Sermons on Turn The World Upside Down:

Christmas Message Isaiah 7:10-14 & Matthew 1:23

Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 3, 2013

God takes a curse and turns it into a blessing. The prophecy a virgin would bring forth a son expressed God's displeasure with Ahab, yet God took that warning to Ahab and used it as a blessing to us. God, even today, turns our curses to blessings.

Some Children’s Christmas jokes: (http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/xmas/jokes.html ) What’s the difference between a Christmas alphabet and an ordinary alphabet? A Christmas alphabet has no l (noel-get it?) Why is it always cold at Christmas? Because it’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: *other

How Were You Saved? Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 22, 2009

Paul has been defining & defending the true nature of the Gospel as a gospel of grace through faith. Now he turns to the problem that legalism had caused in churches of Galatia. Some believers had turned from spiritual freedom to legalistic slavery.

GALATIONS 3: 1-5 HOW WERE YOU SAVED? [Romans 8: 12-16] Paul has been defining and defending the true nature of the Gospel as a gospel of grace through faith. Now he turns to the problem that legalism had caused in churches of Galatia. Some believers had turned from spiritual freedom to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Flexible

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 19, 2013

It is very easy for us to become set in our ways. This is true not only for individuals, but also for churches. We quickly fall into certain routines, and after we do a thing for a certain period of time, it becomes sacred.

Blessed Are The Flexible Mark 2:13-3:6 13 And He went out again by the seashore; and all the people were coming to Him, and He was teaching them. Levi (Matthew) Called 14 As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting in the tax booth, and He said to him, “Follow Me!” And ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God With Us - Nevertheless Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 21, 2021

Isaiah shows us that in spite of all the wickedness around us, God has a way of turning things around.

Opening Scriptures: Isaiah 8:21 – 9:1 – 7 Let me remind you that when the Bible was written there were no chapter divisions. It was not until later that chapter divisions were placed into scripture so that would could get some organization when finding passages Introduction I mentioned ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

They Had Been With Jesus Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 17, 2009

When Peter speaks of Jesus, the Holy Spirit convicts. He was in a crisis but God turned it into an opportunity for the Gospel.

Two men plus Jesus and you have a miracle. • You do not need a lot of people to make an impact. Just two disciples plus Jesus and you can have a miracle. • And that was just the beginning. The next thing we know it caused a stir and a preaching opportunity. • The Name of Jesus was proclaimed, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sin Raises It's Ugly Head Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 17, 2008

Israel quickly turns from glorious victory to humiliating defeat, because of disobedience and arrogance towards God.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 7:1-15 Title: “Sin Raises It’s Ugly Head” • Up until this point Israel’s journey has been marked by trust, obedience and success. • Tonight we see they get their first taste of failure because sin has crept into the camp. o Even in the moments of our greatest success ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

I Need A Refill

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

As Jesus turns water into wine as a symbol of bringing joy, He specializes in re-filling life's empty places.

Re-Filling Your Empty Life by Kraig Pullam John 2:1-2:1 One of my favorite movies of which I will boldly, blatantly and unashamedly admit is the sequel “Bad Boys II.” It is a funny/amusing/somewhat comical/quite insightful movie whether you like or not with Martin Lawrence (of which ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

#firstworldproblems Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 8, 2017

An interactive all age Harvest Festival sermon re turning our grumbling into gratitude and our angst into thanks

If you saw this (#firstworldproblems) on Instagram or Twitter - what would you think would be the rest of the post? (Take suggestions) I was doing research for my sermon on Thursday (otherwise known as reading the newspaper)- researchers working with a behavourial psychologist from Goldsmiths ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-30, Deuteronomy 8:7-18, Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Anglican

From Failure To Worship

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 1, 2012

The Lord wants you and I to see that we can turn defeat into worship with the help of the Holy Spirit.

FROM FAILURE TO WORSHIP. JOSHUA 8:30-35. Perhaps one of the greatest examples of comebacks in recent years was that of San Francisco Giant pitcher Dave Dravecky. Besides pitching is the regular season Dave also pitched in the All star game, in the national league championship series and in the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:30-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Cross [symbol Of Our Sin]; One Man [god’s Sacrifice] And A World That Was Changed Forever

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024

Christ did His part by taking up His cross and shedding His blood for the entire world so that we are redeemed and have eternity with Christ alone. How will you respond to Him today?

1. ONE CROSS [symbol of our sin]: 1 Corinthians 1:18 “For the message of the CROSS is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” • Growing up I saw different perspectives of the cross of Christ. • For certain denominations it was a kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Water To Wine—declaring God's Anointed-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 9, 2015

4 of 6. Jesus turned water to wine in order to initiate/call attention to/set apart His public ministry. Where is Jesus heralded as God’s Anointed? or Why turn water into wine? God’s Anointed is heralded on the stage of...

WATER To WINE—Declaring God's Anointed-IV—John 2:1-12 Attention: On Stage—Feb. 9, 1964—The Beatles were introduced to America on CBS’s variety show ‘The Ed Sullivan Show. Before they even played, the audience filled with young girls began wildly screaming & ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From The Jerusalem Crowd

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 6, 2006

Let’s not be like those who first welcomed, then turned against the only Savior, Jesus Christ.

LEARNING FROM THE JERUSALEM CROWD Palm Sunday 2006 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Read Mark 11: 1-11. Now here’s rest of the story of this week and the following 40 days . 1. He cleared the Temple. 2. He cursed the barren fig tree. 3. He silenced the Sanhedrin with their trick questions. 4. He taught ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did You See Jesus Walking?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 1, 2011

Jesus is showing us the path of life, and He wants us to see Him while we are on this journey. Just like Moses had to turn when he saw the burning bush, God wants us to see and turn from the direction we are going and to follow Him.

Did You See Jesus Walking? Psalm 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. I am entitling this today: “Did you see Jesus walking?” In Psalm 16:1 we see where David is asking God to preserve him; He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Lament To Praise.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2023

God is, and ever has been, my protector. Why would He let us down now?

FROM LAMENT TO PRAISE. Psalm 43:1-5. Bold prayer dares to address God in the imperative. It seems that the Psalmist, speaking on behalf of many a pilgrim since, has lost his sense of the immanence of God. Yet we cannot rely upon senses, so he falls back on what he knows about God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring And Renewing The People Of God

Contributed by Terry Owens on Mar 30, 2001

In this day of trials it’s easy to get weighed down, in this message discover how to be restored and renewed by God.

Restoring and Renewing the people of God Psalms 42 As we’re heading towards the last days there’s a weariness that’s settling in on the Body of Christ. People are growing weary of well doing. Galatians 6:9 “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God