Sermons on Personal Transformation:

Personalized Prayer For God's Protection Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 23, 2024

This is a Personalized Prayer for God's Protection and you can recite as many times as you want.

I lift my eyes to the hills, for my help comes from You, Lord, Creator of Heaven and Earth. You are my Rock, my Refuge, my Protector. You who keep me will not slumber, nor will You allow my foot to be moved. I enter Your presence with gratitude and reverence, honoring Your mighty name. I thank You ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14, Isaiah 59:19

Slaves & Personal Injury (Exodus 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 28, 2024

How could God approve of slavery? Let's look at Exodus 21.

How do modern laws regarding debt, prisons, prisoners of war and personal injury compare with those that God gave to ancient Israel? Rather than being locked up for years, is the opportunity to work off a sentence a much more humane solution? Are there legitimate forms of slavery like paying back a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The First Person Jesus Raised From The Dead Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 5, 2025

A widow in the city of Nain had lost her only son to death. Then Jesus came by and performed a miracle!

The first person Jesus raised from the dead Introduction: Jesus had already performed a number of miracles such as the overwhelming load of fish for Peter’s boat (Luke 5) and the healing of a paralytic (Luke 5:17-26). The miracles weren’t limited to men, only, as He had healed Peter’s own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Seven Doors: Pathways To Personal Growth SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

In this sermon, we explore seven opportunities God provides for our personal and spiritual growth. We'll learn how God not only opens doors for us, but also empowers us to walk through them.

Seven Doors that God Opens for Us! In this sermon outline, we will explore seven open doors that God has for our lives and personal ministries. We can trust that God will make a way for us even when it seems impossible. It's important to remember that when God opens a door, He also gives us the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11

Topics: Holy Spirit General

Building A Gracious Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 2, 2019

the reason for why we need to build up God’s house from the inside as a house of grace is because if were not living in God’s growing, transforming, liberating, sustaining, restoring, and amazing grace, and then extending the same grace to others, then we’re living outside the will and way of God.

Building God’s House “Building a Gracious Life” Let me start today’s message in a way that I normally wouldn’t, and that is to give the conclusion at the start, and then take the time to see how it works itself out. And here is the conclusion, the reason for why we need to build up God’s house ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Corinthians 1:4

Denomination: Foursquare

Taste And See: Experiencing God's Goodness Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 17, 2024

God’s goodness is not something distant or abstract but something real and personal, something we can experience in our everyday lives.

Taste and See: Experiencing God's Goodness Psalm 34:8 (NLT): “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!” Introduction: An Invitation to Experience God’s Goodness How many of us love the taste of a good meal? Whether it's a warm, home-cooked meal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8, Jeremiah 29:13, Psalm 34:9-10, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 46:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do You Know God Is In Your Life And Listening To Your Prayers? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 4, 2023

From a Christian perspective, knowing that God is in your life and listening to your prayers is a matter of faith and a personal relationship with Him. Here are a few ways we may experience and recognize God's presence and attentive ear.

How do you know God is in your life and listening to your prayers? From a Christian perspective, knowing that God is in your life and listening to your prayers is a matter of faith and a personal relationship with Him. Here are a few ways we may experience and recognize God's presence and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, Jeremiah 29:12-13, John 14:16-17, Romans 8:16, Isaiah 55:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

“the Priority Of Worship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 9, 2014

What can we do to insure our experience of worship is everything God wants it to be?

(Show video - Be the Church) Today, I want us to do just what that video challenges us to do - talk about how our church can become a church that makes a difference. Sadly, what the video reports as being true of America, is also true of Portales. We have more churches than we have gas stations, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformative Power Of Truth John 1:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 30, 2023

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This profound statement sets the stage for understanding the pivotal role of truth in our lives.

"The Transformative Power of Truth" Introduction: Today, let us embark on a journey into the transformative power of truth as we delve into the Gospel according to John, chapter 1, verse 1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This profound ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Psalm 119:89, John 1:4, Psalm 119:105, John 1:14, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encounter With God For Change PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To explore the transformational power of a personal encounter with God, as exemplified by Jacob's wrestling with God in Genesis 32:1-24-32, and to encourage us to wrestle with our faith in order to seek God's blessings and guidance.

Good morning, church family. As we gather here today, let’s settle our hearts and minds, preparing ourselves to dive into the richness of God's word. Our sermon today will focus on an incredible story from Genesis 32:1-31, where Jacob wrestles with God. We'll explore the desperation of Jacob, his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-31

Topics: Desperate Measures, Desperate Time

What God Expects Of His People

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2016

A plea for revival drawn from the words of Isaiah.

“Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing Change: A Life Transforming Walk With Jesus Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 4, 2012

Although change is not always fun, it is something that Jesus wants his followers to embrace as we are being transformed in this likeness in character and behavior.

Title: Embracing Change: A Life Transforming Walk with Jesus Text: John 3:3; II Corinthians 5:17; and Philippians 1:6 Thesis: Although change is not always fun, it is something that Jesus wants his followers to embrace as we are being transformed into the likeness of Christ in character and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Grinch Stole Christmas: The Season For Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007

Christmas is the season for change

Classic TV Christmas How the Grinch Stole Christmas Christmas is the Season of Change INTRODUCTION Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas has always been a favorite of mine. In this annual Christmas story, the old Grinch who lives on a mountain has been annoyed by the merriment of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Just Beholding

Contributed by Archie Norman on Dec 9, 2014

just beholding

Just Beholding II Corinthians 3:18 1. The simple task of beholding A. The availability - we all B. The abiding - beholding C. The attraction - the glory of the Lord 2. The supernatural transformation of the Spirit A. Those beholding are transformed B. Those beholding ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 15, 2020

Jesus showed compassion , but what is compassion?

1. What is compassion? Matthew 9:35-38 • Verse 36 of today’s text reads: “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” So Jesus had compassion. But what is it? • Definitions for compassion include feeling sorrow for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist