Sermons on Deep Change:

"Changing Thermometers"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 14, 2011

A sermon about joy versus happiness.

Romans 16:25-27 “Changing Thermometers” A British medical doctor shared a story about his interaction with Doris, an 82-year-old hospital patient. Two days before Christmas, Doris appeared to be healthy and ready to be discharged. But for some reason she kept complaining about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: United Methodist

The Unavoidable Change

Contributed by Bret Bone on Aug 23, 2011

When you look around at the people who attend your church, who do you see? Perfect looking people, people who seem to have it all together. Or like Jesus do you see hurting people in need of comfort, troubled people in need of direction, sick people who n

The Unavoidable Change Slide #1 Jim Cymbala is the pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church in the slums of New York City. He tells the following story about his ministry: It was Easter Sunday and I was so tired at the end of the day that I just went to the edge of the platform, pulled down ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Time For Change

Contributed by Alan Holden on Jan 4, 2013

The New Year is always a time of reflection and preparation for a new year. Today is a time for change: dramatic and drastic.

Repent, v.2, 8 A. Change Directions B. Show Evidence Prepare, v. 3, 10 A. Elevate dips in the road B. Remove unfruitful works Baptism, v. 11 A. Baptism of repentance & water B. Baptism of regeneration & Holy Ghost fire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mega Changes Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 4, 2013

Are you ready for some Mega Changes in life with Jesus?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Here we are, it is now 2013, doesn’t seem possible, 2012 went by so quickly. Last week we talked about New Year’s resolutions and the reasons we sometimes make them. • Today we are going to build on the thought of change, growth, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Changed By Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 21, 2012

1. Jesus wants to give us new vision (vs. 1-7). 2. Jesus gives us new values (vs. 8-13).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 5: Be Changed by Christ James 2:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 11, 2012 *We generally don’t like change. As Mark Twain famously said, “The only person who likes change is a wet baby.” (1) *We don’t like change. But ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To Change Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 1, 2012

The "Secret to Change" through 1) The Perplexity of the Crowd (Acts 3:12-13), 2) The Person of Christ (Acts 3:14-17), and 3) The Power of Christ (Acts 3:18-19).

For several years of government contracts, many civil servants, including teachers, have been able to bank unused sick days for cash payments after several years of service. In Ontario, leading up to this labour day, the provincial government has endeavered to pass legislation to change this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-19

Denomination: Other

Real Change

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010

Relationship with Jesus leads to real change, as it did for Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10)

There are a lot of places the preacher can go with this text, and I suspect many of the hearers and readers will have been exposed to most of them. One of the traditional, and absolutely valid and true, expositions includes Jesus’ choice to minister to those who were outsiders. Tax ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: *other

God's Not Changing

Contributed by Martin Holland on May 17, 2012

In a ever changing world there is the comfort of knowing that God changes not.

God’s Not Changing Malachi 3:6 We live in an ever changing world but in all this we have the certainty that our God changes not! See: Psalms 102:25-27 But thou art the same… Mention: Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever Also: James 1:17 With whom there ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Masters

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 6, 2014

Does it matter if we fight our sinful nature, or give up and give in? If faith is all that matters, why should we bother to live a godly life and listen to God’s commands? Paul’s question is one we also ought to ask ourselves: Who is your master?

Opening illustration: A pastor was teaching a Bible Information Class to a young couple who were brand new Christians. The first lesson was on law and gospel - the two basic messages in Scripture. The pastor explained the law: God desires us to be perfect, but we are sinful and can never reach ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Challenge Of Change

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 18, 2014

A sermon to challenge our perspectives about change.

"The Challenge of Change" Isaiah 54:1-4 Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; Introduction: How many of you are interested in seeing our church grow? I know that sounds ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Change Of Status

Contributed by James W Hare on Jul 27, 2013

Despite the crippling conditions that we may find ourselves in, thank God for the positive possibilities for things to change.

A Change of Status Galatians 3:15-18:41-7 Despite the crippling conditions that we may find ourselves in, thank God for the positive possibilities for things to change. Irrespective of a history that once hampered, or a present predicament that may seem to impede progress, or a future that looks ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Changed In A Flash!

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

Paul's incredible expereince that changed his life, and others.

As we begin this message we need to look at this man named Saul. He was: 1)Very religious – blameless according to the Law of Moses, a Pharisee among Pharisees, very zealous for the faith of his fathers and absolutely convinced that he was doing the Will of God. 2)Rich Heritage – a Jew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Change Is Possible Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2014

This sermon begins a series called Extreme Makeover - God Edition. This sermon begins by using the story of the Prodigal Son and points out what helped him decide to change.

Introduction: A. Eight years ago, back in January of 2006, I preached a series called “Extreme Makeover – God Edition.” 1. At the time, the Extreme Makeover television shows were very popular. 2. You might recall that the Extreme Makeover show took ordinary people and put them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time To Change Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 14, 2014

This is the concluding sermon in the Extreme Makeover Series.

Introduction: A. I heard a story about 3 co-workers, who were out of town for a convention and they were sharing a suite at a hotel. Their room was on the 75th floor. 1. So, you can imagine their discouragement when, after a long day of meetings, they returned to the hotel and found that the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Change

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 15, 2014

Are you willing to let God make the necessary changes in your life?

Godly Change Acts chapter 10 Introduction- This morning I would like to talk to you about change. Some change is good and some bad. Some people adjust to change and some people struggle. Some people look for change and some avoid it. Usually the only people that like change is the person ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16

Denomination: Nazarene