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  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    Are You Conformed Or Transformed?

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 1, 2002
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    What is God’s relationship to the world What is jesus’ relationship to the world What is our relationship with the world

    COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SEPTEMBER 29, 2002 KJV SERMON TITLE: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 Romans 12: 1 “I be beseech you brethren by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Cleveland avatar

    A Life Transformed By The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 2, 2008
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     | 3,468 views

    Simon was a very impetuous man. He was unstable, impulsive, spontaneous. Sinking Sand. It was Simon who followed Jesus for 3 years then denied Him 3 times. Shifting sands. He promised “though all forsake you Jesus, I never will” and then he promised the l

    John Hiebert was a bank robber. It is said that he had robbed more than 30 banks in his lifetime before getting caught and put into prison. In prison he became a Christian simply through reading one of the prison Bibles and submitting to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. One day he wrote to his mother. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Transformational Power Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016
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    If we are to experience God, we need to allow Him to change us.

    Transformational power of God 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction- We have been in a series looking at practical ways of experiencing God. During our time of prayer. During our times of worship. Knowing what we believe and why we believe it. And this morning the transforming power of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    The Transformative Authority Of Scripture

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2024
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    Short lesson about the authority of the Bible and handout. I used ChatGpt to help write both.

    Sermon Title: The Transformative Authority of Scripture Introduction: What Does it Mean to Have Authority? Opening Thought: Authority can often feel like a heavy or even oppressive word. When something has authority, it has a claim on us, a right to direct our thoughts, our lives, and even our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Nigel Martin avatar

    Transform Nuh Conform Series

    Contributed by Nigel Martin on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,763 views

    This is the hour for you to get your minds stayed on God if true transformation is to take place.

    Waltham Park NTCOG Sunday, February 22, 2009 Text: Romans 12:1-2 Theme: Transform nuh conform (my problem is with my head) Introduction There is much debate as it relates to those who profess to be Christians. Many criticize the church and our young people are not exempt as it relates to what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tessie R. Simmons avatar

    The Transformation Of Jesus' Disciples

    Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 5, 2011
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    The Holy Spirit transforms the disciples from men of fear to men of faith.

    The gospels tell the story of fearful disciples who desert Jesus after his arrest. Peter denies him three times(John 18:25-27), and then joins the other disciples who hide from Roman soldiers. At Christ's crucifixion, only John stood by the cross of Jesus with the three women: Mary the mother of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Zacchaeus- A Story Of Transformation Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 13, 2025
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    Zacchaeus interacted with Jesus and left transformed, confessing and professing a changed life.

    Zacchaeus- A Story of Transformation Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Turn / Transform; Repentance / Luke 19:1–10 Zacchaeus interacted with Jesus and left transformed, confessing and professing a changed life. INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 OPENING SLIDE • In our world, the concept of repentance seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Transformed Disciple Iii Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,168 views

    Sermon Series on what it truely means to be a transformed disciple of Christ.

    A Transformed Disciple III By: Pastor Donny Granberry The two Sundays, previous to Easter Sunday, we took a studied about becoming a transformed disciple, or a Christian. Out second study took us to the question, “What does it mean to be a transformed disciple?” We discovered that being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Warren Curry avatar

    Transforming Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,747 views

    If we allow ourselves to be directed by our feelings and emotions then we will go back & forth. Paul simply says that we must make a choice. We must decide, not feel, whether or not we will choose God’s way or the world’s way.

    Transforming Your Mind Romans 12:1-2 Last time we met together, we found that God wants to make us into a NEW CREATION. He desires to TRANSFORM us into His image. That we can grow to be more like Him each and every day. This week, we are looking at Transforming our Minds. Let’s see what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transforming Your World Series

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,858 views

    God must do His work in you, before He can do His work through you. He needs for you to be transformed on the inside, therefore He can use you to do His work. He wants to use you as an example for those who don’t know Him. For those who have never acce

    Transforming Your World Matthew 5:13-16 So far this week, we have looked at several areas where the Lord wants you to be transformed. He wants to make you a New Creation He wants to transform your mind (Make A Choice) He wants to transform your attitudes (Wash Feet) Finally we come to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Craig Condon avatar

    The Transforming Power Of Bloopers

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,855 views

    The Holy Spirit gives a transfigured person power to do what he or she could not do before. Authority stood on the mountaintop. The same authority and light guides us through and out of whatever wilderness we may be in, whatever horror we face.

    Many of you may remember a TV show called "TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes". Well my friends, bloopers have never been limited to television shows. In fact, some of the funniest bloopers have appeared in church bulletins. For example: 1. Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Transformation Of A Scarlet Woman Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,796 views

    Three aspects of this woman’s encounter with Jesus were crucial to her transformation. These same 3 elements are vital to every conversion. 1- Acceptance 2- Convictaion 3- Revelation

    Transformation of a Scarlet Woman Fortifying the Foundations # 9 John 4:1-30 5-25-03 Intro: Read John 4:1-30 (For text in NIV go to end of this manuscript). Sang “Fill My Cup” with verse taken from this text. In text we see a Radical Change occurring in this woman’s life as she encounters the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Transformed To Be Like Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 2, 2025
     | 282 views

    God's Spirit is at work in us, refining us, growing the fruit of the Spirit in us. He is transforming us to be like Jesus. How do we sometimes resist this? What does it mean to see each other as ones who are being transformed by the goodness and grace of God?

    March 2, 2025 Sermon - “Transformed to Be Like Jesus” Nature is an incredible thing. Most of us have likely had our breath taken away at the site of something in creation. Barbara and I spent our 35th anniversary in Jasper, Alberta and I’m frankly still in awe of the extraordinary beauty of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Brown avatar

    I Am Transformed! Series

    Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,076 views

    The word transformed is used 4 times in the New Testament. Twice describing Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration and twice describing God’s affect on Christians. Thankfully, it is not something I try to accomplish, but something God accomplished in me.

    When I enlisted in the Army in 1985, I was a naïve, country boy from WV. After their offer and my oath of commitment, the Army upheld their responsibilities and I upheld mine. Over time, by their influence and training, I was transformed into a soldier. If the military can accomplish that in me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sajeev Painunkal, SJ avatar

    The Eucharist And Personal Transformation

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,324 views

    When we receive the body and blood of Christ, we are pledging to commit ourselves to alleviate the hunger in the world.

    I watched the Oscar winning movie, “Gandhi” years ago when I was a school student. But one scene remains vivid in my memory. After Gandhiji returned from South Africa and started getting involved in the struggle of Independence of India, he made a journey all over the country to see and live ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic