Sermons on Change Challenge:

Encountering God, Experiencing Change.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 17, 2016

Encountering God, Experiencing Change – Isaiah chapter 6 verses 1-8 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Principle 1: God Uses Circumstances to Make Us Aware of His Presence (vs 1). • Principle 2: God Reveals His Character to Make Us See Our Need. • Principle 3: God Gives Us Hope to Make Us Know We Are Useful (vs 8). • Principle 4: God Expands Our Vision to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

The Unchanging Christ In Changing Times

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Dec 31, 2016

A sermon about the unchanging characteristics of Christ in a changing world and how his unwavering love, direct straight talk, and divine authority are things that we can trust and thereby have peace.

The Unchangeable Christ in Changing Times Introduction: There have been several recognizable people that have passed away in 2016. They had put their stamp on the 80's of my generation. There were famous muscial artists like Prince, David Bowie, and George Michael and who could forget Princess ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attitudes Of Change And The Word Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 15, 2016

The Word of God can be unifying, but it can also divide, so we need to ask God what attitudes we must change and for the grace to make that change.

Thursday of the 28th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel The beautiful prayer that St. Paul gives us in his letter to the Ephesians is our first reading today, but it seems to contrast with the words of Jesus we find in the Gospel. Paul is asking us to allow Christ to dwell in our hearts through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Catholic

With Jesus In The School Of Social Change

Contributed by John Roy on Oct 26, 2016

Change, if the world is not the way it needs to be---what is our response

One of the pressing questions of our day, or any day, is how do we make lasting social change which reflects the values of God’s Kingdom. The short answer for many is the ballot box. Yet there are plenty of issues which demand more nuance than legislation. From the Temperance movement of the 1820’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: *other

The Unchanging Gospel In A Changing World

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

To a world of cyborgs, the threat of Artificial Intelligence taking over the world, declining birthrates, abandonment of marriage, an ageing population, genetic engineering of people, and a Robot Revolution, what does God's Unchanging Gospel say?

The Unchanging Gospel in a Changing World (notes & ppt available if you'd like-just send me a note-kh) Kim Jong Un & the current POTUS Kim Jong Un is threatening to nuke Guam and the POTUS is threatening to nuke N. Korea. Jesus said there would be wars & rumours of wars, but the end is not yet. ...read more

Denomination: *other

America - The Spiritual Winds Of Change.

Contributed by John Martin on Jun 19, 2018

Much has changed in America since the 50's, a nation once a lighthouse now is collapsing into sinfulness. What can the church do to change that?

We all were taken back this week by the events in Parkland, Florida. Each time it happens everyone seems utterly befuddled as to the whys. Most often like Adam and Eves sin it becomes a blame game. But no one seems to stop and look at just what has changed in America in the last 45 or so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:21-23

A New Shift Of Change Is Coming...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 25, 2018

God would have me tell you to let go of the old, the way things have always been and to embrace the new. To not question God’s motives, but to completely trust in His amazing capabilities to do something greater than what we have experienced thus far!

A New Shift of Change Is Coming Nothing God ever does is by chance, He is very careful and thought out with His plans, ensuring even the smallest details happens in proper order, at the right time, place and way He intends for all of our lives. Too bring about the best results possible for us, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Lamentations 3:22-24, Exodus 3:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Words That Changed The World

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 30, 2018

A great message for Resurrection Day!

Luke 23:34 I. FATHER - HE IDENTIFIED WHO HE WAS TALKING TO A. He cried out to the only one that could help Him through. 1. The Lord will be the help of His people. Isaiah 41:13 ESV - For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15, Mark 11:20-26, Matthew 28:1-10, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Changing Wardrobe Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018

38th in a series from Ephesians exploring the change in behavior that comes from embracing Jesus.

“Changing Wardrobe” Part Two Ephesians 4:32-5:2 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 1. Speak truth not falsehood 4:25 2. Be angry without sinning ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Theres Been A Change In Me

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 15, 2018

New life of a child of God.

THERES BEEN A CHANGE IN ME Ezekiel 36: 26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Change And Become Like Children Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010

We need to put our whole focus into humble trust and dependence on God as we seek to serve His will and follow His commandments.

Change And Become Like Children Change Part Two Text: Matthew 18:1-3 Introduction This evening we continue a short series centered on change. You may have noticed quite a bit of talk about change in the media these days. Change is taking place all around us, in every aspect of our lives it seems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change And Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010

It is only when we yield the will to God that His power can take over and give us the willpower (and the won’t power!) that we need to be victorious Christians.

Change And Become Like Christ Change Part Three Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 Text: 2 Corinthians 3:18; Romans 12:1-2 Introduction Today we continue a short series centered on change. You may have noticed quite a bit of talk about change in the media these days. Change is taking place all around ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change You Must Believe In

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

We are all called to repentance; we are called to change. The call has been the same since John came preaching in the wilderness of Judea: Repent!

Change You Must Believe In 09/14/08 AM Reading: Revelation 19:7-9 Introduction Change is in the wind, or at least in the airwaves of radio and television. If you observed either major political party’s convention you heard the word change. With apologies to Senator Obama I’ve titled this lesson ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Immutability - God Does Not Change Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 12, 2011

Our goal as believers is to know God; not to merely gain information about Him; however, we want to know the "one true God" as He is, as He has revealed Himself, not as we imagine or presume Him to be.

Dakota Community Church August 14, 2011 Immutability Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Convictions Of The Church That Change The World

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 20, 2016

6 Convictions of the early church that can change the world today (Based on an article by Rick Warren on Pastors.com: http://pastors.com/6-convictions-church-changes-world/)

HoHum: “Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.” Acts 2:41, NIV. Much present day evangelism seeks to make coming to Christ easy. Many today would be appalled that Peter made the cost of coming to Christ so high. How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ