Sermons on Planned Change:

God: No Change, Know Hope Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 5, 2009

This series explores the person of God and seeks to know him better. In this introduction we study the immutability of God, his unchanging nature.

GOD: NO CHANGE, KNOW HOPE Marriage counselors teach us that there are two words that couples should never use: “always” and “never.” These two words have such absolute meaning no one could ever possibly be one or the other. A husband could say that his wife is always nagging him to fix things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Mennonite

The Life-Changing Glory Of God

Contributed by Scott Redmond on Sep 3, 2019

As Moses spoke to God face to face and was changed by His glory so that his face shown, how much more are we to become full of God's life-changing presence and bring His light and glory to the world around us?

› INTRODUCTION After Moses encountered the glory of God by speaking face to face with God - he was never that same. Moses was hungry for God's presence so that he cried, "Show me thy glory!" What are the life-changing effects of God's glory and manifested presence? God filled ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:18-30, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Exodus 33:7-11, Exodus 33:12-16, Exodus 40:34-38, 2 Chronicles 5:11-14, Exodus 33:17-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rolling With The Punches - Coping With Change

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 3, 2001

We can thrive in the midst of change by relying on our unchanging God.

"There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. Because the innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

High Time To Make Changes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 22, 2025

How much easier is it to stay the same and refuse to accept the fact we need to change. We need a paradigm shift to change our words, attitudes and behavior to please God. It is high time to change.

HIGH TIME TO MAKE CHANGES? PARADIGM SHIFT. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *THERE ARE TWO WORDS FOR TIME IN GREEK: CHRONOS --- CLOCK TIME; CHAIROS--- THE RIGHT TIME, GOD’S TIME. *HIGH TIME: something that should have been done a long time ago, time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 12:34, 2 Samuel 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Bring Change To The World Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 2, 2001

Before we can change the world, something else need changing... Guess who needs changing first!

How to Bring change to the world It’s easy - let’s see now (jingle coins) 5 cents, 10 cents… not pocket change. Obvious, I’m not talking about that! Ephesians 4:1-16 A. Intro: The World - examples of problems Plastered in front page of our great city newspaper on Wed. were four faces. These ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Christ Never Changes

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Mar 7, 2016

This devotional is based around Hebrews 13:8. It talks about a Savior who never changes. Some of the thoughts on this devotional were taken off a sermon I heard preached by Pastor H.B.Charles Jnr.

Jesus Christ Never Changes Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever". (Hebrews 13:8) This is one of the most powerful verses in the scriptures and one that almost every Christian knows by memory! In a world where things change so fast, where life seems to move so fast and where ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Hebrews 13:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leadership Changes Across Culture

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Leadership should adjust itself to the cultural context so as to be the best servant leadership following the example of Jesus Christ who humbled himself and became like a man. Leadership Changes Across Culture

LEADERSHIP CHANGES ACROSS CULTURES Quote: Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men. And they left everything and followed Him." (Matt 4:19,20) Introduction - Trying to work in another culture with your own cultural values of leadership can be frustrating, counter-productive, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handling Our Fear Of Change

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 12, 2013

This sermon looks at the need to overcome our fears by looking at how God changed Gideon. Our church is considering merging with another church and fear has some people paralyzed.

Handling Our Fear Of Change Glenville 4/7/2013 Judges 6:1-28 Matthew 14:22-33 How many of you are afraid some things, and you don’t even know why? You just know that if you see it you are going to go the other way. Our professionals have identified 322 unique phobias. The word ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sign Of Changing The Water Into Wine Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 9, 2015

Jesus begins His ministry with the changing of Water into Wine, which points to a greater reality later in His ministry.

The Sign of Changing the Water into Wine John 2:1-12 In John 1:50 Jesus said: “You will see greater things than these!” Three days later, Jesus and his mother, Mary, go together, along with His first disciples, to a wedding in Cana and witness the first miracle or sign of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

From The Book “god’s Plans For You” By Andrew Murray

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

Noticing in this scripture the direct link between “words spoken” and “God’s works”.

Notice in this scripture the direct link between “words spoken” and “God’s works”. John 14:10 (Jesus) ...The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works. Jesus says “The words I speak...” ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About Israel? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the twelfth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examines how we now live under God's grace. This message is the first of a two part message that examines God's plan for Israel.

Introduction: Has God rejected the nation of Israel? That’s the million dollar question, Christians and politicians struggle with what exactly to do about Israel. To be honest, this is a question that I struggle with. However, I take comfort that I am in good company because the apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Change That Comes With Church Growth

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 10, 2009

A shorter midweek message that might help other churches in dealing with some of the potential problems they must deal with in growing from a very small to a medium sized church in a short period of time.

We all have choices in life. Some choices lead us into good times, while others will lead us into bad times. And considering that we are free to make whichever choice we want, we should be very careful and use much wisdom, because most choices, good or bad, have far reaching consequences that we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: *other

Reading The Bible For Life Change

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 29, 2010

The Bible is screaming to be read not just to inform us but to form us. It can change our lives if we'll just let it.

READING THE BIBLE FOR LIFE CHANGE Isaac Butterworth October 31, 2010 Hebrews 4:12-13 (NIV) 12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Changed" From The Inside Out

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 26, 2012

Pretty soon your attitude will go from can’t do anything, to can do everything and it won’t be from your doing,  but what God has done on the inside of you first. By the time that you become aware of it on the outside, He will have already wove

Changed, from the inside out! Romans 12:1-2 MSG. 1-2.  So here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Things That Never Change

Contributed by Mike Carmody on Jan 4, 2001

5 Things that never change. Good mid-week sermon.

5 Things that never change Heb. 13:8 Intro: In a world full of changes, it’s nice to know that some things will never change. What are some things that will change. 1. God never changes A. Heb. 13:8 and B. Malachi 3:6 “For I am the Lord, I change not.” 2. God’s Word never changes A. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist