Sermons on Turning Back To God:

When Your World Is Turned Upside Down

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Apr 23, 2008

When our world is turned upside down we need God’s truth to guide us, instead of our feelings.

When Your World is Turned upside Down Psalms 34 and; 1 Samuel 21:10-15 1 A psalm of David, regarding the time he pretended to be insane in front of Abimelech, who sent him away. I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. 2 I will boast only in the LORD; let all who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Working My Way Back To You

Contributed by Rev. Anthony Mucker Sr on Jun 1, 2015

THE PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON

WORKING MY WAY BACK TO YOU (LUKE 15:11-24) TRANSITION TO THE TEXT I believe that no parable in the entire Bible has been preached or taught as much as the Parable of the Prodigal son. The parable of the prodigal son is one of the greatest and most-beloved stories ever told in the human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

One Nation, Back To God, Undeniable, With Repentance And Salvation For All Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 6, 2017

In our series on the prayers of the bible we come to Daniel 9:1-19. Daniel was moved to prayer after reading the prophecy in Jeremiah concerning his nation and the seventy years of captivity. Let's see how Daniel's prayer might apply to us and our nation.

ONE NATION...BACK TO GOD...UNDENIABLE...WITH REPENTANCE AND SALVATION FOR ALL In our series on prayers in the bible we come to Daniel's prayer in Dan. 9. Daniel was moved to prayer after reading the prophecy in the book of Jeremiah concerning his nation. As you may have figured out, the title of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Divine Turnaround Manifest Series

Contributed by Godday Osoba on Aug 5, 2023

Like I will always say a Divine Turnaround brings an overwhelming joy beyond description, when it happen in your life it will look like a dream.

A Turnaround is an expected change, especially one that results in a more favourable situation, it is a divine encounter where God reverse someone’s circumstances turning the negative into positive, and shifting life to a new direction beyond explanation. Our God does the unusual turnaround. The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 21:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ The Second Adam Who Won Back The World To God

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 8, 2003

“For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit” 1 Pet. 3:18a.

Theme: Christ the second Adam who won back the world to God Text: Gen. 9:8-17; 1 Pet. 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 A happy life is a life of faith filled with gratitude and thankfulness to God. We have enough reasons to be thankful, but unfortunately, instead of being thankful we take our blessings for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Trurns Things Around

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 8, 2025

Jesus turned water into wine, and he can turn things around for us as well.

Jesus Turns things Around John 2:1-11 1. In the Gospel of John there are 7 miracles Jesus did · The first miracle of our Lord is the changing of water into wine (2:1-11). · The second sign is the healing of the nobleman's son (4:46-51). · The third sign is the healing of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Revisit Your Ministry

Contributed by J. Edward Brown Iii on Dec 28, 2013

Look back to the beginning at what God has actually called you to do.

Introduction; Ephesians 4:1-3 reads, I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation by which you are called, 2. With all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; 3. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Your Way Back Home SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Sometimes, the most detrimental thing God can do is to grant us our desires. The prodigal son's journey to a 'far country' symbolizes a place that first exists in our hearts. This journey and his eventual return home teaches us about the dangers of desire and the power of forgiveness.

Today, we will explore the parable of the Prodigal Sons, which is the third story in a series of parables told by Jesus. This parable, along with the stories of a lost coin and a missing sheep, teaches us important lessons about God's love and forgiveness. Let us dive into the story and uncover its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Prodigal Son, Forgiveness

When Your Back Is Against The Wall Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

This message looks at several instances when Paul's back was against the wall, noting what he did to push through the adversity to continue God's mission for his life

INTRODUCTION * Paul has faced opposition from the moment he placed faith in Christ (at first from believers who were skeptical, then from unbelievers) * Agabus’ prediction (21:10-11); Paul’s response (21:13) * Paul understood what it meant to have his “back against the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God Doing When Life Takes A Turn For The Worse? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Dec 6, 2000

This is the second sermon in a series of messages based on Job. This series is called, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse."

What is God doing when life takes a turn for the worse? I believe the answer is found in what many scholars believe is the oldest book of the Bible: the book of Job. This book records the story of a man named Job whose life took a turn for the worse. Remember? He lost his finances, children, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To emphasize the depth of God's grace, the power of repentance, and God's joyful welcome home for all who turn back to Him.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into one of the most powerful, heart-touching parables recorded in the Gospel of Luke. It's the tale of the Lost Son, a story that shows the depth of God's grace, the power of repentance, and the Father's joyful welcome home. As Charles Spurgeon, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Topics: Grace, Repentance, Lost Son

Don’t Miss God’s Best

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jun 7, 2011

A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers about God's best for you and how people can receive it.

Would you take God’s Word and find Colossians, the second chapter? And, I want to talk to you tonight about God’s best—God’s best. You know, the devil would try to keep you from getting saved. And, if he can’t keep you from being saved—and, by the way, he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-6

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

U Can Get Back Up Series

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jul 24, 2010

Invited for a blessing, urgently in demand for life; there is so much power you can have just call Jesus. I know fear is not of God but the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom. If we're going to get up from the fall let's come up together by calli

Amos 5:3: For thus saith the Lord GOD; The city that went out by a thousand shall leave an hundred, and that which went forth by an hundred shall leave ten, to the house of Israel. Whatever you’re going through GOD is not going to put no more on you then you can bear. Jesus wants Israel to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Pay God Back (Take The Cup)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 9, 2019

WHEN WE ALL LOOK AT THE TRASH CAN OF OUR OWN MEMORY AND REALIZE THAT THE LORD HAS DONE A FINISH WORK THAT WE ALL SHOULD BE SHOUTING ABOUT A WORK THAT JUSTFIES OUR SINS AND SANTICFY OUR PRESENT

Psalm 116:12-14 (KJV) 12 What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST AMEN A METHODIST NOD AND A CHURCH OF LIVING GOD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-13

Denomination: Baptist