Sermons on life transitions: showing 211-225 of 192,502

5 Keys To A Healthy Church

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Oct 28, 2003

Church growth is a health issue. Anything with life will grow if it is healthy. This sermon was compiled from principles outlined in Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Life" and Dan Southerland’s "Transitioning"

I. Introduction: Parachute Story from the National Training Center, Ft Irwin, CA 1989. In April of ’89 I served as a Detachment Commander during the Army’s first Special Operations Rotation to the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, CA. Our mission was to parachute in and take down a radar ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Samuel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 5, 2022

Samuel is a figure who, in the narratives of the Hebrew Bible, plays a key role in the transition from the period of the biblical judges to the institution of a kingdom under Saul and again in the transition from Saul to David.

SAMUEL Born before 1070 BCE Died 1012 BCE · Ramah in Benjamin (traditional) Venerated in Judaism · Christianity · Islam Feast · August 20 (Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran & Roman Catholicism) · July 30 (Armenian Apostolic Church) · 9 Paoni (Coptic Orthodox Church) ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:9

Denomination: Baptist

Life Of John Series

Contributed by Mark Driscoll on Oct 12, 2011

John understood that the most important thing for the children of God, with a feeble breath and the few words he could say, that they were supposed to love each other.

Next week we begin the Gospel of John. I just finished the book of Exodus. And so what I wanted to do by way of transition this week was to introduce you to John – not just the things that he has to say, not just his ideas and his concepts and his theology, as wonderful as that is, but to introduce ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cornerstone Or Stumbling Block? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A look at Jesus as a Rock - transition into a Christmas series of OT snapshots of Jesus

Wherever you’re at in life this week, and this Thanksgiving, I hope you’re able to thank the Lord for some blessings He’s given to you. God must have thought rocks were important, because when He made the world, He made lots of them! Ask any farmer. There’s even a whole range of mountains, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changed From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 24, 2006

2 of 3 messages on the salvation of Saul and his transition into the Apostle Paul

Changed From Inside Out "Before and after" pictures make very convincing proof of change. The problem is that this kind of change is all on the surface. Beauty is skin deep - Ugly goes all the way through! Saul Changed From Inside Out What happened is that Saul changed dramatically and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:17-22, Acts 9:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Issue Of Trust Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 24, 2006

3 of 3 messages on the salvation of Saul and his transition into the Apostle Paul

Acts 9:18-31 18 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, 19 and after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. 20 At once he began to preach in the synagogues that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:18-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Right Time To Rebuild Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 28, 2016

A sermon examining the transition from procrastination to progress among the people of God.

The Right Time To Rebuild Haggai 1:6-15 Several years ago we (as a church) felt led to invest our time, money and resources into remodeling our church building. This facility was erected in 1979 and over the years time had taken it's toll. In all honesty, much of the work should have been done ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Garments Of A Christian

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 14, 2002

Symbolic garments that depict the transition from the repentant sinner to the dedicated saint.

THE GARMENTS OF A CHRISTIAN "Awake, awake! Put on your strength, O Zion; Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city!" Isaiah 52:1 Every "well-dressed" Christian has three symbolic garments in his wardrobe. They are to be worn in the order listed below. I. SACKCLOTH: THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1

Denomination: Baptist

Family Portrait Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 15, 2014

Paul gives some details of how we should conduct ourselves in our roles in the Christian family.

Family Portrait Ephesians 6:1-4 Intro Slide I like pictures. I like to look at pictures from the past. They are great reminders of what we were like and can help to remind us of times we were enjoying life or happy when things are not going as great, so that we can make some changes to help get ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Men Of Issachar

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

Message on the need for men of courage adn integrity during times of transition.

THE MEN OF ISSACHAR 1 CHRON 12:32 Sunpm 02/24/02 “…men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do-200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command;” This is a crucial time – When 11 tribes of Israel were without a leader, without guidance, and a model to follow. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32, Daniel 2:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living A Righteous Life Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 15, 2008

God expects us to live a righteous life. So, what does that mean?

Living a Righteous Life Griffith Baptist Church – 5/18/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:9-11 Key verse: Romans 8:10 - And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. The Introduction God never alters the robe of righteousness to fit man; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Trials Are Life - Giving And Life - Changing

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 16, 2002

James is calling us to a new way of thinking in times of trials. Consider it pure joy, because the Lord is there every step of the way

TRIALS “ARE” LIFE-GIVING AND LIFE CHANGING JAMES 1:2-4 Pastor Greg Mc Donald How many here have ever seen a golf ball...or held one in your hand? Probably all of you. Well, did you know that when they first manufactured golf balls, they made them smooth. But later on it was discovered that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

The Storms Of Life And The Saviour That Brings Life

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Aug 2, 2010

Scriptural Keys from Matthew 14 when Jesus walked on the sea

The Storms of Life and the Saviour that Brings Life Scriptural Keys from Matthew 14 Introduction This particular day was a gruelling day for Jesus and his disciples. John the Baptist was just beheaded and as the news reached Jesus, he had hoped to immerse himself in private prayer but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discovering Your Life’s Significance

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Aug 10, 2010

Moses was one of the greatest men ever live in the Old Testament if not the best. Let us learn the secret why God was able to use his life extra-ordinarily.

DISCOVERING YOUR LIFE’S SIGNIFICANCE READING: Heb 11:24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be treated as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. Heb 11:25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. Heb 11:26 He thought it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holding Steady In Life’s Storms Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 7, 2011

We need to be able to stand strong in the midst of the storms of life if we are going to grow and thrive in our spiritual walk with Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Mark Smith in an article in Readers Digest said the following: Like many high school seniors, my son was filling out college-scholarship applications. One form asked for extracurricular activities. He answered: “wrestling.” The next question requested positions held. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ