Sermons on Changes:

Perseverance Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2009

There is a process in our becoming all that God credated us to be. This is the human side of the divine change.

James 1:2-4, 22-25 “Perseverance” INTRODUCTION When it comes to travel, I think many of us are highway people. We want to go the fastest way possible in order to get to our destination as quickly as we can. We aren’t really interested in seeing the sights or stopping at the tourist ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Assessing, Forgetting, And Pressing

Contributed by Curtis Donald, Sr. on May 21, 2009

Amazing things can happen when we allow Jesus Christ to change our perspeective

Assessing, Forgetting, and Pressing Philippians 3:10-14 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Be With You (Easter)

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

The resurrection is rooted in human history…yet it has never ceased reaching out and changing lives.

Texts read at start of service and in sermon outline… as reference source for sermon: Matthew 28:1-7 (NLT) John 20:19-22, 26-31 (NLT) As we gather to engage the event that has changed the world more than any other… Important to realize this event…the resurrection of Christ is rooted in history. • ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Firm Foundation

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008

Where tradition strays from Scripture’s teaching then tradition must give way and change.

“ Firm Foundation” Galatians 1:6-9 Before we read to day’s text let me lay a little groundwork for this message, Most of us have heard of Martin Luther, Born in 1483 in Eisleben Germany, He became fully immersed in the traditional Catholic faith. His great intellectual bent ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Different Motives Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 18, 2009

Abram learns from mistakes and his motives change allowing God to make the decisions for him.

Years ago I was working two jobs trying to get into professional golf. One of those was a courier job where you had to use your own vehicle. I had a very reliable Honda civic hatchback, great for driving in the city, a fair bit of space in the back with the seat folded down. It was the best car I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

The Reformation

Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Nov 24, 2009

The Bible is our authority, we should challenge everything, and then not be afraid to change - lessons from the Reformation.

We’re leaving our series entitled, “You Are Lord: Understanding and Embracing the Lordship of Jesus Christ.” We are going to take a break. We only have one message left in our series and next week we are going to be getting back to it talking about our future. Jesus is Lord of our future. It’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Believe?

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 1, 2010

Have things changed since Jesus’ friends he grew up with tried to kill him?

Do we Believe? Luke 4:16-30 Have you ever gotten mad because a friend made it good? Have you ever been so jealous you wanted to kill someone that made it good? Have you made it better than your childhood friends, and they will not speak to you? Sounds pretty silly doesn’t it? However, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Got Your Head In The Clouds? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 30, 2009

Having a proper knowledge of Heaven can change the way we live our entire lives.

A bank in Binghamton, New York, sent some flowers to a competitor who had recently moved into a new building. There was a mix up at the flower shop, and the card sent with the arrangement read, "With our deepest sympathy." The florist, very embarrassed, apologized. But it was worse, because the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Et Tapper on Feb 9, 2009

This sermon helps people understand about true repentance and salvation and the life changing power of Jesus.

Baptism of Repentance (Freedom) INTRODUCTION: VIDEO – BAPTISM - SHOW MATT 3:1-11 Matt 28:19-20 ROMANS 6:1 - 23 BAPTISM – DEFINE – DESCRIBE WATER BAPTISM IS A SYMBOL OF THE BELIEVER’S UNION WITH CHRITST IN HIS DEATH, BURIAL AND RESURRECTION. V1 – SOME MIGHT CLAIM THAT IF BY SINNING THEY WERE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Theology Gets Personal Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009

For Hosea, theology wasn’t merely theoretical, it was life-changing. So should it be for you and me.

When John Claypool was pastor of Crescent Heights Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, he underwent significant personal tragedy—including having a beloved daughter diagnosed with leukemia. Throughout the turmoil and torture of losing his, as I recall, 10-year-old daughter, Claypool kept his ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Beginning Of…a Calling Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2010

God enables his people to impact the world through the changes his grace works into us.

Scripture Introduction The word “dominion” connotes bad feelings for many. We are sensitive to the dominion of the tyrant oppressing for self-centered gain, or the husband cowering wife and children for his own pleasure, or the dominion of a religious fanatic who enjoys feeling god-like, or even ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Sep 5, 2009

Jesus meets a women at the well and changes not only her love pattern but her way of life

Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places John 4:1-30 Introduction: This passage has been studied so thoroughly that we all know, or think we know, how women in the middle east always went for their water early in the day, together, in a community time of fellowship. While the little children ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering Is Good

Contributed by Myron Loss on Jun 9, 2006

The purpose is to help change our errant thing about how suffering is to be avoided at all cost.

Suffering is Good God had one Son without sin; He has no sons without suffering. St. Augustine Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Radical Faith For A Radical Life

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 29, 2008

If you would just trust God’s word your life would change forever.

March 30, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Romans 1:16-17 Subject: Faith in the Gospel Title: Radical Faith for a Radical Life There is a radical movement in Christianity called the “Word of Faith” movement. One of the pioneers of the movement in this recent generation was Kenneth Hagin. Brother ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There's No Marriage In Heaven! (Luke 20:27-38)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 9, 2007

Things are about to change. The things we love as well as the things we hate - all is to be ’recreated’! ...

Luke Chapter 20 – Jesus tells us that there is no marriage in heaven. One of the few clear memories I have of being lectured to by our current Archbishop while in seminary was when he spoke on this passage. He began by saying that early on in his marriage, whenever his wife Christine read this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican