Sermons on Changing The Status Quo:

Daily News: A Prophet Is Born #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019

What small thing can change your entire life? We must be less so that He is more.

Has anyone done something small for you that is highly significant in your life? Slide #1 Sermon Series Slide Glen’s stories over the past few weeks have provided us with a cause to pause. The first week it was about the importance we place on Jesus in our lives. Last week it was about what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80, Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Breaking The Cycle Of Abuse" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 9, 2017

there are 3 rules in every dysfunctional family. In this message, I will describe them and describe how families can change.

FAMILY MATTERS “Breaking the Cycle of Abuse” Numbers 14:18 and 2nd Corinthians 5:17 “The LORD is slow to anger and filled with unfailing love, forgiving every kind of sin and rebellion. But he does not excuse the guilty. He lays the sins of the parents upon their children; the entire family is ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

What Might God Do If We Were All Ready?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2021

Are we really ready? Prepared? One personal encounter with God can change people. Get ready for more.

WHAT MIGHT GOD DO IF WE WERE READY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 25:10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. * WE MUST BE READY mentally, physically, emotionally and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:10, Matthew 24:42-44, Revelation 19:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What? Me, Worry?

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 10, 2021

In this sermon we discuss how knowing Christ helps calm our fears, even in our changing world.

What? Me Worry? Text: Matthew 6:25-34 (GIVE THANKS) So last Monday one of my family members sent me a video of an interview with a man named Victor Davis Hanson. Now for those of you who don’t know, Victor Davis Hanson is a political commentator, a classicist and historian, and basically a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What The Bible Teaches About Baptism

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 26, 2021

Baptism is an outward picture of an inward change that happened at salvation. It is the first act of obedience to our new life in Christ.

The Great Commission of evangelizing the world was given to the New Testament church. Our job is not complete until the convert is baptized. The burden rests upon the church to teach the doctrine of baptism. The burden rests upon the convert to conform to it after they have been taught. Many saved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Principles For Recovering The Fire Of God

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 17, 2014

The fire was necessary for the people's Survival because the fire came from God.The fire changed the people's perspective.

Principles For Recovering The Fire of God Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39 1 Kings 18:36-39 "And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shame

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 20, 2013

We often want a "no demands" Christianity, and feel little regret over our failures. This needs to change.

Earlier this week Lance Armstrong confessed to doping, using performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France. He’s been stripped of his titles and his Olympic medal. We can only imagine the shame he is feeling, especially because the world now knows the truth. Shame is found in many ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Congregational

A Man With A Broken Heart Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Nov 21, 2014

What does your heart break for today? Change happens when people are authentically broken for the things of God.

A Man with a Broken Heart Nehemiah 1:1-11 Rodeo Road Baptist Church August 24, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most cases I tried ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: *other

Star Wars: The Original Version

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 22, 2015

We too are living in a rapidly changing world. The world we have known in the past is not going to be the world of the future.

When Michel Gorbechev was President of the former Soviet Union in the late 1980s, a good friend of his became an astronaut and was sent into space for a short, routine mission. The trip was supposed to last for only a few days, but while he was away from planet earth, the government of his country ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Judges 4:1-9, Judges 5:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is Coming Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 6, 2021

Based on Isaiah 9:2, 6 - Encourages hearers to realize that the advent of Jesus changes our perspective on everything.

“JESUS IS COMING” Isa. 9:2-7 FBCF – 12/5/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – One of Vicki’s favorite Christmas songs is “It’s the Most Wonderful…” Saw an article in CT magazine – “The Most ‘Jesusy’ Time of Year.” Probably is time of year that we hear about Jesus the most. Hear a lot about Jesus this time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Part One: Why Study Romans (Romans 1:1-7) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 9, 2022

Romans is the letter that changed the world. If we allow it to do it's work on us, we will be transformed.

Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Romans, chapter 1. We are beginning a new series today. I want to preach through the book of Romans. There is a joke among pastors, whenever they hear that someone is going to start a series on Romans. They say whenever you start a series on Romans, you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Along Came A Butterfly

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 3, 2022

The caterpillar has the potential to become a butterfly. But it must go through changes. Where are you in your walk with God?

ALONG CAME A BUTTERFLY: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17. Food is essential for life. Daily consumption of food is vital for sustaining life. Without it, we couldn’t grow. We get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Peter 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reality Of Unrepentant Evil Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 26, 2024

Let us pray for the courage to change and the willingness to embrace transformation, that we may live a life that honors God.

Matthew 12:34 :"For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander." Some people may never change their evil ways. Jesus Himself encountered such individuals, and His words in Matthew 12:34 reveal the complete reality of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34, Psalm 109:4, Luke 13:1-5

Handling Anxiety (Part 3) – Philippians 4:8-9 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 16, 2022

We have to work on changing and improving our way of thinking so that our minds are completely set on Jesus.

Sharon was twenty years old when she went to her physician because she felt like she just needed to make a change in her life. She felt like she was overweight, she felt like she was tired all the time. She felt like she was getting sick more than she needed to get sick. And she just knew she ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Long?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 6, 2022

How long will we languish in our comfortable sanctuaries without seeking to follow Christ Jesus in affecting change?

How Long? – John 10: 22 - 30 Intro: A story is told of an encounter between a new young pastor and one of the members of his session. After only his 3rd Sunday as pastor of the little country church, a member of the current Session appeared at the office door asking to speak to the pastor. It ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed