Sermons on Transformation In Christ:

Be Transformed

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

In this coming year we hope to work well together as a church in the tasks to proclaim Christ and to worship Him. Before we can do so as a church, we as individuals need to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

Introductory Considerations 1. One of most beautiful expressions of worship and praise is Handel’s Messiah - I love to hear good orchestra play this wonderful work and listen to choir sing the chorus. 2. Perhaps I am picturing an ideal situation in my mind, but I like to think of the church as an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformed And Passionate Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 16, 2008

Second in a series on our church’s vision; this one also addresses the issue of being passionate Christians, using Peter as an illustration of how Christ builds passion in us as followers.

Series: Our Vision Sermon Title: Transformed and Passionate Don’t you just love this 2+ year election cycle? I heard on the news the Canadians are going to manage to have a national parliamentary election, start to finish, in 36 days! Wow. There’s a topic that keeps coming up ad nauseam -- from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Transformation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 16, 2012

The Gospel has the power to radically change us from the inside out.

The Power of Transformation Text: Gal. 1:11-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I don’t want enough of Him to make me love a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

Christ And World Revolution

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 9, 2016

Jesus Christ is the greatest revolutionary who ever lived. Jesus demands, not only personal revolution -- of our hearts, priorities, behavior, and words -- but also for us to bring revolution to the world around us!

CHRIST & WORLD REVOLUTION 2 Cor. 5:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Fish and Chips 1. Lost on a rainy night in the north of England, a lady stumbled across a monastery and requested shelter there. Fortunately, she's just in time for dinner and was treated to the best fish and chips she’d ever ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Transformed Name Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Aug 1, 2011

7th Sermon in our Action in Acts series, preached on June 19th, it was leading into the summer were continuity and attendance start to decline. This sermon is focusing on the transformation of Saul, the stretching of Annanias and how God wants to change u

Action – A transformed name I was watching the news reports of the rioting in Vancouver after game 7 this week and was struck by two things, how dangerous people can be when they start going down that path and the danger that is our reaction to it, thinking that there is no way we would ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Total Transformation"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 24, 2011

A sermon about offering our whole selves to God.

Romans 12:1-21 “Total Transformation” By: Ken Sauer, PAstor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Our media saturated culture tends to value our bodies according to how they look. Do we have “buns of steel?” Are we able, without ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Transformation Possible: The Transformation Of Peter Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016

The Apostle Peter experienced many transformations during his life, but the most profound transformation was from failure to faith. This sermon reflects on Peter's denial of Christ in the courtyard.

Let’s talk about transformation. Merrian-Webster defines transformation as “a complete or major change in someone's or something's appearance, form, etc.” Transformation is at the heart of our Christian faith, isn’t it? Don’t we believe that Jesus Christ came into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Methodist

Transformed Into God's Image

Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Nov 25, 2007

A KNOWLEDGE OF WHO WHE ARE IN CHRIST

Transformed into God’s Image Text: Genesis 1:26, 1 John 4:17, 2 Corinthians 3:18 INTRODUCTION By the end of this message tonight you are going to know who’s image you are living in, because you have a choice of who’s image you want to walk in and live in. Webster says that image means a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

A Life Transformed By The Lamb Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 2, 2008

Simon was a very impetuous man. He was unstable, impulsive, spontaneous. Sinking Sand. It was Simon who followed Jesus for 3 years then denied Him 3 times. Shifting sands. He promised “though all forsake you Jesus, I never will” and then he promised the l

John Hiebert was a bank robber. It is said that he had robbed more than 30 banks in his lifetime before getting caught and put into prison. In prison he became a Christian simply through reading one of the prison Bibles and submitting to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. One day he wrote to his mother. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growth And Transformation Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 18, 2010

A fairly short talk given at an all-age baptism service as part of a series of talks entitled Jesus The Storyteller

It was a Saturday - the Jewish Sabbath - and Jesus had just had compassion on a lady who had been crippled "for 18 years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all" (13:11). Jesus did a wonderful thing. He placed his hands on her and healed her. She was delighted and praised God for her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Anglican

Walking In The Light: Transformed By Christ's Illuminating Truth John 12:46 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 27, 2024

In John 12:46, Jesus declares, "I have come as a light to shine in this dark world so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark." This profound statement illuminates the transformative power of Christ's truth in our lives.

Walking in the Light: Transformed by Christ's Illuminating Truth John 12:46 Introduction: In John 12:46, Jesus declares, "I have come as a light to shine in this dark world so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark." This profound statement illuminates ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46, Ephesians 5:8, John 1:4-5, 1 John 1:5-7, 1 John 1:6-7, Psalm 119:105, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Growing In Truth: Transformed By Christ's Love Ephesians 4:15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2024

The transformative power of speaking truth in love is a key principle outlined by the apostle Paul in Ephesians 4:15. This verse underscores the importance of aligning our words and actions with the love of Christ, ultimately leading to spiritual growth and maturity in our Christian walk.

Growing in Truth: Transformed by Christ's Love Ephesians 4:15 Scripture Reading: "Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church." (Ephesians 4:15, NLT) Introduction: Today, we explore the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, Colossians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:29, Ephesians 5:23, Colossians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Renewal Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 19, 2024

As followers of Christ, we are called to live different in the world.

"Do not conform to the present age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect." - Romans 12:2 As followers of Christ, we are called to live counter-culturally, resisting the pressure to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2