Sermons on Turning Around:

Sheep And Goats

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012

How can we help those around us? Do we see those who are hurting around us, or do we walk around them?

Are you a Sheep or Goat? Matthew 25:31-46 August 26, 2012 I remember when I was in seminary I would have some classes in which the professor would tell us we would have a “take home final.” Whenever I heard those words I was filled with great joy. But there were students who were not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-45

Denomination: Baptist

Keep On The Firing Line

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 28, 2007

don’t turn back and run, you’ve already come too far.

Keep on the firing line. Soldier. I am a soldier in the ARMY of my God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my commanding officer. The Holy Bible is my code of conduct. Faith, Prayer, and the word of God are my weapons of warfare. I’ve been taught and trained by the holy spirit. Tried by adversity, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Charismatic

A Thousand Years And The Final Judgment Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 5, 2020

We want a turn by turn GPS experience. Most of Revelation was written in symbolism, imagery and metaphors.

The Last Word – Revelation 20 A Thousand Years and the Final Judgment November 8, 2020 We want a turn by turn GPS experience. Most of Revelation was written in symbolism, imagery and metaphors. This is one of the most controversial and misunderstood chapters in scripture. Satan is thrown into ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-4, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 20:11-15, Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Into Winter Series

Contributed by Chris Powell on Nov 29, 2005

This sermon was written for the first Sunday of Advent, and focuses around the first encounter of Lucy in the land of Narnia.

Through the Wardrobe into Winter Isaiah 9.1-3 I. Introduction I would like for everyone to place there imagination hats on with me this morning as we journey into an enchanted land known as Narnia. We need to recapture a sense of wonder and each of us needs to find our inner child. I need ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Upside Down, Inside Out Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Eighth in series. God seems to turn the world upside down. As Christians our priorities do the same.

"In Christ" "Upside Down, Inside Out" Luke 15:1-7 Introduction: Talk of the church about our identity Carrying us into the next century Must ascertain our identity, and propagate that identity 2 Groups 1) change-adapt 2) maintain integrity of the past Pharisees Wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Shining Of God's Glory

Contributed by James May on Dec 15, 2002

God’s Glory shown around the shepherds and it will shine once again around his sheep.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Light Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 14, 2023

The Beatitudes teach the qualities that God works in the character of Christ's disciples. Then in Matthew 5:13-16 the emphasis turns to the influence Christians are to have in the world around them. The point of our text is that we let our light shine.

Intro Immediately following the Beatitudes, Jesus uses two metaphors to declare the task given to his followers in the world. Those two metaphors are salt and light. We have examined the first one. Now we want to learn from the second metaphor, light. Our text today is Matt 5:14-16: "You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16, Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:27-29, 2 Timothy 4:7, John 1:1-9, 1 John 1:1-9, Matthew 28:19-20, John 13:34-35, Mark 16:15-18, Luke 19:10, John 12:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Peter's Second Conversion Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

I want you to watch for two conversions in our story today – a conversion for both Cornelius and for Peter. Each man had a powerful turning point and each man had a powerful story they would tell around campfires for years to come.

Acts 10:27-47 is read before the sermon. There’s a powerful story tucked away in the middle chapters of Acts. Our story tantalizes us with angels & visions but at it’s essence it is the story about our 2 main characters to today’s story, Cornelius & Peter. Cornelius represents the power ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 14, 2015

Christianity, unlike a political or social philosophy, should make a difference. In Christianity, we are made new people. Repentance and faith turn us around. We are set in a new direction, and our lifestyle should reflect that new direction. Does yours?

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ~Part 19 Children of Light Ephesians 5:3-14 3. But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints; 4. and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Does God Deserve My Trust When Life Takes A Turn For The Worse? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 23, 2001

This is the final message in a series of sermons on Job entitled, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse."

Text: Job 38:1 - 42:6 For the past six weeks we’ve been looking at the book of Job, which records the suffering and struggles of a good man whose life took a turn for the worse. This book has helped us answer some tough questions, such as: "Are good people exempt from suffering?" "What is ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1

Denomination: Baptist

If You're Headed In The Wrong Direction, God Does Allow U-Turns

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 8, 2007

No Matter where you have been or what you’ve done in life, God still allow U-Turns in our lives if we desire it.

Sermon: “If You’re Headed In The Wrong Direction, God Does Allow U-Turns” Introduction Tonight is New Year’s Eve. This is a night that a lot of the world is celebrating the going out of the old year and the coming in of the New Year. There are mass parties and festivities put in place to help ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

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

Nothing To Fear

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001

Overcoming fears in crisis by turning to the right Source for help and pray passionately. Wait for the Lord.

King David, who wrote this Psalm 27, probably knew more about FEAR than many of us. For the earlier part of his life, he was often on the run for his life. One attack came after another. Initially hiding from King Saul, who wanted him dead. Later on, his life was threatened by his own son ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 76:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Rebel Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2011

Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone.

ADVENT CONSPIRACY* FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: REBEL Matthew 2:1-15 Big Idea: Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:2, Mark 12:29-31; Acts 4:12; Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15 SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Characters Of Christmas: The Angels Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017

A look at the angels around the manger.

Let’s talk about angels. The prominence of angels in the Christmas story is obvious, from the Christmas card we send, to the decorations on our trees, to the adornment of our yards, we’re surrounded by angels. We even have an angel hanging in our front yard here at FUMC in the Nativity scene. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:20-24, Luke 2:9-15

Denomination: Methodist