Sermons on Resolve To Change:

Turning Complaints Into A Celebration

Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Oct 10, 2016

Jesus was often judged harshly by the religious authorities in his day. The Pharisees and the scribes believed wrongly that he was condoning the sins of people whose company he shared. Instead Christ came to make of them "new creations" (2 Cor. 5:17).

“Turning Complaints into a Celebration” Luke 15:1-10, Proper 19-C September 11, 2016 “Grumble”: It’s an interesting word isn’t it? And here we find it in the second verse of our Gospel lesson today. “And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are Better Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 5, 2023

In all matters of wisdom and understanding about which King Nebuchadnezzar examined them, he found Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers who were in all his realm.

November 5, 2023 Daniel 1:12-20 (NKJV) You are Better “Changes, Choices & Consequences” Changes - The world we live in always brings about change. Everything must change. There is only one constant we have and that is the Word of God. He is the same yesterday, today and forever more. These ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Differences Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

We do not have to like everything about Paul, for he didn't like everything about himself, but we do have to recognize that differences are not defects. They are the key to the churches having the diversity necessary to reach a very diverse world.

Sometimes a man can be so different that nobody can agree with him all the time. Such was the case with Roger Williams, who was the founder of the first Baptist Church in America. He came to America for religious freedom, and he expected to have more of it than anybody was willing to give him. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

#4 Being Transformed Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 8, 2015

This sermon deals with how God wants to transform us. We are to be transformed in our Heads (minds), Hearts (desires), and hands (actions)

Being Transformed Introduction: 1) Americans like to make new year resolutions: #1 resolution: losing weight, more exercise, be a better person 2) Change is difficult, we are creatures of habit, sometimes change is impossible, 3) Good news, God can and wants to help us make great ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Year, New You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

Explores the transformation of becoming a new creature in Christ, seeking God's guidance to better understand and embrace this spiritual rebirth.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing under the same roof, bound by the same faith, and warmed by the same love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Scripture for today comes from the book of Ezekiel, chapter 36, verse 26: "I will give you a new heart and put a new ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Topics: Following Christ, Changes

When Your River Gets Shifted Series

Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Dec 20, 2019

Change comes into our lives. Sometimes we seek it, but more often than not, we react to it.

Ever heard of the Choluteca Bridge? The Choluteca Bridge is in Honduras. When it was built, it was an architectural marvel. It was designed by some of Japan’s top engineers. The design was important because the area was known for its hurricanes and massive rain storms. The bridge was massive! It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:34-35, Deuteronomy 22:13-21, Luke 2:33-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer Doesn't Fix Everything, But It Changes Everything

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 23, 2021

Because of God's perfect wisdom, I trust Him to determine what is best for me, along with His perfect timing. Sometimes the mere timing of the answer is a miracle in itself to show that it truly came from God and not something of our own Power or Volition

TITLE: PRAYER DOESN’T FIX EVERYTHING, BUT IT CHANGES EVERYTHING SCRIPTURE: JAMES 5:16 This is our Third and final installment of this series on Prayer. In today’s modern world sometimes it is hard for us to realize the Power of Prayer. After all, man has accomplished so much that often we ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Living With The Consequences (Psalm 3)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 29, 2010

A practical message about how to survive the messes we make of life based on Psalm 3. Expository and alliterated, with PowerPoint if you e-mail me.

Psalm 3: Living With the Consequences Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church One day, a mother explained to her five-year-old daughter that if she chose to disobey her, she would have to live with the consequences. “Oh, Mommy!” the little girl said with a terrified look on her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

What Do You Desire?

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 11, 2014

What do you desire? It's a question which sets our minds racing. Ask any child that question, and you will get ten or fifteen quick answers in rapid fire. We all have things we desire. But just how big are your desires? And

Mark 10:32-52 Jesus’ Sufferings Foretold 32 They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him, 33 saying, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

An Issue For Christ

Contributed by Craige Lebreton on Feb 22, 2006

Christ resolves the issues that seperate you from the Father.

An Issue for Christ (Pastor Craige LeBreton) Text: Luke 8:40-48 Introduction: This is Luke’s third great miracle story. In this section of his gospel is the raising of Jairus’ daughter, into this story is woven the healing of the woman with the hemorrhage. This miracle is often overlooked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict Resolution

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 23, 2011

This sermon gives the Biblical purpose and process of resolving conflicts.

Conflict Resolution By: JB Hall • The Goal of Scripture in Conflict Resolution A. Galatians 6:1 – 3 – Reconciliation; not Retaliation. B. James 5:19 & 20 – Convert; not condemn. C. Matthew 18:15 – 17 – Restoration; not Retribution. • James 4:11 – ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Baptist

Starting The New Year Right

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 6, 2002

In this new year, we need to focus on: 1. Personal development. 2. Building relationships. 3. A life of service.

One of the positive effects of the recent tragedy our country experienced is that people appear to be shifting their priorities. People are centering their lives more on home and family rather than jobs and careers. We are looking again at the value of relationships, and even our relationship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Converting The Economy To The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2017

"We can no longer trust in the unseen forces and the invisible hand of the market."

Thursday of Second Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel Mark’s Gospel, which tradition holds is the second one written after Matthew, seems to be a short life of Christ appended to an account of His passion and resurrection. Miracles such as the ones we hear about today occupy a large part of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Life Changing Effects Of The Wind Of God

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jul 19, 2001

A MESSAGE BASED ON THE WORDS OF JESUS IN JOHN 3:8 "THE WIND BLOWETH WHERE EVER IT WILLS....SO IS EVERYONE WHO IS BORN OF THE SPIRIT"

THE LIFE CHANGING EFFECTS OF THE WIND OF GOD JOHN 3:1-8 (8) “The wind bloweth where it wills....so is everyone who is born of the Spirit” I. THE WIND OF GOD A. In these verses Jesus refers to the work of the Holy Spirit in the “Born Again” experience B. The word Spirit means breath or wind, so ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Culture Shifts: Our Changing World

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 7, 2002

This is the 1st of a sermon series exploring the changes that have taken place in our worldview in the last 40 - 50 years. This sermon explores the paradox of the human search for order, and the divine imposition of chaos at the tower of Babel. It then

Bibliography: Culture Shifts: A Bible Study of Postmodern Times, Lesson 2 For the next several weeks, we are going to be taking a look at the times we live in and the changes that have taken place in the way we think and act over the last 40 years. Tonight we will look at how our society and our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Methodist