Sermons on Turning From God:

Christ Connection

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jun 22, 2008

KEEPING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST!!!

CHRIST CONNECTION INTRO: SAMSON AND DELILAH 1: JUDGES 16:4-31 A) STORY OF SAMSON A JUDGE OF ISRAEL B) STRONG MAN OF THE BIBLE C) THE MIGHTY WARRIOR D) A HERO OF THE FAITH HEB 11:32 E) A MAN WHO BECOMES PRISONER DUE TO HIS OWN PASSION. POINT: A LOOK AT HOW SAMSON THE STRONGEST MAN IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-31

Denomination: Other

Dreams And Visions? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018

Are dreams and visions from God or pizza?

Video Illustration: From One Race event at Stone Mountain Georgia Series: You Asked for It! Question: Dreams are they from God or Pizza – How do I know? Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8: 7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1, Genesis 40:1-23, Daniel 2:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pictures Of My Exponential Church Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Pictures of my exponential church

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Don’t just look at differences in doctrine, culture, liturgy, class (upper, middle and lower) or age distinction (youth vs. elderly church). 2. “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). a. Not supervise outward arrangements. b. Not organize people, programs, facilities, time, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 18, 2015

Where are you? How did you get here? Do we honestly think we can hide from God. How did these TARES get in my field?

WHERE ARE YOU? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHERE ARE YOU? Genesis 3:9 And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? A. God is asking a question... You can learn a lot by observation and by asking questions? My Dad taught me when someone asks a hard ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nowhere To Run

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2014

Running from God is what most people do when they are avoiding God and do not like what He is telling them. Disobedience will cause us to run, but coming clean with God causes us to make wise decisions.

Nowhere to run Jonah chapter 1:1-1:7 This morning we will look at the familiar passage of the prophet Jonah running from God and what can happen if you choose to run from him. This passage will speak to each of us because all of us have attempted to run from God, hide from God and some are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Shepherd & The Sheep 1 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017

The Promise For His Sheep: Jesus calls us to a similarly close relationship with Him where we instantly recognize His voice (and it doesn’t take 25 years either)

The Shepherd & The Sheep The Promise For His Sheep John 10:1-11 Recognizing Yvonne’s voice… I can hear her call me “Charless” and I don’t need to see her, I don’t need to be looking at her to know without any doubt that its Yvonne… Jesus calls us to a similarly close relationship with Him where ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shepherd & The Sheep 5 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017

A Steward of God’s Voice

The Shepherd & The Sheep 5 A Steward of God’s Voice 1 Peter 4:10 Are you familiar with the concept of stewardship? It means that we manage well somebody else’s property or resources. As believers our lives are not our own. We belong to Christ. (1Cor. 3:23) that means our Time, Talents and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shepherd & The Sheep 6 Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017

Hearing God’s Voice For Breakthrough

The Shepherd & The Sheep 6 Hearing God’s Voice For Breakthrough 1 Chronicles 14:8-12 2 Samuel 5:17-21 Many of us have used a power drill at one time or another… when your drilling and pushing, trying to bore a whole in a piece of wood… You need to put pressure on the drill as you push, and then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

4. The Cost Of A Second Chance Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020

Repentance on man's part always brings action on God's part.

Repentance on man's part always brings action on God's part. Proverbs 28:13. Man could solve so many of life's problems, if he would only repent of his sins. God is ever waiting and eager to bless man. God's blessings are often blocked by man's disobedience. It would have been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kevin Johnson on Jun 4, 2019

In this teaching, we look at what faith IS and what it is NOT.

Last week we started a new teaching series we entitled, “Faith: the currency of Heaven”. We said that just as the dollar is the standard of currency for doing business in this country, so it is that faith is the currency of Heaven. If we are going to do business with God, and receive all that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Mark 11:23, Mark 11:24, John 20:24-29, Romans 4:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Shoot From The Root

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 29, 2016

The peaceable Kingdom.

A SHOOT FROM THE ROOT. Isaiah 11:1-10. The reference to “the stem of Jesse” (Isaiah 11:1) sends us back to the origins of Messiah’s dynasty. Not just to David: but to his father, Jesse. David was the youngest son of Jesse, and probably the last person anybody expected to be anointed king (1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Pain To Ministry Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 27, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore why and how our past struggles can qualify us for service.

The Bible teaches that our painful experiences can be a catalyst for ministry. In this sermon, we'll explore why and how our past struggles can qualify us for service. Reason 1: Empathy and Compassion Those who have experienced pain and hardship can empathize with others who are going through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Romans 5:3-5

Stripes From My Friends

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 25, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been whipped before? pls. raise your hands II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya III. OBJECTIVES: To display GOD's Love for us, so therefore we can love too. IV. TEXT: Zechariah 13:6 "Someone will say to him, 'Wha

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been whipped before? pls. raise your hands II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya III. OBJECTIVES: To display GOD's Love for us, so therefore we can love too. IV. TEXT: Zechariah 13:6 "Someone will say to him, 'What are these injuries to your hands?' "He will reply, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Redeemed From Poor Choices

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016

Abraham and Sarah became impatient and ran ahead of God. But God overcame their poor choices.

TITLE: Redeemed from Poor Choices TEXT: Genesis 15:1-6; 16:1-5; 17:18-19 INTRO: A man named Fred inherited a huge land grant. The will provided that he could choose land in either Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. If he had chosen Chile, he would have received his inheritance in land on which they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering The Lessons From James Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 11, 2021

In this concluding sermon from the series on James, we summarize the main lessons from James that we want to be sure to remember and to put into practice.

Introduction: A. Today as we conclude our sermon series on the letter of James, I want us to do a unique review of the book. 1. First, we will look at an 8 minute video summary created by a nonprofit called BibleProject, and then I will share a list of the lessons from James that I hope we will ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ