Sermons on Turn Away From Them:

From Warrior To Sorrier Then Back Again Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 23, 2017

There was an alter sacrifice and the prophets of Baal keep chanting "oh, Baal, answer us!" for many hours, but nothing happened. Then, Elijah offered up a short prayer and God consumed the sacrifice. But soon after things took a turn for the worst.

FROM A WARRIOR PRAYER TO A SORRIER PRAYER (THEN BACK AGAIN) INTRODUCTION: When I went through the Lord's Prayer a couple of weeks ago in regards to Jesus telling us to not pray as the pagans do I mentioned the account of Elijah and the prophets of Baal. There was an alter sacrifice and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-40, 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Places To Stay When You Want To Run Away

Contributed by Bj Johnson on Jan 10, 2015

Sitting on curb waiting in a small Texas town waiting for the CHRISTmas parade to start, I began to witness to a young man sitting next to me. I asked him where he was from and then he asked me, "Where do you stay?" This question led to this message...

iNTRODUCTION: I recently read about SIX THINGS WE NEED TO LEAVE IN 2014: They were 1) Regrets, 2) Negative Thinking, 3) Drama, 4) Chaos, 5) Anger, and 6) Resentment....... But how do we go about making ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-20

Denomination: Bible Church

With A Bit Of Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 15, 2012

If you need to make a decision ask your wise friends or mentors for advice. God will use them to guide you.

Well, we’ve come to the end of our series on Decision Making, so let’s have a quick quiz. What have we learned about making decisions in our lives? First of all, who do you rely on to guide you through your life? If your answer was God or the Holy Spirit you’ve started well. Next ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-26

Denomination: Anglican

When God Turns The Tables Around

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 22, 2017

God can step in at anytime to change times, seasons and situations; He can arise and turn the tables around to favour His children.

Never look down on anyone. The person you look down on today may be the person you have to run to for help tomorrow. The account of Jephthah in Judges 11:1-11 beautifully illustrates this point. Jephthah was born with a stigma. His mother was a prostitute. Even though there was a shroud of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turn Crisis Into Conquest – God's Way!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 25, 2009

Turn Crisis Into Conquest – God’s Way! 1) Admit your helplessness 2) Acknowledge His promises

Does anyone envy world leaders right now? I mean really, would you want to be standing in President Obama’s shoes with the job of saving the U.S. economy from its worst crisis since the Great Depression? Hundreds of millions of people are counting on the president and leaders like him to get the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:2-17

Denomination: Lutheran

So Close, Yet So Far Away Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 17, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 20: 1- 18

John 20: 1- 18 So close, yet so far away 1 Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Revival: Stronger Than Ever Where To Turn In Your Darkest Moment Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 28, 2021

A sermon about revival when your back is against the wall and you have no where else to turn to but God (This sermon and it's series was taken from Sermon Central and heavily edited for use at our church

Revival: Stronger Than Ever Where to Turn in Your Darkest Moment Scripture:2 Chronicles 17-20 When I was about six years old, my parents bought me a new bicycle that had decorations on it that made it look like a racing bike. It was the best thing ever and I rolled that all over the place. I had ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Restored From Brokenness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the power of God's mercy and restoration, as exemplified in the story of Jesus forgiving and not condemning a woman caught in adultery.

Good morning, church family. It’s so wonderful to see everyone today. You know, I’ve been pondering a lot lately on the power of restoration and the mercy of Jesus. It’s amazing how God can take our brokenness and make us whole again. This morning, we will delve into the story of a woman who ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Topics: Restoration

The Insensitive Leader

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 24, 2020

In Rehoboam, the people saw a “second Moses” who would deliver them from their oppression. But the king turned a deaf ear to their requests.

THE INSENSITIVE LEADER "16 Now when all Israel saw that the king did not listen to them, the people answered the king, saying: “What share have we in David? We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse. To your tents, O Israel! Now, see to your own house, O David!” So Israel departed to their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:16, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Safe From Secret Traps Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 29, 2020

Unknowingly we walk into traps that the evil one sets for us. The traps of offence are well hidden. It happens everywhere, at home, at office and even at Church..... Here is a great message on identifying such traps and escaping them in order to save our souls.

Keep me Safe from Secret Traps We read in Psalm 91:3, “The Lord will keep you safe from secret traps and deadly diseases.” (CEV) In this study we will meditate on this part of the verse mentioned above, where the Lord assures us that He is able to keep us safe from falling into secret traps. If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:3

Denomination: Other

"The Power Of A Proper U-Turn" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 7, 2016

Turning around can be difficult and painful. I mean let’s face it when you have to turn around there is usually only one good reason. You have realized you’re going in the wrong direction. This is exactly what happened to a man named Saul

“The Power of a Proper U-Turn” Acts 9:1-19 Early in our ministry my wife and I did a lot of work with youth and children. There was a camp in Northeast Arkansas we would take them to each summer located in the mountains. It was beautiful. As many times as we went there I would usually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Presents From Heaven

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 14, 2008

Our Heavenly Father loves to give generous, lavish gifts to His children. He has many wonderful Christmas presents for everyone, and you don’t have to wait until December 25th to open them.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FROM HEAVEN ILLUSTRATION: Santa Letters "Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred." "Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live at our house. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

"The Power Of A Proper U-Turn" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 24, 2018

Saul made a big U-turn and became a band new person in Christ. We can too. This was his defining moment. What is yours?

DEFINING MOMENTS “The Power of a Proper U-Turn” Acts 9:1-19 The setting for our message today is in 36 AD. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus have all taken place …. He has ascended to heaven and now it is up to a small band of men and women to move the message forward. Every one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The Other Cheek - By Michael Prabaharan Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005

The Sermon on the Mount is an invitation – to taste and see this God, to join his club and deepen his kind of life skills.

Turning the Other Cheek I’ve been trying to figure out a realistic application for turning the other cheek ever since as a young person a mentor of mine once pointed out to that to teach his son this attitude was a license to getting him bullied at school. No way am I going to encourage my son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Anglican

Where Do You Turn - Finances Series

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on May 15, 2008

in this message i talk about how to get out of financial trouble following sound biblical principles.

What we saw this week was pretty startling, wasn’t it? People’s most prized possessions; their homes, their cars, the stuff with which they fill their homes – scattered about, destroyed and left in the open. It’s sobering to think that in a matter of moments everything that you have worked so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational