Sermons on Moral Change:

Change, Transition, And Compliance

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 13, 2006

If we are going to step into all that God has for us we must be willing to change and comply with what God is saying now.

Live in a time of great transition- in the world/Church. God has said … 2006 will be a year of opportunity filled with great possibilities that will be realized (only) through faith and obedience. To step into our opportunities/possibilities, we must be compliant to what God is saying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Changing Your Ways Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 22, 2006

The new life in Christ means we have to change our old methods of living. This message examines the changes that should take place in our speech, relationships and actions.

Changing Your Ways Ephesians 4:25-32 Ephesians 4:25 (HCSB) Since you put away lying, speak the truth, each one to his neighbor, because we are members of one another. Lying Is No Longer an Option  The old self has been put off  A conscious decision  Replaced by new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change, Commitment, And Courage

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 30, 2006

We are living in a season of change. God never changes but the way He does business here on earth can sometimes look different.

Change, Commitment and Courage I want to talk this morning about four principles … Change, Commitment, Courage, Service Change Def: transition, transformation, adjustment We are in a season of change … The World One of our prayers … Lord’s Prayer … Mtt 6:10 ’ Your kingdom come. Your will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:10

Denomination: Charismatic

The Basket That Changed History Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 23, 2006

It seems God allow history to run its course. But His unusual interventions demonstrate that He was never absent in the first place.

The Basket that Changed History (Exodus 1:1-2:10) (note: I used Chapter 3 of DVD "The Exodus Revelaed" (about 4 mintues) as an introduction to the sermon. Then I found internet images of Tutmose I (Thutmosis I) and Hatshepsut; words in CAPS are for power point). INTRODUCTION 1. Fractured ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Change Begins Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 2, 2005

Frankly, some of us are stuck. The same arguments with your wife. Trying to break the habit of cursing and can’t. Computer pornography is choking out your spiritual life. Your kids can predict when you are going to start yelling at them. There’s no mo

I’ve lived here in NE Ohio for 18 years. I’ve never been stuck in the snow… until December. I was in a hurry to get to the office. And got stuck just around bend from our house. Being stuck was definitely not OK. I walked back home to get Ryan. I asked a neighbor to help. Before it was all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

How Change Happens Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 2, 2005

You can try to change God’s way or you can change the world’s way. You can change with the help of God or you can try to change with the help of self. You can try an inside-out kind of change or an outside-in kind of change.

I grew up in the church. My dad was a pastor. I can remember people in those churches he pastored who attended services every Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night, who knew their Bible, who taught classes, who gave money, who led committees, but who were also mean as snakes. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Love That Changes Things Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 3, 2005

God’s Love will change everything if we allow Him to love us!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • I hope that all who were able to come to Revival services came here this morning with a new or renewed passion for Jesus! • Today we are going to build on what we learned during Revival as we continue in our series in 1 John. • What is it that can change people? What can ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change_chances_choices

Contributed by David Gant on Jan 20, 2006

A New Year Sermon, but can be used any time to challenge people to CHOOSE to change actions or activities in their lives that keep us from God’s will.

2005: Change – Chances – Choices Last Monday a Survey Appeared in the Online Version of the Daily Oklahoman. The optional answers to the simple question “How was 2004 for you?” were these: 1. Good 2. Bad 3. Just Another Year I’ve been thinking about that subject a lot this week. Not only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Life-Changing Resolution

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006

Message about committing to taking practical steps to love God more and serve him better.

A Life-Changing Resolution Mark 12:28-34 January 1, 2006 Introduction How many of you here have made some resolutions for this year? It’s okay, you can be honest! Here are a few less-serious resolutions: "I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Changing The Church Name

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2006

Why should we change our church name?

Changing the Church Name January 22, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Last week I let you know that we are going to enter a process of changing the church name. Today I’m going to speak about why change the church name, and today after the pot-luck we will have a time for question and answer and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: *other

A Drastic Change Of Heart

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 20, 2010

Paul is a fascinating person in the life of the early church. This sermon is part of an introduction to the book of Galatians, focusing on the uniqueness of Paul’s conversion to Jesus Christ.

Sermon for CATM – June 20, 2010 – A Drastic Change of Heart How would you feel if Osama Bin Laden walked into this room right now, sat down beside you and began listening to what was being said? Or what if he had come in earlier during our time of worshipping in song and had stood beside you with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change U - 1 Series

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

This is the first of a series of two sermons addressing a change in the circumstances, but not in the vision or goals, of a church body. It was prompted by a pastor transitioning out of the church.

There are a couple people who are missing here today, and their absence is notable....Rick and Patti Snodgrass. They are unloading today in Idaho. Even though we said goodbye to them, it will be today and in the next couple weeks that we feel the greatest loss. I am going to be missing them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change U - 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

The second of two sermons on change in the circumstances, but not the vision or goals, of a church body. This sermon was prompted by a pastor transitioning out of the church.

He hasn’t been gone very long -- just a week, but if you’re not missing Rick, I can tell you that he is missing you. Continue to pray for him. And for us.... To tell you where we’re at in the process... - informal conversations - collecting information (survey) - we’ll expand the rings with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise Changes Things

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 25, 2011

Praise began at the dawn of time and Praise continues in the Twilight of time

Praise Changes Things Ps 148 AGATHE von Trapp, a member of the musical family which inspired the film The Sound of Music, died at 97 on Thursday Jan 30 2010, She was called Liesl in the Oscar-winning 1965 movie • Sound of Music first played on Broadway – 1959 • Made into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-14, Psalm 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Changing Message

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 22, 2010

Every one of us in this room knows someone who is outside of Christ. Now it is time to share with them the Gospel.

I) SETTING THE STAGE Before you can share the Gospel with someone you must be completely convinced that your life is much better now then it was before Christ. You must also believe that the same will be true of anyone who receives Christ If this is true then we begin by: Praying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ