Sermons on Change Direction:

What Average Joe Looks Like Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015

God's looking for Average Joe's so he can do incredible things through them. God did the impossible through Joseph, but only after he went through the fire.

VIDEO BUMPER A. God loves the AVERAGE JOES (PEOPLE) 1. It’s not that we SHOULDN’T STRIVE AT LIFE. 2. ON THE CONTRARY, the AVERAGE JOE should STRIVE more at LIFE. B. Because GOD’S AVERAGE JOE is saying: -“I RELATE TO EVERYBODY.” -“I LOVE ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit Is My Ally Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 28, 2021

He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you. He didn’t place a saint inside of you. You don’t have the spirit of your godly grandmother in you. You have the Spirit of God in you!

One of the tremendous things the Spirit of God does for the believer is that He makes you morally and spiritually pure. Of all three members of the Trinity, the Spirit is only One that His own adjective in His name. The Spirit is the Holy Spirit, and this is a reminder that He makes you holy. Did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Strategy For Offering God's Salvation

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Sep 22, 2007

Second of a two part message that introduces a new purpose and direction for an existing church.

Video - We Are Marshall (Coach meets the three living members) Introduction I. The world had become exceedingly wicked. A. Men and women did not obey God, but rather did as they wished. B. Men and women did not love their neighbors, but rather looked out for only number one, namely self, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:14

Denomination: Methodist

I Have A Plan!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 11, 2021

It would not be an exaggeration, but an understatement to say God has already prearranged 1,000’s of events, waiting to happen in your life to increase you, to promote you and to bless you.

I have a plan! Illus. by Christian Cheong A famous British writer George Bernard Shaw once visited a sculptor Sir Jacob Epstein at his studio. The visitor noticed a huge block of stone standing in one corner and asked what it was for. "I don’t know yet. I’m still making plans." Shaw ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, James 2:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job Opportunity - Only Sinners, Need Apply Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 2 verses 13 through 17

Mark 2: 13 – 17 Job Opportunity -Only Sinners, Need Apply 13 Then He went out again by the sea; and all the multitude came to Him, and He taught them. 14 As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Make A Difference, Reflect And Correct. God Works A New Thing In You

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015

Each and every day we should look back and reflect on where we've come from, and look toward where we are going. What changes do you need to make in your life today? I'm not talking your professional life, I'm talking your spiritual life.

2015.01.04.sermon. MAKE A DIFFERENCE, REFLECT AND CORRECT. GOD WORKS A NEW THING IN 2015 William Akehurst, HSWC Isaiah 43:18-21 Philippians 3:13-14 As we entered into the new year, it is only natural for us to review the year in the past to see what was accomplished. This is true in my ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Give God's Best To Others Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

God wants to change how you feel. God wants to change what you desire. God wants to change how you work. God wants to change how you act. God wants to change how you love.

Today, I am praying for two families with rebellious children. Children who are now adults and addicted to drugs. These families need hope. I am praying for Breenan, a little preemie baby at a Little Rock hospital. Breenan was born seven weeks too early. I am praying for young newlywed husband ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Fruitfulness Of Interactions

Contributed by William Meakin on May 5, 2025

Interaction is defined as a direct involvement, communication, or possible connection between someone or something.

John James Audubon, a French-American artist and naturalist once remarked: “Look at that mallard as he floats on the lake; see his elevated head glittering with emerald green, his amber eyes glancing in the light! Even at this distance, he has marked you, and suspects that you bear no goodwill ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:4, Hebrews 9:11, Romans 12:16-18, 1 Peter 3:8

Where Are You Going?

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Nov 10, 2004

Where is your life taking you, are you heading in the right direction?

WHERE ARE YOU GOING? If we were to stand in an Airport check in line what would be the most likely question that people would ask us? That’s right "Where are you going" But if I were to stand in the foyer of a Hotel in Bancock or Singapore the question would be more like "Where have you come ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Pray Series

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Mar 1, 2003

a "how to pray" message based on the directions Jesus gave in Matthew 6.

One night a father heard his young daughter speaking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what subjects a child would bring before God, he paused outside her door and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father Knows Best

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 9, 2003

God is concerned about our desires, our direction and our destiny.

FATHER KNOWS BEST Text: Matthew 7:9-11 I read a story of a father who was preparing to go on a trip to grandma’s house over the Thanksgiving Holidays. He describes the episode as if it were a theology lab. This father and mother began comparing their mental notes of spiritual perceptions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: United Methodist

More Is Not Better-- Simplicity Brings Freedom Series

Contributed by Randy Croft on Feb 28, 2002

Real happiness comes from investing in people and a God-directed passion

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff– More is Not Better--Simplicity is freedom. Have you seen the bumper sticker "He who dies with the most toys wins." I saw one that said, "He who dies with the most toys still dies." I believe that many of us have bought that idea that life consists in how much we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Appointments

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

An unfolding of God’s working through His directing in Divine Appointments

‘Divine Appointments’ Throughout our days of service to the Lord, He desires for us to comprehend and be aware of His ‘Divine Appointments’. If we are led by His Spirit and prepare our hearts to recognize His working in the events He has predestined to occur in our lives, we truly can see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Follow Jesus

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Sep 27, 2010

Acknowledge the lord in all your ways, and he will direct your path

Song of Solomon 7: 11 - 13 Today, it is so important that we understand ourselves that we can’t do anything without the Lord. Please! Try to understand this; salvation is the watchmen over our life. Unless you ask Jesus to come into your life, he want do it. The chief Pharisees were the children ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reflecting On The Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 2, 2010

Direct Instructions, Implicit Applications, and Post-Sermon Reactions of the Sermon on the Mount.

Direct Instructions from the Sermon on the Mount Sterling C. Franklin December 2007 North Suburban Evangelical Free Church, Deerfield, IL Painters have both paintings and masterpieces. Some stand out more than others. The Sermon on the Mount has been interpreted in various ways, anywhere from ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational