Sermons on Shallow Conversion:

Transforming Your Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 22, 2014

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us wisdom for transforming our relationships from shallow and superficial to deep and meaningful.

TRANSFORMATION #2: TRANSFORMING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS INTRO TO TOPIC: Two weeks ago we started a new series in the Sermon on the Mount, looking at the greatest message ever preached by Jesus. OPENING TEXT: “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-32

Denomination: *other

Encountering Jesus (2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 11, 2019

In John 4, the Samaritan woman encounters Jesus and experiences a scandalous conversation, a secret confession, and a startling conversion.

Encountering Jesus (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/11/2015 I read a story this week about an Amish family visiting the big city for the first time. They were amazed by everything they saw. Having grown up and lived all their lives on a rural farm everything was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian Church

From Cocaine To The Calling Series

Contributed by Shane West on Jan 11, 2002

Shane West’s conversion...

Thank you for your interest in what God did in the life of Shane West! It is my prayer that God ministers to you through “My Story” – Shane West I wish you could see where God’s brought me from. The best testimony that you can have is your own, whatever God has done for you. Let me start by ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lion Meets The Lamb Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Mar 21, 2005

The conversion of Paul on the road to Damascus

The Lion Meets the Lamb – Acts 9:1-31 (From Saul to Paul) In chp. 8:1-3, we see the beginning of Saul’s attempt to destroy the Greek-speaking Christian congregation in Jerusalem. The result is that these persecuted disciples move out of the city, and plant new congregations in Samaria and its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Verse

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 17, 2004

This is about Jesus conversation with Nicodemus.

It is perhaps the best known verse of the Bible. Almost anyone can quote it, at least in paraphrase. It is the verse that every child learns in Sunday school and VBS. I remember making a little wall plaque in Bible school with the verse on it. I remember that 15 to 20 years ago, you would see ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Encounters: Paul Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Sep 13, 2004

This is about Paul’s conversion.

Turning points are those things that happen, where after it life is never the same. Inventions are often turning points. The automobile altered life forever. The PC altered life forever. Cell phones (the electronic leash) altered life forever. It took almost a week for the assassination of A. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Killer Comes To Christ

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

A message about the conversion of Paul.

A KILLER COMES TO CHRIST TEXT: Acts 9:1-9 Acts 9:1 9 -- And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unt the high priest, And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Acts 9

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 6, 2020

Saul's conversion

Saul on the road to Damascus (v.1-9) When was our Damascus experience? Ananias healed Saul (v.10-22) Will we say "Here I am, Lord?" Our changed lives will be a witness. Can we prove Jesus is the Christ? The plot against Saul (v.23-31) Christ brings peace and the Holy Spirit ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Under Construction (Updated Version)

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 5, 2025

A sermon about the conversion and the journey.

“Under Construction” Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost is one of the most important days in the history of Christianity. It is, quite literally, the birthday of the Jesus’ Church. In importance, it ranks right up there with Christmas and Easter. That being said, a lot of people know very little about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Pebble In The Shoe

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 15, 2024

Our kickoff of 2024 theme of "Spiritual Conversation." What the point is and how to have a Spiritual Conversation.

Pebble In Their Shoe (2 Tim. 4:1-5) Intro: A. I had a wonderful time with Gidel, the preacher from Hanover is past week. We met in my office to talk, have some coffee, pray and share. It was great. He taught me something about vision and prayer. He told me he wanted to get more chairs for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-21, John 6:60-71, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It Safe Sex?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Sexual fulfillment is a very shallow goal to have in life. Instead, we need to seek spiritual fulfillment in Jesus Christ

Dear Mom, Yes, some of the things you have heard about this city are probably true. In fact, they say the main reason people come to this place is because of sex. Sexual immorality is more prevalent than you could ever imagine. By God’s grace, I have remained chaste, but it seems I am being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Year C: Suitable Explanation Of The Gospel

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 1, 2025

An encounter with Jesus Christ through Scripture, prayer, and friendly conversation

You are among the seventy-two disciples Jesus appointed, and commissioned by your baptism, and confirmation to tell others that Jesus saves. The verb used is “apostle”: He literally “apostled” us into the world. The Church officially teaches in the National Statutes of OCIA that baptized ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

Does Prayer Even Work

Contributed by Jeff Poor on May 11, 2017

Prayer isn't a wish list. Prayer isn't a formal conversation. Pray is a vulnerable, honest, and raw conversation with God. God doesn't want the information, He wants the conversation.

Title: Does Prayer Even Work? Text: Matthew 6:5-13 Bottom Line: Prayer isn’t a wish list, it’s the foundation to a relationship. Intro A couple years ago I was asked to be in a wedding in Iowa. An other buddy of mine was also in the wedding and we decided we would fly out a day or two early and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Psalm 22:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does A Deeper Life Look Like Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 24, 2006

This is the first in a series of sermons looking at developing a deeper walk with Christ. It addresses the issue of shallow Christianity and what a deeper life really looks like.

Going Deeper Pt 1 Of all the things that I became convinced of during my time away perhaps the most important is that God is calling me and us to a deeper walk with Him. We live in a time that is marked with shallow Christianity. The world around us screams at us that it’s true. The Church of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: *other

More Heart Values

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 16, 2006

The final four values that shape our church and our Christian walk.

“More Heart Values” The Core of the Church August 20, 2006 Introduction: Last week we began looking at the foundation of the values and beliefs that shapes the core of LifeQuest. Today we want to continue that study looking at the final four core values of our church community and how they apply ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist