Sermons on Social Transformation:

The Transformation And The Second Coming Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 30, 2003

I want to talk about our bodies, the way we’re going to be after Jesus returns & He takes us home. I trust this message will not only instruct you, but inspire you; not only lead you, but also feed you with the reality of the soon return of Jesus & the re

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION I want to talk about our bodies, the way we’re going to be after Jesus returns and He takes us to heaven. I trust this message will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transformed Into Living Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003

Exposition of Romans 12:1-2. What does it mean for us to be "living sacrifices" and how are our minds to be "transformed"?

INTRODUCTION What does being a Christian, being someone who has received God’s mercy, mean for the way we live our lives? How does being a Christian make a practical difference, day to day, for you and for me? In my next few talks I am going to work through the answers that Paul gives to that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Eucharist And Personal Transformation

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 12, 2006

When we receive the body and blood of Christ, we are pledging to commit ourselves to alleviate the hunger in the world.

I watched the Oscar winning movie, “Gandhi” years ago when I was a school student. But one scene remains vivid in my memory. After Gandhiji returned from South Africa and started getting involved in the struggle of Independence of India, he made a journey all over the country to see and live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Catholic

Transformed By God's Word

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 10, 2006

Being changed by God’s word requires an appropriate response from its hearers.

Transformed by God’s Word Mark 4:1-20 INTRODUCTION Our passage implies that Jesus’ desire was to see a transformed life as a person hears the Word of God. He wants to see our transformed character and conviction as a result of learning God’s Word. Every Sunday morning millions of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Transforming Power Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006

No matter what your circumstances, Jesus cares about you and has the power to transform your life in an abundant fashion if you will allow Him

Series: It Took a Miracle Transforming Power of Jesus 7/6/97a BBC John 2:1-11 Our Lord Jesus was a master teacher. His teaching methods focused around parables or stories about very common things in order to teach profound truths. How many lives have been touched by his parable of the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Transformed For Life Into Heaven” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2006

# 5 in a series on Eternity: What Awaits after death. This sermon talks about the new physcial body believers will have for all eternity.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 5 “Transformed For Life Into Heaven” 1 Corinthians 15:35-52 In 1 Corinthians 15:35 the Apostle Paul asks two questions that concern us all. “But someone will say, “How are the dead raised ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-52

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

The internal transformation produced by salvation

2 Corinthians 3:18 2 Corinthians 5:17 Characteristics of those not transformed: 1. They are ineffective (v. 17b) 2. They are ignorant (v. 18a) 3. They are isolated (v. 18b) 4. They are indulgent (v. 19) What happens internally when we experience salvation? 1. When we are transformed, we set ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

The external change salvation brings

We will live three kinds of lives that will externally reveal our salvation... 1. We will live an HONEST life (4:25) A. We must lecture the truth (Zechariah 8:16). B. We must love the truth. C. We must live the truth. Psalm 101:7 2. We will live a HARMONIOUS life (4:26-27) A. We need to know the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

How to live a life for others as external evidence of your salvation

What will enable us to live a life for others? 1. We must BENEFIT others (4:28). A. We must change. B. We must commence. C. We must care. 2. We must BUILD up others (4:29). 3. We must BLESS others (4:30-32). A. Bless others by being holy (v. 30-31). B. Bless others by being kind (v. 32a). C. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

How to live life from an eternal perspective

Our salvation transforms our perspective from living in the here and now to living for eternity. How can we live a life from an eternal perspective? 1. Our lives must be lived in WATCHFULNESS (v. 8-14). A. Be watchful in what you love (v. 9-10). B. Be watchful in what you loathe (v. 11-12). C. Be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Transforming Role Of The Word

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

The greatest threat to the Bible is believers who don’t live close enough to God’s Word for it to perform its purpose.

The Transforming Role of the Word Hebrews 4:12 What is the greatest threat to the Bible? A Soviet Russian dictionary defined the Bible as a ‘collection of fantastic legends without scientific support. It is full of dark hints, historical mistakes, and contradictions. It serves as a factor for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Vision: Transformation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 17, 2008

Our vision at New Life is simply "Transforming lives, one at a time."

Our Vision: Transformation Text: 2 Cor. 5:17-18; Rom. 12:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation, but transformation, a process that might be slow and gradual. The difference might look like this: You can take ten gallons of gasoline and release ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Denomination: Methodist

Transform Nuh Conform Series

Contributed by Nigel Martin on Aug 21, 2009

This is the hour for you to get your minds stayed on God if true transformation is to take place.

Waltham Park NTCOG Sunday, February 22, 2009 Text: Romans 12:1-2 Theme: Transform nuh conform (my problem is with my head) Introduction There is much debate as it relates to those who profess to be Christians. Many criticize the church and our young people are not exempt as it relates to what we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Boldness Of The Transformed Life Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

There had to be some explanation for the healing of the lame man. Peter & John were uneducated and untrained men. They had not been trained in the professional rabbinical schools of Hillel or Shammai. Where did they get their wisdom and clear, precise

THE BOLDNESS OF THE TRANSFORMED LIFE ACTS 4:13-31 READ v. 13-14 There had to be some explanation for the healing of the lame man. Peter & John were uneducated and untrained men. They had not been trained in the professional rabbinical schools of Hillel or Shammai. Where did they get their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-31

Transformed Into The Image Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 27, 2009

This sermon looks at three catalysts that God uses to transform us. I. God Uses PEOPLE To Transform Us. II. God Uses CIRCUMSTANCES To Transform Us. III. God Uses SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES To Transform Us. (Sermon 2 in this series)

Transformed Into The Image Of Christ Let me tell you right up front - the title of this sermon may be misleading to many of you. When I use the word “Transformed” – many of you think that being tranformed into the image of Christ is something that happens to you without any effort or input on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational