Sermons on Changed:

The Comforter Has Come

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 2, 2001

A deductive exposition of Acts 2 focusing on the changes produced in our lives by the Holy Spirit’s presence.

Text: Acts 2 Title: The Comforter Has Come Topic: Holy Spirit / Christian Living Theme: Presence of Holy Spirit / Changed Lives Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to seek the Holy Spirit’s presence in their lives in order to be changed. Response: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Paul Made The Most Out Of His Difficulties

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2001

Follow Paul’s example as one who learned how to turn difficulties into catalysts for Godly change

Learning How Paul Made the Most of the Life’s Difficulties (2 Cor. 6:3-13) Illustration:John Quincy Adams held more important offices than anyone else in the history of the U.S. He served with distinction as president, senator, congressman, minister to major European powers, and participated in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can't Unscramble Eggs

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 23, 2001

You can’t change your past. But you can take that past and go forward for Christ.

Title: “You can’t unscramble egg’s” Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-16 ETS: Despite his past, God saved and used Paul. ESS: Despite your past, God can save and He can use you. OSS: I want my people to be saved and used by God. Probing Question: Why doesn’t our past matter? U.W. Reasons Transitional ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

New Commitments For The New Year

Contributed by James Petticrew on Dec 22, 2001

A sermon to challenge people to make 4 biblical commitments which can change their lives in the new year

NEW COMMITMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR Introduction Well it’s that time of year again when in a fit of optimism many of us make great promises to ourselves about what we are going to do in the New Year that we usually abandon about the second week in January. Let’s be honest now. How may of you kept to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Philippians 3:13, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Christ The Same

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

In a world that is ever changing, it is a great comfort to know that Jesus Christ remains the same yesterday, today and forever.

JESUS CHRIST THE SAME Heb. 13:8 INTRO. A cynic once remarked that nothing is permanent except change. We live in a world of change. Everything from ladies’ shoes to legislation, from automobiles to art, from furniture to finances... styles and customs and conditions change overnight. World ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Good

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 1, 2001

If we realized just how good God is it would change our outlook toward everything in life.

God is Good 8-27-00 Kingman, Az Thank you for the invitation to share with you. Greetings from the fellowship in Sedona. We live in a strange community, where it is not uncommon to see bumper stickers that say things like, I am Light, or Due to circumstances within our control Armageddon has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:2-11, Exodus 33:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jesus Fixation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2002

"Fix your thoughts on Jesus" the writer of Hebrews tells us. Why? The answer is powerful and life changing.

OPEN: The NCAA college basketball competition begins this week, so I thought we might start our sermon today with a bit of trivia. Do you know who the world’s best basketball free throw shooter is? (various people in the congregation took guesses). I guess it wasn’t a fair question to begin ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Christ Has Me Covered, Why Do I Need To Confess & Repent?

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 17, 2004

When we become a Christian, there is a regime change in our lives, but there is still a lot of mopping up to do.

Hebrews 10:14 January 25, 2004 If Christ Has Me Covered, Why Do I Need to Confess & Repent? Last week I started a series in The Purpose Driven Life. And it seems that immediately we are going to take a break. Last week left some questions unanswered, and I felt the need to deal with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14

Denomination: *other

Seven Today Principles For Victory Tomorrow

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 28, 2004

These 7 principles have changed my life when it comes to trusting God for His best plan.

“7 Today Principles For Victory Tomorrow" James 4:13-17 & Matthew 6 In a Peanuts cartoon strip, Charley Brown says to Linus, “Life is just too much for me. I’ve been confused from the day I was born. I think the whole trouble is that we’re thrown into life too fast. We’re not really prepared.” And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: Getting Versus Giving

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 9, 2003

John the Baptist told his listeners to repent / change from "getters" to "givers." A timely message for us.

LUKE 3:7-16: CHRISTMAS – GETTING VERSUS GIVING “What did you get for Christmas?” That may be the most-asked question during the days immediately following Christmas –“what did you get?” Little children especially like to talk about what they got – “I got this, and I got that.” I remember when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Why Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 13, 2004

The Resurrection of Christ was a world-changing event, but why did it occur? I’ve compiled a list of reasons.

“I Believe” Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “The WHY of the Resurrection” Romans 8:10-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts While thinking about the miracle of Christ’s resurrection, a question came up: Why did Jesus rise from the dead, i.e. what did ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Inner Peace Series

Contributed by Mark Christian on Jan 17, 2004

Two key points are: 1) The Gospel message, 2) Confession to God changes our lives.

The Peacemaker: Inner Peace Mark Christian Matthew 5:9 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Last week, we began a series about being peacemakers, and remember that we began by looking at THE Peacemaker, God. That is God, plural. God, the Father created the plan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revolutionary Resolutions

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

God has given us the power to change, so learn to take advantage of it in this sermon about resolutions.

Revolutionary Resolutions The Power to Change 1/7/04 I. Introduction With the beginning of a new year, people all around the world are making new year’s resolutions, meaning that they resolve or come to a firm decision about something in their life. When you came in tonight I asked you to list ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, James 2:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Let God Heal Your Painful Past" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2003

We become changed people when Christ touches our life and we have a new identity

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 12, 2003 Let God Heal Your Painful Past How to: Take on a New Identity Judges6:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture talks about the most unlikely person in the world to be a leader and deliverer of Israel. Gideon at this point had a painful past that ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

Oops I Didn't Know We Couldn't Talk About... Sex Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Mar 29, 2003

Part 1 of this life-changing series that will show you how to "Break Free" from the junk of the world.

“Oops I Didn’t Know We Couldn’t Talk About… Sex” Breaking Free from Sexual Pressure Brian A. Moon How’s everybody doing tonight? I hope you are doing good and that you all had a great week because tonight we are going to talk about something that some of you might not have ever heard even ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:18-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed