Sermons on Shaping:

Transformed By Truth: The Grace-Fueled Journey Titus 2:11-12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 30, 2024

Today, we embark on a journey through Titus 2:11-12, exploring the transformative truth that is the grace of God. In a world yearning for meaning and purpose, let us delve into the profound wisdom of God's Word and discover how His grace shapes and transforms our lives.

Transformed by Truth: The Grace-Fueled Journey Titus 2:11-12 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through Titus 2:11-12, exploring the transformative truth that is the grace of God. In a world yearning for meaning and purpose, let us delve into the profound wisdom of God's Word and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-12, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 2:12, Titus 2:11, Romans 6:14, Colossians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing Godly Friends

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on May 5, 2007

Knowing how to choose friends is one of most important skills you’ll ever develop. Friends help shape your life because of their strong influence; therefore it is important to choose the right friends. In the Word of God, He shows us how to select friend

Introduction · Knowing how to choose friends is one of most important skills you’ll ever develop. · Friends help shape your life because of their strong influence; therefore it is important to choose the right friends. · In the Word of God, He shows us how to select friend to be part of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of The Home Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 18, 2006

Wife, it’s not just up to you, but you’re the HEART of the HOME, in almost every circumstance. You will keep the relationship alive more than he will. Yes, he must cooperate, but you’re the one who will keep the bridge in good shape!

The Heart of the Home Wives, it’s your turn this morning! Seriously, I am preaching today in the context of the Christian wife and mother. I believe that the Bible teaches that a man and woman who enter into the marriage covenant, invoke a wholly different set of responsibilities in this world. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Tearful Encounter With Church Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jun 24, 2006

Each family here has experienced death and sorrow at sometime in our life. We have found that death claims loved ones of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Each person deals with death differently. One come demoninator in death is the shedding of tears. How

Each family here has experienced death and sorrow at sometime in our life. We have found that death claims loved ones of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Each person deals with death differently. One come demoninator in death is the shedding of tears. How can we survive when death takes loved ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-44

Denomination: Baptist

Paternal Pleas To Posterity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 21, 2009

Calvary Baptist Church, Washington, DC: We will never achieve maturity until we come to terms with our paternity and accept our posterity. Understand that those who shaped us were also maturing; the transforming power of Christ will open wide our hearts.

All of us aspire to maturity. All of us hope to become mature and complete, grown up in every way, accomplished, respected, and honored. It’s a worthy goal. It’s a proper ambition. But we will never achieve maturity until we come to terms with both our paternity and our posterity. Our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dust In The Wind

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 12, 2008

The “winds of change” brings dust into your life to change your shape into what God has in store for you. Dust may come in the form of your reputation slandered, Relocation out of your comfort zone, or separation of friends. Swirling sand helps you disco

Dust In The Wind I close my eyes only for a moment and the moment’s gone. All my dreams pass before my eyes, a curiosity. Dust in the wind. All they are is dust in the wind. Same old song, just a drop of water in an endless sea. All we do crumbles to the ground though we refuse to see. Dust in the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Believe In Angels

Contributed by John Lowe on May 4, 2016

About 200 years ago, leading thinkers began to insist that we rely only on our reason and not the church's teachings. Science and technology came to shape our thinking about how the world works. Before long, angels began to disappear from peoples' consciousness.

April 30, 2016 Tom Lowe I Believe in Angels Text: “For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done.” (Matthew 16:27). I have never heard a sermon on angels. Think back. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:27

Denomination: Baptist

Handcrafted By God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2012

Is God bending, shaping, or polishing me right now? What’s my attitude: Am I thanking and praising God, or am I complaining about the process? Trials are intended not to provoke us but to prove us. See the present from the perspective of the future. Look

Opening illustration: The Steinway piano has been preferred by keyboard masters such as Rachmaninoff, Horowitz, Cliburn, and Liszt—and for good reason. It is a skillfully crafted instrument that produces phenomenal sound. Steinway pianos are built today the same way they were 140 years ago when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavenly Mindedness That Produces Good Works Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 20, 2020

How does our citizenship in heaven shape the way we think and interact with the world around us? How does it inform our understanding of social justice? How does "eagerly" waiting for the Coming of Christ affect the way we live life?

Intro We are in a profound transition both in the church and in the nation. The presidential election is only weeks away. The results will take our nation and our lives in one of two very different directions. The church is also being reconfigured. Even now it looks very different than it did seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7, Titus 2:11-14, Acts 1:11, John 14:2-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Philippians 1:27, Revelation 11:15, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12, 1 Timothy 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Guarding The Truth: A Call To Faithful Living 1 Timothy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 15, 2024

In the book of 1 Timothy, the Apostle Paul provides profound guidance on guarding and living out the truth of God's Word. Today, we embark on a transformative journey through key passages from 1 Timothy, discovering the power of truth in shaping our lives.

Guarding the Truth: A Call to Faithful Living Introduction: In the book of 1 Timothy, the Apostle Paul provides profound guidance on guarding and living out the truth of God's Word. Today, we embark on a transformative journey through key passages from 1 Timothy, discovering the power of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7, Titus 1:9, 1 Timothy 1:15-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, James 5:16, 1 Timothy 3:14-16, Colossians 2:9, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 1 Timothy 4:7-11, 1 Corinthians 9:25, 1 Timothy 4:12, Matthew 5:16, 1 Timothy 4:16, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Timothy 6:3-8, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Molded By God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

We may share in his creative work through faith, or we may forget the power of his shaping hands and look to our own ingenuity, our own capacity to market and manage our Christian fellowship. The security of God's people lies only in the Potter's Hand.

Opening illustration: I read a story of a woman on vacation that was shopping in the finest stores. One day she saw the most beautiful cup she had ever seen. She went in bought the cup and every day she would take the cup out and admire it. She would even talk to the cup and say, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mentoring With God: Model Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 17, 2025

If you were looking to benefit from mentoring, what might you look for from a mentor? What if you knew the qualities of a Godly mentor that would shape your goals as a mentor and direct your search as a mentee? Get ready to discover what a model mentor looks like!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Mentoring with God: Model John 21:15-25 This is the fourth message in our series, Mentoring with God. Here is an excerpt from my recent email to our small group leaders: ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: *other

Who Am I

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 15, 2015

Like Peter, we are followers of Jesus. Like Peter, we sometimes have deep faith, and, at other times, a lack of faith. Jesus saw in Peter the same thing he sees in us-building material that can be shaped into a people of faith to serve his reign.

The Gospel reading from Matthew 16:13-20 takes place in the region of Caesarea Philippi. It was a territory where pagan gods were worshipped, and it is there that Jesus asks Peter a question about his identity; not in some safe territory, but in a non-believing location. Perhaps that is why Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

Christian Wrestling

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Apr 18, 2013

Wrestling is a challenging sport. It takes strength, endurance and real self-sacrifice. These guys train and work out hours each day to stay in shape. I’m sure they have a diet they stick too without compromise. It’s what they live and breathe

Christian wrestling Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

"The God Who Feeds My Soul”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 17, 2024

St. Augustine noted that every person has a God shaped hole in his or her soul. People attempt to fill that cavity with lots of things but Jesus the true bread from heaven. Deep in every human soul is a search for “Harmony” with our Creator, that was lost in the Garden of Eden.

In Jesus Holy Name July 21, 2024 Text: Mark 6:35,38 Redeemer “The God Who Feeds My Soul” St. Augustine noted that every person has a God shaped hole in his or her soul. People attempt to fill that cavity with lots of things but nothing satisfies our desire for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44, John 6:5-13

Denomination: Lutheran