Sermons on Be Ye Transformed:

No ‘evil Yes’ Can Never Ever Defeat ‘good No’

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 17, 2020

The world needs more of true followers of Christ Jesus as we are facing Covid-19, the pandemic

No ‘Evil YES’ can never ever defeat ‘Good NO’ Matthew 21:28-32, Ezekiel 18:25-28, Philippians 2:1-11. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, let us listen to the text from the Gospel of Matthew for our reflection (Matthew 21:28-32): “Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Ezekiel 18:25-28, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Other

Simply Ask.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 25, 2023

Crane Eater Community Church, the answer for us, our families, and our society as a whole is Jesus!

Simply Ask. Second Corinthians 1:20-22 Her doctor said her detached retinas couldn’t be repaired. But after living without sight for 15 years – learning braille, and using a cane and a service dog- this Montana woman’s life was changed when her husband asked another eye doctor a simple question: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20-22, Isaiah 65:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promises Of God

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Oct 3, 2021

• According to research, there are 8,810 promises in the Bible and 7,487 of them being promises made by God to humankind. • And based on the verse that we have read that no matter how many promises God has made, they are YES and AMEN.

Promises of God that we can claim and hold on to: 1. SALVATION THROUGH CHRIST. a. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. b. 1 John 5:11-12 And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20-21

"The Humble Are Lifted Up"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 19, 2017

A sermon about humility.

“The Humble are Lifted Up” Luke 1:26-38 Last weekend, I read a post on Facebook by an old classmate from high school. It said that another classmate--named Sean Hodge--had passed away. Sean Hodge… Sean Hodge… It took me a minute or two, but I remembered Sean. I hadn’t known him very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

For Had Ye Believed Moses, Ye Would Have Believed Me:

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 25, 2011

We can analyze, organize, and classify the Scriptures, yet miss the primary purpose for which they were given.

We can analyze, organize, and classify the Scriptures, yet miss the primary purpose for which they were given. The Bible is the written revelation of God’s will, and it’s intention is to acquaint us personally with the one to whom it bears witness-Jesus Christ. I read a story about an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Yes Means No And No Means Yes.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 21, 2023

Statistically, in St. Matthew’s Gospel, words and expressions which emphasize obedience, the doing of God’s will, are among his favorite.

Nikos Kazantzakis was a tortured Greek writer who was constantly haunted by God. He once wrote of an experience he had when he climbed Mount Athos to visit a monk at a monastery. “Father Makarios,” he said to the old monk, “I remember that in your younger days you wrestled with the devil. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:25-28, Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Catholic

How The Kingdom Works: Part 1 – Transformed To Transform Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Jesus still looks out at His disciples – you and I – and sends. He gives us gifts, gives us resources, and gives us opportunities to lead people one step closer to Him.

How The Kingdom Works: Part 1 – Transformed to Transform Luke 10:1-20 Feb 4, 2007 Intro: Several months ago, when considering whether I should be a part of the short-term missions team to Bolivia, I said to Pastor Sue, “I’m kind of worried that if I go, my heart might get so broken by the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Zacchaeus: A Life Transformed

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 21, 2018

Who was Zacchaeus and what caused him to search for Christ, and why his life is a testimony to the transforming power of the gospel.

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 "And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

The Thrilling Transformation Of A Tragedy

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 17, 2004

The biblical account of a man born lame gives us a vivid illustration of the spiritual transformation that takes place when a lost sinner accepts the free gift of salvation by faith.

The Thrilling Transformation Of A Tragedy Text: Acts 3: 6 & 7 Intro: It seems that our world is full of tragedy. We hear countless stories every week of tragedies that have taken place all over the planet. So many in fact, the disaster has to be pretty extraordinary to hold our attention ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformation Of Jesus' Disciples

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 5, 2011

The Holy Spirit transforms the disciples from men of fear to men of faith.

The gospels tell the story of fearful disciples who desert Jesus after his arrest. Peter denies him three times(John 18:25-27), and then joins the other disciples who hide from Roman soldiers. At Christ's crucifixion, only John stood by the cross of Jesus with the three women: Mary the mother of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:25-27

Denomination: Methodist

"Ye Can Do Nothing"

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 4, 2003

This sermon talks the Christian and fruit bearing.

Text: John 15:1-5 -Key verse 5, Jesus says, "for without me ye can do nothing" -Prerequisites for bearing real fruit. 1) Must be saved, born again, must be one of the branches attached to the vine, the Lord Jesus Christ. -You must abide or dwell in Christ and He must abide or dwell in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Yes The Church No?

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 30, 2003

Many claim to love Jesus but despise his church. Is this bilblical or logical?

JESUS, YES! THE CHURCH, NO? INTRODUCTION: 1 We are living in an age that has seen the rise of license and the decline of responsibility. 2 Today many seem to be desperately looking for some strange type of Utopia in which there is happiness without responsibility. 1) Many children expect their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seek Ye First At Thanksgiving

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Where do your priorities lie? Originally written as a Thanksgiving sermon, most of this sermon would be appropriate to challenge people to examine their priorities (e.g. beginning of the year, Lent, etc).

<P>Thanksgiving Eve Service - November 22, 2000 A Money magazine article several years ago told of the life of a woman who saved 80% of everything she earned, investing it all in the stock market and turned it into a $22 million fortune within 50 years. It sounds like an incredible success story, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

What Think Ye? Failure

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 11, 2002

We study what is failure and success in man’s eyes, in God’s eyes?

WHAT THINK YE? FAILURE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 21:28 "BUT WHAT THINK YE? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, "SON, GO WORK TO DAY IN MY VINEYARD." 29. He answered and said, " I WILL NOT!" But afterward he REPENTED, and went. 30. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wash Ye One Another Series

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002

Part 3 of "Heavenly Cleansing" series. Jesus gave us a beautiful illustration of how each of us is to humbly minister to each other.

WASH YE ONE ANOTHER John 13:2-17 INTRO. Luke 22 tells us of a conversation that took place at the table just moments before this event took place (Lk. 22:24-27). Jesus is preparing to go to Calvary and He knows that soon after that He will be going back to the Father. The problem is that His ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-17

Denomination: Baptist