Sermons on Lack Of Change:

Encountering God, Experiencing Change.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 17, 2016

Encountering God, Experiencing Change – Isaiah chapter 6 verses 1-8 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Principle 1: God Uses Circumstances to Make Us Aware of His Presence (vs 1). • Principle 2: God Reveals His Character to Make Us See Our Need. • Principle 3: God Gives Us Hope to Make Us Know We Are Useful (vs 8). • Principle 4: God Expands Our Vision to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

A Life-Changing View Of God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 20, 2012

David shares his view of God that can change our life!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I you take the time to examine the life of David; you will find that David lived an interesting life. He lived a life that at times you could see his faith in God shine through and at other times he seemed to struggle to find his bearings. • No matter how far off David ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

[change] Smelly Socks The Sermon Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 3, 2012

In a time of rapid change, some explanation, our city is being demolished after a series of devistating earthquakes, fifty percent of the CBD is going. So in this change what can we hold onto what can we be sure of. This is a youth service sermon. Use of

[Change] Smelly Socks the sermon! James 1:16-17. I was born in ward three of Nelson Hospital on the 10th of October 1963. In the same year the tape cassette, something that is pretty much redundant was invented, the Beatles released a single “I want to hold your hand” and on my birthday they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

[change] 1937, A Sermon For The Elderly Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 6, 2012

Adapted from [Change} Smelly Socks the Sermon, this is a sermon for use in rest homes. Again it touchs on teh point that Christchurch our city having been hit by a series of earthquakes is by and large being demolished and rebuilt. Alot for the elderly to

Rest Home service sermon. If you were born on 1937 and I guess that some of you may have been. There was a fair number of interesting things that happened in that year, my own parents were born, if you were born prior to 1937 you will probably remember this stuff. Disney released “Snow White and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Changing Lives By Studying Together Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 10, 2012

WE can change the life of another person by simply being willing to study god's Word together!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Think for a moment about some of the more exciting things in life. Watching your child being able to ride a bike without training wheels for the first time. Watching your daughter throw her first no-hitter. Oh, the joys of life. • How would it feel if you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change--- Searching For New Things

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

Some people achieve and stay the same? How long does a honey moon last? Ever feel like you are chasing donkeys? The is more?

HOW WE SEARCH FOR NEW THINGS... By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WANT TO DISCUSS A NEW LIFE? DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE COUPLE THAT WORKED ALL THEIR LIVES AND SAVE MONEY AND INVESTED WISELY? A.They finally achieved financial security. They purchased a huge double axle motor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

[change] 1955 And 1974, Recovery Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 3, 2013

Change a sermon for people in recovery. There is a change that is occurring in the Residential Bridge Programmes accommodation hostel. An opportunity to address how God does not change.

[Change] 1955 and 1974, Recovery. There are two plaques by the door each has a date on it. I’m guessing that once the upgrades been done there will be another. If you were born in 1955 which would make you 58 or there about you would have been born the same year Ed Hillary and his team ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

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

Jesus Christ Never Changes

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Mar 7, 2016

This devotional is based around Hebrews 13:8. It talks about a Savior who never changes. Some of the thoughts on this devotional were taken off a sermon I heard preached by Pastor H.B.Charles Jnr.

Jesus Christ Never Changes Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever". (Hebrews 13:8) This is one of the most powerful verses in the scriptures and one that almost every Christian knows by memory! In a world where things change so fast, where life seems to move so fast and where ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Hebrews 13:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Palm Sunday - Gateway To Change

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 17, 2016

A sermon that looks at the dramatic change palm Sunday brings as a template for change in our own lives.

Today is Palm Sunday – it is a day we remember that Jesus came into Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11New International Version (NIV) Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King 21 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

12 Dollars A Changed Life Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012

Parable of the Talents - Jesus shared this teaching for those of his day, his followers and for us here this morning. This parable teaches us a few major life lessons about Stewardship. Jesus shared this concept to give the people who follow Him a few rea

Opening Video Illustration: Chairs clip – this clip reminds us how important our lives are to the Kingdom of Heaven and to each other sitting in this church this morning. ( from sermoncentral.com.) Series: 12 in 2012 Sermon: $12 dollars a changed life! Subject: Spiritual mile marker ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change Comes From Within

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011

1 Kings 14

CHANGE COMES FROM WITHIN (1 KINGS 14:1-18) As Bill was approaching mid-life, physically he was a mess. Not only was he going bald, but years of office work had given him a large pot belly. The last straw came when he asked a woman co-worker out on a date, and she all but laughed at him. That does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

America - The Spiritual Winds Of Change.

Contributed by John Martin on Jun 19, 2018

Much has changed in America since the 50's, a nation once a lighthouse now is collapsing into sinfulness. What can the church do to change that?

We all were taken back this week by the events in Parkland, Florida. Each time it happens everyone seems utterly befuddled as to the whys. Most often like Adam and Eves sin it becomes a blame game. But no one seems to stop and look at just what has changed in America in the last 45 or so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:21-23

The Empty Tomb Changes Everything.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 17, 2022

Maybe some of us come to Easter morning struck down by circumstances beyond our control—by health problems, betrayal in relationships, job loss or simply by the emptiness of looking ahead at more of the same.

Resurrecting Hope: Overcoming Life’s Greatest Challenges—The Empty Tomb Changes Everything. John 20:11-18 Week—Four. The Secret Service—A gentleman walk in front of the pastor coming out of the church one day. The pastor grabbed him by the hand, pulled him aside and said ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18, Hebrews 13:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day Of Pentecost Changed Everything

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 21, 2022

These 120 believers were waiting to be endowed with power from on high. They were about to be touched by the Spirit of God in a way that would change them forever. They would be the first of a vast multitude that would follow in their steps.

Sermon - The Day of Pentecost Changed Everything Acts 2:1-41 Acts 2:1-6, 12-21, 36-41 “On the day of Pentecost[a] all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6, Acts 2:12-21, Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Methodist