Sermons on Change Is Constant:

How A Church Can Change For The Better

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 6, 2003

In this message, we explore five paradigm shifts that a church can make to have a better future. This is a kind of "halftime" talk from a pastor/coach to the congregation/team.

To compete for a championship, during a game a great team has to make some adjustments. I sometimes think of the New Year as a kind of halftime. My personal internal calendar starts in August when the kids go back to school. The first semester is over. Now, it’s the halftime before the second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Discover The Christ Who Changes Lives Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 16, 2006

Repentance and Baptism are not religous motions through which we much pass in order to escape judgment. They are life changing events.

Luke 3:1-18 “Discover the Christ Who Changes Lives” INTRODUCTION Some people remember a mere six years ago, when the world faced the prospect of entering the new millennium. It was a fearful and stressful time. We didn’t know what would happen. People were making dire predictions, like the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Really Want To Be Changed Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

# 14 in series. I think we all recognize within ourselves the need for change. Yet we also recognized that the change we need is often hard to achieve.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 14 “Do You Really Want To Be Changed?” John 5:1-9, 14 Sir Isaac Newton’s “First Law of Motion” states “Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Forget Your Change Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Sep 21, 2006

Christ has transformed us. We need to remind ourselves of that fact and continually claim it by faith!

Everything seemed normal when British Airways’ flight #2069 left London’s Heathrow Airport. Six hours into the flight things started to go downhill fast, literally! Scuffling was heard near the front and the cockpit became a whirling kaleidoscope of fists, arms and legs. The problem was that a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Churches Will Change The World Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

What should the church look like?

What kind of Churches will change the world? Acts 11-15 Audio at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons05/What_kind_of_churches_will_change_the_world.mp3 A Different approach, not honing in on details, instead broad brush strokes- I want to paint a picture of a compelling future for the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Has The Good News Changed You ? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Feb 24, 2007

Part 1 of the Colossians Series

HAS THE GOOD NEWS CHANGED YOU? COLOSSIANS 1:1-8 This letter is from Paul, chosen by God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy. It is written to God’s holy people in the city of Colosse, who are faithful brothers and sisters in Christ. May God our Father give you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: *other

Living With Things You Cannot Change

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 16, 2005

Godly people encounter painful things that will not change this side of eternity.

Living With Things You Cannot Change 2 Sam. 12:13-20, 23; 2 Cor. 12:7-9a Sept. 18, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Diann Beck testimony B Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Lifes Greatest Changes Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 6, 2006

This series follows the life of Joseph as he enrolls in the "School of Hard Knocks". Learn how you too can be victorious no matter what life throws at you.

How to Deal with Life’s Greatest Changes Series: Surviving the School of Hard Knocks August 6, 2000 Show video clip, “Toy Story” ( start 25:05 “What is it?” – Stop 31:02 “They’ll see. I’m still Andy’s favorite toy.” Duration: 6 min.) Change is a tough thing to swallow. Whether you’re being ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Has Changed In Your Life Series

Contributed by Charles Mack on Nov 11, 2006

What Joshua wants to know from Istreal is after 40 years what lessons have you learned

Serving God: What Has Changed In Your Life? Joshua 24:14-15 1)OUR ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE SIN. When God revealed to you your SIN what has changed? On the other side of the flood we thought that we were Ok. ON the other side of the flood we were just like everyone else. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Mother Who Changed The Course Of A Nation

Contributed by Paul Gabriel on May 9, 2004

Mothers’ Day message

I Samuel 1:1-28; 2:18-21 The Mother Who Changed the Course of a Nation Intro: The prophet Samuel is one of the brightest lights in the Old Testament. He was the guiding force in Israel, surpassing the leadership of its kings. God used him in a mighty way for many years, keeping ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28, 1 Samuel 2:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

"A Big Change In A Small Man"

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 20, 2004

In the story of Zacchaeus we see that we may not only have physical, but spiritual handicaps that keep us from seeing Christ. The change in his life was proof of his salvation.

“A Big Change In A Small Man” Luke 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Tell the story of Zach … SONG – “Zaccheus was a wee little man …” Luke 19:1-2 – “Jericho” – Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem … to the cross. Jericho is about 15 miles from Jerusalem. It was a big, rich city. There were 3 tax collection ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Leapord Change Its Spots

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

Only God can bring about the new birth/conversion.

Can A Leopard Change It’s Spots Jeremiah 13:23; John 1:12-13, 35-50 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Consider one of life’s most fundamental and troublesome questions. The Old Testament prophet phrased it like this: Can a leopard change it’s spots? ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:23, John 1:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Changes Our Plans! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Feb 7, 2004

A sermon giving meaning to the things that happens in your life.

When God changes our plans! Acts 8:26-40 Jeremiah 29 11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 1 st Need to have a relationship with God. Let’s look at this man called Phillip and see what we can learn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Story About Money... Keep The Change

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 17, 2004

Jesus is telling us to use our money to help people, and to gain their friendships. And when our money is all gone, we will be left with eternal riches and our friends at our side in Heaven because they came to believe because of our good gifts.

A STORY ABOUT MONEY... KEEP THE CHANGE LUKE 16:1-15 INTRODUCTION... Bark worse than the Bite, Campus Life, December 1980, p. 19 What is the most outrageous thing you would do for $10,000 cash? That’s the question posed by Chicago radio station WKOX, which attracted responses from more than 6,000 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Will Change Your Laughter Into Laughter

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 4, 2005

A sermon on how god appeared to Abraham and Sarah to encourage them in the promise - somewhat like when Jesus was transfigured on the Mount of Transfiguration.

February 6, 2005 Genesis 18:1-15 Dear friends in Christ, The writer to the Ecclesiasties had this to say about laughter - Ecclesiastes 2:2 “Laughter is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?” Ecclesiastes 7:3 Sorrow is better than laughter, because a sad face is good for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran