Sermons on Change Of Leadership:

God Loves You Just The Way You Are, But He Refuses To Leave You That Way Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008

God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way. If you are going to grow in your walk, you must be willing to allow God to help you to change, to be more and more like Jesus.

God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way. If you are going to grow in your walk, you must be willing to allow God to help you to change, to be more and more like Jesus. I want you to muster up all the imagination you have after a long winter and picture with me a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Case For Spiritual Formation Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 31, 2009

Part 4 in series The Company We Keep, this message makes the case for why spiritual formation is critical and discusses the difference between training to obey Jesus and trying to obey Jesus.

The Case for Spiritual Formation The Company We Keep, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 23, 2009 John Ortberg asks us to consider what it would be like to be doing what we do every night – sitting on the couch eating Twinkies and potato chips – when suddenly the phone rings. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

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: Pentecostal

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

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

Stock Market Jitters

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 5, 2009

Stock market jitters of RRSP/s, investments and savings don’t help the significant issues of holding on to jobs, providing for our children and health care. Where does the ripple effect end?

Intro - Perspectives on 2008 – a good year; couldn’t wait for it to end… - Stock market realities – Ben Steverman of Business week: “the panic of 2008”. He reported the stock index lost 22% points in seven days from October 2-9. Last catastrophic crash was 1929. There were at least 9 tag lines to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Salvation Army

El Calor De Las Circunstancias Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jan 11, 2009

Las circunstancias no causan la conducta, sólo revelan nuestro corazón

El Calor de las Circunstancias 11/02/09 Éxodo 17:1-7 Intro: Hay dos meses en el año que de manera natural se prestan para iniciar cosas nuevas. Me parece que son los meses de septiembre (sobre todo para los que estudian o tiene hijos que estudian) y el otro más general es el mes de enero. Por ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sharing Heaven's Good News

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

Sharing the Good News of Jesus...Results in Changed Lives, Can Bring Trouble, Results in Freedom, Requires Personal Sacrifice

Sharing Heaven’s Good News Acts 16:12-40 Intro: In Luke 2:10-11, God sent angels to give a message to some Jewish shepherds. The message went like this: “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:12-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Warnings From Heaven Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 19, 2009

What can we do to get our priorities back in line? Studying the book of Revelation is one solution. This book gives us life’s big picture that will put all of life’s problems into their proper perspective.

Purpose: To show that warnings of coming judgment are demonstrations of God’s grace. Aim: I want the listener to serve God energetically since judgment is imminent. INTRODUCTION: It is SO easy to let life get out of focus. Life is filled with necessary things that need doing. There are bills to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reaching The Toughest Guys In Town

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 26, 2009

the call of Peter,Andrew, James and John

Reaching the toughest guys in town-Matthew 4:18-22 Jesus reached Peter, Andrew, James and John—all rugged fisherman. How do you reach the tough guys, the guys that are a little intimidating to approach with the gospel. • You come out of the desert with an anointing on your life. This is a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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