Sermons on Transforming Lives:

A Passion Greater Than Comfort - Matthew 16:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 22, 2024

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to seek comfort over commitment? How quickly we gravitate towards convenience over courage? May our passion for Jesus always be greater than our passion for an easy life.

A Passion Greater Than Comfort Introduction Have you ever noticed how easy it is to seek comfort over commitment? How quickly we gravitate towards convenience over courage? Yet, when we read the Bible, we discover that following Jesus is not about ease—it's about a deep and abiding passion for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, Galatians 2:20, John 16:33, Colossians 3:17, Matthew 6:19-21, James 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Still Working On Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

To give the assurance of God's ongoing transformative work in believers, the security of their salvation in Christ, and the anticipation of seeing Christ face to face.

Good morning, church family! Isn't it just an incredible blessing to be gathered here today, as a community under Christ, sharing in His love and learning from His Word? We're going to dive into a compelling topic today: God’s Work in Our Lives, the Security of Our Salvation in Christ, and the Day ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Topics: God's Work, Transformation

Understanding Who I Am Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 3, 2018

This message examines being a new creation in Christ and what that means for us.

The Looking-Glass Self: Much of who we think we are arises from who others say we are. - There is a sociological idea developed by Charles Cooley in 1902 called the “looking glass self.” The idea is straightforward: much of who we believe ourselves to be comes from what others think of us. - If ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Healing And Change Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 6, 2025

This talk opens an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are welcome.

T&T Level 1 - Class 1 “Healing and Change” (May 2025) The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are welcome. This is a reflection time of about 10 minutes that occurs in the class, before the remaining time which is spent in trauma ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need Ahh Moments

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 9, 2023

There are many ahh moments in this text.

“We Need Ahh Moments” John 4:5-42 1. Jesus knows folks need an Ahh moments That’s why He went to Samaria • Jesus said to the disciples “I must needs go through Samaria” • Jesus seemingly knows our deepest hurts, needs of the hour, He just knows our stuff 2. Water is something we must have for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Battle For Awe PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024

Explores seeking wisdom and understanding over material wealth, recognizing sin's root, reclaiming awe of God, and transforming through spiritual growth.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather not just as a community, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here, in this place, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We come with hearts open, ready to be filled with the wisdom of God's Word. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16

Topics: Transformation, Awe Of God

Gods Love

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 1, 2018

God loves us enough to make His presence known and desires for us to reach out and respond to Him. God's love is to be shared with those that we come in contact with.

God’s Love 1 John 4:7-21 Introduction- Good morning everyone; Rosedale last week had a great Easter presentation. We peeked at the cross through the eyes of witnesses that were there. We saw the Lord do some amazing things in people’s life. Now what? We have expressed the joy of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Because Of Calvary Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 8, 2015

Examining the change that the believer has received because of Christ's work at Calvary.

Because Of Calvary I Peter 4:1-6 The name Norma McCorvey may not mean much to you, but most of you have heard the name "Jane Roe" Yes, the same Roe from the "Roe V. Wade" court case that brought about the legalization of abortion in 1973. Roe was the name used by McCorvey during that case. She was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Change Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 25, 2024

You can change!

INTRODUCTION - Have you ever come to the realization that something in your life needs to change? - Maybe something inside of you has told you that you need to change? - What is stopping you? - Today, we will continue our mini-series within Core 52, " Beyond Belief.” - There are many passages ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebooting Our Minds Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 11, 2022

We reboot/reset our devices to return them to their optimal condition. In this new year, let's let God reboot us to the image we were intended to be.

Rebooting Our Minds lanny smith Reboot / Transformation; The Beatitudes / Romans 12:1–3   • Reboot - still a term we use though no longer accurate. • Comes from the earliest days of computing. Computers didn’t just start up. There was a process. • Card readers. Top card came to be known as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Calling The Unlikely

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Who do you identify yourself with? Jesus’ arms of welcome are always open. Anyone who followed Jesus genuinely, eventually ceased to be a sinner.

Opening illustration: Health clubs offer many different programs for those who want to lose weight and stay healthy. One fitness center caters only to those who want to lose at least 50 pounds and develop a healthy lifestyle. One member says that she quit her previous fitness club because she felt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship And The Spirit

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 7, 2009

Being transformed is the work of the Holy Spirit as God directs Him to pull us together and knit us into the spiritual army He desires. It is His life we draw on, not our own.

A man died while sitting in his parked car in Melbourne, Australia in October of 2005. Such things happen, what makes this news worthy is that a police officer wrote a parking ticket and put it on the windshield two days before the body discovered. He had also been reported missing nine days ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mind Molding Series

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Jan 14, 2026

This is sermon #1 in the series, "Every Thought Captive" based on the book and sermon series by Kyle Idleman

Have you ever noticed that much our lives run on auto-pilot? You wake up, you reach for your phone, you scroll through social media… You worry about what’s going on in the world. You compare yourself to your friends on social media. You rush to get stuff done because you’ve packed so much into a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 4:6-8

Walk From Grief To Joy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon explores navigating unexpected events, understanding God's newness, and growing in redemption, using the disciples' journey to Emmaus as a metaphor for our spiritual journey. Key

Good morning, family of God. It's a joy to be with you today, gathered in the presence of our Lord, ready to encounter His word afresh. We all have our own stories, our own experiences, our own heartaches and triumphs. Each of us carries a unique narrative, woven together by the hand of God. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Topics: Redemption, Life Transformed

Jesus Was Born Into The Real World--Our World

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 20, 2019

A brief sermon for Christmas Eve.

“Jesus Was Born into the Real World—Our World” Luke 2:1-20 There is an old story about a fisherman and his wife. Like most fishermen, this guy worked hard for not much pay. He was out before sunrise every morning and worked well into the day. He would cast his nets again and again, hauling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist