Sermons on World Transformation:

The Cross: Where Jesus Died

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 6, 2009

Has the cross become too cultural. Is it more popular than powerful. The cross is where jesus died.

Intro: Is it possible that we have become too familiar with the cross? Is it possible that it has become more popular than powerful? Is it possible that the cross is more cultural than critical to the salvation of people separated by from the life of God? The cross doesn’t seem to be as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A New Creation Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 9, 2018

Forgiveness, Transformation, Newness, Creation

WORDS FOR LIFE - Becoming a New Creation July 8, 2018 2 Corinthians 5:17 (p. 805) Introduction: Have you ever tried to imagine what it must have been like in the Garden of Eden during those early days of creation…after God had created Eve so she and Adam could enjoy each ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Know That God Wants To Use You To Tell The World! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 29, 2011

The Body of Christ needs to go tell the world about God’s amazing love and mercy, the church must be active in fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus. That means us at Christian Hills! We must tell others about our amazing Savior.

Series: What is the Spirit Saying? Review: The expression, "what the Spirit says to the churches" occurs in each of the seven letters to the particular churches in the book of Revelation. In these letters, Christ reminds these churches that he sees what is going on in their churches. He highlights ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changed By The Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Dec 15, 2021

For Ebeneezer Scrooge to change his ways, he had to be visited by three spirits. He had to be shown the ugliest and selfishness of his heart. It’s a story about transformation. That’s what sums up the Christmas Story. That’s what sums up the reason for God sending us His Son.

INTRODUCTION: Christmas time! My favorite time of year. One of my favorite Christmas stories is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. It’s a story about a greedy, grumpy old man named Scrooge who hated Christmas and everything about it. Scrooge lived for his money, but his money brought him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trophies Of God's Grace

Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 20, 2020

sermon is about How God transforms us from a lost sinner into a trophy of His grace.

TROPHIES OF GOD’S GRACE EPHESIANS 2:1-10 Years ago I attended a church service where, one by one, a dozen people walked across the stage and held up a sign indicating their greatest failures in their life. Some were about addiction, immorality, and other failures in life. Then, when all were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Heavens Declare The Glory Of God Psalm 19:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024

Psalm 19:1-2 invites us to witness and reflect on the glory of God as revealed through His creation. These verses not only call us to see God’s handiwork in the natural world but also to understand His continuous revelation to humanity.

Transformed by Truth: The Heavens Declare the Glory of God Psalm 19:1-2 Psalm 19:1-2 (NLT): "The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known." Introduction: Today, we are diving into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-2, Psalm 19:1, Romans 1:20, Psalm 19:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

With Heart And Mind Series

Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016

An examination of how commitment is a proper response to Christ's work on our behalf.

With Heart and Mind Romans 12:1-2 What would be the proper response to the discovery that God, the Creator against Whom the crown of his creation—humankind—had rebelled, the Holy One who had declared that all such rebels should endure eternal death, the Righteous Judge who had the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Fallen Asleep

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 17, 2021

Transforming effect on the living and on the dying (Material adapted from Alexander MacLaren at:https://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/maclaren/remaining_and_falling_asleep.htm)

HoHum: Orexin is a neuropeptide that regulates arousal, wakefulness and appetite. Studies are being done on what an increase or decrease in orexin will do to a person’s appetite and sleep. Focusing on sleep this morning (Stay with me, don’t go to sleep!). In one study, monkeys were deprived of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Hate Evil?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025

Pray for the happiness of them who curse you.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. If you can fall in love with someone, can you fall into hate? How is love and hate similar in character, but different in what they do to you and for you? 2. Hate can be good or evil. Good: “You who love the Lord, hate evil” (Ps. 97:10). “I hate the gatherings of those who do ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18, Romans 7:15

Denomination: Baptist

"being A Christian Is Hard"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 20, 2019

The challenge of following Christ.

“Being a Christian is Hard” Luke 6:27-38 Someone said to me this week, “Being a Christian is the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” and I would have to agree with them. Jesus says: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Light Switch Moment Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 15, 2010

LIVING IN THE LIGHT BEGINS WITH A LIGHT SWITCH MOMENT

Turning on the Light Ephesians 4:17-19 -- The Light Switch Moment INTRODUCTION "Well, what do you think?" his dad asked. Brian Lohse knew exactly what his father was getting at. His father had never pressed him about marriage before. But the question had its intended effect: a light switch ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Multi Ethnic Bereavement

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2017

I wrote this for a counseling class. It contains three parts: 1) Bereavement in religion 2) Bereavement in ethnic groups 3) Applications for pastoral and clinical counselors.

To be used of the Lord to help those grieving is both satisfying and humbling. My personal prayer is that more mourners will be drawn to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Christ is the only thing that can bring true and lasting comfort. Jesus said, “Blessed are those that mourn, for they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Climate Change

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 26, 2024

Jesus first ejected all the unbelievers from Jairus' house, then He was able to work the miracle. If we want the supernatural in our lives, we need to have a climate change! We look at 5 keys to change your climate.

SPIRITUAL CLIMATE CHANGE Matt. 9:18-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LOOK WHO’S CAUGHT 1. A Pastor had a dinner at the house of a couple in his church. After he left, the wife noticed his spoon was missing and it bothered her. “I think the Pastor stole our spoon!” she told her husband. 2. A year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

War And Witness For God's Glory Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land War and Witness For God's Glory

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land War and Witness For God's Glory 1 Peter 2:9-12 David Taylor We are in our second week of our new Series, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based upon 1 Peter 2.11-4.11. Today we finish looking at “War and Witness for God's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Makeover: Mind Edition

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 12, 2010

In the show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, they take a needy family and transform their less-than-desirable home into something magnificent. Today I want to talk about not a home makeover but a mind makeover. But, instead of Ty Pennington holding the bul

EXTREME MAKEOVER: MIND EDITION INTRODUCTION: Have you ever seen the show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition? They take a needy family and transform their less-than-desirable home into something magnificent. Today I want to talk about not a home makeover but a mind makeover. But, instead of Ty ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ