Sermons on Transforming Lives:

A Place Where Lives Change Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

Part of the series on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.

The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods necessary. She would respond, he claimed, with nothing more than gently spoken commands. So his friend down at the feed store asked for a demonstration. “Prove to me that your old mule ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Power In Christian Living

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 16, 2005

Christian living 101. The essence of our life, knowing God the father through God the Son, in the power of God the Holy Spirit, should cause the effort and effect of our Life to Glorify God.

Intro: In a “Peanuts” comic strip, there was a conversation between Lucy and Charlie Brown. Lucy said that life is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going; some place it so they can see where they have been; and some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Living Life Upside Down Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 2, 2009

One of the hardest things we as Christians have to deal with is people who don’t like us and who do bad things to us. We think we know how to react but Paul turns life upside down as he gives us the real way to overcome our enemies.

Here are a set of principles that many of us live by without knowing it. • Each negative action towards us should be met with an overwhelming opposite reaction so that those that oppose us will be crushed and humiliated. • Be happy when others are happy. Be absent when others are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living Like "Wee" People

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013

Zacchaeus may have been short in stature, but he was not short on some other important characteristics.

Living Like “Wee” People Luke 19:1-10 In 1978, composer Randy Newman came out with a parody song entitled “Short People.” The song started out making fun of short people because apparently we like to make fun of short people. The song started: Short people got no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Forgiveness Shapes Our Character Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 21, 2011

We are defined by the experiences we allow into our lives. When we have been forgiven we will have a forgiving character - Philemon has this character and we can learn from that.

You Can Listen To The Full Message Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-call-to-forgiveness/ Message “Forgiveness Shapes our Character”. There are times when powerful experiences shape who we become. A few years ago I interviewed Ross Davie, he was a well known ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Humpty Dumpty - Let Us Seize The Day

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 11, 2025

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall; Humpty Dumpty had a great fall; Humpty Dumpty shouted Amen; God can put me together again. Beloved, Carpe Diem, Seize the day.

Do you remember as a child ... listening to ... or reading ... nursery rhymes? Some of them were a little freighting ... at least they were to me. Three blind mice. Three blind mice. See how they run. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:9-14, Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 3:10, Philippians 3:13-14, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Isaiah 43:25, Matthew 11:30, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 2:9, Colossians 1:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Living Together By The Right Pattern Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

There are two reasons we need to live by the right pattern: the first is negative; the second is positive.

LIVING TOGETHER BY THE RIGHT PATTERN Philippians 3:17-4:1 INTRODUCTION A. How Christine lays out a pattern to sew by: 1. She spreads it out on the table, and I will come home to find the dining room table taken over by her material as she cuts out a pattern. 2. The items she is cutting out do ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Word Of Commendation: Changed Lives Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010

Changed Lives (the mark of faithful disciples) spur thanksgiving because they confirm God’s election (and our faith).

Christianity is about the power of the gospel to change lives. The death and resurrection of Christ are the keys to the gospel message and the keys to unleashing the power of God in our lives. Jesus died to deliver us from our sins and introduce us to a new life of holiness. We have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking In Integrity: Transformed By Truth Proverbs 14:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 23, 2024

Proverbs 14:22 encapsulates the timeless truth that our intentions and actions have significant consequences

Walking in Integrity: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound wisdom of Proverbs 14:22, which states, "If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness." This verse encapsulates the timeless ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:22, Acts 5:1-11, Matthew 27:3-5, Proverbs 4:14-15, Psalm 84:11, Galatians 6:9, Proverbs 10:9, Matthew 5:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: Committing And Trusting In God's Will Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 5, 2024

Proverbs 16:3 and James 4:15 are verses that speak profoundly about committing our plans to the Lord and understanding His sovereign will.

Transformed by Truth: Committing and Trusting in God's Will Introduction Today, we gather to delve into the wisdom of God's Word with a focus on how we can live lives that are truly transformed by His truth. Our guiding scriptures for this sermon are Proverbs 16:3 and James 4:15, verses ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 3:5, James 4:15, Acts 18:21, Proverbs 19:21, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blind Spot

Contributed by Brian Mann on Jan 16, 2011

Sometimes God sends the storms in our lives the great winds to shake us from our slumber, to awaken the spirit within, so that we might realize the potential that God has planted inside each one of us. It’s when we become broken when our spirits are low t

The Blind Spot Jon 2:1 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish's belly, 2 And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice. {by...: or, out of mine affliction} {hell: or, the grave} 3 For ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transformed By Truth: What Does It Mean To "Tabernacle With God?” Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 18, 2024

The word “tabernacle” might sound ancient, but its significance is as relevant today as it was in biblical times and it speaks to the heart of our relationship with God.

Transformed by Truth: What Does It Mean to “Tabernacle with God?” Introduction Today, we’re going to explore a topic that speaks to the very heart of our relationship with God—what it means to “tabernacle” with Him. The word “tabernacle” might sound ancient, but its significance is as relevant ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Exodus 25:8, Hebrews 9:11-12, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thought Patterns For Winners : Be Transformed By The Renewing Of Your Mind

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 18, 2001

This sermon is about how our life can be transformed when our mind is renewed by changing wrong pattern of thinking and highlights the following .1.TRUST 2.THANKFULNESS 3.TRUTH 4.TIMING 5.TRAVAILING 6.TEMPTER 7.TEACHABLE

THOUGHT PATTERNS FOR WINNERS : BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND ********************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.TRUST 2.THANKFULNESS 3.TRUTH 4.TIMING 5.TRAVAILING 6.TEMPTER 7.TEACHABLE THE MESSAGE THOUGHT PATTERNS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keys To A Renewed Mind And Transformed Life! Part 1.

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Jan 3, 2007

Practical, Biblical and empowering tools to set YOU free from addictions, phobias, compulsions, fears and anxiety. This is how God REALLY transforms our hearts and minds! Over sixty keys for sanctification. You’d better grab yourself a cup of coffee!!!

Slide # 1 Keys for a transformed life and a renewed mind! Part 1 of 2 Introduction Lifting the Band-Aid! Credit given to David Riddell – Living Wisdom – Friend, Mentor and Supervisor Slide # 2 In the last days – God’s Word promises us – that Christians will ‘leave behind sound doctrine, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: Lessons From The Seven Churches Of Revelation 2:1–3:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 27, 2024

May these lessons from the seven churches of Revelation inspire us to pursue wholehearted devotion to Christ and faithful obedience to His Word. Let us be transformed by the truth and live as faithful witnesses in the world.

Transformed by Truth: Lessons from the Seven Churches of Revelation 2:1–3:22 Introduction: Today, we embark on a profound exploration of the messages delivered to the seven churches in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. These messages, addressed by Christ Himself through the apostle John, offer timeless ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5, Matthew 22:37, Matthew 5:10, James 4:4, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Romans 13:11, Revelation 3:8, James 4:8, Hebrews 10:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal