Sermons on Accept Change:

Dangerous Detours Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 21, 2008

God is not glorified when we are not fully committed to Christ. This text teaches us that only a full commitment to Jesus Christ is acceptable to God. Almost, as they say, is only good enough for horseshoes and hand grenades. You either love Christ with a

Dangerous Detours Hebrews 6:6-8 Purpose: To highlight the difference between real and false professions of faith in Christ. Aim: I want the listener to fear the possibility of ever insulting Christ’s work on the Cross. INTRODUCTION: God is not glorified when we are not fully committed to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Does Not Need Your Cain

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 24, 2018

Too many professing Christians believe Christ needs a little help to finish His work. They are like the Judiazers Paul fought and like Cain who wanted God to accept His work rather than having the faith of Abel.

Act 15:22 Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren: 23 And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-32, Galatians 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Word As Peace Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

God give us a word of peace to prepare our spirits, to acknowledge our pain in prayer, to believe God's promise and covenant, to accept God's provisions as his gift to the world, and to know that God's plan is for us to have His peace.

Sunday, December 14, 2008 The Word as Peace Text: Luke: 1: 79 We continue in our Advent theme: “What God Gives” Last Sunday, we examined what God gives is his word as power, if we believe we can become a child of God; then we can inherit the benefits of his children. This Sunday I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:79

Denomination: Baptist

Never Too Old To Serve

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 3, 2022

Maybe you happen to be reaching the age of retirement. You need to realize that accepting your age can lead to losing the best years of your life. Do not become inactive and resigned, but continue to serve the Lord's kingdom.

Tyron Edwards stated, “Age does not depend upon years, but upon temperament and health. Some men are born old, and some never grow old.”(1) Sophia Loren said, “There is a fountain of youth: it is in your mind, your talents, and the creativity that you bring to your life and to the lives of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:9-18, Joshua 14:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Filth In Media Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

James 1:21 In-Context So get rid of every filthy habit and all wicked conduct. Submit to God and accept the word that he plants in your hearts, which is able to save you.James 1:21

Verses : Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 4:23-27, Matthew 12:35-37 Today, we address a pressing issue in our culture: the proliferation of filth in music videos, books, movies, and magazines. Sadly, the mantra "Filth sells" drives the entertainment industry, perpetuating a cycle of moral ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, James 1:21

You Have Heard It Said – Divorce Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 14, 2023

This message is probably one of the hardest messages I have ever had to both prepare for and preach. I am sure this message will be accepted by some and criticized by others. My goal was to be true to where the Scripture took me and the conclusions of that study

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT YOU HAVE HEARD IT SAID – DIVORCE MATTHEW 5:31–32 “IT HAS BEEN SAID, ‘ANYONE WHO DIVORCES HIS WIFE MUST GIVE HER A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE.’ 32BUT I TELL YOU THAT ANYONE WHO DIVORCES HIS WIFE, EXCEPT FOR MARITAL UNFAITHFULNESS, CAUSES HER TO BECOME AN ADULTERESS, AND ANYONE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32, Malachi 2:14-16, 1 Corinthians 7:10-15, Ephesians 5:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Brought Near By The Blood Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023

Ephesians 2:13 reminds us of the profound transformation that occurs when we accept Christ's sacrifice. We move from a state of separation and distance from God to being brought near through His blood.

"Brought Near by the Blood of Christ" Introduction: Greetings, dear congregation. Today, we gather to delve into the powerful message of Ephesians 2:13 from the New Living Translation: "But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13, Romans 5:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Inked By Satan.

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 14, 2023

The strategy of Satan can be summed up in this approach… he is a master in drawing us into SIN, and once he manages to do that, then he labels that person and makes them accept inwardly the failure, the shame etc. and tattoo these images into their brain...

2 Timothy 1:7 says, “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind!” If you’ve got a tattoo, relax it’s not that kind of sermon! A lot of people have gotten tattoos and some have wished that they wouldn’t have! Somebody said that a tattoo is permanent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing For God’s Truth

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 16, 2023

We live in world of compromise where people are letting go of standards, values, and morals to have recognition, position, titles, clout, and prestige. Society has pushed for the lowering of standards with the so-called premise of improving equality, acceptance, and accessibility.

Standing for God’s Truth By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalm 119:1-4 says, “Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. Thou hast ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: Apostolic

17. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 14, 2025

Today we begin the fifth Kingdom Parable, the Treasure Hidden in the Field. It is most interesting and we depart from the usual, accepted meaning of this parable. It really has a very lovely meaning, which we explore over four messages.

17. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 1 of 4 This message is in 4 parts and it is awkward to break it up as it is one whole. I hope it flows well for the reader. [A]. INTRODUCTION TO THE PARABLE So far we have done four of the seven Parables of the Kingdom. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, Isaiah 52:3, Matthew 13:36-38, Matthew 13:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Convincing Salutation Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 5, 2026

Paul sought to address the challenges within Galatia regarding false teaching and many of the believers there being tempted to move away from the truth of the gospel, being influenced by the Judaizers who refused to accept the gospel by grace through faith alone.

A Convincing Salutation Galatians 1:1-5 Today, I want to begin our journey through the book Paul wrote to the believers in Galatia. Many scholars agree that Galatians was one of the earliest of Paul’s letters, likely written somewhere around 49-50 AD. This early date assumes Paul was writing to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 40 - Mercy Instead Of Judgement Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 10, 2025

Jonah freely accepted God’s mercy but wanted God’s judgement to be given the people of Nineveh. God’s word reminds us that it is not our prerogative to judge others, but rather to be merciful to them, just as God is merciful to us.

We read in Jonah 4:4, “Then the LORD said, "Do you think it is right for you to be angry?" (ERV) The God who created heaven and the earth asked Jonah the prophet, if he thought it was right to be angry with Him, very much like a parent would enquire of their child, who is upset with ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:4, 2 Peter 3:9, Psalm 103:1-2, Luke 7:36, Matthew 23:13-36, Luke 7:37-38, Luke 7:40-46, Luke 7:1-3, Matthew 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Uncovering The Unseen Realm: Our Role As Believers Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

We accept the existence of things we cannot see, like gravity, wind, or radio waves. In the same way, there is a spiritual reality just as real, Yet most Christians say that Satan is just a metaphor of evil; the same with the demonic realm.

Uncovering the Unseen Realm: Our Role as Believers January 5, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Ephesians 6:10-17 2 Kings 6:15-17 Introduction: The Reality Beyond the Veil Good morning, church. Today, we step into a realm that few talk about but all of us are affected by—the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-17

Denomination: Brethren

What's Your Excuse?

Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 20, 2023

When God calls us for a task, do we accept it joyfully or do we give excuses? Here are some common excuses that we should avoid so God can fulfill His great purposes through us.

The Lord wants to use each one of us, and only if we are available and seriously desire to do so can He use us. Every believer in Jesus has a purpose to fulfill and sometimes we miss out because of some excuses that we make. Interestingly, the bible gives us many examples of those who made such ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-14, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Judges 6:14-15, 1 Corinthians 1:26, Acts 4:13, 2 Timothy 1:7, Luke 14:16-24, Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:31-46  (view more)  (view less)

Stuck In Borderland Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 19, 2002

In this message we will discover - the not so fun truth that we are properly stuck spiritually. But we will also begin to see that change is possible (The Life - part 2)

Stuck In Borderland The Life – part two This is the second week in our new study that we are calling, “The Life,” a ten week series that has the very real potential of radically changing your life in ways you can’t even begin to imagine. AND – last Sunday as we kicked it off, we said that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ