Sermons on Change Challenge:

Embracing New Beginnings SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This sermon is for those who have experienced difficult times in their lives. God is signaling a change, a new chapter is unfolding for you. Embrace this new beginning with faith and hope.

This message is for someone who has experienced a difficult period in their life. God wants me to tell you that a new season is coming. He is turning the page, and a new chapter is about to begin for you. In the story of Joseph, we see that he was anointed and favored by God. He also had a special ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-24

Topics: Overcoming Challenges, Faith In God

The Resurrection

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 19, 2011

Once the disciples had met the risen Christ, nothing could stop them preaching their message ... The resurrection was the fundamental premise of what they believed and preached. Such is the power of the gospel to change, challenge, and charge men and wome

Opening illustration: Joyce Hollyday tells the story of a school teacher who was assigned to visit children in a large city hospital who received a routine call requesting that she visit a particular child. The teacher took the boy’s name and room number, and was told by the teacher on the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changing And Helping People Cope With Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

How do we handle changes? Usually it is at this time that we deal with some of the greatest of stresses in our lives. Let’s examine God’s word for guidance.

Changing and Helping People Cope with Change Stephen R. Yarnall, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Unpleasant Changes--What To Do. When things don’t go our way, we typically go through 10 stages which are a normal part of the coping and healing process. 1. Denial--"It can’t be," ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Too Late

Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Sep 1, 2013

Repent to be Saved From Self

It’s Not Too Late! Jeremiah 8:20 (RSV) “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.” What a sad and awful proclamation being made by Jeremiah about the chosen people of God. “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

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

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