Sermons on Personal Transformation:

Refiners Fire

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 27, 2014

The Woman asked the silver smith, "How do you know when the silver is fully refined?" He smiled at her and answered, "Oh, that's easy when I see my image in it." This day, I want to speak of the Refiners Fire. Updated February 2025.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings prior to the message. Today's readings are: Malachi 3:1-5; Psalm 126; 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 and Luke 3:1-6 Let us pray... O' Heavenly Father. You are the refiner of our souls. May we have confidence in your ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:29, Romans 8:18, Ephesians 1:22, Titus 2:14, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Philippians 1:6, 1 Peter 4:12-13, 1 John 1:9, Romans 12:1-2, Nehemiah 8:10, James 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

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

Purity In A Sensual Culture Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 12, 2015

Resolve to choose a life of purity by imitating God in love, light, and wisdom.

Series: Resolutions Worth Keeping Title: Purity in a Sensual Culture Text: Ephesians 5:1-5, 8-12, 15-16 Truth: Resolve to choose a life of purity by imitating God in love, light, and wisdom. Aim: To choose to imitate God by living a life of purity. INTRODUCTION The owner of a plant that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"i'm A Sinful Person"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 26, 2022

A sermon about hearing God's call and acting on it.

“I’m a Sinful Person” Luke 5:1-11 It’s been said that “Life is what happens to you while you’re making other plans.” The disciples didn’t get their call from Jesus when they were looking for it. Rather, it was at the end of a long, sweaty night, when they were discouraged and ready to pack it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Deadly Desires And The Glory Of God - 1 Peter 2:11-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 13, 2024

We were chosen and exalted for the purpose of showing God’s excellencies, which requires holiness

1 Peter 2:11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the gentiles that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

The Blessing That Makes You A Blessing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 11, 2026

God blesses His people not merely for personal benefit but to make them channels of transformation to others.

THE BLESSING THAT MAKES YOU A BLESSING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 12:2-3 Key Verse: “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.” (Genesis 12:2) Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:18; Proverbs 11:25; Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming By The Word Of Testimony PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

To emphasize the power and importance of personal testimonies as a testament to God's transformative power and as a tool for spiritual warfare.

Good morning, beloved. Today, we're going to delve into a powerful verse in the book of Revelation that speaks to the potency of our testimony as believers. The verse is Revelation 12:11, and it says: "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Topics: Testifying, God

Are You Thirsty? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores God's perfect love, His transformative grace, and the hope for transformation through the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman. Key

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be with you today, gathered in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are perfectly loved by a God who sees us, knows us, and desires to transform us by His grace. Today, we are going to turn our hearts ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Topics: Absolute Love, Unconditional Love

If It's Going To Be, It's Up To Me.

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2018

My life took a giant leap forward when I got the revelation of personal responsibility. Noah didn't expect God to build his ark. God is the master planner, but he has left the building up to us.

Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil to you to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Around the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can A Person Have An Encounter With The Living God Series?

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 23, 2012

This series looks at the people who had encounters with the Living Lord and it ask the question why can't we have one today. I got the idea for this series from the Lord and I got a lot of help from Sermon central

CAN A PERSON HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE LIVING GOD SERIES? Part 1 Acts 4:1-32a. I usually start the next week message after I preach on Sunday Morning. I have been switching back and forth from Joshua to teachings on the Fruit of the spirit. By Monday evening I though that I had everything ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help! I’ve Married The Wrong Person! Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Jacob rolls over in the morning and the woman beside him is not the woman of his dreams. The same thing has happened to many couples. We wake up one day and think we’ve married the wrong person. What are you to do?

Help! I’ve Married the Wrong Person! Genesis 29:15-30 Bob Moeller writes: "I never met my grandmother. She died on the dusty, lonely plains when my father was 17 years old. Yet my father credits her with pointing him toward God. A few summers ago, when I attended a large family reunion, I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Methodist

Can A Person Have An Encounter With The Living God Series?

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 23, 2012

Looking at encounters that men of God had with the living Lord, and asking the question what is stopping us from such an encounter.

CAN A PERSON HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE LIVING GOD SERIES? PART 2. EXODUS 3: 1-9. I would like to share with you an encounter that Barbara and I had with the living Lord. We were having revivals and the church had asked one of the organization leaders to come and be our speaker. The church had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

Community: Where Becoming An Apprentice Transforms Us Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

One of the great mistake we make in our spiritual growth and that’s by doing it alone. You and I need authentic fellowship if we're ever going to be transformed in our lives. This series is based on James bryan Smith's Apprentice Series

Community: Where Becoming An Apprentice Transforms Us Hebrews 10:22-25 How many of you are happy with your spiritual life? How many of you would say that you’re satisfied with how you’re growing your relationship with Jesus and that you see the increasing evidence of the presence, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Methodist