Sermons on Transformation Of The Church:

Transformed By Grace 1 Corinthians 1:1, 3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 15, 2024

Today, we embark on a journey through the powerful words of 1 Corinthians 1:1, 3-4, exploring the transformative impact of God's grace in our lives

Transformed by Grace 1 Corinthians 1:1, 3-4 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through the powerful words of 1 Corinthians 1:1, 3-4, exploring the transformative impact of God's grace in our lives. Let's dive into this passage together and uncover the profound truths it holds for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 1:3-4, Titus 2:11-12, Romans 12:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are The Church - Part 2

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 12, 2016

Part 2 of our series of what the bible says about the church.

WeAre . . . The Church (2) OKAY… WELCOME to CHURCH… WELCOME to Maple Grove… WELCOME to week 2 of our new series of Sunday morning conversations, CHURCH… BUT – before we dig into part 2 of our introductory discussion, ‘WeAre… The Church’ - we need to take a brief commercial break. Freedom ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Become A Holy Church

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2004

A call to personal Holiness from God’s perspective

"But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy." (1 Peter 1:15-16 NIV) God has called His sanctified Bride, the Church, to be holy (1 Cor 1:2). He has commanded that we "consecrate" or keep ourselves apart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Hebrews 10:10, Matthew 5:1-12, Revelation 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Five Pillars Of A Mature Church

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 14, 2019

If Christ physically walked down the aisle of your church would He say "good and faithful servants"? Paul outlines five pillars of a spiritually healthy church that every church needs to put into practice!

The Five Pillars of a Mature Church Ephesians 4:1-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people—5 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Church On The Move Part 1

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Sep 8, 2016

How we can get back to basics and become the church that God desires.

This morning I feel led to remind you of some truths that we shared in the beginning of our study of the book of Acts. You as a church soon will enter into a new season with the arrival of a new pastor. I encourage you to pray for the Owens family as they transition and for Triumphant Assembly as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Vision For The Church

Contributed by John Newton on Sep 1, 2025

Paul shares his vision for the church with the believers in Ephesus

Many years ago (I’m embarrassed to admit how many!) a wise friend passed on to me a little book entitled The Gospel Blimp. Maybe some of you are old enough to have heard of it. Perhaps some have even read it! The story opens with a group of friends from church gathered for a barbecue in the back ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-21

Denomination: Episcopal

Shining As Lights: Transformed By Truth Philippians 2:14-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2024

Philippians 2:14-16 calls us to embrace a life that shines as lights in a world filled with darkness. As we explore the Bible, may our hearts be illuminated by the transformative power of God's truth.

Shining as Lights: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we turn our attention to the transformative truth found in Philippians 2:14-16. This passage calls us to embrace a life that shines as lights in a world filled with darkness. As we explore the New Living Translation Bible, may our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16, Philippians 2:14-15, Matthew 5:16, Philippians 2:16, Psalm 119:105, 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shape Me, Transform Me, However You Require Me

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 22, 2010

A short talk given at the 20th anniversary service for Anvil House - a home for adults with learning disabilities in Billericay

(Note to the reader: If you can sing this to the tune of a 1960’s hit that will help get the talk off to a good start) Shape me, transform me however you require me, I know you love me so that’s all right. Shape me, transform me, however you require me, He’s got the power to turn on His light! OK ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Anglican

Marks Of A Biblical Church Family Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

There are things that make a healthy church family and they go a long ways in removing human obstructions that keep people from seeing who Jesus really is! 5 marks of a Biblical Church family from the last half of Romans 15. Expectations of a church famil

Marks of a Biblical Church Family Romans 15:23-33 Intro: We like to refer to ourselves as a family here at CLC. That certainly isn’t unique, seeing that many groups with similar interests refer to themselves as a family. There are all kinds of families (small, large, mixed, nuclear, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:23-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breakthrough Prayer For My Church

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

As people of faith we need to be people of prayer but even more than that, people of breakthrough prayer, asking God to break through in situations where there is nothing else we can do. We need breakthrough prayer in our churches.

It was July of 2012 and was a sad day for me. In my first sermon here I told you about Elwood, my first appointment. Elwood was a nice, quiet, quaint little church in Madison County. A pretty stereotypical white framed country church on a quiet Farm to Market road. In the spring the pastures ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

A Mission Church With A Missionary Vision Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

From Acts 13 we learn about the young church in Antioch that sent out Paul and Barnabas to share the gospel with others.

A Mission Church with a Missionary Vision (Road Trip with Paul) Acts 13:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Last week Ronnie talked about how Paul was transformed from Saul to Paul --- from a persecutor of the church to a preacher of the gospel. Today, we’re jumping 15 years later to the time when the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great Comission Mission Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 13, 2018

This is a re-working of a previous message on what it takes to be a great commission church.

“The Great Commission Mission Church” Acts 13:1-3 Acts 13:1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 As they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Prophetic Alignment Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024

Prophetic Alignment" is a call to the church to tune into God's voice, align with His heart, and act on His direction. This sermon challenges believers to hear clearly, live obediently, and impact the world through prophetic action that reflects God’s will.

Throughout history, God has always spoken to His people. He has never left His church without direction, guidance, or His voice. The Bible is filled with stories of how God aligned His people with His purposes by speaking to and through His prophets. In these moments, prophetic alignment was not ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:7

Denomination: Other

"love That Transforms” 1 John 4:7–10

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 12, 2025

A message about being transformed by the love of God in our everyday lives.

“Love That Transforms” 1 John 4:7–10 Stand with me and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am I have what it says I have I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess: My mind is alert, My heart is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Outsiders Come To Church

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 24, 2010

The impact of spiritual worship on outsiders is reviewed. It is the proclamation of the Word and not the frenzied attempts to awe and inspire outsiders that result in salvation of the lost.

“Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature. In the Law it is written, ‘By people of strange tongues and by the lips of foreigners will I speak to this people, and even then they will not listen to me, says the Lord.’ Thus, tongues are a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20-25

Denomination: Baptist