Sermons on Gender Transition:

The Right Time To Rebuild Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 28, 2016

A sermon examining the transition from procrastination to progress among the people of God.

The Right Time To Rebuild Haggai 1:6-15 Several years ago we (as a church) felt led to invest our time, money and resources into remodeling our church building. This facility was erected in 1979 and over the years time had taken it's toll. In all honesty, much of the work should have been done ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Cornerstone Or Stumbling Block? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A look at Jesus as a Rock - transition into a Christmas series of OT snapshots of Jesus

Wherever you’re at in life this week, and this Thanksgiving, I hope you’re able to thank the Lord for some blessings He’s given to you. God must have thought rocks were important, because when He made the world, He made lots of them! Ask any farmer. There’s even a whole range of mountains, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wages Of Sin

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 19, 2007

Funeral service for a believer; plan of salvation for those in attendance. (Name removed out of respect and replaced with gender specific title.)

I believe that this servant of the Lord would want to let others have an opportunity to know this Savior of hers, and the simplest way to do that is to share with you some of her favorite bible verses, also known as “The Romans Road”. Romans 3:23 says, “for all have sinned and fall short of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Oct 28, 2003

This sermon outlines the principles found in the Book of Nehmiah as presented by Dan Southerland in "Transitioning"

I. Introduction: Our community is changing. 20 years ago you couldn’t buy property around here. Today there are few large tracts of land left. Our community has grown to 15 times its size 20 years ago. Yet each of the four main churches have decreased to anywhere from 1/2 to 1/3 of the size they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Gave 6 Cities

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 28, 2015

To show that the LORD is our Cities of Refuge, and He will overcome our transitions, and merchant.

I. EXORDIUM: Is JESUS your Refuge? Yes. Nahum 1:7 Nahum 1:7 The Lord is good, a Strength and Stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows (recognizes, has knowledge of, and understands) those who take refuge and trust in Him. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are At War

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 4, 2017

There is an urgency in the Spirit to make the transition from lamb to lion! From sheep to soldier.

WE ARE AT WAR 2Ti 2:3  Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 2Ti 2:4  No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparation For The New Year Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Dec 29, 2024

AS 2024 ENDS AND WE TRANSITION TO A NEW YEAR, HOW CAN WE PREPARE?

In the Bible, the concept of new beginnings is central to God’s redemptive plan. Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us of this truth: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." As we celebrate New ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Luke (Defender Of The Oppressed) Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 3, 2005

a look at Luke’s gospel and his emphasis on Jesus as a lover of outsiders, cultural, gender and moral outsiders, and his healing work

SE121204 GOSPEL TRUTH 2. Luke INTRO: LUKE UNDER THE GUN The holidays always seem to bring out the obligatory religious articles in news magazines. This week, Time has an article on the birth of Jesus*. The ironic thing about these articles, is that they sell a lot of magazines to Christians…. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Biblical View On Same-Sex Marriage Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025

God’s original design for marriage as the union of one man and one woman remains unchanged and unchangeable. While the world seeks to redefine truth, the Church must stand firm on what God has declared.

THE BIBLICAL VIEW ON SAME-SEX MARRIAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 2:18-25, Leviticus 18:22 Supporting Texts: Romans 1:26-28, Matthew 19:4-6, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Jude 1:7, Ephesians 5:31-33 INTRODUCTION: Marriage is one of the most sacred institutions ordained by God. In the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25, Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing On The Rubbishes

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010

Revised from an earlier message for a small church trying to affirm a new direction: Focus on what you have accomplished, know the heart of Christ for His church, confirm loving relationships.

Bethesda First Baptist Church, Bethesda, MD October 3, 2004 Some things end, but are not completed. Other things are completed, but do not end. There is a world of difference between the two. Some things end, but are not completed. Some things stop, unfinished. All these recent accidents ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing The Threshold-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2018

1 of 4. Amos declared God’s strained relationship with His people. Thus a failed relationship with God evokes His wrath. What specifically does a failed relationship with God evoke(bring about/cause)? A failed relationship with God evokes...

CROSSING The THRESHOLD-I—Amos 1:1-2 Attention: A Threshold is a crossover or transition zone or optimal use zone. Where the upper limit or end of effectiveness is reached. An automobile transmission—Each gear is limited in it’s response. Each of the gears has a threshold beyond which it will not ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Knowing Aslan - Know Jesus

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 17, 2005

This sermon is helpful to transition knowing Aslan to the call to personally know Jesus this Christmas and always.

Knowing Aslan – Know Jesus John 1:1-18 Intro.: A. We’ve been discovering the biblical Truths that are portrayed in the books and Movie of Narnia. This series of 7 books called the Chronicles of Narnia reflect an adventurous portrayal of a journey of 4 kids (Peter, Edmund, Susan and Lucy) into ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Adventist

It A New Season

Contributed by Rodney Mason on May 9, 2013

We must believe that God is bringing us out of the old and transitioning us into the new.

INTRODUCTION: The theme for this month is “It’s a New Season!” We have moved from 2011 into 2012; I don’t know about you but I must stop and praise God for allowing me and assisting me to move into my new season. But for some of us to experience this new season, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Drought To Abundance

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Oct 14, 2012

The sermon tells us how we can transit from a state of drought to abundance

Introduction: Drought and its effect is an unpleasant period of dryness and unfruitfulness which we all loth, while abundance - a period of plentifulness and fruitfulness is what we all desire. Drought in a person’s life can manifest as sickness, disease, lack of fruit of the womb in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seasons Of Grieving: When Grief Turns To Joy Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 31, 2024

Grief and joy are emotions that surround transitions. Anytime a change is happening, we experience grief.

Grief and joy, two intense extremes. What is grief? “Author Edgar Jackson poignantly describes grief: Grief is teaching yourself to go to bed without saying good night to the one who had died. Grief is the helpless wishing that things were different when you know they are not and never will be ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-7, John 16:1-3, John 16:28-33

Denomination: Salvation Army