Sermons on Prayer Can Lead To Change:

Transformed By Jesus: The Zacchaeus Story SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Zacchaeus, a man who seemingly had it all, was in reality empty inside. His life took a turn when he encountered Jesus, leading to a profound transformation.

Zacchaeus was a man who seemed to have it all, but in reality, he had nothing. However, everything changed when Jesus entered his life. Today, we will explore the story of Zacchaeus and how his encounter with Jesus transformed him. Zacchaeus was a tax collector, working for the Roman government. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Change, Transformation

Following God's Lead Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 18, 2014

In this second sermon in this series, we explore how Israel follows God's lead after King Cyrus gives them permission to return and rebuild the Temple of God.

Introduction: A. Many of us have our favorite songs. Maybe it’s a song that describes the theme of our lives or of our relationships. 1. Major league baseball now uses what are called a player’s walk-up song – It is used as a player heads to the mound or walks to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth That Leads To Godliness Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010

Introduction to the Letter to Titus.

Culture is constantly knocking at our door. ‘Which bank’? ‘Oh what a feeling’! ‘It puts a rose in every cheek’, ‘The fresh food people’, ‘My Dad picks the fruit to make the cordial, that I like best’, ‘Oh what a feeling’, ‘My store’, ‘For the most important person in the world’, and ‘Aussie kids ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can't Outsmart Jesus

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jul 6, 2016

When a lawyer tries to entrap Jesus, he falls into his own trap.

TITLE: You Can't Outsmart Jesus TEXT: Luke 10:25-37 INTRO: Again, we look at another passage contained only in Luke. Remember, this incident took place on the other side of the cross, before coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. So it was during the Dispensation of the Law, not of Grace. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Leading Others Upward Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #3

Leading Others Upward Malachi 2:1-9 We can learn from others. I would say that one of the people that we learn the most from is our mothers. Here are some things that only a mom can teach: Moms teach us about anticipation: Just wait until your father gets home! Moms teach us about medical ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading Others Upwards Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

Leaders have an obligation to instruct others and not cause people to stumble. This is only possible when we stand in awe of God’s name.

Leading Others Upward There are some things that only a mom can teach… My mother taught me about anticipation: “Just wait until your father gets home!” My mother taught me about medical science: “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to stay that way.” My mother taught me about ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer And Falling Away

Contributed by Jack Martin on Apr 27, 2020

I broach this subject carefully because so much is at stake in being accurate.

Conversation at Pastors Meeting – The reality that many are leaving church. Add to that the % of kids who walk away when going to College. There is a reality that we may have to come to grips with and that’s the fact that Scripture itself including Jesus warn of a growing cold of believers and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Change The Church

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 8, 2007

A sermon that suggests we can change the church by understanding how we belong to the body of christ and how we need to change ourselves first.

How to change the church "Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choices, Chances, And Changes

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019

Is it possible to live a holy Life? Can you be set apart for God? Yes, it goes by our choices, chances, changes we make and allow to be made in our lives.

Choices, chances, and changes Introduction- Good Morning Romans Chapter 12:1-2 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God- this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-20, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer-Works Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 16, 2008

Why ‘work’ instead of ‘activity’ of prayer or ‘picnic’ of prayer? Why does ‘prayer concert’, or ‘prayer vigil’ sound so gray and bland? The answer is obvious. Prayer is hard work! It is rewarding; it is life-changing; but it is hard.

We continue today on our topic, “Learning to serve in a Service-less Age”, more specifically looking at “The refurbished Life”. God refurbishes our lives, in part, through “The Habit of Prayer”. I confess my struggle with this topic. It is complex yet simple. So complex that we will not even begin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 11, 2007

This is the fifth and final in a series of messages in conjunction with Dwayne Moore’s "Thirty Days of Praise"

Thirty Days of Praise Can You Hear Me Now? 1 Samuel 3:1-10 * Verizon phone has built an empire asking one question; “Can you hear me now?” It’s interesting to me that they have coined the one phrase that every person in this building who owns a cellular phone has used many times. How many times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Like King Solomon

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 5, 2023

King Solomon was not only a great O.T. king but he was also a great leader. Solomon's wisdom and leadership helped turn the nation of Israel into a great world power during O.T. times. King Solomon's leadership and wisdom can be applied today in every life situation.

The Bible says in 1 Kings 3:1-9 CSB Solomon made an alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt by marrying Pharaoh’s daughter. Solomon brought her to the city of David until he finished building his palace, the Lord’s temple, and the wall surrounding Jerusalem. However, the people were sacrificing on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-9, 2 Chronicles 1:10-12, Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Without Prayer!

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 3, 2003

Without prayer we can not accomplish several important things.

Text: Philippians 1: 18-26 Title: Without prayer! Introduction. There are certain things in life I can’t do if something important is missing. a.I cannot send a letter without postage. b.I cannot use an A.T.M. machine without a pin number. c.I cannot have a bath without water. This morning ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Touching Heaven, Changing Earth

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

You can make an impact in your world, but first you need to touch heaven before you can change the earth.

Last Sunday night we talked about our vertical relationship with God. We decided it was important for us an individual believers to improve on our vertical relationship and I believe after last week many of you are experiencing a refreshing in your experience and relationship with God. But, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lead On, O King Eternal Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Where is God when you "can’t believe your ears"? When He is leading you, are you prepared to follow, no matter the cost?

Texts: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-51, 58-67; Matthew 11:25-30 Date: Sunday, July 7, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell I couldn’t believe my ears. It was the fall of 2000, almost 2 years ago. Melody and I were sitting in the dining room at 471 Old Ocean House Road , with boxes piled all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:34-67

Denomination: Nazarene