Sermons on Heart Transformation:

How Grace Shapes Community Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 9, 2010

God’s health-giving truths transform a Christian community.

Scripture Introduction Sometimes it seems the Bible is a “waxen nose” – someone always twisting it to say what he wants. That certainly troubled the church in Crete, where empty talkers and deceivers, especially of the circumcision group, devoted themselves to Jewish myths and the commands of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give More Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 15, 2012

Turning the holiday into a Holy Day requires God’s people to have generous hearts that reflect the heart of God.

ADVENT CONSPIRACY: GIVE MORE MARK 12:38-44 Big Idea: Turning the holiday into a Holy Day requires God’s people to have generous hearts that reflect the heart of God. INTRO: Well we will be talking this week about “giving more.” Usually we think about giving gifts when I say ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Nazarene

The Compassion Of The Lord

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

The love of God at work in the heart of man

Shortly before his death Peter wrote a brief letter to encourage Christians to live holy and godly lives. In the introduction to his epistle he gives a list of godly virtues that conclude with the attributes of brotherly kindness and love. Unquestionably love is the apex of all Christian virtues. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Congregational

Journey To The Wall, A

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 21, 2007

That place of intimacy and relationship with God is also a place of discipleship and transformation.

Introduction BillY- takes business trip/buyer/surf shop. *When in Hawaii- attends church. *Receives newsletters from church. Pastor Gregg- sermon series entitled The Journey- inward journey to the wall in our lives. What does he mean by the wall? First thought- western wall ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:2-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Dont Waste Your Sorrows :god Heals The Broken Hearted And Uses Them To Heal

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 30, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT NOT WASTING YOUR SORROWS BECAUSE GOD HEALS THE BROKEN HEARTED AND USES THEM TO HEAL THE BROKEN HEARTED AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. PROXIMITY 2. POSSIBILITY 3. PITY 4. PARTNERSHIP 5. POWER 6. PROLIFERATE 7. PERFUME

DONT WASTE YOUR SORROWS : GOD HEALS THE BROKEN HEARTED AND USES THEM TO HEAL THE BROKEN HEARTED ************************************************************************************************ OUTLINE 1. PROXIMITY 2. POSSIBILITY 3. PITY 4. PARTNERSHIP 5. POWER 6. PROLIFERATE 7. PERFUME THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Got Wine ?

Contributed by Robert Rust on Jan 12, 2001

The miracle of turning water to wine at the wedding at Cana. A story of transformation.

John 2:1-11 Got Wine ? January 14, 2001 We’ve all seen those billboard commercials sponsored by the American Dairy Association that picture actors and other famous people with a milk mustache. The caption reads, “Got Milk ?” Well, you probably didn’t realize it, but in the time of Jesus they ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: The Authority And Power Of The Gospel

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Authority and Power of the Gospel to Transform a Life

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Authority and Power of the Gospel to Transform a Life Galatians 1:11-24 In today’s passage we will look at why Paul’s gospel is God’s gospel, the gospels ability to declare us righteous, and how God applies the gospel to us as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is The Prodigal?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 12, 2008

Retrospect your own lives, whether we need change and transformation {not that mine is perfect}. For God the most important thing is the condition of our heart & soul. Are we concerned about it too? Just the way God is deeply concerned about it. We need t

Opening Illustration: The United States Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice is a preacher’s kid. She grew up in church. But in her mid-20s, she found she had drifted from her Christian faith. Rice told this story at a Sunday school class at National Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. in August ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Love's Sake Pt. 1 And 2 Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 4, 2024

In today's world, so many are left feeling empty and unfulfilled by the shallow versions of love society offers. In contrast, the book of Philemon introduces us to a different kind of love—agape love, a divine and selfless love that transforms hearts and relationships, offering true fulfillment.

For Love’s Sake! Philemon 4-9 Introduction: v.9 – Underline 3 words: “For Love’s Sake!” Illust: Psychologists claim that the three greatest needs of a human being are… 1) The need to be wanted. 2) The need to be needed. 3) The need to be loved. ? Live in a world that is obsessed with this ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Engage: "Breaking Up The Fallow Ground”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 16, 2025

Revival in our land, a revival of our faith to see hearts and lives changed and transformed is a cry that we’re hearing and starting to experience not only around the world, but in our own country. The request to revive us was actually a prayer for God’s mercy (Psalm 85:6)

Time to Engage: Breaking Up the Fallow Ground Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63h6FPTfw5Y Revival in our land, a revival of our faith to see hearts and lives changed and transformed, is a cry that we’re hearing and starting to experience not only around the world, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Hosea 10:12, Psalm 139:23-24, Galatians 6:7-8, Job 4:8, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Psalm 119:88  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Prescription For Happiness Sermon Vi: Be Pure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 23, 2019

Christians who have a longing in their hearts to be like Jesus wise up by reaffirming their belief in God. They clean up their act by getting rid of hypocrisy. They cheer up by being good and doing good.

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand what true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:8

The Unconditional Love Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 4, 2025

The unconditional love of Jesus Christ is a profound and life-transforming reality.

Jesus Christ's love for humanity is a profound and unwavering theme throughout the Bible. His unconditional love is a gift that surpasses human understanding and is available to all people, regardless of their background, circumstances, or actions. 1. Sacrificial Love (John 3:16) Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3, Ephesians 3:19

Darkness & The Dawn

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 11, 2010

❶ Darkness Smoothers Us ❷ Light Transforms Us

- Photo from space of Earth at night - Where artificial light is and is not - Astronomers hate light around them - They call it Light Pollution John 3:19KJV And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Jul 14, 2007

A hunger for righteousness is a heart for God.

Matt 5.6 ’Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.’ ILL: Have you ever spent time fasting? I think some of the youth are thinking about doing the 40 hour famine in a few weeks. If you’ve done it before, how much are you actually thinking about the message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Transfiguration Of Christ

Contributed by Roger Hartline on Aug 5, 2001

The Transformation of Christ is not HIS changing, but his changing of us by Grace

Trinity 8 Solemnity of the Transfiguration of Christ, 2001 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! I am going to tell you all something truly shocking this morning. We celebrate today the Solemnity of the Transfiguration of Christ, but I tell you, this is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican