Sermons on Willing To Change:

Meeting Paul Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Our introduction to Paul

Acts 9 - 3/26/17 Turn with me this morning to Acts 9.  We have been working our way through the book of Acts, a transitional book in the NT that records the spreading of the gospel as the church is formed.  Jesus told his disciples that they would be witnesses in Jerusalem, then to Judea ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding God's Calling

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 7, 2006

Discover what it means to follow God’s will.

I want to begin by sharing three stories that have similar endings. The first story involves Chuck Colson. Chuck Colson was sent to prison for his part in Watergate during the Nixon administration. After Chuck Colson was released from prison he felt lead to start a prison ministry. As he explained ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Conviction Of Conscious Choices Cause Change Or Continuation Of Your Current Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Sep 26, 2016

The Holy Spirit's conviction causes us to change our circumstances. An expository sermon from the gospel of Mark

The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 12: "Conviction of Conscious Choices Cause Change or Continuation of Your Current Situation.” (Mark 6:14-29) June 14, 2015 Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor Have you ever heard the expression what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 22: When God Asks The Unthinkable - Which He Will.

Contributed by Tom Dixon on Sep 23, 2007

This amazing chapter brings insight into why God tests us and how God’s faithfulness always prevails.

Genesis 22: Sacrifice of Isaac When God Asks the Unthinkable – Which He Does! Review: • Abraham - 75 yrs old when he left Haran (Gen 12:4); • 11 years later: Still no son. Abe figures he has to take up the matter himself; fathers Ishmael at 86 yrs old (Gen 16:16); God says Ishmael is not the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lutheran/Biblical Mind Seeks God's Revealed Will, Not His Hidden Will Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 23, 2017

Where should I live? Whom should I marry? How can I find out God's will in the matter? You can't. His will in those matters is hidden from us. However when we seek his revealed will, we can make decisions about our lives in faith rather than fear.

Kids, have you ever passed notes to your friends during class? I never did that of course because I was a very serious student, but my friends would do that and every now and then one of those notes would be intercepted by the teacher. How do you suppose the author of the note felt about that? Well ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:9-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Cultivating Series

Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009

The editor-in-chief of Bible Study magazine addresses the importance of a Christian’s continued growth in Christ and challenges listeners to embrace God’s plan for their lives and their communities.

We have all at one point or another asked a simple question to ourselves, "Does my life have meaning?" In a mixed up, chaotic world, we wonder, what difference am I making? Am I part of the problem, or am I part of the solution? Is my life relevant? And when it really gets hard we ask the deepest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: *other

Why Should He Love Us So?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 26, 2004

On the average, we’re really not all that lovable, are we? All around us we see the bitter fruits of hatred, selfishness, & greed. And, no, I don’t know why God loves us. But He does!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (NOTE: The impetus for the development of this sermon came from an excellent sermon, "Why Should They Hate Us," contributed to SC by Jeff Strite.) John 3:16; Psalms 8:4; 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 A. There is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going To The Next Level

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Dec 2, 2005

This message gives you fundamental truths to help you get to your next level in your walk with God. Remember how Little Red Robin Hood had to go through adversities to finally get to her grandmother? Today, you will find that there are rivers and there

Turn with me to Deuteronomy 1:5-8 Many of us are comfortable with our daily lives. We have nice cars, nice homes, nice kids, right jobs, right clothes, and the right church. You are relaxed in your current situation so why would you want to change anything? I would like to say to you: it’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:5-8, Deuteronomy 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop, Look And Listen

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 13, 2010

A pre-lenten sermon on the importance of having a close relationship with Christ Jesus.

Luke 9: 28 – 36 Stop, Look and Listen Intro: “A teacher of a primary Sunday School class was reading this passage of scripture to her class. As she read, she noticed Johnny staring at her with a puzzled look. When she finished reading, she asked Johnny to tell her where Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Not Too Late For Jacob Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jul 9, 2009

Message about how an encounter with GOD changed JACOB from a DECEIVER into ISRAEL one who has striggled with GOD & prevailed.

There will come in each of our lives heartbreaking & troublesome situations & conditions which are totally out of our human control. The devil likes to tell us that the longer they continue the more hopeless they become. However, in this series of messages we will be reminded that with GOD there is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

When Jesus Draws Near

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 13, 2009

Being near to Jesus dramatically and dynamically changes our life.

WHEN JESUS DRAWS NEAR 7/12/09 Luke 24:13-34 S__ L__ R__ 1. Two People – heated discussion a. some scholars thing its husband and wife b. point & counter point c. not - of rancor but of desperation 2. Discussion is not to prove/defeat/accuse a. share thoughts & feelings 3. Discovery of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Case For Spiritual Formation Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 31, 2009

Part 4 in series The Company We Keep, this message makes the case for why spiritual formation is critical and discusses the difference between training to obey Jesus and trying to obey Jesus.

The Case for Spiritual Formation The Company We Keep, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 23, 2009 John Ortberg asks us to consider what it would be like to be doing what we do every night – sitting on the couch eating Twinkies and potato chips – when suddenly the phone rings. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Light The Candle: Jesus Has Come

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 24, 2008

For Christmas Eve, just prior to the lighting of the Christ Candle. When we take our light from the Light of the World, we will be changed and we will leave traces of that change behind us.

One of the world’s great natural wonders is Mammoth Cave, in my home state of Kentucky. In Mammoth Cave there are more than 300 miles of caverns, there are mineral deposits that supplied the American army during the War of 1812, there are fish that have no eyes and need no eyes since they live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Baptist

Stock Market Jitters

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 5, 2009

Stock market jitters of RRSP/s, investments and savings don’t help the significant issues of holding on to jobs, providing for our children and health care. Where does the ripple effect end?

Intro - Perspectives on 2008 – a good year; couldn’t wait for it to end… - Stock market realities – Ben Steverman of Business week: “the panic of 2008”. He reported the stock index lost 22% points in seven days from October 2-9. Last catastrophic crash was 1929. There were at least 9 tag lines to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Salvation Army

El Calor De Las Circunstancias Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jan 11, 2009

Las circunstancias no causan la conducta, sólo revelan nuestro corazón

El Calor de las Circunstancias 11/02/09 Éxodo 17:1-7 Intro: Hay dos meses en el año que de manera natural se prestan para iniciar cosas nuevas. Me parece que son los meses de septiembre (sobre todo para los que estudian o tiene hijos que estudian) y el otro más general es el mes de enero. Por ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed