Sermons on Lifestyle Change:

Jesus Will Never Ever Unfollow You! (Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 10, 2020

Discrimination and division make us sick and ill-grown church. Today, Jesus the saviour of the humanity, invites each one of us to involve ourselves wherever humanity suffers.

Jesus will never ever unfollow you! (Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-7, Romans 11:13-15, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let me start the reflection for this Sunday quoting from an article. “One case of a tragic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-7, Romans 11:13-15, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Another Scandal

Contributed by James Hickman on May 21, 2016

A biographical sermon on Matthew (Levi), showing how Jesus can remake a poorly invested life.

Another Scandal Matthew 9:9-13 Just in case you haven’t heard, this is a presidential election year. It looks like we know who the major candidates will be. Now, we are waiting for them to announce their choice of running mate, that person whom they wish to serve as vice-president, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Difference-Maker Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Only one life that will soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.

“of some have compassion, making a difference.” Jude 22 Not long ago, off the coast of the Dominican Republic, a couple was attempting to break the free-diving record (a sport of testing how deep a person can go on one gulp of air). After Audrey had descended to the predetermined depth of 561 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Count On A Wedding To Change Bad Character Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

Wouldn’t it be amazing if the moment the pastor pronounced you man and wife, there was a bright glow that just began to envelop you, trumpets would blow and all of a sudden you were transformed into prince charming and lady princess! The reality is however, that a wedding ceremony ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Losing My Religion Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

To be able to break away from tightly held beliefs, there has to be a conversion of the heart and mind

Losing my Religion Acts 10-11 After several years of trying to bring about change from the inside, former President Jimmy Carter announced that he’s severing his ties with the Southern Baptist church over its treatment of women. “I have been a practicing Christian all my life and a ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

There Is A New Man In Town

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Feb 16, 2009

Quite often we like things just the way they are, but Christ comes in a change should take place, because we are now new creatures in Christ.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning - January 25th, 2009 Let us pray Welcome...... Today, this day, is the day which the Lord hath made we will rejoice and be glad in it. Today should be a day of rejoicing, because the Lord has done great things for us, and I truly believe we all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Unchanged

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 12, 2010

There are some things that will never change, but there are some things that ought to change immediately.

In this one little verse, the Lord God makes a wonderful, comforting statement about Himself. He says, "I do not change." There is a very simple reason why God never changes, and that is that is already perfect. He cannot become more perfect, therefore, He never changes. His word doesn't change ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Run To Egypt

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

On many occasions Israel wandered from God and ran to Egypt, a tpye of the world. We must be carefu; not to run to Egypt, but to trust in God and remain faithful to Him

“Don’t Run to Egypt” Introduction: A worldly kind of person came to the preacher, defending her practice of attending worldly entertainments. She said, "But, preacher, I can take Jesus Christ with me wherever I go." The preacher after a few moments of thought quietly replied, "Indeed, is that so? I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tree Or Chaff? Tall Timber Or Dust?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 22, 2009

An expository sermon on Psalm One with a challange for non-believers and believers alike.

We are told in life that it’s unfair to compare ourselves to others, say if I was to compare myself to a great musician like Andre Rieu, well I would come up an abysmal failure, or my leadership skills with Bill Hybels again I would not fit the bill, or my management skills with Stephen Tindall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

35 Days To An Harmonious Life

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Feb 5, 2015

A word study that can lead to transformation

Chapter 1: Life in the Key of A Day 1:agape Day 2: Annointing Day 3: Atone Day 4: A flat:Apathy Day 5: A sharp: Anger Chapter 2: Life in the Key of B Day 6: Balance Day 7: Believe Day 8: Body Day 9: B flat: But Day 10: Bondage Chapter 3: Life in the Key of C Day 11: Confession Day 12: Call Day ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Take Out The Garbage

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007

As Christians, we need to be reminded that we have been called to be a distinct people in the world. Certain actions and certain attitudes that belong to the lifestyle of the world do not fit in the lifestyle of the Christian. In other words, while we liv

I saw a quote the other day that grabbed my attention: “The Christian is not ruined by living in the world, but by the world living in him.” At no other time in Christian history has this statement been more true, for the lines between Christian and non-Christian, between the church and the world, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Living Victoriously

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 25, 2017

When we die to Sin we become victorious with the grace of God.

Living Victoriously Romans 6:12-23 When we die to sin and become alive in God through Christ Jesus we experience a lifestyle change. When we die to sin we gain the ability to live a victorious life free from sin and death. Being alive to God means we should start building a new lifestyle, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things That Dads Do

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 18, 2010

Dads are not always recognized for their roles but their sacrifical and unsung lifestyle can be easily recognized in the things they do.

The things Dads do When children are born one of the first word they say is dad... It starts out as Da, Da and soon they can pronounce the word Dad or Daddy easily. Somehow the people in a home have overwhelming confidence in Dad’s ability to take care of business. Dad gets the honor of being ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

No Compromise Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Before the world is ever going to take Jesus seriously, the church has to take Jesus seriously. Before the world is converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ, the church must be converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ. We are called to put

No Compromise Matthew 10:26-33 Before the world is ever going to take Jesus seriously, the church has to take Jesus seriously. Before the world is converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ, the church must be converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ. Mother Theresa was once asked, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Methodist

How To Get Jesus To Change His Mind: When "no" Changed To "yes" Because Of Faith.

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

Sermon on the Canaanite Woman that Jesus called a dog, a racial slang against... As we confront racism, what shall we do with such a difficult passage?

Title: How to get Jesus to change his mind Proper 15, Matthew 15:21-28 Intro: “Jesus wasn’t white, but he sure was a racist.” So says David Peters, a priest from Austin Texas. Do I have your attention? If we step back and watch this scene unfold, it is no wonder how someone could accuse Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal