Sermons on Turning Away From God:

God Can Turn It Around Overnight Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

2 Kings 7 reminds us that no situation is too far gone for God to reverse. He specialises in sudden turnarounds, and He often uses the least expected to do the greatest miracles.

GOD CAN TURN IT AROUND OVERNIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:1-20 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5; Isaiah 43:19; Malachi 3:6; Ephesians 3:20; Jeremiah 32:27 INTRODUCTION: The city of Samaria was in crisis. A great famine had struck, and the people were reduced to desperate and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Remembers: The Turning Of Tables SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

In the face of adversity, God's remembrance can turn situations around for good. Haman's plot against Mordecai backfired because God had opened a book of remembrance for Mordecai.

When we think of a king, we often associate wealth, power, authority, and grandeur with their position. However, it is important to note that in the life of a king, there are also challenges and difficulties. In the book of Esther, we see how God works in the life of a king to bring about His ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Topics: God's Remembrance, Divine Justice

Finding God's Will: Turn On The Headlights Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002

IS THE WORD OF GOD IMPORTANT IN FINDING THE WILL OF GOD?

Finding God’s Will: Turn on your headlights Review: Yield; prayer; not complicated but we need to talk about another signpost to find the will of God; going to Knoxville a tunnel; Entering a dark tunnel sign says to turn on your headlights; what do you think this means as it relates to finding ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Baptist

When God Turns Little Into Abundance

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

God is a specialist in transforming small things into great abundance. Throughout the Bible, we see instances where God takes what seems insufficient and multiplies it beyond measure.

WHEN GOD TURNS LITTLE INTO ABUNDANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 4:1-7 "Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few. And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make A U-Turn In The Road Of Life

Contributed by James May on May 6, 2007

If we want God’s blessings we must make a U-Turn in life. Turn from serving self and living for the devil to serve God and live for Him.

Make a U-Turn in the Road of Life By Pastor Jim May Making your life into what it should be can be compared to building a house in many ways. Each day is another building block; each hour another board; and everything we do becomes another nail in the life we build. Has the life you’ve been ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back To Work Or Blown Away

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

The Message Of the Lord through Haggia was to get their priorities straight. God’s property comes first. This message is an exhortation to make God’s work a top priority.

"Back to Work or Blown Away?" Introduction Have you ever worked your head off and found little satisfaction when it was all over? Do you feel like the more money you earn the less there seems to be? Does whatever you do feel like a chore or a bitter task with little fruit? Do you try to save, but ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Running From Your Baptism

Contributed by Carla Powell on Mar 2, 2002

Exploration of traditions of adult/infant baptism, and discussion of how we respond to our baptism. Do we run from it? Or do we turn toward God who is always turning toward us?

Baptism of our Lord (A), January 13, 2002 "Running from Your Baptism" Today we hear about Jesus’ baptism as an adult. This baptism was the beginning of his official ministry, sort of his inauguration or commissioning as it were. John was baptizing people at the Jordan River as a symbol of washing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Doctrines Of Devils Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

John reveals to us that some will turn a way, what will turn them away and what will prevent us from falling from the truth.

The Doctrines of Devils 1 John 2:18-29 Introduction: 1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, I. Those Who Lead Away (18). 1Jn 2:18 "Children, it is the last hour, and as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Can Separate Us From God's Love? Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 22, 2015

Inspirational Message meant to impart confidence that God's love for the believer is constant and will never be taken away by anyone or anything.

Sermon Starters from the Junior Bible Quiz Fact Pak Quotation Questions What things can separate us from God's love? Romans 8:38,39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Tests Into Testimonies

Contributed by Noah Martinez on May 15, 2008

To advance through the predetermined goals that God ordains in each of us, He sends tests. Sometimes we cannot go on to the next exam until we finish the one we are in. With this perspective, we march forward with the help and grace of God.

Turning Tests into Testimonies James 1:12-16 When James tells us do not err, I believe it means not to misunderstand what his point is in vs. 12, 13. There is an explanation why in one verse James relates temptation with God, and in the next says it isn’t God who tempts. In the original wording ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Holiness

Cry Out For Help? Turn To Jesus!

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Aug 26, 2004

The most persecuted people here on earth are the Christians.

10-26-03 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Cry out for help? Turn to Jesus! Isaiah 35: 4 “Say to those who are fearful-hearted, “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, With the recompense of God; He will come and save you.” In Matthew 11: 28 “Come to Me, all you who labor and are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4

Denomination: Methodist

What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good

Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 22, 2001

The tragedy of September 11, 2001 was intended to have a different outcome against the nation and the church. But what was intended for has been turned to our good.

“What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good” Genesis 50:19-20 Text The Living Bible relays verse 20 in a powerful fashion. “As far as I am concerned, God turned into good what you meant for , …” (Genesis 50:20a TLB) When the ist attacked the WTC and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, (as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-2, Genesis 50:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Turn Around

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 21, 2024

Continuing in series on Nehemiah. Addresses the importance of Scripture in finding God. Emphasis on renewal.

Nehemiah 9 The Great Turn Around - Read Nehemiah 9 A few days ago I posted a picture of an old Chevy pickup driving down the road. It must have had an old bench seat because through the back window you could see a man driving. Sitting right beside him was his wife, and the man had his arm along ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

For The Man Of God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013

To show which ones to stay away from and what are to follow after.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a man of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show which ones to stay away from and what are to follow after. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:11 (Amplified Bible) But as for you, O man of God, flee from all these things; aim at and pursue righteousness (right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Your Turn And Time

Contributed by Johnson Odesola on Sep 20, 2014

Everything you need to succeed has been incorporated into your life. God has an original intention for your life; He has something written about you. God has a specific blueprint for all the human beings he has created.

IT IS YOUR TURN AND TIME Acts 3:1-8 It is a wonderful story indeed to see someone that was carried in the morning but was able to walk by himself later in the day. A burden in the morning but a testimony in the afternoon A man expecting money but got what morning cannot buy, a liability a while ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal