Sermons on Change Over:

Shame

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 20, 2013

We often want a "no demands" Christianity, and feel little regret over our failures. This needs to change.

Earlier this week Lance Armstrong confessed to doping, using performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France. He’s been stripped of his titles and his Olympic medal. We can only imagine the shame he is feeling, especially because the world now knows the truth. Shame is found in many ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Congregational

Appreciating God's Word

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007

When Ezra read the scriptures to the Hebrew people who had not heard it for over 80 years, it changed their lives.

Scripture: Nehemiah 8: 1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Intro: How many have flown somewhere before? Well, when you get on the plane the attendants go over with you the safety information. I remember the first time I ever flew, I paid close attention to these instructions. I read every word of the booklet in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

What I Can Not Handle, I Hand Over

Contributed by Modupe Adefala on Nov 11, 2003

Just as God wants us to know and possess the things that He has freely given He also wants to help us with things that are not immediately within our reach but that we need in life ¡V The finger and elbow arrangement.

What I can not handle, I hand-over! Anchor Scriptures: 2 Kings 4:8-37 Just as God wants us to know and possess the things that He has freely given He also wants to help us with things that are not immediately within our reach but that we need in life ¡V The finger and elbow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Political Activists Take Over Your Church

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Have you ever noticed how ministries can become politicized over time? It's a real concern in our day and age, where political ideology has the country polarized, that same political activism can push its way into the church.

Have you ever noticed how ministries can become politicized over time? It's a real concern in our day and age, where political ideology has the country polarized, that same political activism can push its way into the church. I've noticed this particularly in inner-city churches, where ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:15, Deuteronomy 16:19

Denomination: Salvation Army

There Will Be Great Rejoicing In Heaven Over A Sheep And Lost Coin.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 12, 2022

The parables of the lost are all about lost sinners returning to the Lord. There is also another message in these parables that give us direct access to God, if you only but look.

Prayer: My I speak in the name of the father, son and holy ghost, and let the words of my mouth and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, Amen, Thanks Martyn. On a different note, today’s sermon is on the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin and the lost son. … Last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Episcopal

What Are The Three Steps To Finding Victory Over Sin?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 21, 2023

At some point in our lives, have we ever felt the thrill of victory over something? Have we ever felt the pain and agony of defeat?

What is victory and what does it mean? Victory is a conquest, a gaining of superiority in a contest, overcoming an enemy, success in a struggle, or to endeavor against odds or difficulties. Defeat is to suffer, a prevention of success, a loss of a contest, a failure, or to be overthrown. At some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Climbing Out Of The Hole: Winning Over Depression & Discouragement

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 4, 2006

Message addresses several causes of discouragement & several biblical steps to overcoming it.

CLIMBING OUT OF THE HOLE: WINNING OVER DISCOURAGEMENT “‘The paper guy’s here!’ Every Monday morning a cashier at Eckerd’s drugstore greets me with these words. A manager gives her a key and she fishes $3 and change from a cash drawer and pays me for copies of the Kansas City Star sold the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Only God Almighty Has Authority Over You

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 19, 2018

No power apart from that of God can have effect on you. And you have the authority to come against any power of the enemy

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: ONLY GOD ALMIGHTY HAS AUTHORITY OVER YOU John 19:10-11 King James Version (KJV) 10 Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? 11 Jesus answered, Thou ...read more

Scripture: John 19:10-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Don't Touch The Mountain (And Encounter With God) Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 19, 2018

The Israelite arrive at the mountain - but still do not have a permanent change of how they live - they want to "touch the mountain." Concludes with invitation to turn life over to God

Exodus 19:3-6, 16-19 3 Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: 4 You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now therefore, if you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:3-6, Exodus 19:16-19, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Convicted (Power Over Sin Series Part 5) Series

Contributed by Derek Joshua E'lon Sr. on Jun 15, 2003

This is the fifth message in the series, “Power over sin.” This message deals with the fact that sinners and saints are convicted by the law because the law is good.

Before we read the scripture for this morning. I want you to hold up your Bibles and repeat after me. “This my Bible.” “I believe what it says.” “I believe I can do,” “What it says I can do.” “I believe I have,” “what it says I have.” “I believe this Word.” “This is,” “My final authority.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Five "I Will's" To Speak Over Your Life

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 23, 2007

With the same tongue, you bless and curse. This lesson gives you five blessings to speak over your life.

Romans 4:16-17 There is power in what you say If U speak something over your life enough... IT WILL HAPPEN I wonder How many went home... I WILL LOSE 100 POUNDS I WILL WIN AMERICAN IDOL I WILL BELIEVE WITH SHANE...COWBOYS WILL RETURN TO GLORY Today I want to look at 5 things that David ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resolved To Follow Christ

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 4, 2026

Does God want us to change, to mature and grow over time? Yes! And he has provided the power to do so. But change is not automatic; we have to cooperate with the work of the Holy Spirit in us. Here is how we do that.

Happy 2026! According to the Gregorian calendar, it has been two millennia, two decades, six years, and ten days since the birth of Christ. Our calendar is named the Gregorian calendar after Pope Gregory the eighth, who decreed its use in 1582. It replaced the Julian calendar, named after Julius ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 1 John 3:2, Philippians 1:3-10, Philippians 2:12-13, Ephesians 3:14-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Isn't Enough: What Love For God Really Looks Like - Psalm 63:3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 6, 2026

If your soul craves a sin, you can resist the temptation 99 times out of 100, and still find yourself falling over and over. This message shows how to change that.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction: The Prodigal Son’s Brother Is there anybody here who has been kind of a Prodigal Son – your story is kind of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3

Lesson 6: Get Over Yourself - Get On With The Work Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 18, 2010

One of the greatest blessings is when God works through you. One of the greatest dangers is when God works through you. Learn how to avoid the penetrating gaze of the Lord and simply rejoice in His work through you.

What’s the hottest thing you’ve ever been close to? I remember once being near a log deck fire that was so hot that it was melting the asphalt under my feet. I’ve seen the effects of intense heat and fire reduce a full house to a pile of ashes and a chimney, with things melted in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Two Sad Sisters Over One Dying Brother

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 8, 2014

There are a host of women who today could identify with the idea of having someone that they love dying right in there reach, but, feel handcuffed to hopelessness, because there is nothing they can do until Jesus shows up.

Two Sad Sisters over one Dying Brother Sermon Starter John 11:1 Now a certain man was sick, named ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational