Sermons on Changing Time:

Back To The Future

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Apr 1, 2002

The church, in embracing the constant of time, relives the life of Jesus each year over the course of time. Holy Week is about remembering. Remembering all these events, events that have reminded us of God’s faithfu

Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: Memory There was a movie released several years ago about a teenage boy named Marty who hung out with an older scientist friend. The scientist had created a time machine out of an old Delorian, and without meaning to, Marty climbed into the Delorian ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

What A Difference The Truth Makes

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jan 11, 2009

When we encounter Christ and hear, accept and respond to the truth we are changed.

Illustration Have you ever heard the phrase, “Out of the mouth of babes?” Certainly you have. It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: • Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” • ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Forgiving Others In An Unforgiving World”

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jul 1, 2009

Forgiveness is a wonderful life changing and empowering experience given to mankind by a loving God.

“Forgiving Others in an Unforgiving World” Forgiveness is a wonderful life changing and empowering experience given to mankind by a loving God. To be a Christian we must have the spirit of Christ abiding in our hearts; and to have the spirit of Christ means that we will forgive people, even as He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God

The End Of The Drought Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 13, 2012

The Word of God truly effects change, like the dewfall, and especially in the Bread and Wine.

Thursday of 10th Week in Course Verbum Domini Drought. Elijah had to get the Israelites’ attention, to help them return to the true God. Ahab and Jezebel stood in the way, worshiping the gods of the land. Yesterday we heard about the contest between Elijah and the false prophets, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Catholic

But God

Contributed by Warren Napier on Nov 22, 2004

NO MATTER WHAT CONDITION YOU FIND YOURSELF IN GOD CAN CHANGE THE SITUATION.

BUT GOD EPHESIANS 2:1-4 IN THIS SECOND CHAPTER OF EPHESIANS THE INSPIRED WRITER SETS BEFORE US A MARVELOUS CONSTRAST. IN THE FIRST THREE VERSES HE DESCRIBES OUR WRETCHED STATE APART FROM THE GRACE OF GOD. HE PILES ONE PHRASE UPON ANOTHER TO PICTURE OUR LOST AND UNDONE CONDITION. WE WERE DEAD ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

We Want A King

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

On Palm Sunday, the people wanted Jesus to be their king, but on their terms. Much has not changed.

Introductory Considerations 1. Don’t you wish you had been there? Standing along the side of the road waiting and watching Jesus come in the holy city of Jerusalem, into the place where He would establish His rule. People shouting and waving palm branches, even laying their cloaks on the road to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wonder Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Dec 29, 2001

The coming of Jesus to this world immediately began to change the lives of those around him.

The Wonder of Christmas Luke 2:1-20 A ninety year old couple sat on the front porch one night. The old man was overcome with the romance of the evening and he said to his hard of hearing wife, “I’m proud of you.” “Huh,” she said. “I’m proud of you.” “I’m tired of you too,” she said. More ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There's Nothing Back There

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

We can’t change our past, but we can learn from it

THERE’S NOTHING BACK THERE Just want to look at several passages of scripture with you about dealing with what is behind us. Gonna go through them kind of fast, you may want to just write them down, instead of trying to turn to them. Obviously up to you. 1) PSALM 103:12 NKJV “as far as the east is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:12, Matthew 8:21-22, Philippians 3:13

What Can One Person Do?

Contributed by Chris Beam on Aug 20, 2015

Looking at Jonah to see what one person can do to change their world.

What Can One Person Do? Jonah 3:1-10 The Bible is filled with stories of what one person can do to change their world. After Moses heard God speak from a burning bush, he went back to Egypt and led his people out of bondage. After Nehemiah heard about the destruction of the walls of Jerusalem, he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 7, 2020

The resurrection of Jesus changes everything - our past, our present and our future.

The Resurrection The Story – week 27 I want to start off today with some powerful words that Paul put to paper 2000 years ago NOT ONLY for a bunch of believers who were living in the city of Corinth – BUT ALSO for you and I who are sitting in this room today. AND – let’s stand together as I read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Romans 1:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Paralyzed Friend Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 21, 2019

Jesus touched the life of one paralyzed man & changed him forever.

“ONE PARALYZED FRIEND” Luke 5:17-26 CWBC – 1/13/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Driving down a street in downtown Jackson area. Saw these letters on side of building: WIT. Underneath them were the words, “Whatever It Takes.” Thought that would be a good name for a church. I believe that ought to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

"A Little Bit Of Sin"

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015

In God's eyes even a little bit of sin is too much. It changes everything.

A Little Bit of Sin Theme: In God's eyes, even A LITTLE BIT of sin is too much. Object: A small can of cat food with a pop-top lid, a package of brownie mix, water, an egg, nuts, a mixing bowl, etc. Scripture: For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless Us With Happiness - Part Ii

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 18, 2005

We need a change of focus in order to find any happiness at all in this life.

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said that marriage is full of excitement and frustration: * In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens. * In the second year, the woman speaks and the man listens. * In the third year, they both speak and the neighbors listen. Quote: “It is true that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Defining Moments - How To Alter Life's Direction

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2005

Life’s direction can be changed by understaning our past, present & future

- PowerPoint upon Request - PDF fill-in-the-blanks bulletin insert outline upon request 3 Defining Moments - How To Alter Life’s Direction Eph 2 There was a man the side of the road hitch hiking on a very dark night in the middle of a storm. It was late at night and no cars ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Dawn Of Abundant Life Series

Contributed by John Allen on Oct 12, 2021

IDEA: Receiving the gospel is the beginning of the abundant life because it supernaturally changes you.

[Statements in brackets are for the preacher not the preaching. These notes express ideas based on the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167) which proposes an inductive-deductive ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8