Sermons on Jesus Changes Lives:

'tis The Season To Live, But For What?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2008

1- Tis the season to live for sin - not 2- Tis the season to live for self - not

INTRO.- ILL.- One man said: "Ever since we got married, my wife has tried to change me. She got me to stop drinking, smoking and running around until all hours of the night. She taught me how to dress well, enjoy the fine arts, gourmet cooking, classical music, even how to invest in the stock ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Jesus In Here? - 3:16 & Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 28, 2005

As powerful a verse as I Timothy 3:16 is, it seems out of place with verses around it. That is, it seems out of place until we understand "the mystery of godliness". What is the "mystery of godliness?"

OPEN: 5 year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go alone. “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She asked again and he persisted. Finally she said, “It’s OK-Jesus will be in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Wine - Matt 26:29 Series

Contributed by John Crisp on Jul 13, 2014

This can be made into a series with each point as a sermon, Jesus said that he would not drink of the vine again until it was anew, so what is new wine?

Matthew 26.29 New Wine Is: 1. Pure wine (John 2.6.10) a. Jesus could have used anything to make this new wine, yet he chose to use what was at hand and make it what he wanted it to by just like us. b. Our lives before Christ are like the empty pots dark, rough, empty of our use, but when Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:29

Denomination: Baptist

"going Deeper"

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 3, 2022

This is a short segment from a teaching on discipleship. It is something that the Lord expanded my understanding of the Holy Spirit and the power to live our lives for Jesus, to be His disciples. It is from Revelation 22:1, and then Ezekiel 47:8-9.

Going Deeper Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ1P9KUupJo (Time: Go to 107:18) In Revelation chapter 22 there was something that expanded my understanding of the Holy Spirit and power to live this life for Jesus, to be His disciples. “And he showed me a pure river of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1, Ezekiel 47:8-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Living From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

FRUITFUL LIFE - All want a life that’s fruitful - Might think… lives we lead to Christ… certainly includes - BUT FRUIT IS ALL THAT IS COMING FORTH

Order is a relative term—Order lies within/ the order that matters is below deck - Titanic—captain influenced to impress others pushed her… at the bridge… manage what’s below the deck everyone sees… casual… - Ice…what’s below… the ballast is being lost…>Picture of tragic irony… see below & ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life - The Way It Was Meant To Be Lived

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Sorting out what matters in life

Apr. 21 Life - the way it was meant to be lived Stand up - close your eyes, point north - Check w/ compass Today we will explore true north - life the way it was meant to be lived Acts 2:42-47 Christians living the life Jesus lived, not knowing all the rules , Jesus was the truth Important vs. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Luke 10:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Do You Live?

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Feb 18, 2016

All of "live" in either Nazareth or Capernaum.

WHERE DO YOU LIVE? Luke 4:14-44 (God's Word translation) How many people have lived in the Tri-Cities your whole life? • How many of you live in the same house you got married in? • How many of you live in the same house you were born in? • I have figured out that I have lived in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-44

Denomination: Methodist

Choices+transformation = Abundant Living

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 19, 2021

This sermon looks at how our choices can lead us to becoming a Abundant Person in the LORD using the stories of the widow of Zarephath and Ruth as back drops.

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 Theme: Thanksgiving Title: Right Choices + Transformed Living = Abundant Living INTRO: Good morning! Grace and peace to all of you from God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit! I hope all of you are enjoying life to its fullest! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Conquering The Giants In Our Lives

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 3, 2021

Like the ancient Israelites, we have been set free from the slavery of sin and now are heading to the Promised "Land." We face various "giants" of problems personally, in the family, and from society against biblical truth.

The Jews were staying in Egypt for 430 years. In the last two hundred years, they were enslaved by the Egyptians. God sent Moses to deliver them from slavery and entered the Promised Land. Before they entered it, in verses 1 and 2, God gave the command through Moses to send twelve men, one from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10, John 14:1-3, Numbers 13:1-3, Numbers 13:25-33, Numbers 14:36-38, Daniel 2:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Ever Happened To...?

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 30, 2001

An inductive message using biblical narratives to lead Christians to the conclusion that the church is changed as a result of individual lives being changed by God.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness encouraging God’s people in my care to seek real change in their own lives and to watch God change the church as a result. Response: As they receive communion, Christians will ask God to help them change and to become more like Jesus in attitudes and ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The High Value Of Living Low

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 11, 2002

Christ teaches the way to live life in the Penthouse is by starting at the bottom.

Love The high value of living low 2 Peter 1:5-8 and 10b John 13:34-35 Intro: Word “love” is agape = love revealed by not doing what the person loved wants, but doing what the One who loves deems is needed by the one loved. John 3:16 – not what man wanted but what God saw man needed. John 13:34-35 ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 2 Peter 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

So, Live On Another Level Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Mar 15, 2002

You don’t have to live like many of those around us are living—in despair and fear and shame. You can have a new life. You can put on a new self.

So…Live On Another Level Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 4:17-24 You’ve pursued understanding and received grace. So what? That’s a great question: "So what?" We’ve reduced it to be the question of the lazy and uncooperative: "So?" But the truth is, people who make a difference ask that question. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed Lives Transformed Churches

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Feb 6, 2012

Abundant living is an exciting existence because it places us in the center of God’s will. We give him our all and hold nothing back.

Transformed Lives; Transformed Churches Matthew 19:16-22 A. What does commitment to God look like? 1. Attending church-once, twice or three times a week? 2. Teaching a class, serving on a committee, being morally good? 3. Nor cursing, smoking, drinking or doing drugs? 4. Making good choices, being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life That Pleases The Lord Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Mar 27, 2003

Eph 5:10 “And find out what pleases the Lord.” Pleasing God will lead to believers "bearing fruit", "growing", "being strengthened with all power" and "giving thanks" (Col 1:9-12).

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:10, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Charismatic

By Grace Living A New Life

Contributed by Asiri Perera on Mar 30, 2008

Our participation in Christ’s death & resurrection

By Grace living a new life Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ Ro 6:1 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? Ro 6:2 By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Ro 6:3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Methodist