Sermons on Changing Message:

Extreme Makeover – Faith Edition

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

If you say you’ve encountered Jesus and there hasn’t been some kind of major redirection in your life – something that makes you stand in contrast to the world and culture in which we live – you haven’t really met him yet.

"Extreme Makeover -- Faith Edition" James 1:19-27 - start message wearing two different kinds of shoes. OPEN: How many people are familiar with the show Extreme Makeover? The most popular version of this show was actually a spin-off of the original version. The version most familiar is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Out Of God's Way Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 6 of "Being the Church," focusing on the crucial importance of letting God have His way in the life of a church.

Stephen N. Collins 7/13/2008 Being the Church Part 6: Getting Out of God’s Way Scripture: Acts 11:1-18 Icebreaker: I can’t hardly stand to wear my contacts anymore. So when I got my new, thick, black-rimmed glasses, I got them because I wanted something modern and stylish that I wouldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Its Not Just Another Charlie Brown Christmas (Message)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 24, 2015

BIG IDEA: Charles Shultz shared the message of Christmas through Linus to Charlie Brown. The many Charlie Browns of the world need to hear from the Linuses of CHRIST. Linus as he carries that blue blanket, that 'COMFORTER'.CHRISTIANS must share Christ now

2015.12.24.CHRISTMAS EVE SERMON William Akehurst, HSWC Luke 2:8-14 MESSAGE: “It’s not just another Charlie Brown Christmas” Christmas TV shows. Miracle on ____ street. It’s a _____ Life. What do these have to do with Christ? How many have seen the Charlie Brown ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Other Shore

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 25, 2012

In order to reach the other shore you must lose sight of this one.

In order to get to the other shore you have to lose sight of this one.” Quote by Steven Tyler on American Idle. I admit I am a fan of American Idle. I have been for a few seasons now. But as I was watching on Thursday night, April 19th, I never expected to hear such wisdom come from the ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Grace Transforms 4 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 1, 2011

I know I need to change, I am painfully aware of the chasm between what I am in Christ and how I appear to be but all of my diligent effort actually takes me in the opposite direction. Rules do not produce obedient hearts; rules breed rebellion.

Dakota Community Church October 2, 2011 Grace Transforms 4 Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast. 1. What is biblical grace? 2. Where does grace originate? 3. Grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

God Is The Potter - We Are The Clay

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011

"I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to him." Become a new creation through Jesus C

One Sunday morning a Minister preached a very short sermon. He explained, “My dog got into my office and chewed up most of my sermon notes.” At the close of the service a visitor said to him, “If your dog ever has puppies, please let my Pastor have one of them.” This ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Act Of Submission To God Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 6, 2010

The act of submission is not talking about surrendering and trusting God. It is doing it and allowing God to change your life instead of holding outo the one that is not working.

The act of submission to God James chapter 4:7-10 Introduction- James chapter 4:7-10 Last week we looked at the first part of chapter 4 concerning fights and quarrels. Saw that most inner battles we face are because of our desires to please ourselves and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Sandpaper Christians

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

If Christians are to make a difference in society, we must be salt and light. This sermon adds sandpaper... sometimes we have to rub against the grain.

Sand Paper Christians Romans 12:2, John 15:18-19 Intro: These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey... "When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Pool Of Healing

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 7, 2017

Do you want to get well? That is the question Jesus asks each one of us this morning?

The pool of healing John 5:1-5:9 Prayer Scripture- John 5:1-5:9 Introduction- This morning I want you to pay close attention to the details of this passage of scripture. It is a familiar verse and as we hear it, we sometimes miss the new that the Lord wants because we think of the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Jonathans Arrows Series

Contributed by Todd Sommer on May 27, 2019

full sermon is preached at faithandvictory.com/arrows

• 1 sam 20 Will you listen to the arrows • Here we go- Jonathan and David are trying to figure out what is going on with Saul. David and Jonathan make a plan. Jonathan will go and see if Dad is still mad. Jonathan goes to find out- and Dad is clearly mad. So much so he tries to kill his own son. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:12, Proverbs 10:14, John 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Not For He Fails Not

Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 25, 2020

May we all be rejuvenated together as a church, solidified in our conviction, to uphold our faith and to strive towards our goal.

Anything we’ve done that offended God, let us ask for His forgiveness. We want to make right our relationship with God. Only through a sincere repentant heart, can we hear God’s message. As we come together, we also carry each other in prayer, to seek God’s mercy and to receive strength from God’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Back To School-Paul's Final Message Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 17, 2023

The book of 2 Timothy is Paul's last letter. In chapter 4 Paul gives what could be called his last message to Timothy. Look for the four types of disciples Paul mentions in verses 9-11.

(Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription) Introduction: Paul had been convicted and sentenced to death. Before this happened, though, he wrote this second letter to Timothy. In keeping with our August “back-to-school” theme, we could say that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

2023 New Year’ Message: "Preparing For The Journey Ahead”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 31, 2022

Unbelief caused their forefathers to die in the wilderness, never seeing God’s best, and never experiencing the future God had for them. They had God as their father, Moses as their leader, God's promises and yet die with their dreams unfulfilled.

2023 New Year’ Message: “Preparing For the Journey Ahead” Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “Therefore, be careful to obey every command I am giving you today, so you may have strength to go in and take over the land you are about to enter. 9 If you obey, you will enjoy a long life in the land ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17, Deuteronomy 11:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Christmas Message Was Humilty. Did You Get It?

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009

The Christmas message was humilty. God could have come in glory and power but came as a humble baby born in a manager. Why did He do this?

The Christmas message was humility. Did you get it? Philippians 2:5-11 Jesus came to earth. He was born in a humble barn, into a lower middle class family in a lowly town. What an incredible story. Heaven came down to earth but when it did, it came in humility. Why wouldn’t God have come in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Vineyard

Choosing From Two Covenants Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 1, 2012

Paul presents to the Corinthian church two options for our lives. We can choose a path leading to death and condemnation or the path leading to the Spirit and righteousness.

Paul presents to the Corinthian church two options for our lives. We can choose a path leading to death and condemnation or the path leading to the Spirit and righteousness. Do you want a relationship with God based upon your performance or upon Christ’s? Do you want to want to stand in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18