Sermons on Turning Point:

Our First Love

Contributed by Michael Cansler on Nov 22, 2025

Have we lost our first love?

Our First Love. Isaiah 29: 13-14 We need to understand who Isiah is delivering this message to Nation of Israel has been delivered from bondage of Egyptians 12 tribes of Israel that came from 12 sons of Jacob The 12 tribes split b/c of not agreeing on things and became Northern and Southern ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fads – A Chance For Evangelism Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 23, 2007

Fads today offer opportunitis for evangelism. Pul on Mars Hill pointed out a fad and turned it into a way to reach that Athenians.

Fads – a chance for evangelism Last week James talked to us about worshiping when we really don’t feel like it. When things are bad and even scary that we need to find a way to worship. Paul and Silas are set free and after an apology, visit the new church members and go on their way. They go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-21

Denomination: Congregational

Can I Do That When The Heat Is Turned Up? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 26, 2022

We look at the faith of three Jewish young men and compare their faith to ours.

Introduction Nebuchadnezzar has built a ninety-foot statue of himself made of gold that sat on a twenty-five-foot base (which archaeologists have discovered) in the plain of Dura. To celebrate his great achievement, he sent word to the satraps, the administrators, the governors, the counselors, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Do Not Turn Back - Hebrews 10:39 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 17, 2025

We live in an age of constant distraction. People start diets but give up in a week. Gym memberships are abandoned after January. Careers are changed at the first sign of hardship. Sadly, this same spirit of giving up can seep into our spiritual lives.

Go! And Do Not Turn Back - Hebrews 10:39 (NLT) Introduction: The Call to Press On We live in an age of constant distraction. People start diets but give up in a week. Gym memberships are abandoned after January. Careers are changed at the first sign of hardship. Sadly, this same spirit of giving ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:39, Luke 9:62, Genesis 19:26, Exodus 16:3, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 1:17, 1 Peter 1:8-9, Romans 10:9, John 14:6, Acts 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ladle Of Love - When Did The Water Turn To Wine?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 12, 2006

Cana (Marriage) miracles sometimes don’t happen in the barrel, but in the ladle – as love is served up and put into action

I. REMEMBER YOUR WEDDING DAY? I remember ours – seemed perfect! A. Cana Wedding – Not Perfect, Had Problems 1. They ran out of stuff 2. Important to note that Jesus was present before trouble started, not after 3. Just because it’s Christian home, doesn’t mean wine can’t run out B. This ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Breaking Point: Faith That Saves Vs. Faith That Doesn't Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 10, 2021

At the height of popularity, Jesus makes hard statements that thin the crowds. He says many of his disciples didn't really believe. And they fell away. What's the difference between the faith that saves and the kind of faith that doesn't? This story reveals that truth.

I’m sure that there are many of us here who have known or encountered people who were strong Christians from everything we could tell, but who have, for one reason or another, fallen away from the faith. They no longer claim to believe, they do not practice what Christ taught, they no longer ...read more

Scripture: John 6:59-66, 1 John 2:19, John 3:16, John 6:47

Denomination: Bible Church

Sibling Jealousy: James' (Eventual) Turning To Jesus

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Sep 1, 2024

By considering how sibling relationships can often be contentious, this sermon's ultimate message is that we can't rule out God's ability to radically change people's hearts, because He ultimately radically changed the heart of James the "brother" of Jesus.

Have any of you made it as far into the watching The Chosen as season 3…? Okay, a handful of you. That’s okay. I promise no spoilers from me today! Well… I mean… we do know how the Gospel stories conclude (with Christ’s death, resurrection, and ascension), so I guess the biggest spoiler is already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:55, Mark 6:3, Luke 2:41-50

Did God The Father ‘turn His Back’ On Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 6, 2018

This sermon looks at Jesus' "forsaken" cry from the cross. It examines two arguments: one that the Father did turn His back on Jesus at that moment; the other that the Bible does not teach that.

A CROSS QUESTIONS: DID GOD THE FATHER "TURN HIS BACK" ON JESUS WHEN HE WAS ON THE CROSS? - Mark 15:34. - The phrase “turn His back” does not appear anywhere in Scripture, but it’s come into our popular religious vocabulary. Commenting on the passage we just read, we often say that when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Work It Out: Turning Tough Times Into Personal Growth

Contributed by Mark Jobe on Sep 15, 2011

1) Start choosing an attitude of joy 2) Persevere so you can grow 3) Ask God for wisdom and he will give it 4) Don’t rely on your resources to get through 5) Remember there is reward and blessing in the end.

Which James? Author: There are several men named James mentioned in the New Testament (5), but reliable tradition assigns this book to the one called James the Just - the half-brother of Jesus. Jesus had brothers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3), and brother of Jude (Jude 1:1), who led the church in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gratitude That Adorns The Gospel-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 21, 2019

7 of 8. For the Christians in Rome, Paul delineated the relationship of gratitude to the Gospel. But what manner of Gratitude properly adorns the Gospel of Christ? OR... How can your Gratitude adorn the Gospel of Christ? Gratitude adorns the Gospel thru...

GRATITUDE That ADORNS The GOSPEL-VII—Romans 1:15-25 OR: Gratitude That Graces The Gospel Attention: Visiting Grandma: A Grandmother was giving directions to her grown grandson who was coming with his wife, to visit her for the first time in her new place: She told him, “You come to the front door ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Turn Off The Lights And Sirens-- Minister Where You Are Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 20, 2008

Jesus takes the time to minister with the woman who touches his robe-- rather than rushing on his emergency mission

Mark 5:21-43 Following the deliverance ministry in Gadara, Jesus crosses by boat over to the other side of the lake and there once again Mark demonstrates that his gospel is focused on action as he describes the press of the crowd around Jesus. The action is vividly told as the synagogue leader, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Your Worst Experiences To Your Best Legacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 26, 2007

God over-turned and overcame the opposition of the Jews and the Romans allowing Paul’s worst time to become His best enduring legacy. Challenge - Can we, like Paul trust and obey God even when our best efforts for Him seem to initially fail?

Turning Your Worst Times to Your Best Legacy (Acts 22) We see a lot of reality shows on TV today but perhaps my favorite is Bridezilla. It amazes me how what should be the best time of a young woman’s life turns out to be her worst legacy. The show chronicles the life and experiences of young ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finish Line 5: Hanging On Through Life's Turns Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Aug 1, 2005

This is the fifth message in my NASAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon a biblical pattern for dealing with stress in life. (05-08-05)

Hanging on Through Life’s Turns Philippians 4:4-9 **Special Note – I utilized Pastor Paul Fritz’s sermon entitled Paul’s Eight Point Stress Reduction Plan - Phil. 4:4-8 from sermoncentral.com. I adapted his study and many of his main points to my NASCAR themed message. I am very grateful to his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Directs Us To Help People At The Point Of Their Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How the Holy Spirit Directs Us to Help People at the Point of Their Need - John 16:13-24

How the Holy Spirit Directs Us to Help People at the Point of Their Need - John 16:13-24 Illustration:HOLY SPIRIT, power of Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sexual Identity: Have We Taken A Wrong Turn? Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 14, 2004

God’s people must make a u-turn on the issue of homosexuality

Life in the Fast Lane Sexual Identity: Have We Taken A Wrong Turn? Romans 1:26-27 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 14, 2004 Introduction Did you ever set out on a trip only to take a wrong turn and end up somewhere you never intended to go? As much as I hate to admit it, I’ve done it plenty of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17-32

Denomination: Baptist