Sermons on lydias conversion:

Conversion From Diversion Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

DISCOVERING OUR DEEPER DESIRES

Intro: This morning continuing in a series I’ve entitled ‘The Pursuit of True Pleasure’. It’s my observation that we are living in a ‘Crisis of Contentment.’ - Our hope lies in hearing what God is saying to us as His people and our culture at large. - We began last week asking the most primary ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Power Of Conversion"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 6, 2006

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“The Power of Conversion” Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Paul had no more arrived in Ephesus when he met 12 men who had the baptism of John but not the baptism of the Lord Jesus. The baptism ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

True And False Conversions

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 10, 2009

There are two types of people, the ones who have sold out to the Lord, and those who have the desire but refuse to let go of their worldy ways. Only one is going to make their home in the kingdom.

Acts 8:5-9:1 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Point Conversion

Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 16, 2009

Preached on Super Bowl Sunday 2009. Good for anytime, probably best for football season. Jesus teaches two lessons..or two points... One "Be Quiet"..Take time to listen to God... Two "Come out of him"... break free, let go, get rid of something. Somethi

Is everybody here ready for the Superbowl this evening? It’s Sunday. The Sabbath. Day of rest. The Lord’s Day. And it is SUPERBOWL SUNDAY! You know the drill. We all know the drill. This is Super Bowl Sunday, the High Holy Day for whole legions of armchair athletes. For many, this is the most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

Intimate Conversations (Prayer)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This sermon looks at the discipline of prayer.

Psalm 63:1-11 NIV A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Matthew's Puzzling Conversion

Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 6, 2005

Matthew’s puzzling and sudden following of Jesus is not so puzzling if we attend to Matthew’s profession, his Levitial upbringing, and his recognition of Jesus as the one about whom Hosea prophesied.

Matthew’s Puzzling Conversion Psalm 50 or 50:7-15, Hosea 5:15-6:6, Romans 4:13-18, Matthew 9:9-13 Last Sunday, I had occasion to mention the California coastal city named Laguna Beach. I mentioned Laguna Beach as an example of Jesus’ parable at the end of the sermon on the Mount, the part about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christians In Need Of Conversion Series

Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2008

#23 and the final message in the Book of James Series. Being a Christian has to be much more than just in word, but in action and in commitment to Christ.

23 Christians in Need of Conversion The Book of James By Pastor Jim May James 5:19-20, "Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Witnessed A Conversion Lately?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

Brought anyone into the Kingdom Lately?

Witnessed A Conversion Lately? Luke 15:10 10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. Let’s look at evangelism from heaven’s perspective. They rejoice over the salvation of souls, more than anyone’s healing, etc. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cornelius' Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 9, 2016

To establish that this conversion also follows the New Testament’s “pattern of conversions” as outlined in the Book of Acts. This lesson will establish that these uncircumcised Gentiles were added to the church in the same manner as all other believers.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Cornelius’ Character before the Lord 2. Cornelius’ Call by the Lord 3. Cornelius’ Conversion to the Lord Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we continue discussing New Testament conversions. As we continue to plow through this theme, one thing has become ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48, Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conversion, Repentance And Faith Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 3, 2016

A summary of what it takes to receive salvation. It involves three terms - turn (convert), repent, and believe and they go together to make up what we call conversion or new birth. We turn (convert) from wrongdoing (repent) to Jesus (faith).

SALVATION FROM A TO Z Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Website: Yahoo search homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Copyright 2005 by Bob Marcaurelle 2014 Revision by Bob Marcaurelle Message 4 CONVERSION, REPENTANCE AND FAITH “Repent then and turn (convert) to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Conversion Of A Rebellious Man

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR

Daniel 4:1 -3 & 19 - 37 The Conversion Of a Rebellious Man THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO NEBUCHADNEZZAR I. THE POWER OF KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR Ch.1:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

A Conversation From The Cross

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 22, 2014

A sermon to adults on the conversation between Jesus and the two thieves on the cross.

A Conversation from the Cross Luke 23:39-43 Imagine in your mind these two thieves hanging on the cross. They pull up with their arms and push down with their feet to get each breath. Each time the flesh tears a little more, more blood ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Absolute Necessity Of Conversion Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Oct 17, 2011

New Testament Conversion is not of this world and nothing but conversion makes us a truly counter cultural people

Acts 3:11-20 While he clung to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the portico called Solomon’s, astounded. 12 And when Peter saw it he addressed the people: "Men of Israel, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we have made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-20

Denomination: *other

Holy Spirit And Conversion Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 26, 2012

A sermon on what the Holy Spirit does during conversion (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book Power From On High, chapter 7, and the Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study, chapter 5)

HoHum:
Every time we say, “I believe in the Holy Spirit,” we mean that we believe that there is a living God able and willing to enter human personality and change it- J. B. Phillips (1906–1982) WBTU: A common way of referring to a person’s becoming a Christian is to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Affliction Confession And Conversion

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An Expositional Series on the Book of James

James 5_13-20 Affliction Confession and Conversion Read As Pastor James looks around his congregation he sees: • the rich suffering from too much consumption • the poor suffering from too much envy • They are both: o Physically sick o Mentally exhausted o Spiritually under ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational