Sermons on God Does Not Change:

O Thou Who Changest Not, Abide With Me!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 21, 2005

So much is changing! However, God is not, and the forgiveness and presence of Jesus does not change. This is a short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly.

[This is a short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly.] In the pop song ‘Everything fades away’, Mariah Carey sings the words, “Nothing ever stays the same.” However, in the old hymn ‘Abide with me’ we come across these words: “Change and decay in all around I see; O thou who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Anglican

How Change Happens Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 2, 2005

You can try to change God’s way or you can change the world’s way. You can change with the help of God or you can try to change with the help of self. You can try an inside-out kind of change or an outside-in kind of change.

I grew up in the church. My dad was a pastor. I can remember people in those churches he pastored who attended services every Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night, who knew their Bible, who taught classes, who gave money, who led committees, but who were also mean as snakes. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Babies Change Things

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

Immanuel, God With Us. He is hope for the hopeless and help for the helpless.

BABIES CHANGE THINGS Matthew 1__18-25 Advent 4 Sun, Dec 23, 2007 Fourth S. in Advent Year A Readings: First: Is. 7:10-17 Epistle: Rom. 1:1-7 Gospel: Matt. 1:18-25 Psalm: Psalm 24 Babies change things. Every young couple realizes that. When babies come unexpectedly, the event ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

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

Changed Lives Through Ownership

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 12, 2013

There is a difference between owning and renting/borrowing. You treat things differently when you are invested in them.

Quotes: "I have held many things in my hand, and have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands that I still possess." -Martin Luther “Resolution, like responsibility, is a product of ownership." - Richard Eyre Matthew 13:45-46; I Corinthians 6:19-20 There is a difference ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Accept The Situation : Expect The Change

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 20, 2008

ACCEPT:1.CREATION 2.POSITION 3.DECISION 4.PERMISSION 5.CORRECTION 6.LIMITATION 7.REVELATION EXPECT :1.EXALTATION 2.LIBERATION 3.TRANSFORMATION 4.RESTORATION 5.FORMATION 6.JUBILIATION 7.CORONATION

ACCEPT THE SITUATION : EXPECT THE CHANGE ******************************************************* The Serenity Prayer ********************** God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. JAMES ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does It Really Matter? Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 17, 2009

First in a series of three sermons on the reliability of the Bible. Are the words of the Bible really the words of God? Can you set your life by it? The Bible has some powerful defenders: generations of faithful scribes, an army of textual scholars, & God

Does It Really Matter? Deuteronomy 6:1–9, 2 Timothy 3:14–17, Galatians 1:6-12 (First is the series Our Still Point with God: The Reliability of the Bible) DISCLAIMER: The material in these three messages come from others who are better scholars than I! Contact me if I can credit anything in this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does The Ascension Mean?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 18, 2014

The Ascension of Jesus is far more critical to the Christian than most people know.

What Does the Ascension Mean? Luke 24:50-53 Acts 1: 1-8 Introduction Today is Ascension Sunday on the church calendar. It used to be that the church calendar drove the events of the Western world. This is not so any more. For many who call themselves Christians, including those who are pastors, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Mean To Be "Saved”? Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 16, 2025

When we hear the word “saved,” we often think of someone who escaped from certain danger or disaster. That’s what “saved” means — someone helped you, someone rescued you, someone saved your life. But there’s a deeper reason why we all need to be saved...

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “SAVED”? Pastor Joel Bernardino – October 16, 2025 When we hear the word “saved,” we often think of someone who escaped from certain danger or disaster. For example: • You were almost in an accident, but you got out just in time. • You were drowning, but someone rescued ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, John 3:16, 1 John 1:9

Changing My Citizenship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013

My life of discipleship must begin by changing my citizenship from this earth to the Kingdom of God

This week I read an article about the First Presbyterian Church of Newark, Ohio that caught my attention. In part it read: While he served as pastor at Central College Presbyterian Church on Sunbury Road in Westerville, the Rev. Dr. Richard Ellsworth remembers seeing fishermen going by early on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Changing Impact Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 30, 2013

Sermon based on Jesus' parable of The Prodigal Son - Helps listeners understand that the impact of the love & grace of God will forever change their lives, no matter how far away from God they are.

“LIFE-CHANGING IMPACT” Luke 15:11-32 INTRO – Today, we are going to think about IMPACT again, but from another angle & perspective. Not necessarily going to consider how we can impact others for the K’dom of God & for the glory of God. We’re going to consider how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

I Love You But…

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008

Why does our way of expressing love change so much over time.

I love you but… 1 Corinthians 13:4-8A The word “Love” has been distorted to mean a lot less that I think it should. It happens so innocently and easily. We decide that we want a word more powerful than like. So, we love that dress, cheesecake, chocolate cake, but it cheapens the word when we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Congregational

The Power Of Christ To Change

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 6, 2008

This message deals with being open to being changed by the power of Christ by submitting ourselves to the will of God daily.

The Power Of Christ To Change 9/7/08 2 Chronicles 33:1-20 Philippians 3:1-16 How many of you remember the story in which a lady with wings and a beautiful dress waved her magic wand and mice became horses and a pumpkin became a golden carriage. A servant girl in rags became a princess ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Life-Changing Resolution

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006

Message about committing to taking practical steps to love God more and serve him better.

A Life-Changing Resolution Mark 12:28-34 January 1, 2006 Introduction How many of you here have made some resolutions for this year? It’s okay, you can be honest! Here are a few less-serious resolutions: "I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Much Does God Love You?

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 16, 2003

God’s love is shown through salvation, forgiveness and restoration.

How Much Does God Love You? Today?s scripture comes from the book of 1st John. ?God is love.? This scripture was written by John the apostle. One of Jesus? disciples and was one of the three core members that went everywhere with Jesus. He is noted for writing five of the New Testament books; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist