Sermons on Jacob Turned Israel:

10 Turning Points

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 26, 2022

Heavenly Strategies, Divine Networking, and Spiritual Direction are all the result of embracing Divine Turning Points. One slight adjustment can bring substantial changes in your life.

Introduction The message on Solomon’s Porch was a “Turning Point Message.” (The lame man held them while the people ran to them.) Jesus was sent to offer us a “turning point.” We can turn towards Christ and follow Him or continue in sin and follow the ways of the world. Turning Points are Kairos ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:26

Denomination: Church Of God

God Turned It Around Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

When all seemed lost, God reversed the decree—turning fear into faith, sorrow into joy, and defeat into glorious victory.

Introduction - Children’s Prayers A mother was teaching her three-year-old the Lord’s Prayer. Night after night they practiced, and one evening the little girl said, “Mommy, I can do it myself.” So she folded her tiny hands and prayed, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us some ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1, Esther 8:8, Romans 8:2, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 12:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Grief Turns To Greed

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2025

Sadly grief turns to greed when it is discovered that there is money involved. Money is nice on Earth but is useless in heaven.

Grief turns to greed Luke 12:13 – 21 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 13 Now someone in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” 14 But He said to him, “You there—who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over the two of you?” 15 But He said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Turn My Eyes

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 8, 2025

Revival begins when the eyes turn from vanity to the Word, restoring focus, holiness, and joy through Christ’s living presence.

Introduction — When the Heart Goes Blind Revival rarely begins with thunder. Sometimes it begins with the smallest motion of the eyes. “Turn my eyes away from worthless things; revive me according to Your word.” (Psalm 119 : 37) That’s not the cry of a nation in trouble. It’s the sigh of one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:37, Psalm 85:6, Matthew 6:22, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Great Turn Around

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 21, 2024

Continuing in series on Nehemiah. Addresses the importance of Scripture in finding God. Emphasis on renewal.

Nehemiah 9 The Great Turn Around - Read Nehemiah 9 A few days ago I posted a picture of an old Chevy pickup driving down the road. It must have had an old bench seat because through the back window you could see a man driving. Sitting right beside him was his wife, and the man had his arm along ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Party That Took A Turn Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on May 30, 2023

One person's no could be someone's yes.

The book of Esther starts with the time of King Xerxes. This king reigned over 127 provinces going from India to Ethiopia. In his third year, King Xerxes threw a huge party that lasted 6 months for his nobles and officials. The military officers of Persia and Media along with the princes and nobles ...read more

It's My Turn PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon will explore the healing power and compassion of Jesus as demonstrated in the story of the paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5:1-8.

Good morning, church family! Today we’re talking about John 5:1-8, a powerful Scripture where we see the mercy of Jesus and His power to heal in action. We'll specifically be touching on the miraculous healing of the paralytic and focusing on the significance of the Pool of Bethesda. It's a story ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Topics: Jesus' Mercy

Turning Things Around PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 29, 2023

This sermon explores how the book of Philippians teaches us to navigate trials with faith, leaning on God's promises and the power of overcoming adversity.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to our time of fellowship and reflection in the Word of God. Today, we gather under the banner of His love, in the sanctuary of His peace, to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the book of Philippians. This is a book that speaks to all of us, in every season ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Topics: Overcoming

Face To Face With God’s Great Grace Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 2, 2012

How can we see the greatness of God’s grace? 1. Look at the torment of our sin (vs. 10-11). 2. Look at the treasures of our Savior (vs. 12-15). 3. Look at the transformation of our salvation (vs. 16-22).

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 11: Face to Face with God’s Great Grace Genesis 28:10-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 1, 2012 BACKGROUND: *We have been exploring Old Testament encounters with the pre-incarnate Jesus Christ, Jehovah, the Lord God Almighty, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Rejection Of Israel Not Final

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD'S REJECTION OF THE NATION ISRAEL IS NOT FINAL; ALL ISRAEL WILL BE SAVED AFTER THE "FULLNESS OF THE GENTILES".

GOD'S REJECTION OF THE NATION ISRAEL IS NOT FINAL; ALL ISRAEL WILL BE SAVED AFTER THE "FULLNESS OF THE GENTILES". ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

And Jabez Called On The God Of Israel

Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000

The importance of prayer

And Jabez called on the God 1 Chronicles 4 Text Verse: 1 Chronicles 4:10 (1 Chronicles 4:10) "And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Majestic Presence Of The God Of Israel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD’S VICTORY PROCESSION ESTABLISHES HIS PEOPLE AND SCATTERS HIS ENEMIES

BIG IDEA: GOD’S VICTORY PROCESSION ESTABLISHES HIS PEOPLE AND SCATTERS HIS ENEMIES INTRODUCTION: Commentators point to a wide range of forms included in this psalm so that it has been classified "as a medley of songs and hymns". (Wycliffe Bible Commentary) Looking at God’s repeated victories ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defeat For Israel, Victory For God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 20, 2003

ALthough Israel suffers a defeat, God is still in control

How can we tell the difference between a real God and a false god? How can you know that the God you worship is real? The Israelites and the Philistines both believed with great sincerity that the Gods they worshipped were real. The Israelites thought that if they brought the ark of the covenant ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Israel's Sin And The Servant's Obedience

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2011

This study of Isaiah 50 compares the disobedience of Israel and the obedience of the humble servant who is the Lord's anointed one.

Isaiah 50: Israel’s sin and the Servant’s Obedience Intro: Isaiah 50 is the third “servant song” (the first two are Isaiah 42 and 49). This song shares some things in common with the previous chapter. There was an allusion to the disfigurement of the crucifixion when the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellow-Citizens In The Commonwealth Of Israel Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 30, 2011

This talk seeks to unpack what it means to be fellow citizens within the Commonwealth of Israel - something that is now a fact for every believer, whether we are a Jewish believer in Yeshua, or a Gentile believer in Jesus.

Whenever scripture says, “Therefore” (2:11) it would be wrong to try to understand what follows without referring back to what has just been said. I guess I could say please listen to Phil Wason’s excellent sermon from last week on our Church website; but instead I’ll give a quick summary of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Anglican