Sermons on The Bodily Transformation:

Transforming Power

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004

This is sermon 1 of 6 on based on the kind of church it takes to be an Acts 2:47 church. Many sources were used including several on Sermon Central

Transforming Power Meridian Christian Church is a “2:47” Church - 24/7! What is a 2:47 church 24 hours a day – seven days a week? In the next 6 weeks we are going to have the adventure of a lifetime together as we investigate, study and explore the Bible to learn what it is and what it means! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed By God Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 22, 2004

One thing must happen for something or someone to be transformed. There must be a CHANGE.

Transformed by God 2 Corinthians 5:17 A businessman owned a warehouse that had sat empty for months and needed repairs. Vandals had damaged the doors, smashed the windows, and trash was everywhere inside the building. The businessman showed a prospective buyer the property and took great pains to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transforming Community

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 30, 2004

Sermon 3 of 6 on the Acts 2:47 church - 24/7! We are called to be salt and light. I used several different Sermon Central sources for illustrations, ideas and comments.

2:47 – 24/7 Transforming Community Transformers change things. That’s what they do. When my girls were growing up I wanted to buy them "Transformers" instead of dolls. Donna wouldn’t let me for reasons that I don’t remember now. I’m sure her reasons were good - I just don’t remember what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transforming You

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 18, 2004

6th of 6 based on Acts 2:47 Small things done with great love change the world. You can change the world by changing you from being a taker to being a giver.

Transforming You 2:47 – 24/7 Now is the time for change January 31, 1829 To President Jackson: The canal system of this country is being threatened by the spread of a new form of transportation known as "railroads.’ The federal government must preserve the canals for the following reasons: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Transformed Life

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 20, 2004

This is the seventh in a series of studies on Ephesians and deals with the hallmarks of a transformed life in Christ.

The Transformed Life Ephesians 4:17-32 As we continue to look at Paul¡¦s message concerning the early church and it¡¦s ministry, tonight we move on to a difficult and much maligned subject. The transformed life. Jesus makes it clear that Salvation is about Change ¡V it is not a magic incantation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: *other

Transformational Thinking

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 5, 2006

How does God change us? Through the renewing of our minds!

Transformation Romans 12:1-2 "The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending, then having the two as close together as possible." –George Burns Romans 12 (Living Version) 12:1 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God. Let them ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed Or Deformed

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 17, 2007

God expects us to be transformed into the image of Christ. To refuse to do this we remain deformed in the image of the world.

In November of 1977 we adopted our son Kevin. As Kevin grew, he would occasionally want to sleep in our “king-sized” bed with us. We were used to having our dog in bed with us, and the addition of Kevin added little to the problem. Before too long, Kevin preferred to sleep in the big bed with Mom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Validation Of The Transformation

Contributed by Mike Hays on May 15, 2003

Paul’s past and teachings raised eyebrows and brought persecution, but Paul continued to live his life for the glory of God.

“Validation of the Transformation!” Galatians 1:11-24 This past week I have been studying our Scripture for this morning found in Galatians 1:11-24. You can sum up Paul’s intent with one simple sentence: Paul was defending the fact that he had received his message of salvation by grace through ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truths That Transform

Contributed by Micah Fries on Feb 10, 2004

Looking at Colossians 3:12-14 and considering who we are in Christ and how that status/relationship should direcly affect each of us.

Illustration: "A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing." Martin Luther 1. Our Identity in Christ (12a) a. Chosen by God Ephesians 1:4 2 Timothy 1:9 b. Changed by God Ephesians 1:4 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformation Of The Christian

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 20, 2004

how God brings about a transformation in people and Christians

February 22, 2004 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. 13 We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at it while the radiance was fading away. 14 But their minds were made dull, for to this day the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Conformity Or Transformation

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

Are we a thermometer Christian or a thermostat Christian?

INTRODUCTION: I. Illustration--Two items that measure temperature: a. Thermometer 1. It measures the temperature of the body 2. It is usually used to check whether a person has a fever or not. 3. Although it reads the temperature of the body, it cannot change it. b. Thermostat 1. It measures the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Adventist

Transforming Faith Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 24, 2003

This sermon teaches that God’s holiness in us HAS to transform us!

Lessons on Faith from the Model Prayer Transforming Faith …hallowed be your name… October 12, 2003 Intro: A. [Sort of Dead to Sin] In a classic Leadership cartoon by Mary Chambers, two couples are seated in a living room engaged in Bible study. One of the women is speaking. "Well," she says, "I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformation And Renewal Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 14, 2002

God calls us to give up all we have in response to his mercy and graceshown to us in Jesus Christ

What is your life worth? I don’t mean what would you give to save your life. I guess most of us would say you can’t put a value on human life and especially on my life. But if you were in a position where you had to put a value on your life how would you do it. For example, what do you think would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Baptism That Transforms

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 27, 2008

What is it like to live the life of "In-Christ"?

In the language of the New Testament our text is one long sentence, so I’m going to break it up as we go along. The phrase, "IN CHRIST" provokes questions. Why is "in Christ" so important that Paul uses it over 170 times in his epistles? What does it mean? Short answer: it means “to be saved, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: United Methodist

A Transformed Disciple Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Mar 29, 2008

Sermon Series on what it truely means to be a transformed disciple of Christ.

A Transformed Discipe By: Pastor Donny Granberry Today I want to ask you a question and offer a resolution to that Question. The Question is, “Are you a disciple or follower of Christ?”, and if so, “What distinguishes that to others?” You see, many believe that the function of the church is to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God