Sermons on transformational living: showing 511-525 of 187,070

Get Ready

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 24, 2013

Get ready: 1. To live in love (vs. 8-9). 2. For bountiful blessings (vs. 9-12). 3. To suffer like our Savior (vs. 13-14). 4. For a testimony that transforms lives (vs. 15-18).

Get Ready 1 Peter 3:8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 20, 2013 *Much of life is about getting ready: Getting ready for school, getting ready for church, getting ready for a date, getting ready for the big game, and getting ready to take the “big plunge.” *This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Not Afraid To Be Seen

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Nov 6, 2013

Experiencing Christ's full salvation means more than just meeting Christ, it means allowing Christ to transform our whole lives.

A few years ago, I was on staff at a relatively large downtown church. I observed something in my time there that I had never encountered at any other church. For lack of any better way to describe the rather disturbing trend at this church, I’m going to call it “resume members.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Transformed By Truth: A New Creation In Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 23, 2024

2 Corinthians 5:17 encapsulates the transformative power of being in Christ. As we explore this scripture, we will uncover the meaning of becoming a new creation, the implications for our daily lives, and how this transformation reflects God’s glory.

Transformed by Truth: A New Creation in Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT): "This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!" Introduction Today, we delve into the profound truth of 2 Corinthians 5:17, a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 4:22-24, Romans 6:4, Colossians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Has The Gospel Changed Our Lives? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 17, 2015

In our lives, will we praise the Lord because of what He’s accomplished? This is Paul’s urging to all of us: to live in a way that honors God. When we do, God gets the praise and not us … because it’s not about us.

Has the Gospel changed our lives? Galatians, Part 2 Galatians 1:11-24 - Re: The purpose of the letter 1. To teach 2. To correct 3. To point us to Jesus - Paul expressed clearly in last week’s study that there is only one Gospel -- APP: There is only one source of good news; only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chose To Live Mediocre Lives

Contributed by Samuel M on Aug 5, 2024

This generation's preachers live lavish lifestyles, and they help the needy and poor. Whereas the previous generation of preachers lived mediocre lives and supported the poor and needy. They chose to live mediocre lives because they could easily connect and relate to the poor and those in need.

This generation's preachers live lavish lifestyles and houses, and they help the needy and poor. Whereas the previous generation of preachers lived mediocre lives and supported the poor and needy. They chose to live mediocre lives because they could easily connect and relate to the poor and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:17-19

Living In Love: A Call To Honour And Devotion Romans 12:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 24, 2024

Romans 12:10 is a powerful verse that encapsulates the heart of Christian living and relationships.

Living in Love: A Call to Honour and Devotion Romans 12:10 Introduction: Today, we are going to dive into a powerful verse that encapsulates the heart of Christian living and relationships. Romans 12:10 (NLT) says, "Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honouring each ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:3, Ephesians 4:2-3, Romans 12:3, Romans 12:16, Micah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

The Surpassing Greatness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of knowing Christ, prioritizing Him above all else, and finding joy through the Gospel.

Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and minds united in our pursuit to understand and live out the truths of our faith. We're here to open our ears and our hearts to the wisdom of the ages, the wisdom of the Word, the wisdom of our Lord. We want to penetrate the depths of the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy

Transformed By Truth: No Stones To Throw - Living In Grace And Forgiveness John 8:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2024

The statement by Jesus in John 8:7 is profound, not only in the context of the story but in its broader implications for our lives.

Transformed by Truth: No Stones to Throw - Living in Grace and Forgiveness John 8:7 Introduction: Today, we will delve into a powerful moment in the ministry of Jesus, captured in John 8:7: "They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said, ‘All right, but let the one who has ...read more

Scripture: John 8:7, Romans 3:23, James 2:10, Matthew 7:3-5, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love That Transforms Us/Our Wondrous Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

This sermon invites us to deeply engage with the biblical narrative of Jesus' birth, allowing it to transform our lives and strengthen our faith.

Beloved congregation, I welcome you today with a heart full of gratitude and a spirit brimming with anticipation. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine providence. We are not here merely to listen, but to engage, to be transformed, to be stirred by the very words of God Himself. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-14

Topics: Advent, Messiah

Living With A Heavenly Mindset Colossians 3:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024

Explore the transformative power of setting our minds on heavenly things, as inspired by Colossians 3:2. This passage calls us to live with a heavenly perspective, shaping our thoughts and actions in alignment with eternal truths.

Living with a Heavenly Mindset Colossians 3:2 Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative power of setting our minds on heavenly things, as inspired by Colossians 3:2. This passage calls us to live with a heavenly perspective, shaping our thoughts and actions in alignment with eternal ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 4:8, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:23-24, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Peter 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Set Free By The Spirit Romans 8:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2024

Romans 8:1-2 unveils the profound freedom we have through Christ Jesus. Let us explore how this truth can impact and shape our lives.

Set Free by the Spirit Romans 8:1-2 Introduction: Today, we dive into the transformative truths found in Romans 8:1-2. These verses unveil the profound freedom we have through Christ Jesus. Let us explore how this truth can impact and shape our lives. Let's begin by reading Romans 8:1-2 from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2, John 3:17-18, Colossians 2:13-14, Galatians 5:16-18, Romans 6:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Joy Sermon Iv: Past, Present And Future Of Living In Joy With Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy by appreciating the blessings of our past, by actualizing opportunities in the present, and by anticipating our glorious transformation in the future.

THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF LIVING IN JOY WITH CHRIST A famous historian was asked by a seminary student to summarize human history in as few words as possible. Expecting a summation worthy of a Pulitzer prize, the student awaited the historian’s response ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

The Sure Foundation: Transformed By God's Word Proverbs 30:5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2024

Delve into the transformative power of God's Word as a sure foundation for our lives, drawing from the wisdom of Proverbs 30:5. This verse assures us of the reliability and trustworthiness of Scripture in guiding and transforming our hearts.

The Sure Foundation: Transformed by God's Word Proverbs 30:5 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of God's Word as a sure foundation for our lives, drawing from the wisdom of Proverbs 30:5. This verse assures us of the reliability and trustworthiness of Scripture in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:5, Psalm 119:160, Ephesians 6:16, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Redeem The Past, Transform The Present And Redirect The Future

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 3, 2013

Jesus' encounter with Zacchaeus is a foretaste of how our Lord will impact our lives and will: Redeem The Past, Transform The Present And Redirect the Future.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's passages were Habakkuk 1: 1-4; 2:1-4 - Psalm 119:137-144 - 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4,11-12 and Luke 19:1-10. Zacchaeus ... Just his name is enough to elicit a grin. As children, ... we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican