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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    The Winds Of Change

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 23, 2019
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    The natural winds of the Earth are a type and shadow of the various facets of God moving in the supernatural realm. The direction of the natural winds represents spiritual seasons and movements of the Holy Spirit on earth, including the storms of life.

    “He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth; he sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from his storehouses.” (Psalm 135:7 NIV) The natural wind is the motion or flow of air or other gases that compose the atmosphere of the Earth. God created the atmosphere around the Earth to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Time For Change

    Contributed by Carole Steinberg on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,254 views

    God’s glory gives us the ability to make powerful changes in our lives.

    Changes Happy New Year! It seems like each January we are faced with changes. That word change has been in the news much lately. Each of the presidential candidates claims they are the one who will bring change to our country. On a personal level, lots of people make resolutions in January, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Change The World

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
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    Scripturally, the church is a change agent. In Luke 10:1, we have a prefiguring of the changes that the Church will make in the world. "70 sent" is Luke’s expressing a world-wide influence. In this context, Christ present to the 70, in the use of three im

    If You Want To Change The World Luke 10:1-12 Topic: The way the church can change the world Aim: To motivate the congregation to fulfill their individual and corporate responsibility of changing the world through evangelism. Introduction Statement - Our world is changing at a tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Change Of Season

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009
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    Our lives in Christ are filled with all kinds of activity and change. Jesus living in us is changing us from season to season. Jesus is getting us ready for what we can not see. Jesus is the one who can help us put on our storm windows and insulate our

    A Change of Season Colossians - Chapter 3 What a great week it has been as I have been able to look outside and see the change of season. Some of you may prefer one season over another but for me I like the changes that take place in between as we progress from one to the other. Some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Challenge Of Change

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 18, 2014
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    A sermon to challenge our perspectives about change.

    "The Challenge of Change" Isaiah 54:1-4 Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; Introduction: How many of you are interested in seeing our church grow? I know that sounds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Change In James

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 26, 2009
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    Using the change seen in Jesus’ brother James, we show how that affects our changing & growing walk with Christ today.

    No matter where you are in your walk with Christ, you did not just suddenly appear there. No, you started as we all start; becoming aware of a need inside your heart that you probably could not explain. Then, you became aware of Jesus Christ, the One known as the Savior and how He could give ...read more

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  • David Owens avatar

    Change Is Possible Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2014
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    This sermon begins a series called Extreme Makeover - God Edition. This sermon begins by using the story of the Prodigal Son and points out what helped him decide to change.

    Introduction: A. Eight years ago, back in January of 2006, I preached a series called “Extreme Makeover – God Edition.” 1. At the time, the Extreme Makeover television shows were very popular. 2. You might recall that the Extreme Makeover show took ordinary people and put them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Great Change

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 7, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,710 views

    This Sunday I look forward to being back among family. My message will be my personal vision for change, or transformation. It comes from Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. And my prayer is that you will join me on this quest to allow God to do His great change in our hearts and in His church.

    The Great Change Philippians 2:5-11 Watch on YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/mCAHAhjpwF8?si=LoLUybC_hGUYTtYk Today, I’d like to share with you, my vision. A vision for myself, and hopefully for the church, but the church cannot really have a vision without that vision being a part of those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "Changing Thermometers"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,294 views

    A sermon about joy versus happiness.

    Romans 16:25-27 “Changing Thermometers” A British medical doctor shared a story about his interaction with Doris, an 82-year-old hospital patient. Two days before Christmas, Doris appeared to be healthy and ready to be discharged. But for some reason she kept complaining about ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Shoots avatar

    Not Ready For Change

    Contributed by David Shoots on Feb 11, 2023
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    As a Christian, there is a spiritual battle. It is a battle between the spirit and the flesh. Our text tells us that the things I want to do, I don’t do but the things I don’t want to do, that I do. Are we ready for a Change in our life?

    NOT READY FOR CHANGE As a Christian, there is a spiritual battle. It is a battle between the spirit and the flesh. Our text tells us that the things I want to do, I don’t do but the things I don’t want to do, that I do. Oh wretched man that I am, who will deliver me from this body of death? We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lifestyle Change PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 686 views

    This sermon encourages believers to find rest and relief in Jesus, emphasizing perseverance in faith despite life's burdens, using Matthew 11:28-30 as a guide.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. How wonderful it is to gather together in this sacred space, with hearts aflame with love for our Savior and minds open to the wisdom of His word. Isn't it a blessing to be in the fellowship of believers, to share in the joy of our collective faith, and to learn ...read more

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  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    The Challenge Of Change

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,566 views

    CHANGE is one of the hardest things a church or a person can do, BUTIt is something God wants from us. No Growth occurs without change.

    CHALLENGE TO CHANGE All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless noted otherwise) I once heard that God loves us just the way we are, BUT He refuses to let us stay that way. That could almost be confusing, God LOVES us, in spite of the many flaws ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Accepting Change

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 28, 2012
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    My point is this, change is a natural part of life, but we do not have to accept all change. What changes should we accept? What changes should we go after? What changes should we praise God for when they come? How do we identify those changes that wi

    ACCEPTING CHANGE LUKE 5:12-39 INTRODUCTION… Change (http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/c/change.htm) On June 4, 1783 at the market square of a French village of Annonay, not far from Paris, a smoky bonfire on a raised platform was fed by wet straw and old wool rages. Tethered above, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Changing The Narrative

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 15, 2019
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     | 14,651 views

    The paralyzed man at the Bethesda pool needed a change, and Jesus could heal him! Jesus can change our lives, but we have to respond to him in faith.

    CHANGING THE NARRATIVE—John 5:1-18 Read John 5:1-3. For many years, skeptics said there was no pool called Bethesda by the Sheep Gate of Jerusalem. However, excavations in the 1800’s found 2 pools, with a 5th portico between, as John said. Evidence of the pool being called Bethesda finally emerged ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Change In God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 597 views

    Explores God's unchanging nature, His trustworthy word, and His inclusive love, emphasizing the transformative power of faith in our darkest moments.

    Good morning, dear church family. I trust that the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is abundant in your lives today. We stand on the precipice of a new day, a day filled with the promise of God's goodness and the certainty of His love. As we gather here, let us not forget the purpose of our meeting - ...read more

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