Sermons on Transformational Living:

Soul-Lift

Contributed by Skip Alexander on Jun 30, 2008

Inward vs. outward change. We live in a world of face lifts when we need a soul-lift.

I. You Know You’re Getting Old When… • You and your teeth don’t sleep together. • You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren’t wearing any. • At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you’re not eating cereal. • You are on a first name basis with your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Living Right In A World Going Wrong

Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010

The choice to live right in a world going wrong is for each of us to make for ourselves.

Living Right In A World Going Wrong 05/03/09 PM Text: Romans 15:4 Introduction As many of you know we spent the last couple of days up in Portland attending the graduation of our daughter Darcy from Cascade College. It was a delightful experience, not just for observing and celebrating this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Of The Kingdom Of God Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the expansive and transformative nature of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, emphasizing its relevance to our daily lives beyond just the assurance of salvation.

Imagine this: What if the good news of the gospel is even better than you thought it was? It is! The good news of the gospel is far greater, more expansive, and covers so much more than you ever imagined. This week we begin a four-week journey of discovering the “Gospel of the Kingdom of God.” You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Matthew 6:33

Topics: Gospel Of The Kingdom, Assurance Of Salvation, Daily Christian Living

Sermon Series: The Kingdom Of God Is Near

Treasures In Heaven: Transformed By Truth Matthew 6:19-21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 9, 2024

In Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus directs our attention to the eternal perspective on treasures, revealing a profound truth that has the potential to transform our lives.

Treasures in Heaven: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey into the transformative power of truth as we explore the words of our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 6:19-21 (NLT). In these verses, Jesus directs our attention to the eternal perspective on treasures, revealing a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Proverbs 23:4-5, Colossians 3:1-2, 1 Timothy 6:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Strength In God: A Transformed Life Isaiah 12:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 22, 2024

Isaiah 12:2, reminds us of the source of our strength and salvation. Let us delve into this passage to uncover the profound truths it holds for our lives.

Finding Strength in God: A Transformed Life Introduction: As we gather together today, let us turn our hearts and minds to the Word of God, seeking the transformation and strength that only He can provide. Our focus scripture, Isaiah 12:2, reminds us of the source of our strength and salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2, Exodus 15:2, Psalm 28:7, Romans 8:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Up! Dare To Believe, Living Right Side Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the transformative power of faith, especially during trials, and encourage believers to live righteously and dare to believe, even in challenging circumstances.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're going to talk about something that resonates with us all, and that's the power of faith in trials, living right side up, and daring to believe. Our conversation is centered on Hebrews 9:11-14 and Philippians 2:12-13. Hebrews 9:11-14 says, "But when Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14, Philippians 2:12-13

Topics: Faith, Trials, Persecution

From The Transfiguration Of Christ To The Transformation Of The Christian

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 10, 2016

How God brings about the transformation of the Christians. This is much more dramatic, and a much bigger change than what is believed, and the transformation is permanent, changing us into a Christ like being, if only we new.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 7th February 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Jeremiah 1:4-10 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 4:21-30 Psalm 71:1-6 ??? “Please be seated, and join me in a short ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal

Break The Mold – Part 2

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 11, 2013

Transformation (metamorphosis) -A change in the life of a creature. What is inside produces a total transformation on the outside

In 1502 in Florence Italy there was a large block of marble given to a church in Santa Maria, the church immediately hired who they thought was a professional to sculpt this enormously huge piece of rock. The man was not a professional and soon after commencing this great task the man drilled a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 7, 2023

Everything in relationships rises and falls on trust! Do you believe that? Many authors and the Bible say it is a true statement! Trust is essential component to build and to experience if we desire to live “The Abundant life” in 2023 that Jesus spoke about.

Sermon: Trust Thesis: Everything in relationships rises and falls on trust! Do you believe that? Many authors and the Bible say it is a true statement! Trust is essential component to build and to experience if we desire to live “The Abundant life” in 2023 that Jesus spoke about. Scriptures on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Psalm 9:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Is Not Doing It For Us Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2025

God tells Israel that He is not doing this for their sakes but for the sake of His name. What can we learn from that?

THE PROBLEM: God’s name is being profaned among the nations because of God’s people. - Ezekiel 36:22 (“My holy name, which you have profaned among nations”), 23 (“My great name, which has been profaned among the nations”). - The Hebrew word for “profane” here can also mean “defile, pollute, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Living

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:5

LEADERSHIP LIVING TITUS 1:5 During the 1944 presidential elections Franklin Roosevelt had to work very hard to persuade Harry Truman to be his running mate. Truman’s desire was to go to the senate, not to be vice-president of the United States. The incumbent vice-president Henry Wallace was ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5

Denomination: Bible Church

Dying To Live

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 31, 2002

Jesus chose the way that cost the most and blessed the most. We are called to walk in his footsteps.

Dying to Give us Life John 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to see Jesus." 22 Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Water

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Tie the statement of Christ in John 7 to its historical context by expounding the feast of tabernacles celebration that was the context of those statements.

I. FEASTS CELEBRATED BY ALL MEN IN ISRAEL A. FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD — PASSOVER — COMMEMORATED THE DELIVERANCE FROM EGYPT, SPARED FROM DEATH ANGEL. THEY HAD TO LEAVE EGYPT IN SUCH A HURRY THEY DID NOT HAVE TIME TO LET THEIR BREAD RISE. B. FEAST OF WEEKS (PENTECOST) — FEAST OF THE HARVEST ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Living By The Word

Contributed by Chris Mason on Jun 12, 2002

When life has you down, when all your strength is gone, when all hope seems lost. No matter the situation, let this sermon encourage you to "live by the Word"!

“Live By The Word” Hebrews 4:12 INTRO. Growing up my grandmother had one favorite phrase that she would often use: “No matter the situation, I’m Living by the Word” In Jeremiah 37 the prophet Jeremiah has a small problem. He could see that the nation of Israel is in turmoil, that things are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Testimony

Contributed by Lyn King on Jun 15, 2002

This sermon was preached as a father’s day sermon. Jairus risk his all for his daughter’s wholeness.

"A Living Testimony" Mark 5:21-43 Jairus a first century man whose name means "whom God enlightens." There are many fatherly examples contained within the pages of our Bibles. Men like Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Philip. Some of their examples of fatherliness teach us what not to do in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist