Conversion

Conversion

"Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord" (Acts 3:19).

The journey of conversion is a monumental step for any Christian. If you feel that God is calling you to His way of life, or want to know what the Bible means when it talks about conversion, then the resources below are for you.

Beautiful In Its Time

A blog post by Amanda Boyer

Last weekend was difficult for me. It was filled with joy and sadness as the Ambassador Bible Center came to a close at graduation and all my classmates started new directions in their lives.

I saw most of them off and came home to our apartment that was empty except for a few of my things. I finished packing my belongings and as I was handing the keys to the manager’s office, I wasn’t sure what God wanted me to think of it all. It was a sobering moment for me and in tears I asked God to give me strength and comfort amidst all of this sudden change.

Posted May 25, 2012 | 1 comments

Contentment: That Search Inside Us for "It"

Daniel Apartian

We live in a world full of riches to desire and material wants. Mr. Apartian shows ultimately how fulfillment only comes from God.

Posted May 21, 2012 | 0 comments

A Valuable Cliché

A blog post by Amanda Boyer

“Put God First” is a catch phrase commonly used in the Church of God to describe a Christian’s life decisions to set their spiritual priorities straight. Many, including myself, have used this as a motto for my life. But I believe this expression means so much more than we have given it credit for.

Posted May 16, 2012 | 0 comments

The Beauty of the Small Things

A blog post by Amanda Boyer

This past weekend was my first year to observe and be involved at the General Conference of Elders. The GCE is a gathering of the elders and ministers of the United Church of God to focus and improve on the Church’s mission to preach the gospel and prepare a people.

Posted May 11, 2012 | 2 comments

Election - Who Does the Choosing?

Steve Myers

Political elections are upon us, but the Bible speaks of a much more important election for His people.

Posted May 9, 2012 | 9 comments

Climbing Over The Wall

A blog post by David Browning

When athletes train for their various sports and begin their various work out routines there is a term known as "hitting the wall." This is the point when the athlete reaches a point when his muscles or endurance or strength has grown as much as it can with the current training and needs more advance training to continue improving. I hit a similar wall a few months ago. It was not the same type of wall as these athletes, but rather a spiritual wall.

Posted May 1, 2012 | 0 comments

Spiritual Conversation

Darris McNeely

The story near the end of the book of Luke about the two disciples on the road to Emmaus begs the question of how much of our own conversation is of Spiritual matters.

Posted April 25, 2012 | 0 comments

A Godly Principled Person

John Elliott

There is more to being "in the church" than just attending and keeping His commandments. Developing God's character can assist us in our journey to the Kingdom of God.

Posted April 23, 2012 | 0 comments

Why Bible Study Is Necessary for Spiritual Growth

Paul scolded the Corinthian Christians for their unspiritual attitudes and conduct (1 Corinthians 3:1-4). He explained that their problems were caused partly by some of them having too little knowledge of God's ways. He wrote: "Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame" (1 Corinthians 15:34).

Posted April 20, 2012 | 0 comments

How to Stir Up God's Spirit

The apostle Paul admonished members in one of the churches he started, "Do not quench the Spirit" (1 Thessalonians 5:19Quench not the Spirit.
See All...). He also urged the young evangelist Timothy: "Stir up [rekindle] the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind" (2 Timothy 1:6-7).

Posted April 20, 2012 | 0 comments

Videos in Conversion

Revival?

Genuine, God-centered revival involves vital changes in one's thinking and actions. Learn how you can experience true spiritual renewal.

Chasing the "Good Old" Days

Nostalgia may be comforting but can it rob you of the joy of your present life and the hope God has for your future?

Conversion Sermons

A Godly Principled Person

Presented by John Elliott

There is more to being "in the church" than just attending and keeping His commandments. Developing God's character can assist us in our journey to the Kingdom of God.

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Posted April 23, 2012 | 0 comments

Five Areas of Spiritual Growth

Presented by Ken Pulliam

What qualities does God look for? How can we improve our spiritual growth? What characters allow for spiritual growth?

Posted June 25, 2005 | 0 comments | Transcript Included

Related Booklet

Transforming Your Life: The Process of Conversion

We will examine the Bible's teaching on conversion. Contrary to what many think, it is not just a one-time event. Instead the Scriptures reveal that it is a process.The process begins with God's calling, followed by the key steps of repentance, baptism and the receiving of the Holy Spirit—finally climaxing with the return of Jesus Christ, when the dead in Christ are resurrected to immortality and given eternal life. That is the ultimate transformation, being changed from a mortal to an immortal being!

Making Life Work

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