Sermons on Turn Back:

A Gracious Call To A Social Outcast (Mark 2:13-17) Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 25, 2021

So many people today feel like they exist more than they live, thinking that everything in this world is against them and that no one cares. Matthew, the tax collector, is just such a case. It turned out that Jesus had a plan for him, and for you as well.

Jesus' compassion for people is evident as we progress through this Gospel. This display of Divine love is recorded by Matthew and Luke as well. The Lord Jesus is not the exclusive property of any group or man- made religious system. Nobody can mold Him into one particular behavior to suit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17, Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Surpassing Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 9, 2015

God abundantly supplies so that we having been blessed can in turn bless others which results in everyone blessing God. The grace of Christian giving pours the blessings of God on all involved, the giver, the recipient, those concerned, & God.

2 CORINTHIANS 9: 8-15 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE SURPASSING GRACE OF GOD [Psalms 112] Christian giving always rebounds with multiplied blessings for the giver. But not only is the giver blessed, the recipient is also. With so many unselfish blessings flowing around, thankfulness and glory ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Involved In Making Disciples? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 9, 2016

Being a disciple of Jesus requires more from us than just turning up for a church service, God is meant to have the central place in our daily lives. Are you willing to move to a different level of commitment in your Christian life?

Our theme for 2016 is Dynamic Disciples. In the New Testament the word Disciple is used to describe the people who are committed to following Jesus Christ. Being a disciple of Jesus requires more from us than just turning up for a church service, God is meant to have the central place in our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Slave Auction

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 23, 2013

“We want to do more, but we do less. We want to reach higher, but we fall lower. We want to be better, but we turn out worse. We are a slave to sin. Freedom only found in Christ”

Video - (History Channel clip on American Slave Auction) “We want to do more, but we do less. We want to reach higher, but we fall lower. We want to be better, but we turn out worse.” We cry out – v. 24 “O wretched man am I…” 1. A Slave To Sin - A slave to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 15, 2013

Everywhere we turn we see people faced with fear, every road we take we meet the dreaded monster - fear. What is fear? What is the source of fear? And how can we be delivered fr0m fear?

Trusting God 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Locksmith

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2018

Jesus the ultimate Locksmith Has the “the keys” of life and death. He doesn’t turn up with a box of tools that doesn’t work. Death frightens most of us, but hope in Christ gives us reassurance-He conquered the grave.

God’s Locksmith Revelation 1:17, 18 tells us that Jesus is the ultimate Locksmith. He isn’t just the solution to a momentary inconvenience. He doesn’t turn up with a box of tools that may or may not work. Jesus has “the keys of death and Hades [the grave]” (verse 18). Jesus offers Himself as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Individual Believer’s Former State Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2018

Paul turns suddenly to his readers and declares that, like Christ, they once were dead, and in Ephesians 2:2-3 he proves this. The intention of the apostle in this short section is to show the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and to express the sad estate an

The Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/27/17 Lesson 7: The Individual Believer’s Former State (2:1-3) Ephesians 2:1-3 (KJV) 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Passion To Be Right

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 12, 2022

Salvation is not obtain by following the Law but through faith in a risen Savior who was righteous and paid the price for our sins. We pray for the lost in hope that they might accept this gracious gift and in turn receive His robe and live forever in His presence.

Passion to be Right Romans 10:1-4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “The Story is told of farmer Dale and farmer Pete. These were two neighbors. They really did love one another as neighbors and as fellow farmers, and these two would always compete with one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 14, 2021

God is faithful even if events don’t turn out as we may want it to or think they should. God will never deny His own character or His divine plan to grant our request or just to make us happy. 

The Faithfulness of God. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - It is amazing when God speaks. This week while trying to get a message together God put in my spirit this subject: The Faithfulness of God. So many times, we will struggle in ourselves with the delivering power of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9, 1 Corinthians 1:9

Denomination: Apostolic

The Undervalued Present

Contributed by Artgen Clemencia on Oct 17, 2023

God has given us a gift that has so much value. Yet, we chose to ignore His wisdoms and teachings. We, as Christians, must turn to the Bible to seek the Lord for His countless wisdom. Our instruction manual for life.

Introduction: The annual Christmas season is one of the most celebrated holidays in the entire world, regardless of the demographic. And gift-giving is probably the highlight of the event. It is the very expression of the Christmas spirit– celebrating “togetherness” through cheerful giving. But ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Leviticus 2:2, Colossians 2:9-10, John 19:38-40, 2 Timothy 2:16-17, Proverbs 27:5-6, 1 Corinthians 16:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Transformative Grace Of Psalm 86:5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 31, 2024

Today, we turn our hearts to the profound words of Psalm 86:5, a verse that encapsulates the transformative grace of our Lord. In a world often marked by uncertainty, the unchanging nature of God's grace remains a foundation for our lives.

The Transformative Grace of Psalm 86:5 Introduction: Today, we turn our hearts to the profound words of Psalm 86:5, a verse that encapsulates the transformative grace of our Lord. In a world often marked by uncertainty, the unchanging nature of God's grace remains a foundation for our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:5, Psalm 103:8, Isaiah 1:18, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent Week 4: Love - "love: God’s Gift To The World" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2023

As we approach the culmination of Advent, our focus turns to the greatest gift of all—love. The birth of Jesus embodies the purest form of love, a love that transcends human comprehension. Let's delve into the profound love found in the incarnation of Christ.

Advent Week 4: Love - "Love: God’s gift to the World" Introduction: Dear friends, as we approach the culmination of Advent, our focus turns to the greatest gift of all—love. The birth of Jesus embodies the purest form of love, a love that transcends human comprehension. Let's delve ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10, John 3:16, Romans 8:38-39, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 5:8, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing In Grace

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Jun 29, 2024

There are so many ways that we can try to strengthen ourselves. The writer of Hebrews charges us to allow our hearts to be strengthened by grace. Growing in grace is learning to turn to the Lord in trying times over any other external source of strength.

Growing in Grace Hebrews 13:9 says, “Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them.” (NKJV) Growing in grace is about allowing our hearts to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:9, Ephesians 2:9, Hebrews 10:22, Hebrews 4:16, 1 Peter 5:10, John 16:33, Isaiah 36:6  (view more)  (view less)

Identity Theft

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 11, 2023

An unstable person who feels inadequate in their identity might steal another’s because it might bring them personal gain. Others who have turned to evil find pleasure in stealing from a person more wealthy than they.

Knowing mankind has to have individual identifiers for every person, place and thing, he has instinctively created an almost impossibility to recognize things of a spiritual nature. Man cannot readily recognize things of a spiritual nature because he does not see, hear, touch, nor smell or taste a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24, 1 John 2:15-16, Colossians 3:17, Philippians 2:5-11, Ephesians 4:1-3, Philippians 3:15-19, Colossians 3:1-8, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 40 – The Whole Matter Of Submission – Judah Then, Us Now - Chapter 5 Lamentations 5:6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 3, 2025

Because Judah abandoned God and turned to Assyria and Egypt, they were conquered by Babylon and now don’t have enough to eat. They submitted to the world and not to the LORD. Egypt and Assyria will come into great blessing one day. We look into Christians and submission.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 40 – THE WHOLE MATTER OF SUBMISSION – JUDAH THEN, US NOW - CHAPTER 5 Lamentations 5:6 The complaints (or conditions or laments) continue in this message and reveal the awful conditions for these survivors. This will be a slightly shorter message because to add ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:6, 2 Kings 18:19-24, Isaiah 19:25, Zechariah 14:9, Zechariah 14:4, Colossians 2:20-21, Romans 13:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational