Sermons on Transforming Lives:

Faith Transforms How We Love Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 19, 2025

True spiritual maturity is measured not by how much we know, but by how deeply we love. Faith is the starting point, but love is the destination.

### **INTRODUCTION: Love Is the Mark of Mature Faith** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 4 Over the past few weeks, we have been exploring what it truly means to have a transformative faith—a faith that goes beyond belief and actually reshapes our lives. In week one, we talked about how faith changes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-9, Galatians 5:6, 1 Corinthians 13:2, James 2:17, John 13:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead Man Walking: A Transformed Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 10, 2006

We are messengers of change.

DEAD MAN WALKING: A TRANSFORMED COMMUNITY Ephesians 2.1-10 S: Community C: A Transformed Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE ARE MESSENGERS OF CHANGE. TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 2.1-10 how we have been made into a transformed community. Type: Inductive ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

“prayer And The Transformed Life!” Series

Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Dec 29, 2015

Prayer is essential to our own personal transformation. For change to happen, we need three components: 1) confession and repentance 2) contentment 3) giving and receiving forgiveness

Introduction: One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Rom 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: in other words, through the gospel one becomes exposed to the power of God that can radically change their lives! The word ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Vineyard

Transformed, Not Conformed: The Discipleship Of A Renewed Mind Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 5, 2026

Everyone is being discipled by something.The question is not whether you are being shaped—but by whom and into what.

Transformed, Not Conformed: The Discipleship of a Renewed Mind - Romans 12:2 Whether we realise it or not, we are all being shaped. Every scroll. Every headline. Every conversation. Every cultural value quietly absorbed. Discipleship is happening all the time. The question is not are we being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 8:31, Philippians 2:5, Matthew 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 1: The Quest For Authentic Transformation Series

Contributed by Tim Harrison on Apr 9, 2002

In this passage, The Apostle Peter gives us seven Character Traits that we are to add to our faith, which God wants to use to progressively transform us into the likeness of Christ.

A Portrait of Christ: The Quest for Authentic Transformation Did I tell you I have a son and daughter? It’s amazing how rapidly they are changing – as they move along the continuum from infancy to adulthood Physical, emotional, and intellectual growth is natural – It’s to be expected in every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: *other

The Holy Spirit’s Transformative Power

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 11, 2024

Learn how to bring to bear the power, authority, and resources of heaven to your situation. While it's Super Bowl Sunday for the world, it's Super Sunday at church. Jesus said, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)

The Holy Spirit’s Transformative Power You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/FgxxARlB6ak?si=6IPAT4GxwCRDQSFx Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/100064615454428/videos/1062400965089344 Unfortunately, we really don’t see the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as we should. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49, Acts 1:5, Acts 1:8, John 16:8, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Transforming Power Of The Peace And The Word Of Christ Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 23, 2010

The local Church and the worldwide church is transformed when the Peace of Christ rules and the Word of Christ dwells, and all is done in the Name of Jesus.

As a Church – are we at peace (3:15)? Are we carrying any stresses or tensions around? Are there any strained relationships amongst us? What doubts are we experiencing? As a Church – are we at peace? If we were to take a vote now – either a show of hands or a secret ballot ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Transformed By Truth: A King And Priest Forever Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 28, 2024

Melchizedek appears only briefly in Genesis but plays a critical role in the story of faith. In Melchizedek, we see a symbol of Jesus Christ, who is our ultimate King and eternal High Priest.

Transformed by Truth: A King and Priest Forever Genesis 14:18-20 (NLT): “And Melchizedek, the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High, brought Abram some bread and wine. Melchizedek blessed Abram with this blessing: ‘Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. And blessed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20, Psalm 110:4, Hebrews 7:17, Psalm 103:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transfer And Transformation Of The Church Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

Message 29 in our exposition of Revelation dealing with the rapture of the church.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Transfer and Transformation of the church” INTRODUCTION We have not yet addressed the question concerning the role of the church during all the events of the final days. It is true that the church is not specifically referenced after chapter 4. Most all biblical ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Grace Living Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 26, 2007

Just what is involved in “Grace Living?

Turn your Bibles to 1 Peter 4:10 Title: Grace Living Theme: Walking in God’s Amazing Grace Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read 1 Peter 4:10, “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dying To Live Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 28, 2011

No Christian continues in habitual sin who has by faith died to self and received the new life of Christ. Those who have died to sin are alive to God & it becomes possible for them to live for Christ.

ROMANS 6:1-7 DYING TO LIVE [Galatians 2:20] [We now begin a new section of Romans that deal with the doctrine of sanctification or the Christlike growth of disciples.] The Bible has just declared that where sin abounded, God's grace super abounded. What wonderful news this is! It means that no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Following Christ Will Transform Your Character Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2015

There are many ideas about how to improve your character, but only a relationship with Christ can transform your character.

Sermon Notes November 8, 2015 FBCam Following Christ will Transform Your Character 2 Cor 3:12-18 There are many ideas about how to IMPROVE your CHARACTER Tony Robbins wrote a book on how to “Unleash the Power Within You” Kevin Leman wrote the intriguing book, “Have a New Kid by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enjoy Inner Restoration, Healing And Transformation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 14, 2004

In the 1987 AFC Championship football game between Cleveland and Denver, Ernest Bynar fumbled the ball just as he got ready to score a touchdown. That mistake cost the Cleveland Browns the championship, a trip to the Super Bowl and is what most people rem

Enjoy Inner Restoration, Healing and Transformation (Romans 12:2) Illustration: In the 1987 AFC Championship football game between Cleveland and Denver, Ernest Bynar fumbled the ball just as he got ready to score a touchdown. That mistake cost the Cleveland Browns the championship, a trip to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Live For Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 5, 2025

What does it mean to live for Christ? How does His love compel us to transform our lives?

Go! And Live for Christ Introduction: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NLT): "Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Romans 8:38-39, Galatians 2:20, Romans 12:1, Romans 10:9, Romans 6:6-7, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leap Year: Embracing Transformative Opportunities Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 28, 2024

A leap year presents us with a unique opportunity to embrace transformation and growth - as a leap year adds an extra day to our calendar, let's seize this additional time to reflect on God's truth and pursue personal and spiritual development.

Leap Year: Embracing Transformative Opportunities A leap year presents us with a unique opportunity to embrace transformation and growth - as a leap year adds an extra day to our calendar, let's seize this additional time to reflect on God's truth and pursue personal and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:4-5, Philippians 3:13-14, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal