Sermons on Change The Sail:

What A Difference A Day Makes!

Contributed by Jack Warford on Mar 30, 2001

Our status will change many times over the years; one day it will be this and the next day it will be that; are we prepared for the final change?

What a difference a day makes! Our status will change many times over the years; one day it will be this and the next it will be that; are we prepared for the final change? We know what some of those changes will be: Going to school-Graduation, Single-Married, Husband/Wife-Father/Mother, No ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Longer Orphans Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 1, 2018

The Risen Christ empowers us to change. The change of condition demands a change of conduct.

Researching your family tree can be a fun and rewarding hobby. For one Minnesota man, it was a life-changing experience. Marty Johnson knew he was the product of two young college students who had a brief affair. Neither parent was prepared to deal with raising a child, so Johnson was given up for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:4-7

Denomination: Other

Easter 2013 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 3, 2013

As we sail past Good Friday to Resurrection Sunday we have a tendency to overlook the horrible treatment of our Savior and get on to the resurrection where we will feel oh so much better! Enough with that suffering stuff ...

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! We don’t just say this because it is Resurrection Sunday! This is something we need to say and something we need to live and something we need to breathe and a truth we need to believe with all of our hearts every single moment of our lives because this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-30

Denomination: Nazarene

The First People The Church Sent Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 2, 2023

Jesus sent his disciples out on mission. But Acts 13 is the first time THE CHURCH sent people out on mission. They were Barnabas and Saul. It wasn't all plain sailing. But it was still totally worthwhile.

INTRODUCTION / LEAD IN I wonder if you’ve read The Lord of the Rings. In the first volume, The Fellowship of the Ring, Bilbo Baggins throws a party. Then, he suddenly vanishes! Gandalf the wizard knows how he’s done it: Bilbo has a ring with very special power, a ring that is gradually gaining ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Centurion Julius’ Experience With Paul

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2016

What would it have been like to be the Roman officer who sailed in close quarters with the Apostle Paul during the harrowing trip from Caesarea to Rome? How did God’s bond-slave, Paul, affect this man?

CENTURION JULIUS’ EXPERIENCE WITH PAUL Acts 27:1-28:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GETTING OLDER 1. Have you ever felt like everybody around you is getting older faster than you? 2. A woman was sitting in the waiting room for her first appointment with her new dentist. She noticed his diploma ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go And Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 27, 2016

In the face of change, go and be a blessing.

When I say the word “Viking”, what comes to mind? For me, the word conjures up medieval people of the sea, who terrorized the poor land lubbers on the coasts of Europe and other places. However, the Vikings didn’t see themselves that way. They thought of themselves as farmers and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Keep The Disciplines Of Tradition While Bringing Change Through The Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In this passage Peter and John provide us with a rich example of men who brought change through the Spirit without losing the disciplines of their traditions. The apostles continued to observe the traditions of temple prayer three hours everyday without b

In this passage Peter and John provide us with a rich example of men who brought change through the Spirit without losing the disciplines of their traditions. The apostles continued to observe the traditions of temple prayer three hours everyday without being Pharisaical. They could have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Not Who I Use To Be .... I've Been Change

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

This sermon is about how your mind and whole life change when Jesus Christ becomes your personal Savior.

Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder New Year Sermon 2007 "I’m Not Who I Use To Be .... I’ve Been Change" 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 5:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Election Changes Our Perception" - Too Good Not To Be True-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Jan 26, 2006

Part 2 of a 4 part mini-series on blessings we have in Christ from Ephesians 1, focusing on election. I purposefully avoid the controversy and state the significance of this blessing for our lives.

I want to begin my message with a hate speech – about the Yankees. (elaborate on how they are the Sox nemesis; you admire them because they get the best players; but the responsibility after they have an all-star at every position is for them to play. They have everything they need to win, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Amazing And Absolutely Unique Book That Changed World-Part-2 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 17, 2013

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.”

The most amazing and absolutely unique book that changed world-Part-2 For the second part of our study let us open our Bible to the second Timothy chapter 3: verse 16, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did We Change The Grape Juice To Wine In The Communion Cup?

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011

A Biblical View of Wine and the Cultural Influences that Shaped the Church to Change Its Practice of Communion

Why Did We Change the Grape Juice to Wine in the Communion Cup? A Biblical View of Wine and the Cultural Influences that Shaped the Church to Change Its Practice of Communion The Use of Wine in the Bible Before I speak directly about the element of wine in communion, it is necessary to take a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-29, Matthew 26:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Men Who Got Close To The Cross And Were Changed Forever

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2011

History records many incredible conversion experiences of Christians, but some of the most remarkable conversion experiences occurred in and around the time of the crucifixion of Jesus.

Four Men Who Got Close to the Cross and Were Changed Forever Chuck Sligh March 23, 1997 (I believe the source of the skeleton of this outline came from one of the Preach for a Year sermon outline books but am not certain. If anyone knows the source so I can properly attribute, please contact me at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

“change Has Come To America . . . God, Help Us!” Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBmbUkkIGc (28 second video of President Obama’s victory speech, “It’s been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America.”)

America’s Fork In The Road: Keeping or Cutting Covenant Series (Based up Perry Stone & Bill Cloud’s book, America’s Controversy with God’s Covenant) “Change Has Come To America . . . God, Help Us!” March 22, 2015 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:37

Denomination: Baptist

Why Doesn’t The American Church See More Changed Lives?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2018

A look at Jesus' selection of the twelve disciples and what that means for the way that we should organize our efforts if we want to have maximum impact.

THE BEST STRUCTURE: Does the American church have the best structure for changing lives? - Matthew 10:1-4. - Here I have a golf club. If I need to dig a hole, I can make it happen with a golf club. Now, it certainly will not be particularly efficient, but I will eventually get the job done. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Bridges And Ditches: Some Things Never Change (#3 Of 5 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 17, 2015

The real component in the success of the first century Christians lies not in external tactics but with their internal values … their Christ-like character.

Welcome and Call to Worship Good morning. We are so honored you have chosen to worship with us today. Did you see the news item a few days back about the lady who was arrested on Highway 11 in Tulsa? It appears she was driving the wrong direction; she was headed eastbound in the westbound ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Nazarene