Sermons on Godly Conversations:

Sonstroke On The Damascus Road Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 2, 2003

Paul goes from persecutor to Apostle. Conversion is the process by which God brings us from darkness into the Light.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Sonstroke on the Damascus Road” Acts 9:1-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The Apostle Paul’s conversion is regarded as one of the most significant, monumental events in the Bible. He starts out being the church’s #1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Congregational

Striving To Be A Church Of Christ

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2009

Principles to insure that we are indeed a church that belongs to Jesus.

Introduction: A. I love the old story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Years later, he was discovered by a passing a navy ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore they were met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I’m so glad you’re here! I’ve ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Voyage" Of Discovery!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 12, 2012

To draw lessons from the "Emmaus Experience" of the two disciples on the Resurrection Sunday...

“A VOYAGE” OF DISCOVERY One of the fascinating “journeys” of the Bible is the walk of the two disciples of Christ from Jerusalem to Emmaus (a 7-mile journey) on the Resurrection Sunday (Luke 24:13-35) which eventually culminated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: *other

Transformation

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jun 11, 2013

God Transforms Us to Transform Others. Are you willing to be God’s agent of transformation for the world?

Transformation Text: Acts 9:1-22 Good morning all of you! It’s good to be with you all this morning. How are you guys doing this morning? Today, I want to talk to you about the “transformers”. By the way, how many of you have watched Transformers 3? While watching it, how many of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship Means Total Commitment Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 24, 2013

Many know the story of Saul’s conversion – but many miss the meaning of it and how it applies to Christians today. (Acts 9:1-19)

Discipleship Means Total Commitment Acts 9:1-19 Introduction - Not all of us have everything together – especially in the church -- When it comes to dwelling together we often rub each other the wrong way -- Saul’s conversion gives a unique backstage look into our own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alone In A Crowd With God

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

If He needs to speak to you, He does not care where you are, what you are doing or who is with you.

Acts 9:3-7 3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: 4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012

The Bible tells us that the Lamb, Jesus Christ, was SLAIN before the FOUNDATION of the world. Why? Please read your own Bible in Revelations 13:8. Jesus Christ was SLAIN even before the creation of the world. In other words, God expected that HUMANITY wil

“Let this MIND be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus… we have the MIND OF CHRIST!” (Philippians 2:5, 1 Corinthians 2:16). 1. Why were Jesus Christ, Born HUMAN? "For you know that God PAID A RANSOM to SAVE YOU from the empty life [DEAD] you inherited from your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: *other

Doing Unto Others Who Don't Look, Act Or Think Like Me....

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Jan 28, 2013

How do we respond to people who don't look, act or think like me?

Title: Doing Unto Others Who Don’t Look, Act or Think Like Me… Text: Matthew 7:12 Purpose: Message about getting along with others (Golden Rule) Introduction • Past Monday, 1/21/13 was President Obama’s Inauguration • Many times in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Nazarene

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

Party Time

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

When people come to know Christ it is worthy of celebration

Party Time Matthew 9:9-13 Introduction What comes to mind when you hear the word party? Some mental pictures are good and some are not so good. Parties are places where people gather just simply to be together. Parties have the ability to bring people together like nothing else seems to. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Engaged Participation In Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 4, 2009

We cannot come to worship unprepared. Silent prayer, fasting and confession are recommended.

Monday of Fourteenth Week in Course July 6, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The House of God and Gate of Heaven is, fundamentally, Jesus Christ. The woman with the hemorrhage found that out through her experience of the healing touch of His garment. The little girl experienced it through her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Catholic

Calling On The Name Of The Lord Without Speaking In Tongues As Evidence Series

Contributed by Gregory Norton on Nov 27, 2011

We believe that salvation is for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord.

Introduction Much earlier in ministry, I thought that I would never come to place where I would preach: I believe that conversion is by calling on the name of the Lord but without the required evidence/sign of speaking in tongues. Some teach that an ‘initial evidence’ of speaking in tongues is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

Calling On The Name Of The Lord Without Legalism Series

Contributed by Gregory Norton on Dec 1, 2011

‘We believe that salvation is for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord.’

Introduction: Earlier, I preached a sermon on calling on the name of the Lord for conversion without the ‘means’ of water baptism. Then, I preached another sermon on calling on the name of the Lord without a specific required sign of evidence for salvation. Much earlier in ministry, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Calling Of Levi

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2011

Jesus calls Levi (Matthew) to follow him! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • Many of you know I have been taking school assemblies all week • At Perin’s School in Alresford, Hants UK. • It’s been great to have between 200 and 300 young people in the sports hall; • And to give them a Christian perspective on a particular ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Brethren

Gritty Salt And Bright Lights In Your Community

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 9, 2011

A short talk encouraging believers to be conservers and preservers in our community, bright lights together, speaking, acting and serving, but never watering down the commands of Jesus.

Salt: Imagine a world without electricity, without a fridge, without a freezer, and without the Iceland shop on our High Street. Imagine photographs or film of a ship at sea hauling in nets bulging with wriggling, writhing fish. Imagine the fish being packed for the journey back home, packed with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican