Sermons on Change Of Direction:

Passion: Living Under God's Direction Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 10, 2011

As Children and people of the covnenant we are marked in the Old testament by circumcision in the New by God's Spirit. It will be our passion to follow God's command if we are indeed children of the covenant.

Intro: Warren Wiersbe said something profound. “God’s people must be prepared before they can be trusted with victory.” The conquest of the Promised Land was God’s victory not Joshua’s or Israel’s. It was not the expertise of the Jewish army or emotions of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah - To Give Directions Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025

Our vision may discourage us, God’s vision encourages us.

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted. A. INTRODUCTION: A DISCOURAGED ELIJAH NEEDS DIRECTION: 1 KINGS 19:1-16 1. Encouragement the greatest day in Elijah’s ministry, i.e., fire from heaven on Mt. Carmel, 450 Baal prophets killed, God breaks 3 ½ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling For A Change Series

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

Spiritual Growth

“Wrestling For A Change” Genesis 32:22-32 Change can be a painful process, particularly in the area of spiritual maturity. I look back 20 years or so ago to my high school and college days and I realize God was working with some pretty “raw” material. I think of some of the things I did and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32, Ephesians 6:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time To Change Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 14, 2014

This is the concluding sermon in the Extreme Makeover Series.

Introduction: A. I heard a story about 3 co-workers, who were out of town for a convention and they were sharing a suite at a hotel. Their room was on the 75th floor. 1. So, you can imagine their discouragement when, after a long day of meetings, they returned to the hotel and found that the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Changed?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 22, 2020

A study in Psalm 77: 1 – 20

Psalm 77: 1 – 20 Who changed? To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. 1 I cried out to God with my voice—To God with my voice; And He gave ear to me. 2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; My hand was stretched out in the night without ceasing; My soul refused to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Radical Change Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 13, 2026

An encounter with the holy presence of God—like Moses, Isaiah, Peter, and Paul—humbles us, exposes our need, restores us by grace, and radically transforms our lives from self-focused comfort to surrendered obedience and purposeful mission.

“We are saved by beholding. The soul is transformed by what it gazes upon. Look long enough at God and you begin to reflect Him. Religion can reform a life, but only an encounter with God can transform a heart.” A W Tozer As we turn the pages of Scripture and read about the great heroes of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah - To Give Directions Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019

Elijah's encounter with God

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: A DISCOURAGED ELIJAH NEEDS DIRECTION: 1 KINGS 19:1-16 1. Encouragement the great day in Elijah’s ministry, i.e., fire from heaven on Mt. Carmel, 450 Baal prophets killed, God breaks 3 ½ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom To Change Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

There is no book of the Bible more filled with change than Daniel. It contains 14 references to Hebrew words for change, which is more than any other book.

The War of 1812 is called the war nobody won. It was a very costly war for both United States and Britain, yet it was a war that accomplished nothing, and should never had been fought. In fact, the entire war was fought after the reason for it no longer existed. France and England were at war, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

A Change Of Heart

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 12, 2003

The frustration and lack of understanding of God’s actions in the previous prayers of Habakkuk are turned to a humble prayer of adoration and a request to remember mercy as God judges.

A Change Of Heart Habakkuk 3:1-2 There is a storm on the horizon. The black, billowing clouds have formed and are raging in anticipation of wreaking havoc on its victims. The thunderous noise sends chills down your spine. There is no hiding, no turning back the impending onslaught of coming ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changed By Hope!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's love can change us from people without hope to the most hopeful people on the planet.

Changed By Hope! 1 John 2:28-3:3 Hope and hopelessness are more than opposites. Their characteristics are more defined than night and day. Anyone who has ever experienced the depths of hopelessness can easily attest to how oppressive and soul-shattering hopelessness can be. On the other hand, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Of Change Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

Following up on last week's message about the means of grace, this message talks about how we can use spiritual disciplines to allow God to bring the change that is needed in our lives.

The Promise of Change The Company We Keep, prt. 7 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 13, 2009 Last week I spoke to you about “means of grace.” Let’s do a quick review. What are the means of grace? They are the ways you receive God’s grace into your life. This ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Power To Change

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 4, 2026

Through the Holy Spirit, we have the power to grow and change in Christ. And the more that God changes us to be like Christ, the more we are able to know him and to experience his love for us.

Over the last few weeks, our theme has been “power”. We looked at what the Bible says concerning God the Holy Spirit, who gives us the ability to love one another and who leads us into the truth. And we studied what the Bible tells us about Prayer and the reading of the Word, two important means by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6, Philippians 1:9-10, Philippians 2:12-13, Proverbs 6:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

True North: Charting The Direction For 2004

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 23, 2003

A message about the importance of finding and using the gifts God gives to every believer.

21, December 2003 Dakota Community Church True North Setting the course for 2004 Tonight I want to talk about the direction we are all heading and the life we want to be living, as opposed to the reality of our day-to-day existence. - Do you know where you are going? - Do you spend your time doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Matthew 25:19-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Is There Direct Evidence That Proves The Historicity Of Jesus?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 9, 2024

You may not like the answer....

You may not like the answer, but it is - NO! There is no direct empirical evidence (i.e., primary or reliable secondary sources) or absolute proof that Jesus existed. Unfortunately, to the chagrin of atheists and agnostics, there is no audio or video evidence of any person alive today who was there ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:2, Hebrews 6:18, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changing Lives Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 6, 2002

In this message we will talk about the awesome truth that Christ came in order for us to live transformed lives - to unstuck us! (The Life - part 3)

“Changing Lives” The Life – part 3 Today is week three – in our sermon series called, “The Life…” A message series that has (and I’m not kidding) has the very real potential of radically changing; not just your life – but also the lives of those in your home; and the life, direction, success ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ