Sermons on Back Porch:

Did God Turn His Back On Jesus?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2013

Reformed theology that God turned His back on Jesus on the cross. Is this Biblical?

Did God Turn His Back Upon Jesus? Matthew 27:45-46 In my seminary theological classes, we were taught that God had to turn his back on Jesus when the sin of the world was laid upon Him. This verse, and one from Habakkuk which states that God cannot bear to look upon evil were used to prove this. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Children: Given To Us To Give Back To God

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 21, 2013

A Child Dedication Sunday sermon.

Children: Given to Us to Give Back to God TEXT: Psalm 127:3: – “Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.” INTRODUCTION Illus. – In this life there are certain important events which we often refer to as “rites of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Baptist

Dedication: Journey Back To God Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

What pulls us from God?

A. WHAT PULLS US FROM GOD? 1. Money, making it, spending it, not having it 2. Difficulties 3. Job 4. Striving for acceptance or recognition of people 5. Family problems, divorce, spouse, etc. 6. Sin 7. Addiction to sports, sex, porn, alcohol, etc. “God told Jacob to move his family back ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Can Our Nation Return Back To God?

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 3, 2017

This was a Canada Day message from 2 Chronicles 7:14 giving God's prescription for out nation to come back to God again.

CAN OUR NATION RETURN BACK TO GOD? 2 Chronicles 7:14 July 02, 2017 If you go to the following web address it will take you to an MP3 recording of this sermon http://chirb.it/kLKC3J INTRODUCTION: 1.) It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Diagram Of Defection (Why Men Go Back)

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Feb 20, 2015

How could such seemingly faithful and fruitiferous saints of God return to the beggerly elements of this world and the devices of the Evil One?

Title: A DIAGRAM OF DEFECTION (Why Men Go Back) (Definition) DEFECTION: conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine)__www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defection Texts: 2 Peter 2:1-3 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) "1. But there were also false ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Church Of God

3 Ways To Put The Fire Back Into Worship

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 1, 2013

Sometimes our worship assemblies can be dull. But by turning to Psalm 84 we can learn how to put the fire back into our public worship.

Sometimes a congregation’s public worship can just be downright cold and lifeless. Therefore, in an attempt to revive their dead services, many churches change worship styles, or songs books, or preachers. While these changes may perhaps bring life back into a dead service, they are temporary ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: *other

How To Put Your Life Back Together Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 19, 2013

Following Naomi's advice, Ruth did 4 things to help put their lives back together. They are the same four things we must do to put our lives together after a major trial, struggle or catastrophe in our lives.

How To Put Your LIfe Back Together Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 18, 2013 ATTENTION: This interpretation of Ruth and the threshing floor incident takes the traditional view of Ruth's actions. I have another sermon on the same text that takes a different view titled Doing it Right, looking at ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Only One Came Back To Say Thanks

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 16, 2016

Spiritual Amnesia (Alzheimer, dementia) is a sickness that makes us forget to say “thanks” to God: We Forget God’s Past Mercies; We Allow Present Troubles To Block Out God’s Love; We Forget The Promises Made; Forget Our Calling As Ambassadors, etc.

“ONLY ONE CAME BACK TO SAY THANKS” LUKE 17:11-19 11 And it came to pass, as Jesus went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: 13 And they lifted up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Charismatic

You’re Taking Her Back? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 24, 2014

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 54 verses 1 through 17

Isaiah 54: 1 – 17 You’re Taking Her Back? 1 “Sing, O barren, you who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, you who have not labored with child! For more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married woman,” says the LORD. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Bringing God Back To God’s People Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 24, 2011

David leads his people to restart the practice of Worship.

Bring God Back to God’s People 2 Samuel 6:1-23 David is now King of Israel, all twelve tribes. He has lived through his wilderness education, is back in touch with God and finally accepting his exonerated role. He is thirty years old, perhaps out of his boyhood experiences when he freely talked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Go Back, Go Worship, Go Out

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 6, 2020

Have you ever felt like everything is against you. You walk with God yet circumstances and situations leave you feeling alone, scared, frustrated, confused, and uncertain. This may sound like a miserable place to be but many of us are living right here.

GO BACK, GO WORSHIP, GO OUT! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. The number 3 biblically represents fullness. Past, present, future, outer court, inner court, Holy of Holies, Father, Son, Holy Ghost. Body, Soul, Spirit. Death, burial, resurrection, Joseph had 3 coats, his father gave him his first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:10, Matthew 28:16-19

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus Is Coming Back, The Judgment (4 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 20, 2020

Jesus is coming back and we better be prepared to meet Him. There will be judgment of people to either heaven or hell.

“Jesus is coming BACK, Judgment” Hebrews 9:27/Matthew 25 CREDIT: I used Jeff Strite heavily as a source for this sermon. I do not think I improved on his work and can't really figure out what parts in the sermon below are mine and which are his. I share this sermon with hesitation, knowing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Coming Back, Be Prepared (5 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 31, 2020

Jesus is coming back a second time to collect the faithful and issue rewards, we need to always be ready

“Jesus is coming BACK, BE PREPARED” Week 5 of 5 Matthew 25:1-13 Credit: Steve Shepherd, Troy Borst, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament Please stand for the reading of God’s Word: Matthew 25:1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Christ Calls Back His Church Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THIS IS A MESSAGE ON THE CHURCH OF EPHESUS AND THE SUCCESS WE CAN HAVE WHEN WE RETURN TO OUR FIRST LOVE

WHEN CHRIST CALLS BACK HIS CHURCH REVELATION 2:1-7 MAY 05, 2019 WE ARE GOING TO BEGIN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE SEVEN CHURCHES MENTIONED IN REVELATION. THE BOOK OF REVELATION PRIMARILY DEALS WITH THE TIME AFTER THE RAPTURE CULMINATING WITH THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

...and Bring Me Back My Change

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 21, 2023

Our world is going through changes at light speed, and it is easy to get overwhelmed with it all.

Open your bibles to John 20:22. Before we get started, I want to give everyone the chance to get there, because you don’t want to miss this. And when He had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them “Receive the Holy Spirit, and bring me back my change”. -Look out into the audience and say ...read more

Scripture: John 20:22, John 2:3