Sermons on Total Change:

The Call To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Every believer is called to be a disciple of Christ. It is up to us individually to heed the call to follow the Lord as His disciples.

The Call to Discipleship Matthew 4:19 As much as it hurts to admit, I truly believe the church has failed miserably in one vital area of ministry. Throughout the 80’s and 90’s there was a concerted effort to reach unbelievers with the Gospel, and the church rose to the call to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

9. The Grand Finale And The Great Turn (Romans 3:9-24) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 14, 2022

Paul concludes his section on the wrath of God, and then speaks two of the greatest words in Scripture: "BUT NOW"

Today is an exciting day! We have been talking about the wrath of God for about nine weeks now. And it’s been HEAVY! And so today, as we follow our outline through the book of Romans, remember that the overall theme is established in Romans 1:16-17, especially verse 17 In the gospel, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

Surrounded By God's Peace

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 15, 2015

This world is anxious to strike you with its rod and beat you at every opportunity whereas our Heavenly Father uses His rod to guide you and comfort you, by protecting you from this fallen world that is - the valley of the shadow of death.

Surrounded by God’s Peace Psalms 125 K.J.V. They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. 2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever. 3 For the rod of the wicked ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

X. Christian Holiness And Entire Sanctification Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Aug 5, 2016

This is an explanation of the tenth article of faith of the Church of the Nazarene. This article is the most central to the Nazarene denomination, since it was the focus that set us apart from other denominations.

This morning, we are going to move to our tenth Article of Faith, which is: X. Christian Holiness and Entire Sanctification Here is the description of this 10th tenet of our faith: We believe that sanctification is the work of God which transforms believers into the likeness of Christ. It is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:19-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Mind Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We are told that when we meet Jesus everything changes. But what should change? This series will deal with the transformation that we are supposed to undergo.

“Transformers” Pt. 1 – The Mind I. Introduction We are told that once we meet Jesus everything will change. We have heard it and perhaps quoted it ourselves, “Behold old things have passed away and all things are new” and “if any man is in Christ he is a new creature.” But my question is what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Healed In The Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Brewster on Oct 20, 2006

Total healing also means total restoration and permanent change from your present condition. Don’t find yourself giving into a spirit of panic when facing a crisis.

BE HEALED IN THE NAME OF JESUS PART 1 Acts 10:38 (NKJV) how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. Jesus healed a broad range of illnesses - in fact, He healed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith...takes A Licking And Keeps On Ticking

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jun 6, 2002

How to grow in Christlike Faith

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Faith…Takes A Licking And Keeps On Ticking! Pastor Jerry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-9, James 5:13-19, 2 Peter 1:1-10, James 2:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change Of Plans And Compromise

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A CHANGE OF PLANS DOES NOT NECESSARILY COMPROMISE ONE'S SINCERITY AND COMMITMENT 1.

A CHANGE OF PLANS DOES NOT NECESSARILY COMPROMISE ONE'S SINCERITY AND COMMITMENT 1. Paul made plans to visit Corinth (:15-16) 2. He made them with commitment (:17) -- with the commitment which characterizes God, who fulfills all His promises (:18-22) a. He is faithful b. His promises are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Never Changing Promise

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Through God's promises to Abraham, we see how His promises never change.

Introductory Considerations 1. Tommy knew that his father kept his promises. And so when his father promised to buy him a new bike, he was excited. But he would have to wait a year - when he would turn 8 years old. Tommy couldn’t wait. He wanted to make sure his father wouldn’t forget and he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Time For A Change

Contributed by Michael Allen on Oct 18, 2000

My brothers and sisters in a world where men and women have left their love for God,the things of God, and the people of God.

My brothers and sisters in a world where men and women have left their love for God,the things of God, and the people of God. In a world where the love of many have waxed cold. In a world where men haave become egotistic, self centered and selfish. In a world grown socold until even our prayers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18, John 3:1

Waiting On The World To Change

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 6, 2007

Often we wait for the world to change, to get better, but God didn’t wait. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus he changed the world for us.

(Play Song “Waiting on the World to Change” by John Mayer) Introduction: That song is currently quite popular, and while I like John Mayer’s music I must say that this is one of the worst songs I’ve ever heard in my life. Musically it’s great but the lyrics offer no hope, no promise, no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Light That Changed The World

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 8, 2007

The light of the world has come. He has risen.

The Light that Changed the World John 20:1-18 April 8, 2007 Easter Sunday How many government bureaucrats does it take to screw in a light bulb? None. They contract out for things like that. How many politicians does it take to change a light bulb? Four. One to change it and three to deny ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Change Your World

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 28, 2007

We have been called to love each other faithfully… to love others radically… and to love God wholeheartedly. We have been called to change the world… our world… and that begins by being the change that we want to see.

Change Your World (Mathew 16:18) Introduction We live in a constantly changing world. I remember when I first began in the ministry. I was a young Marine Sergeant living in Yuma, Arizona. I had gotten involved with a retired Pastor. He and I would lead a chapel service every Sunday at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian Church

"This Changes Everything" Series

Contributed by Mark Nielson on Apr 25, 2006

This message was preached on Easter Sunday ’06 with the basic premise being that the Resurrection Of Jesus Christ changes everything beginning with the disciples and continuing to you and I today!

READ THE TEXT…. Mark 16 This message was preached on Resurrection Sunday, April 16, 2006. The first in a series of message entitled “Navigating Life By GPS”! Global positioning System…. in the world of navigation…it has been said of GPS…that this changes everything….there are truly amazing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Hope That Changes Life

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

Easter is a living message of hope from the other side of the grave.

An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him the next day. When he reached his hotel he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of paper on which he had written her e-mail address, he did his best to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, John 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational