Sermons on Lasting Changes:

Water Into Wine - Change And Transformation

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 15, 2011

A short talk given to believers. Jesus turned water into wine, thus revealing his glory and his disciples put their faith in him. What are we called to do, as agents of change in our community, that people will put their faith in Jesus too?

In the summer of 2010 I was hanging on every word of Steve Chalke as he preached at the New Wine Summer Conference. He was talking about Jesus being the one who transforms people and transforms situations; and he was calling the Church to once again become fully involved in the world as agents of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Changing Your World?

Contributed by Jesse Yon Fong on Dec 22, 2011

Nehemiah was a man of prayer. A man with a heavy heart because something in his world was unchanged. Nehemiah 1:1-4

The Bible is full of them, from Moses all the way to Paul, every single one of them changed their world around them. I have many favourite stories in the Bible but the most amazing one I have read yet is about a man named Nehemiah. Nehemiah wasn’t a priest, prophet, warrior, or a king, he was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change And Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010

It is only when we yield the will to God that His power can take over and give us the willpower (and the won’t power!) that we need to be victorious Christians.

Change And Become Like Christ Change Part Three Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 Text: 2 Corinthians 3:18; Romans 12:1-2 Introduction Today we continue a short series centered on change. You may have noticed quite a bit of talk about change in the media these days. Change is taking place all around ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Truth Changes Us Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2010

God saves our lives by conforming us to his Word by his Spirit.

Scripture Introduction “The only way to keep a broken vessel full is by keeping the faucet turned on.” We are broken people. We may dress nicely to be seen by others, but the cracks remain even when plastered over. So Jesus asks God the Father to continue to sanctify us in the truth. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

4 Life Changing Words

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 18, 2010

One of the most life giving thoughts is to know, GOD IS FOR YOU

4 LIFE CHANGING WORDS Romans 8:31-39 ?: how P.S. God is for you INTRODUCTION: Illustration: Chippie the parakeet. How many are Max Lucado fans? Max Lucado is one of the most prolific Christian writers of this generation. He can take the most complex theological thought, and with a simple phrase or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let God Change The Mind! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010

We pray & we pray but nothing seems to happen. "God, are you asleep up there? Don't you hear my prayers?" Weeks may pass & nothing seems to happen! So what do we do?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the second of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Truth Absolute Or Ever Changing? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 11, 2008

This message compares the postmodern view of truth with the Biblical view.

Does truth change? "All is relative" has become one of the slogans of our generation. In the Western World, multitudes have rejected the possibility that such a thing as absolute truth could exist. We often hear phrases like "that may be true for you, but it’s not true for me". Truth is seen as a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Connected: Looking For Life-Change Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 2 of 4 - Teaching series on Small Groups at NewSong

“Connected” Part 2 – Connected for Life-Change NewSong Church – 09/21/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. The Need to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: *other

[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

God Is God And Has Not Changed Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 14, 2009

This sermon deals with five areas of God that has never changed. 1. God’s NATURE has not changed 2. God’s CHARACTER has not changed 3. God’s PLANS have not changed 4. God’s PROMISES have not changed 5. God’s LOVE has not changed

God Is God – And Has Not Changed It has been said by some – “that to properly study mankind you must study a man.” I am not really opposed to this idea – yet I would say – to properly study a Christian – “you must study Christ.” I am aware that Christ is much more lofty than most Christians ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Of God Changes Things Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 7, 2009

Today there is a love/hate relationship with the supernatural.

5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 4 of 5) The Love of God Changes Things (Sermonette) Luke 2:8-14 Dec. 17, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction: A Today there is a love/hate relationship with the supernatural. 1 Folks deny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Advice That Will Change Your Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 10, 2010

Verse upon verse teaching from Proverbs. Chapter 18 of the book of Proverbs. As you read the verses it is in the NKJ translation; however, when breaking each verse down you will find many translations to help you teach.

Advice that Will Change Your Life Text: Proverbs 18:1-24 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment. 2 A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. 3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change You Must Believe In

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

We are all called to repentance; we are called to change. The call has been the same since John came preaching in the wilderness of Judea: Repent!

Change You Must Believe In 09/14/08 AM Reading: Revelation 19:7-9 Introduction Change is in the wind, or at least in the airwaves of radio and television. If you observed either major political party’s convention you heard the word change. With apologies to Senator Obama I’ve titled this lesson ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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