Sermons on Turning From God:

No Turning Back Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 10, 2021

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?

Introduction It’s been a while since I’ve been on a fishing trip. I used to use fishing as a means of getting away and having some time of quiet. I also used to go fishing with my grand-pap on the Delaware Bay. We’d pull in stripers, croakers, and my favorite fish, fresh flounder. Out on the boat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

As The World Turns

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 13, 2011

I want Jesus to turn your life around

ISAIAH 4 : 2 Jesus writes messages and if he doesn’t reveal them, it’s still from the Lord. The carnal man is involved in being the best. Man has taken credit for his wisdom, and stare those down who step up to the plate; and he claims to like the stars that look like those who stepped ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Turning Back

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jan 11, 2010

Jesus' warning about Lot's wife is sobering and important for us today as we begin a new year. What's making you look back?

2010 is upon us folks, welcome to a new year, a new decade and a new season of possibilities. How many of you are excited about what God has in store in 2010? This will be a year of planning for future growth and taking steps of faith, to see God’s plans unveiled before our eyes. This kind of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26

It Is Time To Turn Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 14, 2002

Repentance and its relationship to the truth. 1. The Truth may not be easy to hear. 2. The Truth demands change. 3. The truth is the same for everyone.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 6 It’s Time to Turn Luke 3:1-20 Dr. John R. Hamby Approximately eighteen years have passed since Mary and Joseph found their lost twelve-year old son in the temple, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Toward PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon encourages us to live a Kingdom life, focusing on Christ as our faith, doctrine, law, and hope, and recommitting to Kingdom values.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is once again a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, not because of any merit of my own, but because of the grace that has been so lavishly poured out upon us by our loving Heavenly Father. It's a grace that calls us together, not as strangers or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Topics: Kingdom, Turning

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

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

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

No Turning Back

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

A sermon on sin against the Holy Spirit and its implications.

January 18, 2003 A. Point of no return 1) Common word among bomber pilots during World War II 2) This statement is used to describe that their plane had flown too far and it did not have sufficient fuel to return to their base. 3) Is it possible that we as human beings could also reach the point ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:11

Denomination: Adventist

Turn On The Power Series

Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005

The fifth and final sermon in this series is about using and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit.

WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 5 “Turn On The Power” Introduction: Over the past several weeks I’ve been preaching a series of messages called, “We’ve God The Power”. This morning is the final message in that series. The first message, “Where It All Began”, had to do with when and where the New ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

No U Turns Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 18, 2012

Faithfulness, backsliding, living for Jesus

NO U TURNS Luke 9:62 (p734) May 20, 2012 INTROUDUCTION: I married a native Floridian…worked and lived in Florida for 2 summers…yes…those two things went together, but I noticed something about driving in Florida U turns are legal…not everywhere …but in a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tables Are Turned

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 12, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 30: 1 – 43

Genesis 30: 1 – 43 The tables are turned 30 Now when Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister, and said to Jacob, “Give me children, or else I die!” 2 And Jacob’s anger was aroused against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"The Turning"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 31, 2013

A sermon about practicing Christian Presence.

"The Turning" Luke 19:1-10 When I was 18 years old I became friends with another young guy named Tim. One of the first things Tim asked me, which is something no one my age had ever asked me was: "Are you a Christian?" Although it seemed a very odd question, I answered: "Yes." I had grown ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Turn Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 2, 2003

We must have the courage to lead graciously.

YOUR TURN Nehemiah 7:1-73 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO LEAD GRACIOUSLY. ?: How? KW: Principles TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 7:1-73, seven principles that demonstrate how one leads graciously. The _____ principle is… I. PRIORITY (1) II. PERMUTATION ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: Baptist

Turn Around

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001

We must call on the Lord for revival.

Jeremiah 33:3 "Turn Around" Jeremiah had seen his world torn apart. His people had been taken captive.His message had been rejected. He had been imprisoned. However in this time of trial GOD still came through. He told Jeremiah "Call on me" Then God promises a time of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist