Sermons on Turning Points:

The Warning From Heaven Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014

Hebrews 12 is a series of B-12 shots of encouragement for the Believer to be faithful, hold the course, not turn back.

Hebrews Sermon Series “The Warning From Heaven” Hebrews 12.18-29 10/15/14 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Hebrews 12 is a series of B-12 shots of encouragement for the Believer to be faithful, hold the course, not turn back. 1 The B-12 shots come in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Life's A B*$ch, And Then.... There's Help

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 21, 2010

In which direction do you turn when life runs over you like a cement truck?

Psalm 121 - BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY 26 September 2010 ................................................................................... From where does your help come? In which direction do you turn when life runs over you like a cement truck? (1) life can be tough - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Bumping Into Jesus Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 7, 2015

The experience that the women have at the tomb--their encounter with Jesus-- turns their mourning into dancing and transforms their lives forever.

Matthew 28:1-10 “Bumping into Jesus” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had the experience of bumping into an old acquaintance who you never thought you’d ever bump into? That happened to Faye and me one time when our family went to a Twins game in Minneapolis with my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A View From The House Of The Potter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 7, 2016

The surprise here is that the intention of God can be resisted, and if (we) turn He speaks of changing His mind.

A VIEW FROM THE POTTER'S HOUSE. Jeremiah 18:1-11. On one occasion I was taken to a pottery museum, where one could purchase wares and also see them being made. I had made one or two small pottery items while at school (one of which remained on my mother’s back doorstep long after I had left ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Character Sermon Ii: God Our Healer Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, God is able to turn a bitter circumstance into a better situation for those who trust Him.

GOD OUR HEALER “Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall, all the king’s horses and all the king’s men could not put Humpty together again.” We smile at this little nursery rhyme; it’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:29-31, Exodus 15:22-27

The Fruits Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

The Big Idea: Repentance is the gateway to holiness. Lent is a time of contemplation; turning—or returning—to God.

King Frederick II, King of Prussia in the eighteenth-century, once visited a prison in Berlin. The inmates there tried to convince him they were unjustly imprisoned; that is, all of them but one. That one sat quietly in a corner, while the rest protested their innocence. Seeing him sitting there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Other

Talking To Someone Who Gives You Heartburn

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 10, 2018

God is looking for people who will become living burning bushes, that will cause others to turn aside and be changed.

Talking to Someone Who Gives You Heartburn PPT 1 title There are people that just the thought of them can make you feel uncomfortable. We all know people like that. If I were to ask when is the last time you talked to someone who gave you heartburn, I wouldn't be surprised if someone said it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

All The Other Reindeer Used To Laugh And Call Him Names Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 24, 2018

Are you an outsider because you are a naughty elf or a rubbished Rudolph? Someone is coming to turn you into an insider

....... Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw it You would even say it glows . All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games [1] ………………………… Perhaps it was something to do with living in a dark ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 53:3, John 1:1-16, Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 9:2-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Hungering And Thirsting For Righteousness And My Digital Device

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

Faith today faces a challenge in the modern culture of technology, which in turn is also an obstacle to contemplative life.

“Faith today faces a challenge in the modern culture of technology, which in turn is also an obstacle to contemplative life. The problem is not technology in itself, but a certain poverty of spiritual intelligence resulting from a predominate exercise of the mind. The drive for efficiency and ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Weddings, Wine, And Unholy Temples Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 17, 2024

At the wedding in Cana, he spares the wedding host a great embarrassment by turning common water into extraordinary wine.

John 2 - Weddings, Wine, and Unholy Temples January 21, 2024 This Gospel was written much later than the other three and contains fewer parables and fewer miracles. This Gospel is intensely personal and says more about the person and divinity of Jesus than any other Gospel. At the wedding in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:5-10, Ephesians 5:18-20, John 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When We Need Rebuking

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 23, 2024

God can successfully get our attention and turn us around, if we are open to His guidance.

Saturday of the Third Week in Course 2023 Today we have heard the tale of two rebukes, rebukes of power and harm against human beings. All this week the liturgy has shared with us the story of David as King of Israel. Earlier this month he and his trusted followers were running from Saul, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12-17, Mark 4:35-41, 2 Samuel 12:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

Whom Will Christ Return If His Bride Is Married To The World

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 13, 2025

This sermon explores what happens when the Bride, betrothed to Christ, has turn her affections to the world.

Beloved in Christ, The Bible paints a beautiful picture of Christ as the Bridegroom and His Church as the Bride. This imagery is rich with love, devotion, and faithfulness. However, it also comes with an expectation of loyalty. What happens if the Bride, who has been betrothed to Christ, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dark Deception Of Pedophiles In The Pulpit Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2025

In the context of pedophiles disguising themselves as prophets, preachers and priests, we must turn to Scripture for guidance and wisdom.

The Bible warns us about the dangers of false teachers and spiritual leaders who seek to exploit and harm the vulnerable. In the context of pedophiles disguising themselves as prophets, preachers and priests, we must turn to Scripture for guidance and wisdom. Identifying the Wolves in Sheep's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6

At The Feet Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025

Surrender at the Redeemer’s feet turns our waiting into worship and our uncertainty into the quiet strength of grace.

(When Surrender Becomes Strength) Introduction — The Night of Uncertainty Some nights you lie awake, replaying conversations and questions you can’t answer. You’ve done all you can, and now you wait. That’s where Ruth finds herself in chapter 3 — standing at a crossroads of faith and risk. This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:4, Matthew 11:28, Isaiah 30:15, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Life Is Short

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jan 21, 2022

A three point sermon on how short life is but the hope we have in Jesus.

I have preached right around 75 funerals these past 8 years that I’ve been Pastor here. I’ve been with several people as they went off into eternity. I have dealt with death. But these last two years or so has been kind of tough because I’ve dealt with DEATH in a different way. Did you know ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist