Sermons on Disobedience Brings Change:

God Of The Unexpected

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2012

Jesus reverses people's fortunes. We're shocked that God loves us, has wonderful plans for our insignificant lives,and isn't limited by the options that limit us. In one minute, everything in this man's life changed. God wants to do it for you!

GOD OF THE UNEXPECTED John 5:1-9, 14-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. David, a second-grader, was bumped while getting on the school bus & suffered a two-inch cut on his cheek. 2. At recess he collided with another boy and two of his teeth were knocked loose. At noon, while sliding on ice, he fell ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Let Jesus Change You" (Sermon 1) Series

Contributed by Jeff Minor on Jan 7, 2013

We want to see Jesus make changes to the world and are reluctant when we discover those changes may start with ourselves.

“Let Jesus Change The World” Part 1: Let Jesus Change You 2 Corinthians 5.19 Introduction 1. None of us would be opposed to Jesus making a few changes for the better. Changes at work, changes in your finances, or bigger noteworthy changes. 2. What if these changes started with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Achan In The Camp

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016

Is our church failing its potential? Has the great things we dreamed of not come about? Why is our ministry so weak?

I. Introduction A. Last Sunday I was asked what kind of program we could institute to help the church. 1. I didn’t have an answer then, but it started me to thinking a. Then I remembered the words I had heard years ago from many pastors and teachers b. Even the very best of programs ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing Change: Lessons From Jesus SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Even at the times of Christ’s greatest popularity He knew that only the Spirit produces lasting change.

Can change truly happen? Many of us make New Year's resolutions, hoping to bring about personal transformation. However, change is often met with resistance, as people prefer the familiar. Even when individuals claim to have experienced a spiritual rebirth, skepticism arises. But the Bible tells us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17

Topics: Jesus Teachings, Embracing Change

Prison To Praise: Praise Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 26, 2009

Paul and Silas were put in prison, and set free by praise.

Prison to Praise: Worship brings freedom and salvation Paul and Silas are freed from prison through praise Explanation: Text: 16:16-30 1. Paul and Silas get in trouble because of slave girl (money) 2. They are beaten and put in stocks (not fun!) 3. How do the respond? They sing! Praise and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where's Your Help Coming From?

Contributed by Kymone Hinds on Jan 4, 2003

We need to recognize who sustained us through our past and be faithful to Him in the future.

Where’s Your Help Coming From? Psalm 124 December 28th, 2002. I can picture the processional party of pilgrims passing through the pleasant countryside. From all different walks of life, they come. Some are common shepherds who had toiled all year round under the brisk, bleak blanket of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

Embrace The Change: Finding Blessings In Turmoil SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Are you experiencing a rough patch in your life where everything seems to be going wrong? Good news awaits you! God is transitioning you into a phase of blessings! Embrace the change!

Do you feel like you are going through a difficult time in your life and nothing seems to be going right? Well, I have some good news for you! God is about to bring a change and shift you into a place of blessing. Get ready for a transformation! Isaiah 40:1-5 Psalm 126:1-6 In the scriptures, we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Topics: God's Purpose, Blessings In Disguise

Can God Change His Mind? Series

Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on May 1, 2012

If God sovereignly ordains whatsoever shall come to pass, is it possible for Him to 'change His mind'?

CAN GOD CHANGE HIS IMMUTABLE ORDINATIONS? Over the course of the last five weeks we have spent much time considering the providence of God, and how He has ordained whatsoever shall come to pass and more importantly that He has immutably ordained whatsoever shall come to pass. With that in mind we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Trials Are Life - Giving And Life - Changing

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 16, 2002

James is calling us to a new way of thinking in times of trials. Consider it pure joy, because the Lord is there every step of the way

TRIALS “ARE” LIFE-GIVING AND LIFE CHANGING JAMES 1:2-4 Pastor Greg Mc Donald How many here have ever seen a golf ball...or held one in your hand? Probably all of you. Well, did you know that when they first manufactured golf balls, they made them smooth. But later on it was discovered that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

"First Sign" Changing Water Into Wine Series

Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Apr 20, 2017

This message is part of a series in the Gospel of John.

INTRODUCTION: The gospel of John is the gospel of belief. The purpose for this fourth gospel is expressly stated, “And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introducing The World-Changing Servant Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Sep 4, 2022

God sends his Servant, and what does He do? In short, Christ rebuilds the covenant. He reconciles enemies. He restores the earth. He sets the prisoners free. He shepherds his flock in peace and goodness. And He does one more thing: He builds roads!

Time and again Isaiah brings Genesis to our minds—Genesis, that amazing book of beginnings. Like in Isaiah 44, where God calls himself, ‘The First and the Last,’ for God is the one who existed before all things and who called everything into being. Or chapter 40, where God recalls the story of how ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Choice Changes Our Choices

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 14, 2011

As we enter a new year, God's choice from before all years began changes how we make our choices. A) God chose us in Christ. B) God chose us according to his good will. C) God chose us to live for us glory.

Text: Ephesians 1:3-6 Theme: God's Choice Changes our Choices A. God chose us in Christ B. God chose us according to his good will C. God chose us to live for us glory Season: Christmas 2 Date: January 2, 2011 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Intersection Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 7, 2012

The Cross, choosing a new direction, change

SIGNS FOR LIFE: INTERSECTION Gal 2:20 (p824) May 6, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Rick Rusaw is the lead minister at Lifebridge C.C. in Littleton, Co. He’s the President of N.A.C.C that’s upcoming, a graduate of Cincinnati C. U. and author of some great books, ”The Externally Focused ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Possibilities Are Limitless: When You Change Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Feb 19, 2008

A look at the emergence of Samuel as hope for a struggling community as model for what is happening in our nation during this election year. It is an opportunity for all to see the possibilities that exist as we embrace this time of change.

The Possibilities are Limitless: When You Change 1 Samuel 2.16-36 It is not difficult to see that the wind of change is blowing in 2008. The number 7 biblically is representative of completion thus 8 is a new beginning, a time for change, a time for fresh starts. I want you to know as you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:16-36

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Things You Cannot Change

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 16, 2005

Godly people encounter painful things that will not change this side of eternity.

Living With Things You Cannot Change 2 Sam. 12:13-20, 23; 2 Cor. 12:7-9a Sept. 18, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Diann Beck testimony B Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Baptist