Sermons on Turning Around:

When Love Turns To Lust

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 26, 2009

A young man confusing lust for love unleashes havoc on the Kingdom of David. His actions serve to caution us not to confuse lust for love.

*2 Samuel 13:1-19* *When Love Turns to Lust* “Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her. And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Turns Water Into Wine Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 9, 2012

When Jesus turned water into wine, He demonstrated to us how we can experience a supernatural, extraordinary life.

COME AND SEE #3: SIGN #1: JESUS TURNS WATER INTO WINE REVIEW: So far in the Gospel of John, we have gone through the first chapter. We have seen Jesus the Word come into the world, John the Baptist witness to Him, and the first few disciples. • We discussed how John paints a picture of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: *other

When The Cheers Turned Sour

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 21, 2013

Christ rode into Jerusalem as the crowds gathered and cheered. But the sweet sounds of cheers turned sour and faded over the next few days as they gave way to shouts of “Crucify Him!” To understand this we must first understand why the crowds followed Chr

When the Cheers Turned Sour Matthew 27:15-26 In fulfillment of Zechariah’s prophecy (Zech. 9:9 “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Turn To The Lord

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 17, 2011

This sermon pleads with the lost to turn to Christ in faith and full commitment of their life to Him. It also deals with some truths concerning those who are mere "fans" of Christ rather than "followers" of Christ.

It’s Time to Turn to the Lord Text: Isa. 55:6-7; Heb. 2:3-4 Intro: In the book of Ecclesiastes, we find these words, “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” (Eccl. 3:1). According to one commentator, the meaning of this verse is as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

All Evil Turns In To Good Series

Contributed by Caleb Simon on Oct 17, 2013

The plan which was planned by Satan of crucifying Jesus, the same plan was used in heaven to bring victory

God gave me a good thought about changing all evil in to good, and i am glad to share it with all the children of God. For thousands of thousands years Satan was fearful about a prophecy said by GOD about him. Scripture says in Genesis 3:15 " I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Turn Pillows Into Pillars :

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

How To Turn Pillows Into Pillars :

Genesis 28:10-22 How To Turn Pillows Into Pillars : Many years ago during the war, a group of soldiers in a trench, were being shelled. “Can you tell me the way to heaven?” ‘For God so loved the world, Peace came over soldier's face as he kept ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Holiness

The Wicked Shall Be Turned Into Hell Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

The wicked shall be turned into hell

Psalm 9 1. The Praise 1-12 ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

"Don't Turn Away"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 24, 2015

To those who turn away from God find regret, great sorrow, and misery for eternity.

John 6:56-69 “Don’t Turn Away” Consider the warning to those who turn away from God • Warnings to those who turn away from God 2 Peter 2:20-22 For it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Methodist

The World Turned On Its Head

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 1, 2013

The world sees a phrase like "you are just, O Lord" and "sinlessness" and thinks they are a foreign tongue. But we need to turn the world on its head so they can see the need for forgiveness, and its availability.

17th Sunday after Pentecost EF A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians 4: I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, 3 eager to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Catholic

Thomas, Doubter Turned Confessor

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 14, 2014

Thomas, who is often remembered for his doubts, gives every Christian hope and encouragement as the Lord appears to him with the invitation to touch and believe.

Thomas, Doubter Turned Confessor John 11:1-16; 14:1-6; 20:24-29 Palm Sunday Sermon, by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Some Background: J. Stuart Holden wrote: “Of all the Master's men, Thomas is the one to whom least justice is commonly done. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Valley Means A Wrong Turn Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 9 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: To begin I’m going to share a little bit of “my story,” and it’s not a part that I look back on with any amount of fondness. My first ministry experience could be defined by a single word – “Miserable” I’ll spare the details, but suffice ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Turn Always To The God Of Power

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 15, 2018

Turning to God for refuge - for healing - for overcoming and for strength

Reading: Psalm 62:1-12 Turn Always to the God of Power At the first sign of trouble, who do you turn to? If it’s a legal issue do you quickly call your attorney? If it’s a health issue, is the first thing you do – make a doctor’s appointment? Marital discord – Mom or Dad, perhaps Pastor? Bill ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will Turn You Back?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 23, 2019

Will you be a Demas or a John Mark? Demas never came back, but John Mark did. Don't turn back and you will not have to be either one of them.

I. The Crowd? John 6:65-69 2. If the glory stops? Luke 10:17, Acts 4:31 3. If there is no fame, only pain? Heb 11:25-39 4. When people think you are crazy? 2 Sam 12:21-23 5, When you or your situation is misunderstood? ...read more

Scripture: John 6:65-69, Luke 10:17, Acts 4:31, Hebrews 11:25-39, 2 Samuel 12:21-23, John 9:1-3, Job 1:18-19, Job 2:9, 1 Peter 4:16, Hebrews 12:4, James 1:2, 1 Timothy 3:12, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Turn On Your Love Filter

Contributed by Antonio Watson on Mar 28, 2019

These are worldly and human devices and emotions that can creep into dialogue, our conversation, our message, our tendencies, and even into our lifestyle. It is only through God’s love that we can guard against and remove these carnal contaminants from our spirit.

Turn on Your Love Filter 1. Setup: there are different types of things that contaminate our spiritual environment. Things that poison the atmosphere. Words, actions, deeds and often times with good intensions. These are worldly and human devices and emotions that can creep into dialogue, our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, John 13:35, 1 John 4:9-11

Considering Jesus And Not Turning Back

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2019

An encouragement to give Jesus due consideration, and an exhortation to avoid the temptation of drawing back.

CONSIDERING JESUS AND NOT TURNING BACK. Hebrews 3:1-19. The writer to the Hebrews was at pains to ensure that the eyes of his readers remained focused on Jesus. For Hebrew Christians to go back to the law of Moses was not an option. Moses was faithful - but Jesus is counted worthy of more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational