Sermons on renewing of mind:

A Renewed Passion

Contributed by K George on Feb 28, 2004

A short response to The Passion of Christ.

A Renewed Passion It started out as an evening of fun and entertainment. The van was filled with a pastor and her congregation, going to see the biggest Christian film of possibly our lifetime. We were excited and anticipating a spectacular film. The story of our Lord, rightly portrayed in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renewing Obedience Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

There is a cost to following Jesus, but it’s not as high as the cost of not following.

Passage: Acts 7:2-4; Genesis 11:31-12:-7 READ ACTS 7:2-4, Gen... 11:31-12:7 Steven’s sermon in Acts gives us by the Holy Spirit’s revelation a glimpse at the first of two calls on Abram’s life. When Abram was still living in Ur, before he moved to Haran, God called him to pull up stakes, God told ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reborn And Renewed Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 16, 2003

2nd of 6 in series leading to Easter. God gave us a “Do Over”! It’s called being “born again” and it is a wonderful gift! What is this Born Again thing?

Reborn and Renewed John 3:1-17 (NCV) Nicodemus Comes to Jesus 3 There was a man named Nicodemus who was one of the Pharisees and an important Jewish leader. 2 One night Nicodemus came to Jesus and said, “Teacher, we know you are a teacher sent from God, because no one can do the miracles you do ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Renewed Series

Contributed by Harvie Neatherlin on Aug 19, 2002

God made a promise to Abraham. It was a promise of His grace and blessing. Each one of us are given the opportunity to turn from the ways of the world to a life of grace and blessing.

Introduction: When I was a young boy growing up I used to play games. I would join my cousins in the evening and we would play for what seemed like hours, pretending to be someone or something that we were not. It is said that the Hypocrite professes to be what he does not practice, while the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Renewal

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

God’s plan to rebuild lives.

The Road to Renewal Isaiah 40:29-31 I. You Must Have Vison For The Future - Proverbs 29:18 A. Evaluate Where You Are - Neh 2:13-15; 2 Cor 13:5 1. Where have you been 2. What are your strengths 3. What are your areas of weakness 4. What has brought about past failures II. You Must ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Covenant Renewed Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

The Israelites renew their covenant with God.

The Covenant Renewed I. The Signers of the Covenant (1-27) A. Chief Leaders B. Priests C. Levites D. Other Leaders II. The Solemn Promise of the Covenant (28-29) A. Walk in the Law B. Obey the Law III. The Separation of the Covenant (30-39) A. Specific B. Temple Taxes C. Offerings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Committed To Renewal Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

Ninth in a series on Revival influenced by Rich Atchley. This lesson outlines the necessity of Full Committment to God.

COMMITTED TO RENEWAL II Chronicles 14 & 15 INTRODUCTION: In July 1998, Ann Landers asked for people who lived during World War II to send in the secrets of how their marriages endured. A Mr. King responded, "Dear Ann, In a recent column you asked how those World War II marriages endured. My ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elements Of Renewal

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

Prayer leads to an awareness of where we need to change. This awareness then calls for a putting away of negative elements in our behaviour ( we call that fasting). This in turn calls forth a new way of relating to others which is concretely expressed i

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. IV, Issue 3, No. 16 First Sunday of Lent (Year B) March 12, 2000 Readings: * Genesis 9:8-15 * 1 Peter 3:18-22 * Mark 1:12-15 Elements of Renewal Mixed Feelings There are many things in life that call forth mixed feelings from ourselves. At the same time, we both want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

Relationship Renewal Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005

Bad relationships are hindering the effectiveness of our service to Jesus. Relationships that unravel have a negative impact that goes on and on.

There’s a little girl who is dreaming of her wedding day. She knows what the church is going to look like. She knows what kind of dress she will wear. She can even see the color of her fiancé’s eyes. But something is interfering with her dreams. Her mom and dad are arguing a lot lately. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Renewal And Revival Series

Contributed by Rajkumar Pulla on Jan 1, 2010

A PSALM OF RENEWAL AND REVIVAL

A PSALM OF RENEWAL AND REVIVAL On the Sunday evening before special services dedicated to renewal and revival, it is good to turn to one of the Prayers of David and let him help us express and focus our need and our desire. Psalm 40 This Psalm speaks both of "waiting" and of "seeking." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Bible Church

Renewed In The Wilderness

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 19, 2008

The power of Lent is in the wilderness of letting go and disengaging with the world so that we can reconnect to God.

Introduction: The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness is a pivotal event in His life. It is recorded in Mark, Luke, and Matthew. This week we read Matthew’s account. It comes right after Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan and before His formal ministry begins. Hear now the word of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Heart Renewed

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 13, 2007

God uses his own worst advertisement, his people, to show the world just how holy he is.

It is very easy to become distracted from our purposes. I started this week with a great plan and schedule. I had untended to write this sermon on Monday By Monday 8.30am, it was off the rails. I had not even arrived at the office, but heard the news that vandals had spray painted most of our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-38

Denomination: Salvation Army

Returning For Renewal

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

God has the desire to renew the hearts of those who would seek His face

Returning for Renewal Hosea 6:1-3 September 2, 2007 Morning Service Introduction In 1904 a young ministerial student named Evan Roberts, began to feel that God was sending an urgent message that He was going to pour out a mighty spirit of revival on Wales, which is now a part of Great Britain. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

A Renewed Heart

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 18, 2007

A challenging message on how God performs Cardiac surgery and what is required of the believer

It is very easy to become distracted from our purposes. I started this week with a great plan and schedule. I had untended to write this sermon on Monday By Monday 8.30am, it was off the rails. I had not even arrived at the office, but heard the news that vandals had spray painted most of our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-38

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Need For Renewal

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

New houses lose their magic after a mortgage payment or two. The new car smell generally wears off after about two weeks. Honeymoons don't last forever. Even in the spiritual realm, the newness of conversion and church wears off all-too-soon! The onl

The problem of sin has brought the consequences of the curse - one of which is that the 'new' never lasts (or costs too much to keep new). New houses lose their magic after a mortgage payment or two. The new car smell generally wears off after about two weeks. Honeymoons don't last forever. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist