Sermons on encounters that change us: showing 391-405 of 210,715

The Love That Changes Things Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 3, 2005

God’s Love will change everything if we allow Him to love us!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • I hope that all who were able to come to Revival services came here this morning with a new or renewed passion for Jesus! • Today we are going to build on what we learned during Revival as we continue in our series in 1 John. • What is it that can change people? What can ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost: Power To Change

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jun 3, 2017

The Holy Spirit is the power of Christ manifest in the Believer; how are you using that power?

American revivalist Charles Finney often spoke of how God gave him mighty infillings of the Holy Spirit. At one point, he wrote of infillings …that went through me, as it seemed, body and soul. I immediately found myself endued with such power from on high that a few words dropped here and there to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Other

A Faith That Makes Us Willing Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 18, 2022

Here we encounter another example of faith. This example illustrates that faith manifests itself in actions. Abraham’s faith is illustrated not simply by what he believed but by what he did.

HEBREWS 11:17-19 [Leaving a Legacy Series] A FAITH THAT MAKES US WILLING [James 2:17-24 / Genesis 22:1-10] Here we encounter another example of faith. This example illustrates that faith manifests itself in actions (CIM). Abraham’s faith is illustrated not by what he believed but by what he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Time For Change

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 17, 2006

What Jesus did called for change, not reform.

Luke 6:12-26 Time for Change Woodlawn Baptist Church July 16, 2006 Introduction The story is told of a group of men who had been sailing in the Atlantic Ocean when they came too close to shore and crashed against the rocks. Out of concern for other sailors in similar conditions, the surviving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of Change Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Nov 20, 2002

This sermon talks about a major hindrance to changing our sinful habits which is the fear of change itself. The apostle Paul is an example of man who fought change. "Kick against the goads?"

THE FEAR OF CHANGE Acts 9; Acts 26 Someone once said that there are 572 known phobias or fears. Let’s see if you have any of these fears? Acrophobia – fear of heights. Arachibutyrophobia – fear of having peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth. Ballistophobia – fear of bullets. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Changes Things

Contributed by Larry Horn on Nov 3, 2001

This sermon helps us understand that if we live for God, Prayer is an effective way to overcome.

God is Still on the Throne and Prayer Changes Things  In today’s modern world sometimes it is hard for us to realize the power of prayer.  Man has accomplished so much that often we look for solutions to life’s problems in the natural world before even seeking God.  I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-6, 2 Kings 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Changes Everything

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 17, 2019

The announcement to Joseph of the Source of Mary's pregnancy changed everything for Joseph and for us.

December 22, 2019 Matthew 1:18-25 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Awesome Love For Us

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 24, 2006

We stand in awe when we consider the great love God has for us. Surrounded by such love, we can triumph in every trial or crisis we encounter.

GOD’S AWESOME LOVE FOR US “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 NASB It is very difficult to select a text for a sermon that sets forth God’s love for every one of us because there are so many Scriptures from which to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Change Of Heart Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Have you ever been so desperate that you’ve said, “God, I need a miracle!”? Miracles are supernatural events that offer hope and healing to people in need.

Few things evoked unmitigated fear and near national panic as the image, you see in front of you. Known by some as hemorrhagic fever, this deadly disease is better known as Ebola. All eyes were on Texas in the Fall of last year (2014) when a patient, Thomas Eric Duncan, carried the lethal virus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Atheist: Change Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 12, 2015

You see, sometimes we who believe in God live as though He doesn’t exist and as though He cannot change us.

This sermon is based off of a few ideas in Craig Groeshel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 9780310332220 CHRISTIAN ATHEIST: CHANGE 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 INTRODUCTION I The sermon series we are going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things R Us Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007

This is from a series I did on attitudes. I got a lot of ideas from a book called Lord Change My Attitude by James MacDonald.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Things R Us Sunday February 4, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, Numbers 11:4-15, 18-20, 31-35 Intro. A. What do you wish for? I have been trying to be a little more interactive in my sermons lately so that we can begin to see the impact changing ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-35

Denomination: Holiness

Commit To Change Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

Sermon to challenge people to pursue building the core essence of who they are as followers of Jesus.

So, hey there, good to see you, and thanks for spending a little bit of your precious weekend time with us as we kick off this New Year together. We want to give a special shout out and welcome to you if you are brand new and to those of you who were with us for Christmas services and are back ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

The Seed Of Change Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 5, 2001

God brings change to our world slowly, one person at a time, but with dynamic results.

I guess the parable of the sower is a familiar one to most of us. It’s one of those stories that have been told and retold countless times. So the danger is that when we hear it again we can think we already understand everything that there is to learn from it. Yet God’s word is living and active, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

An Awesome Encounter With The Living God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 6, 2004

An encounter with God does two things - it reveals our unworthiness and releases our God given calling

An Encounter with the Living God Story: Last Friday (06-02-04) I went to the funeral service of my CME tutor John Aves, who died on the Lord’s Day in Bethlehem from a heart attack at the age of 52. John was over in Bethlehem as an “Ecumenical Accompanier” and has, for his work there been awarded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

God Encounters: The Thief On The Cross Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 30, 2004

This is about Jesus’ encounter with the criminal next to him.

Read Luke 23:39-43 using Lectio Divina method. Can you see it? Can you visualize the scene? Can you see the blood and the agony? Can you hear the mockers? Experience the moment. There are some things we can take away from this.  REVILING the REDEEMER This reflects the words of Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Wesleyan