Sermons on Turn Around:

Walking In Ancient Paths

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 17, 2007

The modern Church has turned God into a vending machine. Prayer in ~ Blessing out. But we are missing the main point, the greatest blessing of all is the Lord Himself.

In the book of Jeremiah, the Lord spoke through the prophet to the people to seek the Ancient pathways. But they would not, to listen for the sound of the trumpet, but they would not. The people were at a crossroad, needing to choose the way of the Lord or continue in a form of religion that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"from Pushback To Push Ahead"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 3, 2021

This message tells the story of persecution and pushback that Peter and John experience after the healing of the lame beggar. Today much persecution is inflicted upon Christians around the world.

Title: “From Pushback To Push Ahead!” Text: Acts 4:1-7 Subject: How did the disciples handle the persecution & pushback of jail time and threats? Complement: they prayed for more boldness and more miracles! Big idea: “The disciples respond to persecution with prayer for more boldness and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace In Us Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 23, 2016

All around the world we see people determined to steal our peace and the peace of our loved ones. There is a peace they cannot steal and that peace is Jesus in you.

Message: Did you know that having Peace is essential in producing good outcomes? It is another one of the fruits of the spirit. For example; An older Jewish man was on the operating table awaiting surgery. He had insisted that his son-in-law, a renowned surgeon, perform the operation. As he ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Compost Your Fig Tree Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2021

If our fig tree isn’t bearing fruit, it’s time to dig around it and apply some good compost. Both are important, essential actions.

Third Sunday in Lent The brilliance of Jesus the preacher can be seen in today’s story, unique to St. Luke, about how He handled some local gossip. Pontius Pilate, the Roman boss of Judea, ruled as a tyrant. On this occasion, it appears he broke up a revolutionary plot right in the area of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, 1 Corinthians 10:1-12, Psalm 103:1-11, Exodus 3:1-15, Genesis 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Heat And Light

Contributed by James May on May 25, 2005

If we want to have more of the Light of God in our lives then we can expect God to turn up the heat of Holy Ghost conviction for sin.

HEAT AND LIGHT By Pastor Jim May Scriptures used: Mark 8:22-25; Matthew 4:16; Luke 1:79; 1 Peter 2:9; John 3:19-21; Ephesians 5:13; 1 John 1:7 Some years ago I spent a little time as a motivational speaker in the world of business. On a number of occasions I was also a part of a stage crew for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Erosion, Guard The Foundations

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2015

What an exciting day to be alive. Opportunities around us abound. The darker the night the greater the light. Beware of the undermining of the truth and our faith. Watchman what of the night?

SPIRITUAL EROSION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is an exciting day to be alive. We have great opportunities to LET OUR LIGHT SO SHINE... ARISE, MY LOVE --- JESUS HAS HIS WHITE HORSE SADDLED.... INTRODUCTION: SPIRITUAL EROSION WILL UNDERMIND THE TRUTH AND THE ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Jerusalem Council [part 1] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2022

The Council of Jerusalem was held in Jerusalem around AD 50. It is unique among the ancient pre-ecumenical councils, because many considered it to be the prototype and forerunner of future councils.

The Jerusalem Council This article is about the 1st-century Council of early Christianity. Contents Details About the Council of Jerusalem Date c. 50 Accepted by most Christian denominations Next Council Ancient church councils (pre-ecumenical) and the First Council of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:14

Denomination: Baptist

Being Blessed And Recieving A Curse Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

The Wicked have always persecuted the righteous; yet it is not our task to hate and hurt back but to turn the other cheek and bless them who curse us.

Genesis 21:9-21 is an Old Testament Passage with a New Testament Parallel familiar perhaps to some, but worth hearing all over again. < Read Gen 21:9-21; Gal 4:21-31> 1. Combined these texts cover our relationship to the Law and to Grace, and there are other lessons in here as well for followers ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Makes Beauty Out Of Ugly Things

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 30, 2007

The story of Hosea, his wife Gomer the prostitute and their three children; Jezreel, Not-pitied, and No Mercy. God took the ugliness of apostasy and turned it into a thing of beauty.

Grace Makes Beauty out of Ugly Things Hosea 1:2-10 July 29, 2007 Have you ever forgotten who you are? When our boys were in their ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-10

Denomination: Methodist

Change Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

On Christmas we expect to hear that Jesus’ arrival made everything right! And in once sense it did, but really Jesus’ arrival turned everything upside down.

I. Introduction It is Christmas. It is the time of year that most of us, even the most cynical and crusty, are filled with emotions, memories, and nostalgia. The older you get the more you long for the simpler days of Christmas morning excitement, gathering with family and friends, to sing familiar ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15, Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

These Dry Bones

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 6, 2008

Revival starts with me… and with you. It starts in a quiet place after having drawn a circle around ourselves in chalk and asking God to begin the revival within that circle!

These Dry Bones, Ezekiel 37:1-14 Introduction The famed American Evangelist and Pastor, D.L. Moody, would tell a remarkable incident in connection with an early visit to London. He had gone there for a visit. He was unknown in London, hence he did not expect to preach; but a little while after ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Moving In The Neighborhood Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 12, 2014

We must make room for Jesus at Christmas. God wants to fill us with His presence. We have to create space for Him, not the other way around.

Moving in the Neighborhood! John 1:14 Dr. Jim Bohrer It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine? Could you be mine?... It's a neighborly day in this beauty wood, A neighborly day for a beauty. Would you be mine? Could you be mine?... I've always ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Road To Eternal Life! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

We see everyday that millions of people are dying around the world every second. Within the Christian faith, there is a lot of confusion regarding what happens after death.

Some people claim death is final some claim life begins after death, some claim everyone is in sleep until the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, some others believe that when some one dies instantly they are judged according to their fruits ,few others believe that they go to be with Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Isaiah 57:2, Hebrews 11:5

When Loss Comes Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 27, 2010

When loss comes we do many things, some bad, some ok, but there is really only one 'best' thing for us to do... TURN TO JESUS!

Sermon Title: When Loss Comes To Our Lives Sermon Text: John 11:17-44 [ESV] Sermon Series: Recognizing and Responding to God’s Word The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. was dedicated in 1982. During the first 15 years, 54,000 items were left at the Wall. Today it still takes ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Baptist

Crafty Clergyman Challenges Compassionate Creator Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Feb 15, 2008

Jonah 1:3 and 4 present quite a contrast. In Verse three it is all "man" man flees from God, man sails the ship, man has no place for God. In verse four, the table is turned and it is all God. God seeks man; He sends the storm; and, in the end-God wins.

JONAH 1:4 CRAFTY CLERGYMAN CHALLENGES COMPASSIONATE CREATOR I. CRAFT: A. Course. B. Confidence. C. Credibility. II. CONTRAST: A. Creator. B. Concern. C. Control. III. CONSEQUENCES: A. Caldron. B. Consternation. C. Carrier. Jonah is safely on board the ship and he feels enough ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3-4

Denomination: Methodist