Sermons on Changed Leaders:

A Powerful Change In Direction

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

Here is a great story, full of drama, of desperation, of the bringing down of the walls of racism and pride.

Passage: Matthew 15:21-28 Intro: It’s a gripping story. Has all the elements of great drama. 1. personal desperation, great need 2. controversy, argument, decision 3. it is an intensely personal story, teaching great principles that have powerful application. 4. Jesus is at a ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Tradition Bucking Change

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 6, 2015

Howbeit Jesus who saved man still lives?

Tradition Bucking Change by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 5, 2015) "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was the beginning with God. All things were made by him, and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life; and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Friends

The Need For Spiritual Change

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013

When we listen to and obey our Lord Jesus we are received into a new spiritual family.

THE NEED FOR SPIRITUAL CHANGE. Matthew 12:22-50. The spiritual blindness of the people opposed to Jesus is demonstrated in their reaction to His good works. Their refusal to hear His message is echoed in their speaking out against Him. A demon-possessed man, who was physically both blind and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Miracles Change Lives

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Mar 17, 2004

If we want to experience a miracle, we must first invite Jesus into our lives. Jesus was invited to the wedding at Cana. If Jesus had not been invited to that wedding the miracle would not have taken place.

MIRACLES CHANGE LIVES Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim church 27:07:2003. John 2:1-8 1 The next day Jesus’ mother was a guest at a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. 2 Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. 3 The wine supply ran out during the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Changed Name"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 20, 2004

The Bible records 4 specific places where God changed the names of individuals. We have been given the name "Christian". Like Abraham, Israel,Peter & Paul, our new name bears a responsibility to live up to that name.

“A Changed Name” Revelation 2:17 INTRODUCTION: Revelation 2:17 – all turn A name is something to be proud of. I’m proud of the name “Scott”. It was such a great name, that they named a country after us … “Scotland”! I’ve had some strange sounding names in my congregations … Bebermeyer, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

"Can You Spare Some Change"

Contributed by William R Lutz on Jun 3, 2014

SERMON ON THE NEED AND ABILITY TO CHANGE.

IN A FEW DAYS WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO STEP INTO A NEW YEAR NOT CRAWL, DURING THIS TIME OF YEAR WE REFLECT UPON THE PAST AND RETHINK OUR FUTURE....... WHILE WE REFLECT WE HAVE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO RECAST OUR FUTURE BY SEPARATING THE THINGS IN LIFE AND MINISTRY THAT WE NEED TO CHANGE AND THE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resolutions That Never Change PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

This sermon explores how to live in obedience, walk in love, and demonstrate faithfulness, following the example of Jesus Christ, as guided by Hebrews 13:1-8.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a blessing to be gathered here, in this sanctuary of faith and fellowship, to share in the Word of God. It's within these walls that we find solace, strength, and spiritual nourishment. And it's within the pages of the Holy Bible that we find the truth, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Topics: New Year, Same God

The Challenge Of Change: The Church Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008

The world is changing. The church is changing. Christians need to be careful not to confuse changing methods with God’s eternal, never-changing message. This message contains a significant reference to Bob Russell’s Book, When God Build’s a Church

Intro: Since the beginning of the year, we’ve been examining the challenges of CHANGE: o In our life o Our physical conditions o Our Spiritual levels & issues o Our personal preferences o The political climate o Social interactions o The financial picture o The Weather is changing Everything is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Change For Good

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2009

This message focuses on the only change that really lasts.

Keep the Change! “How to Change for Good” John 3 David Henderson, Pastor/teacher There are just certain things we ALL KNOW in life. * you don’t tug on superman’s cape * you don’t spit into the wind * you don’t pull the mask off the old lone ranger * AND YOU DON’T MESS AROUND ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Changing Wake

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003

As a boat travels through the water it leaves a wake. As you go through life, what is left in your wake?

A Life Changing Wake Acts 5:14-16 I want you to thank about about a boat traveling down the river. Behind the boat is a wake that moves outwards. Any vessel following the boat is affected by it’s wake. As you and I travel through life, we also leave a wake. Some of us leave a wake of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changed On The Road To Destruction Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

I want my audience to be amazed at the way God transformed the life of Paul and to look for that in the people around them and themselves

You won’t be hearing about it on AP reports, or the network or cable news – not even on FOX. We just don’t get many reports about what it’s like to be a Christian in the Mid-East, surrounded by people who aren’t. And while we hear about Muslim leaders and their zeal and hatred against the West, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Changing In The Wardrobe

Contributed by John Otte on Dec 9, 2005

A sermon written in connection with the release of "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe", it focuses on the change that takes place in the children who visit Narnia and urges the hearers to be changed by Christ.

Change, it seems, is an inevitable part of life. As a matter of fact, whether you want to or not, you have to experience change every day. Even though our routines may be the same day in, day out, the circumstances of each day change and make those routines new. Granted, not all changes are for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Changing The Course Of A Nation

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 3, 2010

If we will listen, we will hear God’s cry for the soul of this nation. The problems of this country are deeply rooted, and if we want real change, then we must go to the root of the problem. We need a deep cleansing and work of God’s Spirit, beginning wit

Reflections: We all acknowledge that God has great plans for America; however, our country may need to walk through some very hard things in the days ahead. I pray this message will give you insight about how, together, we can seek God to change the course of our nation: Time is running out for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Changing Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003

The changing power of prayer in the life of the Christian.

Today is the final sermon in our series of messages entitled, "If My people pray..." Today is also the end of the prayer challenge, so today we will be focusing on the changing power of prayer. The first thing that prayer changes are circumstances. It is vital that we tell God all of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

World Changing Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Oct 21, 2008

Stephen had incredible faith. We can have a faith that changes the world!

World Changing Faith: October 19, 2008 This world may shake our faith, but faith can shake the world! What is Faith? The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. Heb. 11:1 Faith is not just an idea... The African impala can jump to a height of over 10 feet and cover a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal