Sermons on Turning Away From God:

From The Charge To The Crown Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 5, 2003

The final words from Paul’s pen proclaim a challenging charge and a personal testimony. These are for guiding Timothy through the perils before him to the prize laid up for him in glory.

From the Charge to the Crown 2 Timothy 4 1 I solemnly charge YOU in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by HIS appearing and HIS kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Can't Afford To Turn Back Now

Contributed by James Roberts on Oct 12, 2012

There are some things we cannot afford to turn back from that in fact we need to be doing.

WE CAN’T AFFORD TO TURN BACK NOW Acts 13:13 INTRODUCTION: Story of John Mark, young brash, brave. Maybe thought it’d be cool to go with the great Apostle Paul on his Missionary journey. Yet it says he turned back. We do not know why. Perhaps it was: Too rough Too hard Too much ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 17, 2021

Faith is the positive aspect of true conversion, the human side of regeneration. In repentance, the sinner turns away from sin, while in faith he turns to Christ.

Faith is the positive aspect of true conversion, the human side of regeneration. In repentance, the sinner turns away from sin, while in faith he turns to Christ. These are inseparable, the one from the other. True repentance cannot exist apart from faith, nor faith from repentance. It has been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift From Hell

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008

How do we get rid of a critical attitude toward others? God commands us to love each other. Which means, I can "will" to love you, and you in turn can "will" to love me. This is our Christian responsibility

The Gift from Hell Intro.: A critical spirit will show itself against those we are closest to. The danger of a critical spirit is that it spreads to others, and the criticism does not have to be warranted. I don’t care how spiritual we think we are, we may battle a critical spirit all of our life. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

A Picture Of Apostasy Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 1, 2024

Apostasy is a falling away from the faith. Now see a man who turns away from Christ to the world. It stands as a strong warning to every man who professes to follow Christ.

Now we see a clear picture of betrayal and apostasy. Apostasy is a falling away from the faith. Now see a man who turns away from Christ to the world. It stands as a strong warning to every man who professes to follow Christ. READ v. 18-20. Here is the heartbreak of betrayal. When ANYONE ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Religion Into Relationship

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Feb 18, 2002

John sermon series--8th sermon

Turning Religion into Relationship “Nick at Night” John 3.1-15 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. What have you done to deserve Heaven? 1st—police officer, enforced law, fought crime. Peter, “OK, go on in.” 2nd—very wealthy and gave lots of money to charitable causes. Peter, “OK, go ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, John 3:1-21, John 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Taunts Turned To Testimonies

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 31, 2007

Out of the mouths of mockers there comes praise.

TAUNTS TURNED TO TESTIMONIES Matthew 27: 41-43 Muhammad Ali was master of taunting his opponents. He would taunt them before the match and during the match. He is credited with saying some of the following. "Float like a butterfly. Sting like a bee. Your hands can’t hit what your eyes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:41-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Turning Point - 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 27, 2002

The good news that comes after hearing the bad.

THE TURNING POINT Romans 3:21-31 • The message of Romans get more fun at this point. I have been spending the last series of Sundays telling you how bad man is, how bad we are. The accumulated bad news that makes the good news worth hearing. This morning we begin to add in the good news. THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Turning Trials Into Triumphs Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001

In the message James the half brother of Jesus will teach us we CAN turn our trials into triumphs. (Real Faith For The Real World - prt one)

"Turning Trials Into Triumphs" TEXT: JAMES 1:1-12 Today we begin a study of the book of James. But before we begin our study I think it would be good for us to do a little background about this great book in God’s Word. Now, one thing that often adds a great deal of insight to the meaning of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Riot That Turned Into A Testimony Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 23, 2021

But we cannot fulfill our baptismal commitment until we “go and proclaim.”

Monday of 3rd Week in Course Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul Today’s Gospel really takes us to the core teaching that we sum up in the word “Gospel,” which means “Good News.” That core teaching is that we are not to just come to Jesus, not just listen to Him and be forgiven, healed, baptized ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18, Acts 22:3-16, Genesis 22:18

Denomination: Catholic

A Turned Aside Generation

Contributed by Lamar Denby on Oct 18, 2000

Intro. Background on Samuel.

Intro. Background on Samuel. His sons. Today there is a generation that has... I. Turned Aside From The Word of God. (2 Tim. 4:1-4) II. Turned Aside From The Church of The Living God. (Matt. 16:18) III. Turned Aside From Righteousness. (text; Rom. 6:13; 1 Cor. 6:18-20) IV. Turned Aside ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-14

Turning Our Relationships Into Partnerships Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

I’m looking for partners. Not just friends to keep me company but partners to share God’s vision and work side by side with. Learn how to turn your relationships into partnerships.

“A Study in Philippians” Philippians 1:3-11 “Turning My Relationships into Partnerships” ________________________________________ I. My personal relationships can become biblical partnerships. “I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you, always praying with joy for all of you in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Turning Stomach Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 26, 2001

What makes our Lord feel ill?

THE CHURCH OF THE TURNING STOMACH HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON: story about an Emporer dupped into believing that he was clothed in splendor. He strutted down the streets with an arrogant attitude while those who knew better saw him as just naked. THIS MORNING:  Church in a the wealthiest of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Turning The Hearts Of The Fathers

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

We need fathers to take on the spiritual leadership in the home.

Title: Making the Most of Our Relationship Lesson 6 “Turning the Hearts of the Fathers” Text: Luke 1:11-17 Introduction: READ EXCERPTS FROM “HEART OF THE WARRIOR, A BATTLE PLAN FOR FATHERS TO RECLAIM THEIR FAMILIES.” Beginning at page 97 -- Would you agree that Satan is attacking our homes in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turn The Other Cheek Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015

In the “flesh”… • When I am wronged I demand my rights In Jesus’ kingdom… • When I’m wronged, I am to relinquish my rights

We live in a culture that seems to be increasingly focused on individual rights. In some ways that is not all that surprising since our country was founded, in large part, in order to protect the rights of the individual. Our founding documents contain many references to those rights: • The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist