Sermons on Conversation With God:

A Small Man Who Became Big

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003

A sermon on the conversion of Zaccheus.

A Small Man Who Became Big Luke 19:1-10 Introduction Who was the shortest man in the Bible? One person said “Zaccheus” Someone else said Nehemiah - “Knee high miah” Another said no, it was Bildad the Shuhite – “shoe height” Still another said no, It was Peter because the Bible says that “Peter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

From A Lion To A Lamb

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 19, 2008

The conversion of Saul of Tarsus.

1. SAUL’S ADVERSITY “It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks”. The word “pricks” refers to the instrument used by a ploughman to guide his oxen. It was up to 10 feet long and had a pointed end. Saul was doing what sinners have done down through the ages - resisting the speaking voice of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Can A Leapord Change Its Spots

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

Only God can bring about the new birth/conversion.

Can A Leopard Change It’s Spots Jeremiah 13:23; John 1:12-13, 35-50 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Consider one of life’s most fundamental and troublesome questions. The Old Testament prophet phrased it like this: Can a leopard change it’s spots? ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:23, John 1:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Of Blind Bartimaeus

Contributed by Wade Bridges on Feb 20, 2001

Tells the Conversion of Bartimaeus

THE STORY OF BLIND BARTIMAEUS Mark 10:46-52 This was the last time Jesus would come through Jericho. Jesus will pass by where you are one day the last time. What you do with Jesus will determine your destiny. In this story we see the blind man: A. At the right place B. With the right purpose C. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Be Born Again. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 5, 2024

The need for faith, the need for rebirth.

YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN. John 3:1-17. Nicodemus was a member of the strictest sect of the Jews: the Pharisees. No doubt he sought to keep all the man-made rules of his religion, as well as the law of God which was given to Moses. Nicodemus was a religious man; an upright man; a leader; a teacher; ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abundant Grace Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 8, 2022

This sermon explores the concept of God's abundant grace as seen through the conversion of the Ethiopian by Philip and how God continues to pour out His grace to those who put their faith in Jesus Christ.

As most of you know, we have been going through a 30-35-week series called The Story. We are getting close to the end of the story. We have been most recently going through the New Testament portion of the story called the book of Acts. As I mentioned a couple times, the book of Acts is a long ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Deuteronomy 23:1, Isaiah 56:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Is This Your God, Or Just My God? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 17, 2024

Isaiah reminds the king that the LORD is, indeed, his God.

Homily for December 20, five days before Christmas. 2024 Isaiah had to be one of the most frustrated prophets in the OT. He constantly challenged the leaders and people of Israel to return to the LORD, their God, and give up the sordid rites of the Canaanite peoples who inhabited the Holy Land ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-6, Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Be Foolish Serve God

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 9, 2019

To establish that believers: should walk as wise, redeeming the time, and understanding the will of the Lord; and not as fools. This lesson will enlighten many believers; in fully comprehending the will of the Lord, in true conversion and religious service.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Don’t be foolish - walk circumspectly 2. Don’t be foolish - redeem the time 3. Don’t be foolish - understand the Lord’s will Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Don’t Be Foolish Serve God.” The theme for this lectureship is: “Serving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Joshua 24:15, John 8:30-32, Romans 6:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Saved You. Then What? (3) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012

What’s next after REPENTANCE? The answer is RIGHTEOUSNESS and HOLINESS. For the Lord shall be like REFINER’S FIRE and SOAP for CLEANSING, PURIFICATION, REFINEMENT, SANCTIFICATION, CONSECRATION, etc… So that we may OFFER to the LORD and OFFERING of RIGHTEO

“You belong to God, my dear children. You HAVE ALREADY WON your FIGHT with these false prophets, because the SPIRIT WHO LIVES in you is GREATER than the spirit who lives in the world.” (1 John 4:4, NLT) Who are we, but a DIRTY WORM from the dust of the ground? “I am a MAN OF UNCLEAN LIPS, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Denomination: *other

Obey The Gospel

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 6, 2019

How does a person become a Christian? When is the moment when they move from being lost to being saved? What is the Gospel? How does a person "obey the gospel"?

A. I want to start with a true story: Jorge Rodriquez was new to our country and did not speak English. 1. He had no lawyer the day he appeared in court for hitting a parked car while driving drunk. 2. He went before the judge with what he thought was his “trump card.” 3. Rodriquez approached ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38, Galatians 3:27, Acts 22:16, Romans 10:9-10, Mark 16:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fan Or Follower Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 10, 2023

Using Kyle Idelman's book Not a Fan as the basis for this series. Asking the question are we fans or followers of Jesus.

Fan or Follower Luke 9:23 January 29, 2023 Almost 20 years ago, when we lived in Michigan, a lot of the people in the church would go camping for a weekend. We’d cook out, swim in the lake, use lots of fun toys in the water. The boys went frog hunting. No frogs were hurt, just catch in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Light In The Spiritual Darkness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2018

Our Lord forever is pouring out on us His grace and goodness so that we will learn to do the same thing for Him and for other people.

Feast of St. Lucy 2018 The constant temptation human beings face is to turn God’s intention for man upside down. Instead of us following the plan to be remade into God’s image, we are constantly trying the impossible. We attempt to remake God in our own image–venal and selfish and cruel and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11-15, Isaiah 41:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

The Road To Damascus And A New Beginning

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 30, 2020

Every person deserves a new beginning!

THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS AND A NEW BEGINNING "1 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul’s First Prayer

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Feb 25, 2011

He then graciously removed his rebellious heart—gave him a new heart and a right spirit—turned his aim and object—led him to Damascus—laid him prostrate for three days and nights—spoke to him—made mystic sounds go murmuring through his ears—set his whole

PAUL’S FIRST PRAYER “For, behold, he is praying.” Acts 9:11. GOD has many methods of quenching persecution. He will not suffer His church to be injured by its enemies, or overwhelmed by its foes. And,,,and, He is not short of means for turning aside the way of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:11

Denomination: Apostolic

When Saul The Persecutor Became Paul The Preacher .

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2022

Many things undergo changes in this life

Paul before his conversion he was known as Saul, after he was converted he became Paul. Illus: Conversion is generally a religious word. However, through life we have many conversions, such as: • Some are converted in politics from one partical to another • Some are converted in the sports ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist