Sermons on change challenge:

Change: Change We Can Believe In Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 26, 2012

Learn from Barnabas. Know the power of encouragement and believe in the power of the Holy Spirit in changing lives. Don’t just look at who a person is, but who he can become in Christ.

Paul wanted to go on a second missionary journey, to return the churches they had visited on the first journey. • He shared the plan with Barnabas, who suggested taking John Mark with them again, and a quarrel broke out. • Mark had travelled with them on the first journey (Acts 13:5 ‘as their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Change

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Dec 8, 2001

What is the secret to change? The only true change I know of is that which the Holy Spirit imparts and we must work in cooperation with Him.

True Change  God never changes but I believe he is continually calling for change in our own lives  He is constantly molding us into the image of Christ  I have been asked many times, “What is the secret to change?”  The only true change I know of is that which the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Change

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010

Relationship with Jesus leads to real change, as it did for Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10)

There are a lot of places the preacher can go with this text, and I suspect many of the hearers and readers will have been exposed to most of them. One of the traditional, and absolutely valid and true, expositions includes Jesus’ choice to minister to those who were outsiders. Tax ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: *other

Change Is Coming PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Change, though sometimes uncomfortable, is a part of God's plan for our growth and preparation for the blessings He has in store for us.

Good morning, family! We all know that change is one of those inevitable things in life, right? We see it in the changing seasons, in the growth of a child, and even in our own lives as we age. Yet, sometimes, change can be a bit scary. It can be uncomfortable, uncertain, and perhaps even ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Topics: Transition

Daring To Commit--2nd Anniversary Challenge

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 19, 2015

This sermon deals with our 2nd Anniversary celebration and the changes in our society during that 2 year period in terms of abortion, religious freedom, and riots over police actions. The church is challenged to become a church of generosity and grace.

Daring To Commit Joshua 24:14 Ephesians 4:29-32 Sept 13,2015 Today we celebrate our 2nd anniversary as a church. We thank God for what God has done in and through us. Lives have been changed, people have been touched, the gospel has been preached, and Jesus Christ has been lifted up. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:7-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Purpose Of Change PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores God's purpose in every season of change, encouraging trust in His guidance and promises, and the growth that comes from embracing change.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together with you today, as we seek to understand the wisdom and purpose that God has woven into the very fabric of our lives. We find ourselves in a world that often seems to be spinning out of control, where change is the only constant and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Topics: Purpose, Change

Season's Change

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 24, 2001

Change is a natural and basic part of life

Seasons Change Text: Ecclesiastes 3.1-8, Hebrews 13.8 June 1998 Introduction 1. The changing of Seasons: a.) The fall: Colors of the leaves change, they adapt for winter b.) The Spring: Everything begins to come back to life, they adapt for a new season of life 2. Everything has a time: a.) Life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Change In God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023

Explores God's unchanging nature, His trustworthy word, and His inclusive love, emphasizing the transformative power of faith in our darkest moments.

Good morning, dear church family. I trust that the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is abundant in your lives today. We stand on the precipice of a new day, a day filled with the promise of God's goodness and the certainty of His love. As we gather here, let us not forget the purpose of our meeting - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: Change, God

Change Your Heart, Change The World

Contributed by Jason Lowe on Mar 30, 2007

This sermon is an overview of the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew.

Change Your Heart, Change the World Matthew 5:13-16 Matthew 5:13-16 13 " You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

This Changes Everything!

Contributed by John Bright on May 22, 2021

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday

“This Changes Everything!” Acts 2:1-4 A sermon for 5/23/21 Pentecost Sunday Pastor John Bright Acts 2 “1 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Luke 9:1-2, Luke 10:2-3, John 20:22, Acts 2:41, Acts 2:46-47, Acts 4:29-31, Luke 19:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

A Change Of View Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2003

IF WE ARE TO REACH OTHERS WITH THE GOSPEL, WE MUST LEARN TO SEE THE WORLD AS CHRSIT SAW THE WORLD.

A Change of View Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION WWJD for a Prostitute? Author and speaker Barbara Johnson writes: I had just finished speaking at one of the last Women of Faith (WOF) conferences in 1998, challenging the audience to really think "What Would Jesus Do?" in their everyday situations. One ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Means To Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 10, 2009

GRACE IS CENTRAL IN MENTORING TO PRODUCE LIVES OF INTEGRITY.

M&M’S of Integrity a means to change October 5, 2008 Titus 2:11-15 INTRODUCTION Behavior modification is the use of behavior change techniques to change behavior and reactions to stimuli through positive and negative reinforcement or the reduction of bad behavior through positive and negative ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Time Are Changing

Contributed by Eugene Andrus on Feb 21, 2003

Defines the grace of God as shown us by sending his Son

Isaiah 43:18-25 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. The wild animals honor me, the jackals and the owls, because I provide water in the desert ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Change And Transfiguration Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2013

Change is necessary for every Christian to become like Jesus and Mary; it is essential, but it is seldom pleasant.

Second Sunday of Lent 2013 Lenten Series Change. One of my famous Christians once told me that the hard part about being a disciple of Jesus Christ is that we are always having to change. To be more like Jesus and Mary, we have to give up habits that keep us from them–gossip, overeating, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Catholic

A Change In Leadership

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Aug 5, 2009

A sermon designed for pastors who are leaving a church and trying to prepare the congregation for the new pastor. An ideal sermon for an interim minister.

A Change of Leadership Deuteronomy 34:1-9 Introduction: A few weeks ago, Cathy and I were driving in the Houston area when we came across a bumper sticker that read, “I’ll keep my money, you keep the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-9, Deuteronomy 34:1-34

Denomination: Methodist