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Nowhere To Turn

Contributed by Scott Johnson on Sep 3, 2011

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When you're at your wits end, when nothing else will work, when no backup is coming - God is there and He makes a way for His children.

No Where to Turn (Ex. 14:5-31) Intro: This is my 1st Bible (Hold up 1st Bible). Do you know that difference between this Bible and yours is…well…it says the same thing; it’s the word of God…however this Bible is really special to me. Before I was a Christian – years ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Breath Away

Contributed by Frank Ricketts on Oct 15, 2015

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So much of our walk is based on things that we cannot see that sometimes we cannot relate to the things of God.

A Breath Away 2 Kings 3:17 For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, So much of our walk is based on things that we cannot see that sometimes we cannot relate to the things of God. In fact Job ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:17

Denomination: Apostolic

Drift Away

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008

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When you neglect your spiritual walk for even a short time you begin to drift away from God.

Drift Away – Hebrews 2:1; Revelation 2:2-5 Intro.: Dobie Gray wrote a song called “Drift Away” in 1973 – verse 1: Day after day I’m more confused So I look for the light in the pouring rain You know that’s a game that I hate to lose I’m feelin’ the strain, ain’t it a shame READ: Hebrews 2:1, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:2-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon Title: When Friends Turn Away And People Walk Away: By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jul 23, 2025

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Brothers and sisters, We live in a world where relationships are fragile. One day people are with you, and the next, they are gone. The pain of abandonment, betrayal, or silent withdrawal can cut deeper than a knife. It can leave you questioning your worth, your calling, and even your faith.

SERMON TITLE: WHEN FRIENDS TURN AWAY AND PEOPLE WALK AWAY Scripture Texts: • 2 Timothy 4:16–17 (NIV) “At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength...” • Psalm 27:10 (NKJV) “When my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Point

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 5, 2014

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Your days of weeping and mourning are over. Get ready to receive a turn around.

Text: “You turned my wailing into dancing, you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy” (Psalm 30:11). Today I will be talking on TURNING POINT for I strongly believe that somebody is about to experience a turning point. What is a Turning Point? A turning point can be defined ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Away

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 9, 2011

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solitude because solitude strips us of our dependence on the world. When that dependence is stripped, we collapse and that collapse brings us in tune with God;

“Getting away” Mark 1:35 The phrase is one of the sweetest sounding expressions ever to leave our lips – “I’m getting away.” Any life-battered and weary person can experience the release in just saying the words: “Getting away”. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Salvation Army

As It Turned Out Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 15, 2020

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The story of Naomi and Ruth teach us that even when things are not looking so good at the 6 foot level, 'as it turns out' God is still at work causing all things to work together for our good and His glory.

“As It Turned Out…” (Note when I type B/S = brothers and sisters) Good morning Church! NOW - I want to begin by reading what is probably one of the most popular, most well-known, and the all- time go to passages whenever anyone is facing difficult times… It was written 2000 years ago by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running Away From God Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Aug 28, 2018

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The beginning of the story of Jonah

The day turned out bright and clear. The captain turned an admiring eye to the trim of his ship following the single main mast up toward the azure sky. His eyes turned downward and he surveyed the dock and saw his crew scurrying to load on cargo, bales of grain from Egypt, spices from Arabia and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Away

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 18, 2018

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We must have confidence in the Word of God with no ifs or maybes if we expect to see our reward

Casting Away “Cast not away therefore your confidence which has great recompense of reward” (Hebrews 10:35). 1. Ifs and Maybes: Ifs and Maybes are what get us into trouble. What if God doesn’t do it? What if He won’t do it? What if He won’t do it for me? We never say God can’t do it because ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36

Denomination: Methodist

Drifting Away From God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008

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We drift away from God when we began to doubt God’s good intentions and believe that we need something more to be happy.

[I’ve taken some pointers in this sermon from Chapter 5 ’Drifting Away from God’ in Joseph Stowell’s book RADICAL RELIANCE.] You see, God did not hide from us. Man was the first to hide from God. • Man did not seek God. It was God who first sought man out. DRIFTING AWAY Tom cannot swim but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It All Turning Around At Midnight

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016

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What you're going through is a praise, prayer and song away from turning around

In the New York Times there was an article stipulating the population of the prison system, this article asserts that the United States of America constitutes 5 percent of the world’s population, but it houses 25 percent of the prison population. Penal Statistic’s Data reports that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Put Away False God's Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

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We are admonished to put away the false God’s from before us. Let us look at what God’s word tells us in light of this.

Put Away False God’s God often allows the ungodly to amass great wealth--to their destruction. But if you are one with whom God is dealing and if you put the pursuit of riches (or anything else) before service to Christ, God may take away those riches (and other things) until you turn to Him. Some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:19-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Twists And Turns Of Life Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

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Exposition of Ruth 4:1-12

Text: Ruth 4:1-12 Title: The Twists and Turns of Life Date/Place: LSCC, 6/4/06, AM A. Opening illustration: tell a story about getting lost here in Maine B. Background to passage: Recount the entire book of Ruth. We have just come from the threshing floor incident. Anticipation builds as we wait ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Turning On The Power Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 19, 2008

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Learning how to unleash God’s power in our lives.

Series: Taking the First Steps Message #3: TURNING ON THE POWER <>Intro> (Showing a 5-iron and a golf club)...I just purchased this new golf glove, and it’s really wonderful. The grip is just right (slowly be putting on glove while continuing to talk), the fit is perfect, and it really makes ...read more

Scripture: John 15:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Tragedy Into Triumph

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 9, 2003

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Discovering how God can turn our tragedies into His triumphs.

We all have heard the story of H.G. Spafford who was a bussiness man who lost his home. He decided to take his family on vacation to England. He sent his family ahead of him. The ship wrecked, his four daughters drowned and his wife was on the other side of the world overwhelmed with grief. Yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

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