Sermons on Change:

It Starts With Desire Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 11, 2010

Part 6 in series Love Never Dies, this message focuses on the critical role of our own desire in being able to move toward spiritual change.

It Starts With Desire Love Never Dies, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 9, 2010 Thomas Merton said, “a life is either all spiritual or not spiritual at all. No man can serve two masters. Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Godly Role Models: An Example Worth Following Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010

Changed lives earn the reputation of being a model worth imitating.

What types of role models have you chosen to follow in your life? We all have been impacted by a wide range of different people. Some of the examples have been good and helpful; others have been dangerous and harmful. We know that “bad company corrupts good morals” (1 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leadership In The Family Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 16, 2010

If leadership in our famlies is vital we should talk about it. With many marriages failing we will look at how we can keep marriages together.

Leadership In the Family Text: Galatians 2:20 20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. When Paul surrendered his life to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defeating Discouragement Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2009

This message focuses on the necessity of change. Change can be very uncomfortable but it is essential to growth.

Keep the Change “Defeating Discouragement” Nehemiah 4 Perhaps you have heard of Murphy’s law. His most famous law was this: if anything can go wrong, it probably will. There are other laws that are attributed to Mr. Murphy as well. Here are a few: * left to themselves, things tend to go from ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Double Vision Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2009

This message focuses on an attempt to double our attendance in one year through the use of teams that emphasize spiritual gifts and working together as the Body of Christ.

“Double Vision” 1st Corinthians 12: 12-26 David Henderson, Pastor/teacher There are a lot of great stories in history that are very inspiring. These stories tell us about some of the men and women who had great vision and because of their great vision ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Cut It Down

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

Beloved, you are not in this world by accident as there is a divine purpose for your creation. Eventually, we all shall give account of what we have done with our lives. I want you to read our message for this week prayerfully and as you do so, the Lord w

CUT IT DOWN Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, you are not in this world by accident as there is a divine purpose for your creation. Eventually, we all shall give account of what we have done with our lives. I want you to read our message for this week prayerfully and as you do so, the Lord will open ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

When I Need A Change Of Heart Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 2, 2010

How to take advantage of the new heart God promised to those who trust Him.

Last week we looked at some attitudes we need to have when we’re facing difficulty. We reconsidered the fact that the problem isn’t always the problem. The problem is our attitude, or our focus, about our problems. We need to focus on our Great High Priest, Jesus, who is able to help ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses People Of Faith Who Keep Surrendered To Him Series

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 22, 2010

Gideon surrendered his weakness of having an army of 32,000 to one of 300.

God uses people of faith who keep surrendered to Him As we come to this story God’s chosen people have come out of bondage and by the leadership of Moses and Joshua were in the land God promised them. We come to verses that should disturb us, Judges 2:10, 12 “Another generation ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

To Repent Or Not To Repent, That Is The Question Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 28, 2012

We all sin but we don’t all repent. Here is a message on how repentance works and what repentance asks us to do.

Title:To repent or not to repent, that is the question Text: Psalm 51:10-12; Samuel 11:1-12:14 This message was preached by Rev. Tony Hamilton as part of our E100 Bible reading challenge. Each sunday during the 20 week challenge we preach on a portion of scripture that the church read that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Lesson From Bartimaeus

Contributed by Keith Maynard on Mar 5, 2016

Steps to Change your life.

A Lesson from Bartimaeus Mark 10:42-10:52 PARABLE OF THE PENCIL--------------- The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. "There are 5 things you need to know," he told the pencil, "Before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

Roadwork Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

When you think of it, roadwork is a pretty good analogy of the journey of faith. God accepts us where we are but wants us to become like his Son. For most of us, that means there’s serious roadwork to do.

Road Work Mark 8:34-38 My wife and I used to live Uptown on Octavia Street between Constance and Laurel just two blocks from Tchoupitoulas. At that time, the Port of Orleans was redoing Tchoupitoulas. When the street was dug up, they found that many of the feeder drainage pipes from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:24-38

Denomination: Methodist

From The Tomb To A Womb

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

From the Tomb to a Womb

Pastor William D Poovey ThD Bethel Church of Olar, SC From the Tomb to a Womb 1 Ki 19:9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; “that means he planned to be there awhile” and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? 10 And he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Passing On The Baton

Contributed by Bret Bone on Apr 20, 2013

When most people hear the word transition…they immediately become concerned because transition represents change. But change is not always a bad thing. Change can be good if it’s handled correctly. Every Christian knows that the Bible is full of tra

Drama… Slide #1 Welcome to Vista Pointe... For those here today who call Vista Pointe home…welcome… I hope you all had a great week serving God the past week in your community. If you are a guest with us today...We are thrilled to have you with us! Thanks for taking time out ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:15-17

Characteristics Of A Converted Christian

Contributed by John White on Sep 7, 2018

A saved believer is a changed believer

Characteristics Of A Converted Christian TITUS 3:3-8 "For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, [and] hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

When God Interrupts

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 13, 2019

God Interrupts the Mundane to Bring about the Magnificent

The January 13, 1992, issue of Fortune Magazine featured the "Biggest Business Goofs of 1991": In an act of corporate cooperation, AT&T reached an agreement with the power company in New York City, ConEd. The contract stated that whenever power demands exceeded the utility's grid, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Other