Sermons on Become:

Becoming Fruit Inspectors

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2009

Jesus calls us here to do more than just sit and listen. He calls us to examine those whoclaim to be speaking for God, to see if it is so.

Passage: Matthew 7:15-23 Intro: “The Story is told…(stressed out woman at traffic light who is arrested on suspicion of auto theft) 1. we live in a world where image is everything. 2. hide the flaws, mask the odor, lose the weight, color the grey hair, conceal the real me! 3. infects the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Becoming Blind To See Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 3, 2009

Our Sovereign Lord is able to abduct, smite, and transform.

Becoming Blind to See (Acts 9:1-9) 1. Kokomo Tribune writer Scott Smith wrote an article for the Kokomo Tribune headlined, "Dam destruction part of Wildcat Creek’s revival." It reads: "The water upstream from the old Continental Steel dam looks almost stagnant. The streambed is deep, and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming 1 In 1000

Contributed by Kevin Hoffman on Aug 13, 2008

What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?

I was raised a heathen and for the first 27 years of my life I lived as one. God saved me at that point through the personal witness of a couple of people that He had brought into my life at the right time for the circumstances that He had allowed to come to pass which prepared me for that moment. ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:23-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Phillip Schrimsher on Sep 10, 2008

How to catch men for the kingdom of God.

BECOMING FISHERS OF MEN LUKE 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: I love to fish. Every summer when the weather changes I get “fishing fever.” There is nothing quite as wonderful as a warm spring day and the smell of night crawler and chicken livers on your fingertips. I love to hear fishing stories also, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Debt Free Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

One of the disciplines critical for us to practice in order to live debt free is to look beyond the immediate. You have to stay focused on God’s promised future. Debt is always about the immediate; it’s always seeking relief or immediate gratification

Debt Free II Kings 4:2-7 Have you ever made a purchase and then felt bad or depressed afterwards? Have you ever bought anything that you ended up never using? I just found one of the greatest pullover sweaters in my closet and said, "Where did this come from?" It still had the tags on it! I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:2-7

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming A Water Walker

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Learning to walk by faith with the Lord

If you are going to walk on water you have to get out of the boat Theme: Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction It had been a long and tiresome day. We are told that as Jesus and the disciples were coming to shore they were met by a crowd of people. They were looking for Jesus. They had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Becoming A New Creation Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 23, 2007

The salvation provided in Jesus Christ makes us a new creation and provides for us a life transformed by the power of God. #1 in a 4-part series.

Title: Becoming A New Creation Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21 Introduction: The Power Of The Gospel “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation” Romans 1:16). People want to change. All advertising is based on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming More Valuable

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

Our soul is valuable because of the cost it took to redeem it.

Becoming more Valuable 1 Cor 6:20 KJV What is our Value? A Body: Only a few dollars in chemicals. A Soul: Our soul is the most valuable possession one has. What could equal its value? In a chapel in Southern France, the great Emperor Charlemagne is buried. In that chapel is a large dome and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Becoming A Man Of Convictions Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 28, 2008

Daniel revealed early in life what kind of character he would possess. He was a man of integrity.

Daniel The Book of Revelation in the Old Testament I. The Name of the Book Daniel’s name means “My Judge is God” or “God is Judge” II. Date of Daniel Daniel and 3 Hebrew children were taken out into captivity in 605 B.C. Other captives were taken in 597, 586 & 582 B.C. Some contend that book ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Woman Of Influence Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008

Message on being a Godly woman

Leaving a Legacy in Our Home Part 1 – Becoming A Woman of Influence A Woman of Influence Submits A Woman of Influence Prays A Woman of Influence Loves 2 Timothy 1:5 5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming People Of Grace

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

We think that we can approach forgiveness with some half-measures that look pretty good to us. Jesus sets a standard that is incredibly high, but one that He has already met.

Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Intro: Few things we can do will have such a powerful impact on our lives. 1. this is an area where the battle will rage with great force, because of what is at stake. 2. there is something about holding grudges that fills a great need in us. 3. there are few thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Becoming A Dream Releaser Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 23, 2010

God wants us to dream big. He also wants us to look for ways to help other people achieve their dreams. We need to become dream releasers!

EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS #3: BECOMING A DREAM RELEASER QUOTE: “The richest spot on the face of the earth cannot be found in the diamond mines of South Africa… It is not in the oil fields of Saudi Arabia. No, the richest plot of land on this planet is in your very own neighbourhood… It’s the ...read more

Denomination: *other

"Water Becomes Wine!”

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 26, 2010

“Water Becomes Wine!” What of it? Does Jesus’ miracle of changing water into wine matter when you stack it up against other miracles of Jesus?

Name three miracles of Jesus that were the most powerful and beneficial of all the miracles he performed. (Ask for a few responses from the council members.) His resurrection. The raising of Lazarus. Calming wind and wave so that he saved his disciples from drowning. Those are the three miracles I ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Becoming A New You

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

A look at resolutions, and how to be a better you!

We’re about 3 weeks into the new year, and with the new year, always comes “New Year’s Resolutions.” How many of you made resolutions this year? What are some of your resolutions? Now, How many of you are still sticking with those resolutions? It seems like every year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: *other

Becoming Bitter Or Better

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 15, 2010

During this time period, David sees no evidence that God cares. Everything David does is met with stubborn opposition and expressions of hatred. Here he describes his experience with betrayal…Few experiences are more painful than betrayal.

Becoming Bitter or Better  TEXT: Psalm 109:1-5 O God, whom I praise, do not remain silent, 2 for wicked and deceitful men have opened their mouths against me; they have spoken against me with lying tongues. 3 With words of hatred they surround me; they attack me without cause. 4 In return for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal