Sermons on looking for change:

A Changed Life

Contributed by Tony Britt on Jun 18, 2001

This sermon deals with the power of Jesus Christ to change a person’s life, by looking at the conversion of Saul.

A Changed Life! Change! What comes to mind when you hear the word change? Do you think of the jingle jangle in your pocket? Do you think of the many times your mom has changed the furniture in the house around? Do you think of the many times you had to change outfits because you couldn’t figure ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Four Ways We Need To Look

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 26, 2016

Psalm 77:12 (KJV) 12 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. We need to look both ways before crossing when first time visiting a country that drives on the opposite side as your country. Walking with Jesus may require you looking four ways to have the blessings of God.

Four Ways to Look Psalm 77:12 (KJV) 12 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. We need to look both ways before crossing when first time visiting a country that drives on the opposite side as your country. Walking with Jesus may require you looking four ways to have the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-12

The Unavoidable Change

Contributed by Bret Bone on Aug 23, 2011

When you look around at the people who attend your church, who do you see? Perfect looking people, people who seem to have it all together. Or like Jesus do you see hurting people in need of comfort, troubled people in need of direction, sick people who n

The Unavoidable Change Slide #1 Jim Cymbala is the pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church in the slums of New York City. He tells the following story about his ministry: It was Easter Sunday and I was so tired at the end of the day that I just went to the edge of the platform, pulled down ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Breaking Free From Worry Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Mar 17, 2025

This is the last of the series on worry. Today we look at changing or worry habit and focusing on Jesus Christ

Introduction: The Pattern of Worry We’ve had 3 weeks of teaching on the subject of worry. I hope that many of you are now worrying less than you did at the start of the series. Worry has become so normal in our culture that we too often accept it as just a part of life. We say things like, “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 4:8, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 14:28-31

Change: Change We Can Believe In Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 26, 2012

Learn from Barnabas. Know the power of encouragement and believe in the power of the Holy Spirit in changing lives. Don’t just look at who a person is, but who he can become in Christ.

Paul wanted to go on a second missionary journey, to return the churches they had visited on the first journey. • He shared the plan with Barnabas, who suggested taking John Mark with them again, and a quarrel broke out. • Mark had travelled with them on the first journey (Acts 13:5 ‘as their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resolve To Fail

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 10, 2010

A biblical look at change for the Christian is encouraging. Scripture teaches that not only is change possible, it is fundamental to the gospel message. Christ’s ministry was a call to move us from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light.

Intro: New Year is a time of new beginnings and more often than not we use this time to make many resolutions about what we would like to change or accomplish. Goal setting has never been one of my strong points. I am a classic type B personality—just ask Bonnie—I was not born with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Looking Back Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 4, 2010

Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Those objects will lead to breakdown or breakthrough. It all depends on my choice.

This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Looking Back I Peter 1:3-16 1 Peter 1:3-16 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Look At This

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 28, 2009

The price paid on the cross.

LOOK AT THIS 1st Tim : 2:6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. We have a display of man and God love and Hatred. The song says when he was on the cross I was on his mind. 1. The display of all the hate in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

What Average Joe Looks Like Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015

God's looking for Average Joe's so he can do incredible things through them. God did the impossible through Joseph, but only after he went through the fire.

VIDEO BUMPER A. God loves the AVERAGE JOES (PEOPLE) 1. It’s not that we SHOULDN’T STRIVE AT LIFE. 2. ON THE CONTRARY, the AVERAGE JOE should STRIVE more at LIFE. B. Because GOD’S AVERAGE JOE is saying: -“I RELATE TO EVERYBODY.” -“I LOVE ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking Ahead (New Year’s) Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Dec 19, 2023

A follower of Jesus looks forward to the future with hope, leaving behind regrets and embracing the shaping power of the future.

Hey guys, I heard this cool quote from a pro golfer named Tom Lehman. He said, “Everyone needs three things to live well: something to do, someone to love, and something to look forward to.” What gets you out of bed in the morning? We all need something to do, right? School, sports, hobbies, even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:28, Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: Future Technology, Optimistic Outlook, Progressive Change, Hopeful Living

"Changing Murphy's Law" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 21, 2016

In this message we will look at ridicule and how to handle it.

“Changing Murphy’s Law” Nehemiah 4 Perhaps you have heard of Murphy’s Law. Murphy is credited with the famous words, “if anything can go wrong, it will.” Other laws have now been blamed on him as well... • If everything seems to be going well you have ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Changed For The Better Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 10, 2016

This sermon looks at what happened when Jacob's life was changed forever. There is a four step process of change: 1. The first step is CRISIS 2. The second step is COMMITMENT 3. The third step is CONFESSION 4. The fourth step is COOPERATION

Changed For The Better What would you most like to change about yourself? If you could change one thing – what would it be? All of us change over time. Each one of us is getting older. But the great tragedy of life is that sometimes we don’t change for the better. Most people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changes Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2004

Handling change can be a big deal. But by God’s power Jesus makes changes that can create Christlike character in us.

What is the biggest life change you have ever experienced? All of us go through life changes. Some changes come and go without much notice, but sometimes these changes completely alter the course of our destiny in life. Think of crisis events in the lives of people you know and love. Physical ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Change"

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015

The world is constantly changing. It is good to serve a God who NEVER changes.

Hold up: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 Most of you probably know what this is. It is a kaleidoscope. When you hold a kaleidoscope up to the light, you see beautiful colors and designs. When you twist the end of the kaleidoscope, the designs are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Eyes On Jesus - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

Keeping our eyes on Jesus Power Point is available upon request

HEBREWS 12:1-2 “KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS” – PART 1 A) The great golfer Arnold Palmer recalled the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament. * He told of how he had a one-stroke lead and had just hit a very satisfying tee shot. * He felt he was in pretty good shape ... As he approached his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist