change in your favor Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11 Just in case anyone thinks anything differently, God’s thoughts, plans and actions toward you are good, not evil. Have we forgotten that it is a spiritual war and we are in the war zone wherever we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Heavens Sake-Have A Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002

From Phillipians 2 - a sermon about brokeness and a heart set towards the cross

“For Heaven’s Sake – Have a Heart!” Philippians 2: 5-11 Introduction [Create Interest] Have a few colored glass bottles or glassware. Hold them up to the congregation, explaining that we often view ourselves, as we desire to see ourselves instead of the way God sees the work He is doing in us. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Sees Your Heart

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025

God knows your heart

God sees the heart 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Good Morning everyone, glad you are here. Please turn to 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Did you ever think about the way God see us? God sees the heart and knows what is in our hearts. We cannot fool God when it comes to the heart. The world may be fooled but not God. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Ministry Of The Word: Truth, Understanding & Change

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. REVIEW The Church of the Saviour at Myersville, Maryland was founded by a group of believers whose goal was to establish a New Testament church in this community, one fully engaged in the ministry of "equipping the saints for the work of the ministry.

A. REVIEW The Church of the Saviour at Myersville, Maryland was founded by a group of believers whose goal was to establish a New Testament church in this community, one fully engaged in the ministry of "equipping the saints for the work of the ministry." We concluded our study last week by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11-13

A New Year: Will Anything Really Change? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2004

Some fear change, and others think it never really happens. But either of those approaches writes off what God can do. Embrace change, know who you are, and there will be joy.

Some of you look like you just woke up, so maybe I need to tell you that we have started another new year! We have crossed over into a new year. Maybe you marked it with prayer at the midnight hour, or a quick kiss with someone you love, or – well, we’ll not get into some of the less-than-Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Change Your Laughter Into Laughter

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 4, 2005

A sermon on how god appeared to Abraham and Sarah to encourage them in the promise - somewhat like when Jesus was transfigured on the Mount of Transfiguration.

February 6, 2005 Genesis 18:1-15 Dear friends in Christ, The writer to the Ecclesiasties had this to say about laughter - Ecclesiastes 2:2 “Laughter is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?” Ecclesiastes 7:3 Sorrow is better than laughter, because a sad face is good for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

How A Church Can Change For The Better

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 6, 2003

In this message, we explore five paradigm shifts that a church can make to have a better future. This is a kind of "halftime" talk from a pastor/coach to the congregation/team.

To compete for a championship, during a game a great team has to make some adjustments. I sometimes think of the New Year as a kind of halftime. My personal internal calendar starts in August when the kids go back to school. The first semester is over. Now, it’s the halftime before the second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

God-Sized Changes From Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 2, 2020

God-sized changes from Christ: 1. We are blessed with all spiritual blessings (vs. 1-3). 2. We are chosen as God’s children (vs. 3-5). 3. We have been given God’s grace (vs. 5-7).

God-sized Changes from Christ Ephesians 1:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - February 17, 2019 (Revised March 1, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we begin a verse by verse study of the Book of Ephesians. J. Vernon McGee explained the background by saying, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist