Sermons on Turn Of Events:

From Fasting To Feasting Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2005

God sometimes does the absurd by turning "sure things" completely around.

From Fasting to Feasting (Esther 6:1-10:3) 1. The expression, "bad hair day" has become popular within the last 10 years. Dear Word Detective: I mentioned to a co-worker that another co-worker had been really grouchy and snapped at me over some little matter, and the first co-worker replied that ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let It Die!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 22, 2011

There is a time to turn off the life support of a church and let it die with honor.

1 Cor 4:1-2 1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards , that a man be found faithful. KJV There are some people who believe that as long as there is a building you should do all you can to keep a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

I Now See

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Oct 25, 2011

Walking in the dark when all you had to do was turn on the switch.

Many of us have all walked into a dark room or hallway before. In our journey down the road of darkness, we’ve stubbed a toe, hit an elbow, nicked a knee and hit a head. By the time you get to the end, your results are bruises aches and pains. I’m using this metaphor to illustrate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Foolish Or Not?

Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 22, 2011

The Gospel seems foolish to non-believers but it turns out to be very wise.

Jan. 30, 2011 1 Cor. 1:18-31 C & Z “Foolish or Not?” I think that memories are great things. I was reading this week about a pastor named Wayne Major who was remembering a stunt they pulled when they were in high school. One of the two guys would get into the back of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Methodist

Agents Of Grace: Abigail Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 11, 2015

God used Abigal to turn David away from a senseless sin.

What image comes to mind when you hear the word “hero”? Do you think of a grizzled firefighter who routinely risks his life to save others? Such a person is certainly a hero, but so is the child who has the presence of mind to dial 911 when the house is on fire! Heroes come in all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-40

Denomination: Lutheran

"Don't Give Up Hope" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 14, 2011

It is never to late to turn back to God. This is a three part series on Jonah.

I love the story of Jonah. Maybe because so many times in my life I have also been like Jonah. Have you ever felt like God was calling you to do something and you didn’t do it? If so you are not alone. I am going to give an outline today of the study for the next few days. But I believe the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

May It Not Be Because Of Me

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

David's life was an example of how to turn shame around

I. God Psalm 69:6 NIV 6 Lord, the Lord Almighty, may those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me; God of Israel, may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me. The first line of Psalm 69:6 has 3 names of God Lord - adon. Master LORD - Jehovah - the personal God, distinguished ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Thou Hast Heard Me.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2022

The turning point in Psalm 22. A prayer breakthrough for David, for Jesus - FOR US.

THOU HAST HEARD ME. Psalm 22:19-28. Whatever deep sense of desolation rocked David into penning these words, his God-inspired prophetic insight reaches far beyond the limits of his own time and experience to the Cross of Jesus – and beyond. In the midst of His sufferings, and despite ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heal! Disabled Destiny.

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jul 6, 2021

A disabled destiny is one afflicted with circumstances and situations that have turned into a crawl.

Heal! Disabled Destiny. Luke 13:10-17 says 10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And behold, a woman was there[i] who had a spirit that had disabled her for eighteen years, and she was bent over and not able to straighten herself up completely. 12 And when he saw her, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Little Group That Made A Big Difference

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 15, 2022

How did these men turn the world upside down? What was their secret?

Acts 4:13--The secret was that they spent time with Jesus. The 12 apostles reached the entire known world with the gospel. These were not extraordinary men. Matt. 10:1-4. Peter, Andrew, James, John, and Philip were fishermen. Matthew was a tax collector. Simon was in a group called the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Naaman: Do Not Despise Small Things

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 29, 2024

A message about how small things can turn into something big.

Title: Small Things Text: 2 Kings 5 Opening Scripture 2 Kings 5:1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the Lord had given victory to Syria. He was also a mighty man of valor, but a leper. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

God’s Spirit Is Wounded

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 8, 2021

Man can turn the Spirt of God away and loose their life to Satan.

God’s Spirit is wounded Isaiah 63: 8For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour. 9In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Response To Social Evil

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 19, 2024

How shall followers of Christ respond to the growing wickedness of our world?

“[Jesus] said to [His disciples], ‘Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences. And there will be terrors and great signs from heaven. But before all this they will lay their hands on you and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Needs Of A New Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 10, 2004

The essential needs of new converts are discussed using this account describing the events that immediately followed the conversion of Saul of Tarsus.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 9:19-31 TITLE: “THE NEEDS OF A NEW CHRISTIAN” INTRODUCTION: A. One criticism of the church-at-large is that when we produce new Christians, we “dunk ‘em and drop ‘em” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Dead Promise And A Living Anointing

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 17, 2004

An amazing turn in the story of the child who was raised from the dead by Elisha’s prayer.

2 Kings 4:32-35 KJV And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed. [33] He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto the LORD. [34] And he went up, and lay upon the child, and put his mouth upon his mouth, and his eyes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:32-35, 2 Kings 4:31-37

Denomination: Pentecostal