Sermons on Changing Pastors:

Fourfold Not Fivefold Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2020

Sometimes we need to take a fresh look at long held or cherished traditions and teachings.

Having been raised somewhat in the Methodist church and my wife in a Lutheran background being saved was not in our vernacular as neither one of us ever heard that concept. Both of us thought being baptized as a child was all we needed. That is sad since I learned about both Wesley and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 12:28, 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Timothy 3:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Change Loks Like Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 2, 2005

Think about the one thing in yourself that you would most like to see changed before you get too old. Or better, what would those closest to you say that they would like to see changed in your life?

About 30 years ago, I started to see poems and prayers pop up on my mom’s refrigerator. They read something like this: “Lord, don’t me become a mean old woman. Help me become sweeter and sweeter as I grow older and older.” I called her yesterday and asked her about those poems and prayers. My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Prayer That Changes Things Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 13, 2008

The world that we live in desperately needs God’s intervention, and so we need the kind of prayer that changes things. This sermon builds a case for why we need prayer and then discusses characteristics (honest, fervent, rises to take action, salvation)

The Kind of Prayer that Changes Things Grant van Boeschoten February 10, 2007 One of my favorite topics to talk about in life is prayer. One of my favorite things to do is to pray. Some people don’t see what all the commotion and fuss is about though. They don’t think that prayer is anything ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

The Life-Changing Touch Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

Suffering is God's way of making us stronger and suffering forces us to depend on Him.

INTRODUCTION Life is full of setbacks. Did you hear about the milk cow that tried to jump over the barbed wire fence? It was an udder disaster. Did you hear about the guy who fell into a furniture upholstery machine? He is fully recovered. Did you hear about the butcher who accidentally backed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

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

How Grace Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

When we encounter God’s grace, it changes everything because we die to our old way of live, are introduced to a new way of life, and find a new master.

In his book "What’s So Amazing About Grace," Christian author Philip Yancey writes about a friend who invited him out for a cup of coffee one night (Yancey 179-80). This friend, it turns out, is contemplating leaving his wife after 15 years of marriage because he’s found someone younger and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pray To Change Lives

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This is an examination of one of the prayers that Paul prayed over the Colossians. It give us insight into how to pray for one another.

September 9, 2001 Colossians 1:9-14 “How to pray to change lives” INTRODUCTION Probably everyone here has prayed for someone at some point in your life. You prayed that they would get well or that they would have safety in a trip that they were taking or that they would get a job that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

12 Dollars A Changed Life Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012

Parable of the Talents - Jesus shared this teaching for those of his day, his followers and for us here this morning. This parable teaches us a few major life lessons about Stewardship. Jesus shared this concept to give the people who follow Him a few rea

Opening Video Illustration: Chairs clip – this clip reminds us how important our lives are to the Kingdom of Heaven and to each other sitting in this church this morning. ( from sermoncentral.com.) Series: 12 in 2012 Sermon: $12 dollars a changed life! Subject: Spiritual mile marker ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Somos Unidos Series

Contributed by J Spurling on Nov 16, 2008

La continuación de la serie en Efesios que se llama "Nuestra Identidad en Cristo" Somos unidos y a pasos que Dios nos dio para alcanzar esta unidad. Primero: Tenemos que caminar digno de nuestro llamado. Segundo: Tenemos que caminar juntos. Tercero: Tenem

Estamos Unidos Efesios 4 Una pareja tomó la desición de casarse. Cuando se estaba acercando el día especial de la boda, ellos estaban preocupados. Cada uno, tenía un problema que nunca había compartido con el otro. El novio venció su miedo y habló con su padre para recibir consejo. Padre, él dijo, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Contender

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 21, 2019

Most people believe some things need to change.

Contender 1/8/20 Jude 3,22;24 YOU: How many of you believe that some things need to change in our world today??? What does it mean to change??? 1: Change To make different Everyone agrees there are things that need to be different Do any of you believe ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22-24

Denomination: Other

Letting God Re-Create Us

Contributed by James Burns on Jul 14, 2008

Part of this message is a devotion given by Linda Seaman, DS wife from MI

Title: Letting God Re-Create Us. Scripture: Psalms 51:1 -12 “1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Repentance Matthew 4:17

Contributed by Todd Stacey on Nov 21, 2009

Repentance is the starting point

Matthew 4: 17 from that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” (TNIV) Repentance is the first step to having the kingdom of God to enter our lives. What is repentance? Repentance is the profound change of mind involving the changing of the direction of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be An Agent Of Change, Not A Victim-Part -4 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2014

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house......” (Matthew 5:14-15)

The Leader as Change Agent: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kezazah, The Story Of A Dysfunctional Family's Grace

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 14, 2015

A must study: There is a jewish tradition called KEZAZAH, of disgrace --- But the Father runs ahead to bring the change of grace.

KEZAZAH, THE STORY OF A DYSFUNTIONAL FAMILY'S GRACE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. SEEMS WE FALL INTO A MINDSET THAT WE ARE FOREVER DOOMED AND TRAPPED RIGHT WHERE WE ARE... A. I was listening to an old Preacher. He had been sick ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Discerning Heart Thru Change Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 11, 2015

What does this mean for us during change? This morning I would like to talk about some elements of change and see why a discerning heart is necessary during change.

A Discerning Heart Thru Change 1 Kings 3:5-15 INTRODUCTION You are at work one day and HR calls a meeting and once everyone arrives, shares the news that half of the company is being let go because the company got bought out. Sorry. You don’t know if you are in the half with a job or the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ