Sermons on Change Direction:

How To Pray To Change Lives Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 25, 2001

Effective praying Can change our lives as well as the lives of those that we are praying for.

HOW TO PRAY TO CHANGE LIVES COLOSSIANS 1:9-14 “Prayer Changes Things.” That is a statement that many of us are familiar with. This series of messages on prayer will help us to learn how to pray prayers that will change lives. Learning to pray can change our lives. However, for that to happen, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Unity That Guides Our Steps Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Purpose, unity, direction, impact

A UNITY THAT GUIDES OUR STEPS Acts 2:42-47 (p 772) February 27, 2011 INTRODUCTION: When I was 6 years old my family took a trip out West…we traveled in a dodge Van that converted into a little camper…5 of us crammed into this little space…but it was one of my favorite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Place Where Lives Change Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

Part of the series on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.

The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods necessary. She would respond, he claimed, with nothing more than gently spoken commands. So his friend down at the feed store asked for a demonstration. “Prove to me that your old mule ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Moses Defining Moment

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 15, 2017

A Defining Moment, a life-changing decision that changed the direction of his life. Many times a life-changing moment does not happen at a point in time, but over a period of time.

MOSES DEFINING MOMENT Ex. 2:11-15/Heb. 11:24-27 Intro: 1. John bumped into Marilyn at the store. He had not seen her in about 7 years. Marilyn had cancer. They talk for a while and as she departed she said, “Come and see me sometime.” About a month later he thought about Marilyn and felt ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15, Hebrews 11:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

When God Confuses Us

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 14, 2025

When God’s plans confuse us, as they did John the Baptist, Jesus reminds us that His kingdom begins with mercy before judgment—and blessed is the one who trusts Him even in the waiting.

Good MORNING. Advent, Christmas and the New Year invite us to look at expectations, not only expectations for our own lives, but also the expectations we can make about God. Our Gospel lesson from Matthew shows us how even the best of us, someone like John the Baptist, can make assumptions about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Anglican

Faith In Action. The Book Of James

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 7, 2024

A message of hope and direction for is as Christians. Giving us direction on hoe to live for the Lord in the times we live in.

Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dramatic Change On The Road To Damascus

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 31, 2005

When God comes on the scene or into your life He makes dramatic changes. What a great example Saul is of this. From persecutor to preacher. God’s still has the power to change lives today.

Introduction: from an unknown source: A man from the back mountains of Tennessee found himself one day in a large city, for the first time standing outside an elevator. He watched as an old, haggard woman hobbled on, and the doors closed. A few minutes later the doors opened and a young, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Would You Do Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

The man by the pool was trapped by hopelessness until he turned in the direction of true hope.

Questions and their answers can tell you a lot about a person. In fact one of the keys to being successful in life is to learn to ask the right questions. What we see in this passage is someone who was so far down, so removed from any real hope that he probably didn’t even really know what ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know God's Will Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Feb 12, 2009

Biblical principles whereby we may know and understand God’s will and direction for our lives

II. How to Know God’s Will Part 2 Dr. Russell K. Tardo The prophet Jeremiah speaks saying: 11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [Jer. 29:11] God has thoughts about His people; He has ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three (3) Steps Of The Saints

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jan 24, 2009

Allowing the Lord to direct our steps in His paths

Three (3) Steps of the Saints Psalms 37:23-26 Introduction: There is a set of books called the Treasury of David that I have, and in it this statement may be found….. “All his course of life is graciously ordained, and in lovingkindness all is fixed, settled, and maintained. No reckless fate, no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday - Gateway To Change

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 17, 2016

A sermon that looks at the dramatic change palm Sunday brings as a template for change in our own lives.

Today is Palm Sunday – it is a day we remember that Jesus came into Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11New International Version (NIV) Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King 21 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Prison To Palace

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 28, 2025

Joseph’s life was full of ups and downs—but through it all, God was with him. Sold by his brothers, taken far from home, thrown into prison for something he didn’t do - it all seemed hopeless. The situation was very disappointing. But Joseph never gave up trusting God.

From Prison to Palace Joseph’s life was full of ups and downs—but through it all, God was with him. Sold by his brothers, taken far from home, thrown into prison for something he didn’t do - it all seemed hopeless. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Presence Of The Father, Son And Holy Spirit"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 9, 2012

Is it only a dream? Is it just a vision? How real change and growth starts in the church.

“The Presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” "Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:" Ezekiel 37:5 (KJV) Intro: It was about an hour and a half before time for the church service to start. As I left the parsonage I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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