Sermons on Ephesians Conversion:

A Changed Man Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

The gospel is about transformation from the inside out through the power of the risen Jesus.

A Changed Man Text: Acts 9:1-19 Introduction 1. Gary Habermas was a young doctoral student at Michigan State in the 1970s struggling with his faith. Like so many young people who grow up in a Christian family and eventually leave home and their faith as well, he was definitely rethinking what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Necessities

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 11, 2015

Refocusing our congregation on the basics, this message point us to some fundamental necessities for the Christian life and living.

Necessities Jerry Watts Matthew 9:9-13 • In this story of “Matthew’s call” from Jesus to become a follower and disciple, I believe we can lift out many truths. We can lift out things like “The reality of Jesus’ call” or “Responding to the Call of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

He’s Alive! Easter Message 2017

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Biblical evidence to support Jesus Messianic claims for the Christian argument that Jesus is the Messiah are numerous and compelling leaving the Jews with a real problem. Faith in Jesus Christ as Messiah will not go away.

He’s Alive! Easter Message 2017 Matthew 28:1-15 The evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ is borne out in non-Christian historical writings not just our Bibles. It is one of the surest documented events of history but contentious because there is no body. That’s because Jesus is alive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our King Jesus Declared Righteous Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 23, 2018

The Centurion at the crucifixion was one of the closest witnesses to the death of Jesus – and he becomes the first convert confessing Jesus as the righteous Son of God.

Message Luke 23:47 Our King Jesus Declared Righteous Let’s start by putting ourselves at the foot of the cross. You are the centurion who is responsible for overseeing the crucifixion of Jesus. What sort of person are you? You are a person with a real sense of justice. That is what the Roman ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:47

Denomination: Baptist

Christians And The Clash Of Cultures Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 3, 2018

How should Christians treat those of different cultures and traditions and religions?

Thursday of the 5th Week in course 2018 Reformation/Revolution Our Scriptures today ought to be at least a little disturbing to us today. In first Kings, Solomon, who was the anointed of God, the heir to the great king David, apostatizes. He had what we can only call a “mess” of wives. “According ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:4-13, Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

Journey Through Acts (Part 9) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 16, we witness an amazing encounter between Paul and the Philippian Jailer including SINGING, SHAKING, SAVING, and SERVICE.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (9) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 16:22-34 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/20/2017 As most of you know, we’re nine weeks into this ten-week journey through the book of Acts. While the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke and John—tell the story of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Shut Up And Believe The Good News, Zechariah

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 15, 2024

Gabriel: “I AM GABRIEL, and I bring good news. But you didn’t believe the gospel, so you’ll get to shut your mouth until the prophecy comes true.”

Fourth Sunday of Advent 2024 Today’s Gospel just leaps out at us in the congregation if we haven’t any Old Testament background or have failed to read the earlier part of Luke’s Gospel. Zechariah and Elizabeth, up in the hill country of Judea, are childless, elderly members of a priestly clan. We ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-4, Hebrews 10:5-10, Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

Worship - Satisfy Yourself Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

You had enjoyed food and friendships and being productive and investments and vacations and hobbies and reading and shopping and sports and TV and travel … but not God.

Today, we launch a new series, Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. This series fits nicely after talking through Creed for the summer. First, we discussed our creed and now our deeds. Beliefs always precede our behavior. You can find today’s sermon notes on YouVersion and go to “Live event.” ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:47-48, Psalm 63:8, Psalm 63:1-5, Psalm 34:8, Habakkuk 1:14-17, Matthew 22:37-38, Psalm 37:4, 1 Corinthians 16:22, Habakkuk 3:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Proper Altar Call Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 27, 2019

We argue over the best methods to win people, including whether we should have altar calls. Perhaps we should stick to the message.

A Proper Altar Call Acts 2:37-41 The “Altar Call” plays a very important part of many Evangelical worship services. We want people to accept Christ as Savior. This is right because the Scripture states that God Himself is not willing that any perish. Considering the dread alternative of eternal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Day Of New Beginnings

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 18, 2019

God is drawing people to Himself all the time from all kinds of backgrounds. In this sermon, we review the conversion stories of several famous people, and then look at the stories of two conversions in the Bible. If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation!

A. Welcome to Friend Day. 1. Every year when Friend Day arrives, I get really excited, because I know that Friend Day is often a day of new beginnings. 2. We have seen many people over the years who experience a new beginning with God on or because of Friend Day. 3. Maybe today is your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 3:16, Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samson, Ruth And Samuel's Revivals Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 29, 2021

What can we learn from the revivals that occurred under three very different individuals, Samson's deathbed revival, Ruth's conversion to Israel's God and Samuel's strong preaching?

What can we learn from the revivals that occurred under three very different individuals, Samson's deathbed revival, Ruth's conversion to Israel's God and Samuel's strong preaching? 1) Samson’s Revival Samson was another of God’s very imperfect leaders, yet his deathbed repentance ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lie: I've Got Too Much Dirt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2022

So many people have decided they've messed up too many times for God to ever love them. But what does God have to say about that? Check out these thoughts from Family Minister Scott Jewell

Knowing I was headed to inner city ministry, I decided it could be useful to have my ear pierced as a conversation starter. How'd that work? I'd go to the local park to play basketball, often getting picked first so I could go home and tell my friends about how I got to hoop with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Macedonian Call Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 6, 2021

The great commission of God cannot take for granted to go anywhere and preach to everyone. There is a time for everything. Read further to know the mission of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 16:06-15 Macedonian Call and Ministry at Philippi 16:06-08 Holy Spirit Prohibits to Preach the Gospel 16:09-12 Ministry at Macedonia 16:13-15 Conversion of Lydia Acts 16:06-08 Holy Spirit Prohibits to Preach the Gospel Paul and his companions traveled throughout Phrygia, Galatia, and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

Being Close To The Poor Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2015

'No one must say that they cannot be close to the poor because their own lifestyle demands more attention to other areas.'

Thursday of 2nd week in Advent 2015 Joy of the Gospel The passage from Isaiah we just heard is from what is often called “Second” Isaiah, probably a disciple of the original Isaiah who wrote during and immediately following the Babylonian exile. It is full of hope; from this we find ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

Encounter Jesus

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 19, 2017

Deals with what happened to Saul when he encountered Jesus. The same can happen to anyone.

“Encounter Jesus” 1 Timothy 1:12-17 David P. Nolte The song by The Newsboys rightly said, “My God’s not dead He’s surely alive! He’s living on the inside Roaring like a lion.” But, back in 1884, philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, declared that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ