Sermons on Changing The Status Quo:

One Thing I Do

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 14, 2013

Cross changes how we view everyone and everthing.

ONE THING I DO…. Phil. 3: 7-14 (p 819) August 11, 2013 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard the phrase…”Resting on your laurels?” It comes from when Greek Olympians would win an event…they were given Bay Laurel crowns to honor the God Apollo’s…those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dreams And Nightmares Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 12, 2012

Chasing the American Dream has given most of us nightmares. We must change our lifestyles and our stewardship in order to experience the joy of the abundant life.

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 "Dreams and Nightmares" INTRODUCTION Dreams are powerful forces in our lives. They have the ability to mold and shape our lives, and in a very real sense they can determine or destiny. We encourage out children to dream, because we innately understand the driving force ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

New Creation Living: Following Jesus Into A Transformed Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 30, 2025

What really changes when someone follows Jesus? Is Christianity merely a change of opinion, a moral upgrade, a religious badge? Or does the Gospel promise something far deeper—something radical, something eternal?

New Creation Living: Following Jesus into a Transformed Life” Discipleship (Following Jesus) Series – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction: A Question That Changes Everything Let me begin with a simple but searching question: What really changes when someone follows Jesus? Is Christianity merely a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:15, Colossians 3:1, Ephesians 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transforming You

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 18, 2004

6th of 6 based on Acts 2:47 Small things done with great love change the world. You can change the world by changing you from being a taker to being a giver.

Transforming You 2:47 – 24/7 Now is the time for change January 31, 1829 To President Jackson: The canal system of this country is being threatened by the spread of a new form of transportation known as "railroads.’ The federal government must preserve the canals for the following reasons: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wrestling With God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

This morning, I invite you to consider with me, “How do people actually have a life-changing encounter?” Is it near death experience that causes us to change? What would cause you to change?

We continue our series, My Crazy Family, the story of Jacob. Jacob is a complex character – we would say in our day, “He’s a piece of work.” Jacob’s life is a Russian nesting doll with one conflict inside conflict inside yet another, conflict. What begins as a conflict with his twin brother Esau, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Share A Little Hope

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 24, 2002

Christians are called to live changed lives, lives that share hope!

SHARE A LITTLE HOPE I PETER 3: 8-17 SUNDAY AUGUST 25, 2002 INTRODUCTION: An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Learn From Mary & Martha (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2010

Duty and devotion are both necessary but there must be a balance. A balance where neither one would hinder us from exhibiting the other.

Last time we were together we looked at the famous story of Mary and Martha. We concluded that the Lord wants us to be like Mary in our worship, and like Martha in our work. Duty and devotion are both necessary but there must be a balance. A balance where neither one would hinder us from ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tired And Weary

Contributed by Steven Glover on Jul 12, 2001

We find rest in the Lord.

Text: Matthew 11:28-30 28. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30. For my yoke is easy, and my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

New Years Sunday 2009

Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 12, 2009

This message is from the first Sunday of 2009.

NEW YEARS SUNDAY 2009 GENESIS 8: 1-22 PASTOR KEN CROW Genesis 8 1And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters assuaged; 2The fountains also of the deep and the windows of heaven ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Tipping Points And Turning Points

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 12, 2009

When people are in crisis the caregiver ministers by the grace of God with compassion and help.

Title: Tipping Points and Turning Points Text: Mark 1:40-45 Thesis: When people are in crisis the Caregiver ministers by the grace of God with compassion and help. Introduction I wish to begin by saying this story is primarily about Jesus. In the story a leper approached Jesus and said, “If ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Of The Lord...is The Truth

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 6, 2009

Pentecost 3(C) - The word of the Lord is the truth: God’s truth changes death into life and God’s truth changes our lives.

“THE WORD OF THE LORD…IS THE TRUTH” (Outline) June 21, 2009 -- PENTECOST 3 -- 1 Kings 17:17-24 INTRO: It is important for us to know and believe in absolute truth. Jesus says, “I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life”. “There is no other way unto heaven except through me”. This is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is The Reason --- Period Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 23, 2012

Christmas has become more focused on fellowship, family, giving gifts, and Santa Clause than the birth of Jesus but God is OK with that because He desires your attenetion for more than a season.

Show the video “Christmas Connection 2010” I was reminded this week that Christmas is fast approaching when I got up for work the other morning. The living room was rearranged so that the couches are now facing each other rather than the TV. Every year this is the first step toward ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus And Grace As Demonstrated In The Life Of Peter Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 3, 2015

A message how the grace in Christ kept Peter in all his ups and downs. Grace elevated him, picked him up when he fell, saw past his failures, took the violence out of him, and changed him from coward to bold witness.

Jesus and Grace as Seen in the Life of Peter PPT 2 Series Title Jesus; all knowing, all powerful; all loving PPT 3 Message Title Jesus and Grace as Seen in the Life of Peter Grace God's goodness given to the undeserving. 1. Jesus will elevate you. (See pic in powerpoint, Jesus calling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coming Home To Reflect

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 22, 2015

Message for our first homecoming Sunday. This is a message to encourage a small church in decline.

We went with the theme this Sunday of a homecoming dinner. So I decided to take a break from our study on our spiritual armor and speak today about coming home. There is something within God’s creatures that drives them to go back to a place they call home. We see it in salmon, which spend ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

God Believes In Global Warming

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 9, 2014

Looking at the reality of global warming, the fact of future man-made global warming, and God’s solution to these problems: Climate change!

GOD BELIEVES IN GLOBAL WARMING 2 Pet. 3:10-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. "Al Gore once came out with a movie about global warming called 'An Inconvenient Truth.' It's described as a detailed scientific view of global warming. President Bush said he just saw a film about global warming, 'Ice Age 2; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God