Sermons on Dramatic Change:

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

What To Do When... Life Changes Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Oct 17, 2002

Life is an ever changing mix of good times and bad ones. This series is aimed at keeping us focused on God through it all.

What to Do When¡K part 5 ¡§Life changes¡¨ Story ¡V Graduating from high school and not really sure what to do. Was then accepted into Ford school and found my way into a great paying job. During this time I was miserable because I felt like I was not in God¡¦s will for my life. So I left my great ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Spirit Of Sameness Vs. Agent Of Change

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 14, 2002

IF YOU WANT THINGS DIFFERENT, YOU CANNOT STAY THE SAME. If you don’t like what you are getting, change what you are giving!

A SPIRIT OF SAMENESS OR BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE. Two part series. BUILD A SAFE PATHWAY TO CHANGE. CAN WE CHANGE? ARE WE TRAPPED? Jeremiah 13: 23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin? Or a leopard his spots? Then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil. God, you know what I was, You see what ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:23, Joel 3:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Changing Our Behavior In The New Year

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 30, 2002

This message confronts Herod’s behavior, and how we as Christians need to change our behvior to be more reflective of a Christian lifestyle.

This time of year, many people get around to making some "New Years Resolutions". No doubt, some well intended resolutions that may last for a while, but not all resolutions get kept, and most have gone by the way saide within just a few short weeks. But I want us as we approach a New year to think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

How A Church Can Change For The Better

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 6, 2003

In this message, we explore five paradigm shifts that a church can make to have a better future. This is a kind of "halftime" talk from a pastor/coach to the congregation/team.

To compete for a championship, during a game a great team has to make some adjustments. I sometimes think of the New Year as a kind of halftime. My personal internal calendar starts in August when the kids go back to school. The first semester is over. Now, it’s the halftime before the second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Forget Your Change Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Sep 21, 2006

Christ has transformed us. We need to remind ourselves of that fact and continually claim it by faith!

Everything seemed normal when British Airways’ flight #2069 left London’s Heathrow Airport. Six hours into the flight things started to go downhill fast, literally! Scuffling was heard near the front and the cockpit became a whirling kaleidoscope of fists, arms and legs. The problem was that a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mother Who Changed The Course Of A Nation

Contributed by Paul Gabriel on May 9, 2004

Mothers’ Day message

I Samuel 1:1-28; 2:18-21 The Mother Who Changed the Course of a Nation Intro: The prophet Samuel is one of the brightest lights in the Old Testament. He was the guiding force in Israel, surpassing the leadership of its kings. God used him in a mighty way for many years, keeping ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28, 1 Samuel 2:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

"A Big Change In A Small Man"

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 20, 2004

In the story of Zacchaeus we see that we may not only have physical, but spiritual handicaps that keep us from seeing Christ. The change in his life was proof of his salvation.

“A Big Change In A Small Man” Luke 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Tell the story of Zach … SONG – “Zaccheus was a wee little man …” Luke 19:1-2 – “Jericho” – Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem … to the cross. Jericho is about 15 miles from Jerusalem. It was a big, rich city. There were 3 tax collection ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Three Steps To A Life Changing Conversion

Contributed by John Deaton on Sep 18, 2004

Three things that Paul goes through in his conversion that should be applied to our lives.

There are three steps that we see Paul go through in the book of Acts that lead to his life changing conversion. We are going to look at those three steps and see how they apply to our lives today. The first of these steps is ..... 1. Seeing (Acts 22:6) A.) God will reveal him self to you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Constant In A Constantly Changing World Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

Things are changing rapidly. We need something that does not change, and that is God

Galatians 1:6-10 Finding the constant in a constantly changing world Introduction A. Who here actually like change? B. As I was thinking about change I thought of one group of people who actually do like change C. Wet Babies! D. We live in a world were we see change every day. E. I think about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Has Changed In Your Life Series

Contributed by Charles Mack on Nov 11, 2006

What Joshua wants to know from Istreal is after 40 years what lessons have you learned

Serving God: What Has Changed In Your Life? Joshua 24:14-15 1)OUR ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE SIN. When God revealed to you your SIN what has changed? On the other side of the flood we thought that we were Ok. ON the other side of the flood we were just like everyone else. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Has Your Name Been Changed?

Contributed by James May on May 1, 2005

Names in the Bible have very special meanings and often, when placed together, give special messages to God’s people. Has your name been changed to tell the story of Jesus in your life?

HAS YOUR NAME BEEN CHANGED? By Pastor Jim May All through the Bible there are lists of names called genealogies. Since we do not believe that there are any accidents in the placing of these names, I thought it might be interesting to see what a few of them would tell us. Every name in the Bible ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fourty Days That Changed A Life 1

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 14, 2005

You can know God on two levels. You can know God’s works and also know God’s way.

40 Days that changed a life. (01) Show me thy ways. Exodus 33: 12. I don’t know that you have never noticed that the number 40 is used several times in the Bible. I want us to look into the Bible and look at some Bible characters and at some lives transformed in 40 days. We will call this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-15

Denomination: Baptist