Sermons on Turning Back To God:

Turn On The Power!

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 9, 2003

This is a practical sermon reminding us how we get the Holy Spirit, how we receive the Spirit’s power, how we can prove the Spirit’s power, and how we can live daily in the fullness of the Spirit’s power.

(Flashlight illustration inspired from www.SermonCentral.com) Preparation: Have a flashlight ready with parts separated, ie. lens, bulb, batteries, and 2 or 3 small pieces of red tissue paper stuffed down under the batteries Introduction In Acts 8 we can read about some Samaritans who were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:25, John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

Turn And Live

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

When at first we hear "repent or perish", it seems harsh. But as we turn, we see that it is an incredible gift to have something to turn to.

Turn and Live 08/10/08 AM Text: Numbers 21:4 - 9 Let’s imagine ourselves in this situation, put ourselves in the sandals of the Israelites. Fiery serpents are slithering throughout our camp. Snakes are biting people all over the place and everyone bitten dies. We have managed to avoid the snakes ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palm Sunday - Purim - Global Day Of Repentance Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 22, 2024

They cried out Hosanna, meaning, Save Us. We also must cry out in repentance to be saved from our sins, and be made ready as bride without spot or wrinkle awaiting the bridegroom. It does nothing unless our hearts are turned back to GOD. Repentance is a gift to come back from wherever we strayed.

2024.03.24. Palm Sunday. Purim. Global Day of Repentance 2024 William Akehurst, HSWC This year 2024, Passover Week comes 4 weeks after the Passion Week from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday (Easter). There's something to be said with the Jewish Celebration of Passover being out-of-sync with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 1:14-15, Acts 3:19, Luke 24:47, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 John 3:3, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Ephesians 5:26-27, Proverbs 6:16-19, Psalm 51:1-17, Luke 19:37-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wheels Are Turning

Contributed by Seth Aryee on Nov 29, 2005

Why are so many people living with frustration, emptiness, despair, hopelessness, disgust, apathy, or anger? Such people have given up hope of finding relief to their inner ache for answers. Who has the answers and why are so many people still searching

SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER, BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: THE WHEELS ARE TURNING JEREMIAH 18:1-11 TEXT: “And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Gospel Distortion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

This sermon aims to discuss the importance of adhering to the true Gospel message, the dangers of distorting it, and the consequences of turning away from God's grace, as highlighted in Galatians 1.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. As we gather in fellowship today, we're going to dive into a critical conversation about a topic that is not just relevant, but pivotal. We're going to explore the book of Galatians, particularly Galatians 1, and discuss 'The Danger of Gospel Distortion', 'The ...read more

Topics: Turning, Gospel

Turning Tables Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

The Road To Easter Pt. 2 - Turning Tables I. Introduction Remember those family vacations you took as a kid? Loading the car. Hunkering down in the back seat as miles passed by. I would imagine that if you look back at pictures from those road trips you would probably see pictures from the final ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, John 2:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turn Around

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Dec 9, 2007

A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Advent-Year A.

“In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’” -Matthew 3:1-2 There always seems to be “the hottest gift item of the year” to buy each year. The most memorable in my mind was the craze a few years back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Turning Point Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 26, 2021

This is a sermon of how we are saved by grace through faith - no works involved.

“For what does the Scripture say? “ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS." Now to the one who works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due. But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn Around

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 29, 2015

The need for and meaning of repentance

Before I moved to Oregon I use to consider myself a fisherman. I got my license each year and spent many afternoons and days off with a string in the Walker River or Lee Vining Creek. One of the few times I fished here was in my first few years and I went out to the Sandy near Troutdale. Steelhead ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turn On The Light Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

We're the citizens of the Kingdom and we must act consistent with our identity.

“Turn on the Light!” Eph. 5:8-14 August 30, 2009 OPEN: Now as you know, we are studying the book of Ephesians. The first three chapters - who the Christian is. The last three how he lives, how he acts, how he functions. And Paul here in chapters 4, 5 and 6 gives us a clear, concise ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

U Turn

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 3, 2002

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent Series B Repentance

2nd Sunday in Advent Mark 1:1-8 U-Turn 1 ¶ The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way; 3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Turn The Page

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 28, 2009

Message encouraging people to break out of the ruts of their previous behaviors and attitudes for the new year.

Turn the Page Philippians 3:12-14 December 27, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Can you believe that we’re about to enter the 11th year of the 2000’s? Does anyone here remember the panic over Y2K? It’s kinda silly now that we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Turning Points

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

There are turning points in life, turning points, which give a meaning and bring purpose, which redefine us.

Turning Points Isaiah 6:1-6:8 There are turning points in life, turning points, which give a meaning and bring purpose, which redefine us. Several examples: A man with an unclean spirit, Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains: neither could ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Turn To The Lord

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Feb 25, 2001

When we turn to the Lord, the veil will be lifted.

2 Corinthians 3:13 - 18 Women in Afghanistan have to wear a veil whenever they leave their homes. This veil is called a burqa, and it’s a fairly heavy garment that goes from the top of their heads all the way to the ground. They have a patch of net or some gauzy material that covers their eyes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:13-18

Denomination: *other

Love Behind Enemy Lines

Contributed by Glen O'brien on Sep 21, 2006

Jessu went to those those outside of the covenant community of Israel to show God’s love for all people.

14th Sunday after Pentecost 10 September 2006 LOVE BEHIND ENEMY LINES Text: Mark 7:24-37 24 Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25 In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Methodist