Sermons on Change Is Constant:

Here's The Church, Here's The Steeple

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Dec 5, 2008

The church has influenced the world over the years because the message changes people. It will change you too.

Here’s the church / here’s the steeple Michael Wiley November 30, 2008 Mark 12:39-41 + Various Scriptures in Acts. Introduction: We are preparing a mailer to send to over 10,000 homes in December. The footer at the bottom says, “Love God Love People Change the World.” Think about it. How would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light The Candle: Jesus Has Come

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 24, 2008

For Christmas Eve, just prior to the lighting of the Christ Candle. When we take our light from the Light of the World, we will be changed and we will leave traces of that change behind us.

One of the world’s great natural wonders is Mammoth Cave, in my home state of Kentucky. In Mammoth Cave there are more than 300 miles of caverns, there are mineral deposits that supplied the American army during the War of 1812, there are fish that have no eyes and need no eyes since they live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Baptist

Build A Better You Series

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Dec 28, 2008

In order to become better, you can’t be bitter.

Build A Better You Step 1: Let It Go. Philippians 3:13-14 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Of You Jesus.

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on May 1, 2008

We live in a society today, where peoples minds are far from the things of God. Everyone wants more, more money, more things, more fame and simply more of everything. When will we get the same attitude about having more of Jesus in our lives.

Introduction: We live in a society today, where peoples minds are far from the things of God. Everyone wants more, more money, more things, more fame and simply more of everything. Because of God’s blessing upon us we do have more. But, people our discontent and are un-grateful. We have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Stop, Look And Listen

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 13, 2010

A pre-lenten sermon on the importance of having a close relationship with Christ Jesus.

Luke 9: 28 – 36 Stop, Look and Listen Intro: “A teacher of a primary Sunday School class was reading this passage of scripture to her class. As she read, she noticed Johnny staring at her with a puzzled look. When she finished reading, she asked Johnny to tell her where Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It’s Transformation Time!

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 27, 2010

It’s time to make a change! We need to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, to not be conformed to the world, and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

IT’S TRANSFORMATION TIME! INTRO TO TOPIC: Are you tired of the usual? Do you want to get up out of the ruts of your life and see some major changes? If so, it’s time for TRANSFORMATION! Someone said once, “If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll have what you’ve always had.” If you’re ready to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

What's Old - What's New Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009

Is there anything that has more to do with TRANSFORMATIONS in life than being a mother? Being a mother is all about a myriad of transformations – to herself, her family, her emotions, her passions, and her priorities. Carrying a child inside your womb

5/11/08 – Mother’s Day – What’s Old: What’s New Mother’s Day Is there anything that has more to do with TRANSFORMATIONS in life than being a mother? Being a mother is all about a myriad of transformations – to herself, her family, her emotions, her passions, and her priorities. Carrying a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Act Like You Know!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on May 30, 2009

Many of us as Christians say we know we’ve been changed, but we don’t act like we know we’ve been changed in terms of our praise & worship to God.

I. Introduction -Re-read verses 8 & 9 in the text as focal verses. -Present Title of sermon. -At the onset of this message I would submit to you that many of us say we know we’ve been changed by God and we know we’ve been changed, but we don’t really act like we know we’ve been changed. -I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get A Life!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 6, 2009

The new birth is an invisible reality with visible outworkings.

Title: Get A Life! Text: John 3:1-17 Thesis: The new birth is an invisible reality with visible out workings. Introduction Let me begin by defining a couple of terms I am about to use. 1. “First Life” refers to your real life or the life you are living. 2. “Second Life” refers to an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 13, 2009

Saul has now experienced what we would call an Extreme Makeover. This is the power of sincere repentance.

“Extreme Makeover” Acts: 9:1 9b-31 Saul has now experienced what you and I might term as an extreme makeover. You’ve seen that program I am sure ... in a recent episode they took a house that looked like this ... in very poor condition and literally in a matter of days they turned it into a house ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Integrity

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 15, 2009

Integrity is to live a transparent life in the presence of God.

Integrity = moral soundness, honesty, freedom from corrupting influence or motive 1. Make a choice - Note the - “I will”will behave v.1 "I will sing" - Attitude v2. "I will behave" - Be, Being or Live -.2 "I will walk" - - Action - v.3 "I will set (regard) no wicked thing - Think - v. 4 "I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Too Late For Jacob Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jul 9, 2009

Message about how an encounter with GOD changed JACOB from a DECEIVER into ISRAEL one who has striggled with GOD & prevailed.

There will come in each of our lives heartbreaking & troublesome situations & conditions which are totally out of our human control. The devil likes to tell us that the longer they continue the more hopeless they become. However, in this series of messages we will be reminded that with GOD there is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

When Jesus Draws Near

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 13, 2009

Being near to Jesus dramatically and dynamically changes our life.

WHEN JESUS DRAWS NEAR 7/12/09 Luke 24:13-34 S__ L__ R__ 1. Two People – heated discussion a. some scholars thing its husband and wife b. point & counter point c. not - of rancor but of desperation 2. Discussion is not to prove/defeat/accuse a. share thoughts & feelings 3. Discovery of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

A True Encounter With God

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 10, 2009

But somewhere in your walk with God you have to grow beyond just a singing and shouting relationship with God.You have to learn how to walk and live for God!Somewhere you have to reach the point that your relationship is an intimate one.It involves talkin

Psalms says: “I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high" “I will sing unto the Lord because he halt dealt bountifully with me” “I will sing, yea I will sing praise unto the Lord” “Sing unto the Lord o ye his saints and give ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be Transformed

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 21, 2010

In Christ we are raised in newness of life and we are no longer to be as we once were, conformed to the image of this world, but transformed into the image of our Lord.

To Be Transformed 071209 AM Text: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction ILL: (Story of newly baptized disciple's concern over reaction from co-workers; next Lord's day when asked how things went, response was “it was no problem, no one noticed the difference.”) Merriam-Webster: To change in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ