Sermons on Obedience And Transformation:

Transformed Into The Image Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 27, 2009

This sermon looks at three catalysts that God uses to transform us. I. God Uses PEOPLE To Transform Us. II. God Uses CIRCUMSTANCES To Transform Us. III. God Uses SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES To Transform Us. (Sermon 2 in this series)

Transformed Into The Image Of Christ Let me tell you right up front - the title of this sermon may be misleading to many of you. When I use the word “Transformed” – many of you think that being tranformed into the image of Christ is something that happens to you without any effort or input on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps To Life Transformation

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 9, 2008

Is life transformation possible, or is the possibility of persons making a radical change in their behavior, character and outlook on life merely a fantasy? Is life transformation a fairytale or a fact?

Steps to Life Transformation Luke 5:8-11 Romans 12:1-2 Is life transformation possible, or is the possibility of persons making a radical change in their behavior, character and outlook on life merely a fantasy? Is life transformation a fairytale or a fact? In the original story of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:8-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christians Are Being Transformed Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008

Christians are not perfect but they are being transformed into the likeness of Christ.

CHRISTIANS ARE BEING TRANSFORMED COLOSSIANS 3:1-4 SERMON SERIES: A CHRISTIAN IS... Turn your Bibles to Colossians 3:1-4 as we look at God’s word on change. One of the reasons the apostle Paul wrote this letter was to address the issue of change. Can a person truly change? Can a person whose ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Transformation Of Struggling Disciples

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 20, 2006

Consider the four dynamics that will change struggling disciples into dynamic disciples.

Introduction- Have you ever had a duh moment in your faith walk? Duh is a new word that has come into use in recent years. Duh is a slang term of sorts. It is used to tease someone who misses something that is obvious. Such as, if you were to fall and break your arm and I were to ask “Does it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Transforms Lives Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2010

This sermon explores three transformations that take place in the lives of people who encounter the resurrected Christ.

Scripture I remember a geography lesson I received while in Primary School in South Africa. We learned that the southernmost tip of Cape Town, South Africa is Cape Point, which has experienced treacherous storms over the centuries. For many years no one knew what lay beyond that cape, for no ship ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformers, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

The internal transformation produced by salvation

2 Corinthians 3:18 2 Corinthians 5:17 Characteristics of those not transformed: 1. They are ineffective (v. 17b) 2. They are ignorant (v. 18a) 3. They are isolated (v. 18b) 4. They are indulgent (v. 19) What happens internally when we experience salvation? 1. When we are transformed, we set ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

The external change salvation brings

We will live three kinds of lives that will externally reveal our salvation... 1. We will live an HONEST life (4:25) A. We must lecture the truth (Zechariah 8:16). B. We must love the truth. C. We must live the truth. Psalm 101:7 2. We will live a HARMONIOUS life (4:26-27) A. We need to know the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

How to live a life for others as external evidence of your salvation

What will enable us to live a life for others? 1. We must BENEFIT others (4:28). A. We must change. B. We must commence. C. We must care. 2. We must BUILD up others (4:29). 3. We must BLESS others (4:30-32). A. Bless others by being holy (v. 30-31). B. Bless others by being kind (v. 32a). C. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

How to live life from an eternal perspective

Our salvation transforms our perspective from living in the here and now to living for eternity. How can we live a life from an eternal perspective? 1. Our lives must be lived in WATCHFULNESS (v. 8-14). A. Be watchful in what you love (v. 9-10). B. Be watchful in what you loathe (v. 11-12). C. Be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Glorious Transforming

Contributed by Charles Spurgeon on Nov 2, 2009

A classic sermon on the transforming power of Jesus Christ delivered September 1871 by Charles Spurgeon.

A Sermon (No. 3496) Published on Thursday, January 27th, 1916. Delivered by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. On Lord’s-day Evening, September 3rd, 1871. "But now in Christ Jesus, ye, who sometimes were far off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ." —Ephesians 2:13. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13

Denomination: *other

How To Be Transformed By Grace Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 21, 2009

When we are intercepted by God wewill be struck by his kindness, mercy and grace.

Title: How to Be Transformed by Grace Text: Acts 8:1-3, Acts 9 and selected texts Thesis: When we are intercepted by God we will be struck by his kindness, mercy, and grace. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Introduction How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a fanciful movie ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed In His Presence Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008

Those who become Christians become new, they are not the same anymore for the ‘Old Life’ is gone, a ‘New Life’ has begun. One of the greatest truths in the Bible is that people can experience a transformation. In Christ alone one is given a new nature and

Illustration: My maternal grandfather who was a devout Hindu by birth did his schooling at a Missionary school in the state of Haryana in the North of New Delhi, India. He had learned about Christ and been invited to accept Him as His personal Savior but shrugged the opportunity. After qualifying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Transformation By The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

In these concluding verses on the resurrection, Paul is talking about our future change, our transformation. Our metamorphoses. So, today, I would like to look at the changes we will go through at the time of the resurrection.

MY TRANSFORMATION BY THE RESURRECTION 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 INTRODUCTION: I am sure that most, if not all of us have seen the caterpillar spin his cocoon and after a period of time emerges as a butterfly. In these concluding verses on the resurrection, Paul is talking about our future change, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Baptist

Transforming Power Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006

No matter what your circumstances, Jesus cares about you and has the power to transform your life in an abundant fashion if you will allow Him

Series: It Took a Miracle Transforming Power of Jesus 7/6/97a BBC John 2:1-11 Our Lord Jesus was a master teacher. His teaching methods focused around parables or stories about very common things in order to teach profound truths. How many lives have been touched by his parable of the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Transformed For Life Into Heaven” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2006

# 5 in a series on Eternity: What Awaits after death. This sermon talks about the new physcial body believers will have for all eternity.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 5 “Transformed For Life Into Heaven” 1 Corinthians 15:35-52 In 1 Corinthians 15:35 the Apostle Paul asks two questions that concern us all. “But someone will say, “How are the dead raised ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-52

Denomination: Baptist