Sermons on Change Today:

The Withered Fig Tree.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2022

Today’s passage brings together two events which are not unrelated to each other: the cleansing of the Temple, and the withering of the fig tree. Both are figurative of the state and changing status of the old Jewish faith at the dawn of the gospel era.

THE WITHERED FIG TREE. Mark 11:12-33. I. The Barren Fig Tree. Mark 11:12-14; Mark 11:20-26. As we see Jesus approaching the fig tree (Mark 11:12-13), we need to recollect that Jesus is God. The fig tree is a well-known symbol of Israel: ‘every man under his vine and his fig tree’ (cf. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unchanging God

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 17, 2006

Things are rapidly changing around us; from cars to computers to toothbrushes. Is there any solace to be found in a God that never changes?

Our world is more subject to change today than it has ever been in Human history. More information has been produced in the last 30 years than in the previous 500 years. Just recently, one trip of the space shuttle Challenger produced enough information to fill 44,000 books. Ninety percent of all ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

How To Be A Great Worker

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 16, 2002

Work place struggles today compared with the slavery of Paul’s time, understanding them, facing them with changed attitudes/hearts by the power of God’s Spirit, for a day of Pentecost in work-life.

How to be a Great Worker Eph.6:5-9 (NIV) Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. 6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. 7 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

There Is A New Man In Town

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Feb 16, 2009

Quite often we like things just the way they are, but Christ comes in a change should take place, because we are now new creatures in Christ.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning - January 25th, 2009 Let us pray Welcome...... Today, this day, is the day which the Lord hath made we will rejoice and be glad in it. Today should be a day of rejoicing, because the Lord has done great things for us, and I truly believe we all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Zacchaeus The Tax-Collector

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 29, 2009

People sees Zacchaeus as a sinner, Jesus sees him as someone God loves. Zacchaeus seeks the Lord, and finds himself being sought after by Jesus. Only Jesus can transform a life.

A man’s life was changed, from one who people hates to a person who is willing to help others. • He did not attend a moral course or nor a training class. He met a person. He met Jesus. He met the Saviour of his life. • He trusted Christ and experienced His love and the forgiveness of his sin. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Still Turns Things Around Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 25, 2024

Acts 9:31-43 shows us how Jesus still turns things around.

Introduction Edmund P. Clowney was the first president of Westminster Theological Seminary from 1966 until he retired in 1984. Many years ago, Dr. Clowney wrote: “Never before has the world been so desperately asking for answers to crucial questions, and never before has the world been so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Different Kind Of Messiah Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 22, 2014

Jesus Christ was not the Messiah expected by the Jews, but He was exactly what mankind needs.

Christmas Day Mass 2014 Thirteen Days of Christmas “A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel.” These words from today’s Introit chant are the keynote for our Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:5-6

Denomination: Catholic

God's Reformation Brings Good News

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009

Reformation (C) - God’s reformation brings good news for mankind. Even though mankind breaks God’s covenant God still makes his new covenant.

GOD’S REFORMATION BRINGS GOOD NEWS (Outline) November 1, 2009 -- REFORMATION / END TIME 1 -- Jeremiah 31:31-34 INTRO: Reformation contains the word reform. Reform means change. People are not always happy with change. People like the daily of a normal life. The world continues to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Caritas In Veritate Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2009

The Pope’s new encyclical fits well with the Exodus account of a people oppressed and needing growth and development, but enslaved by a culture of death.

Caritas in Veritate Monday of 15th week in Course July 13, 2009 It is providential, perhaps, that we have in today’s readings all the elements for talking about the role of faith in society. Here we have an oppressed people, enslaved by an unjust system, whose children are being systematically ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-22

Denomination: Catholic

Unchanged

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 12, 2010

There are some things that will never change, but there are some things that ought to change immediately.

In this one little verse, the Lord God makes a wonderful, comforting statement about Himself. He says, "I do not change." There is a very simple reason why God never changes, and that is that is already perfect. He cannot become more perfect, therefore, He never changes. His word doesn't change ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

"Game Changer"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 8, 2013

Sermon is to encourage the hearers they can become a game changer in their own life. One who makes a difference for themselves and others.

A Game changer is one who will steps up and makes a big Play that affect the outcome of the game. A play at a pivotal moment in a game that determines victory or defeat Game Changer: WVU Vs. Clemson University in the Orange Bowl CU trailed just 21-17, had gained 256 yards (9.1 per play) in their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-40

Denomination: Methodist

In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 18, 2013

A discussion, of whom's authority do you live and work. In the Name of Jesus, a powerful revelation of change.

IN THE NAME OF JESUS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (10/18/2013) “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (The Acts 2:38, King James Version ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Sometimes You Need To Let Things Go In Order To Grow

Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008

Sometimes we need to be willing to let some things go in our lives, if we don’t they will hold us back from becoming all that God intented us to become

Sometimes you need to let things go, in order to grow (The rich young ruler <VIDEO> Hook (Captain Hook’s assistant has an epiphany) Chapter 12 Begin 01:04:23 End 01:05:51 Have you ever had an ‘apostrophe?’ Captain Hook’s first mate gets an ‘apostrophe’ or an epiphany. He has an “aha moment!” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-29

Denomination: Vineyard

Living A Transformed Life

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 14, 2013

Our learning must lead to Christ-like living.

Living a Transformed Life Sermon Series: “PBC @ the Core” 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill 2/10/13 I want to begin with a brief excerpt from a book by Mark Buchanan called, “Your Church is Too Safe.” This appeared in the March 2012 issue of Christianity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Speak In Parables? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 8, 2011

God’s Kingdom advances by seeing and hearing Jesus.

Scripture Introduction Read the Shorter Catechism question and ask the congregation to answer: “How is the word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation?” Congregational Response: “That the word may become effectual to salvation, we must apply ourselves to it with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed