Sermons on Lasting Changes:

A Changing World

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 21, 2009

Many changes have occurred in the world, but the greatest change needs to take place in man’s heart.

Text: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). When God created the heavens and the earth change took place. God liked change, so then He created two great lights, one to rule the day and the other to rule the night. In addition to the two great lights, God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Chained But Not Changed!

Contributed by Darin Canary on Nov 17, 2006

Learn from Paul, that just because your enviorment around you changes, doesnt mean you have to!

Read Acts 16:16-34 Pray Paul was the best at not letting what was going on around him detour him from his mission. Paul was the guy you gave the job to and let him do his thing. He was Loyal, determined and focused. I want us to unpack this scripture this morning and pull from it some life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coping With Change

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 2, 2007

We can learn how to cope with change in a positive manner by the example of a young teenage boy named Daniel.

Introduction SHARP – The word “change” is a powerful word. At the very thought of “change” varying emotions of fear, anxiety, excitement, anticipation, caution, can be felt depending on the circumstances and context in which the thought of “change” occurs. Illustration We all experience ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds Of Change Series

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006

In the gospel of Matthew we see a few recurring themes: True spirituality; living by faith; and achieving greatness. All of these themes overlap to some extent. Matthew 18 begins with the disciples re-opening these issues again by asking Jesus a question.

SEEDS OF CHANGE Matthew 18:1-4 In the gospel of Matthew we see a few recurring themes: True spirituality; living by faith; and achieving greatness. All of these themes overlap to some extent. Matthew 18 begins with the disciples re-opening these issues again by asking Jesus a question: (v. 1) At ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Challenged To Change Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 13, 2007

When we come to Christ, our lives are supposed to be different...we are supposed to be ’changed’ by what has happened in our lives!

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 13, 2007 Date Preached: September 16, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: Challenged to Change! Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12 11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Change For The Better Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

Parables of Christian Living, Pt. 5

CHANGE FOR THE BETTER (LUKE 16:1-12) I searched the web for what makes a good hire and what makes a bad hire to the following quotes: “A good hire is hard to find.” “Making a good hire is important, keeping a good hire is far more important.” The cost of making a good hire is high; the cost of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Changed By Grace

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 11, 2004

When the Holy Spirit comes upon you there is change.

December 12, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Luke 1:46-48 Subject: Mary’s Song Title: Changed By Grace I have spent much time in recent weeks talking to you about the Holy Spirit. I believe that subsequent to salvation the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the most important event in the life of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Changed By The Fire

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 22, 2005

The greatest need of this hour for the church is a fresh fire. We need more than a touch we need transformation.

Changed by the Fire Pro 30:15-16 Four things that say not it is enough ( The fire). Fire is never satisfied, it will burn as long as there is fuel. (Heb 12:29 KJV) For our God is a consuming fire. This means God is never finished, he never reaches a point where he says you’re holy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Changed Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005

There should be a change after someone gets saved.

1 Peter 1:13-16 A Changed Life Introduction: We saw in verses 3-5 that God has been good to the Christian. Peter tells us four specific things God has done for the Christian. He has saved us (v.3). He gives us a living Hope (v.3b). He give us an inheritance (v.4). He guards us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Change And Faith!

Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 8, 2008

Sometimes I believe we view Pentecost as a four letter word.

Sermon for Matthew 7:21-29 June, 1st 2008 Today is the third Sunday after Pentecost. Pentecost by far is the longest of the church seasons—spanning a total of 26 weeks, half of the church year, now all the way up to Advent. Why so long you might ask? Well I am always pleased when you guys ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Change Of Relationships

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 2

Ephesians 2 - The Change of Relationships - July 30, 2006 Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 2. We have been going through this letter of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or Asia Minor as it was known back ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changing Places

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Feb 27, 2010

How would the world see you if Christ fully changed places with your heart for one day? Would they see a noticeable difference?

Scripture Ref: Philippians 2:1-5 Ephesians 4:22-25 Other Ref: Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines Believer’s Bible Commentary 1. Introduction a. In 1882 Mark Twain published the novel The Prince and the Pauper in the United States. b. Set in 1547, the novel tells the story of two young ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

This Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Allen James on Mar 8, 2010

The first message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's message from Matthew 5:17-20 explores Jesus' connection with the Old Testament.

This Changes Everything • Matthew 5:17-20 Introduction: As Jesus identifies in the Beatitudes, a Kingdom person should HUNGER and THIRST for righteousness. He is not simply interested in our AGREEMENT but rather our SURRENDER. About this passage: Serve as an intro to the five blocks of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Real Change

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010

Relationship with Jesus leads to real change, as it did for Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10)

There are a lot of places the preacher can go with this text, and I suspect many of the hearers and readers will have been exposed to most of them. One of the traditional, and absolutely valid and true, expositions includes Jesus’ choice to minister to those who were outsiders. Tax ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: *other

Changing Church

Contributed by Charles Jones on Nov 27, 2010

This message deals with the fear of stepping out of our traditions and moving freely with the Holy Spirit.

"Changing Church" - Luke 5:35-39 by Bishop Charles Jones In his book entitled changing church author c peter wagner states that there is a whole generation of believers in this second apostolic age who are not nearly as interested in the fine points and details of theology as past generations ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:35-39

Denomination: Pentecostal