Sermons on Turning Points:

# 26 ~ Forty C ~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 1, 2012

Israel wondered in the Wilderness for FORTY years because of their seemingly everlasting complaining and God finally reach the point that He was going to severely chasten His chosen people, He was at one point about to kill the entire congregation and the

# 26 ~ FORTY -3 ~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 4-28-12 Today we’ll continue talking about the number FORTY. FORTY stands for; TRIALS, PROBATION AND TESTINGS ~ the number FORTY is found 189 times in our KJ Bible. Last time we pointed out that Israel wondered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:18

Denomination: Baptist

Blood, Oil, Ear Lobes, Thumbs And Toes! What Do They Have In Common?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 5, 2016

I have heard many sermons on the Ten Lepers but none on the ceremony of cleansing defined in the Law of Moses! What an amazing ceremony it is and this sermon only touches on a few of the points. What a well of truth is in the OT as it points to Jesus!

Luke 17:11-19 NIV (Have congregation read from their Bibles with you) “And it happened that while traveling toward Jerusalem, [Jesus] was passing through the region between Samaria and Galilee. And as He was entering into a certain village, ten men met Him - lepers, who stood at a distance. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 14:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The God Who Causes You To Be Remembered Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 20, 2026

God sovereignly intervenes to bring His people into divine remembrance, turning seasons of delay and obscurity into moments of fulfilment and elevation.

THE GOD WHO CAUSES YOU TO BE REMEMBERED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:19-20 Key Verse: “But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house.” (Genesis 40:14, KJV) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Metaphors Of Mortification

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 2, 2020

Entering into the spirit of what is behind the Law.

METAPHORS OF MORTIFICATION. Matthew 5:27-42. Sometimes the Sermon on the Mount has been the called the new Law. This is not necessarily helpful. We are not under law, but under grace (cf. Romans 6:14). 1. When Jesus says, “But I say unto you,” He is entering into the spirit of what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-42, Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tensions Of Choices Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 23, 2015

At every turn Jesus faced down the tensions of his choices... and did the right thing to the glory of God and the good of others.

Title: The Tensions of Choices (Someone introduced me to DQ Orange Julius Smoothies this week… Text: John 12:220-33 Orange, Strawberry Banana, Berry Pomegranate, Mango Pineapple. Oh, the inhumanity!) Thesis: At every turn ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Elder Son Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2011

In this message, part 4 in series Return of the Prodigal, Dave turns his attention from the younger son to the older son.

The Elder Son The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 6, 2011 Part 4 today in our series called The Return of the Prodigal. We have spent the last three weeks looking at the younger son. Week 1 we focused on his leaving home. In weeks 2 and 3 we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

See Jesus In The Simple Things Of Life

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2019

Jesus turns Water into wine, revealing His glory with HIs first miracle. Learn to see the hidden God in Christ.

1.20.19 John 2:1-11 1 Three days later, there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does that have to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

What God Can Do With The Rejected

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 28, 2025

Rejection is painful, but it does not mean the end. Leah’s story proves that God can turn rejection into divine elevation.

WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH THE REJECTED (THE STORY OF LEAH) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 29:31 "And when the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren." Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:7, Isaiah 41:9-10, Psalm 113:7-8, 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:31, 1 Samuel 16:7, Isaiah 41:9-10, Psalm 113:7-8, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

5 Peace In A Storm Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Nov 2, 2025

When life feels out of control and the waves are crashing in, where do you turn? “Peace in the Storm” from Mark 4:35–41, reminds us that even when the winds rage, Jesus is still in the boat — and His voice still speaks peace.

Introduction – When the Storms Hit Have you ever noticed how quickly life can change from calm to chaos? One moment the sun is shining, and everything feels under control — and the next, you’re in the middle of a storm. It might be • a phone call with bad news, • a health scare, • a family ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Jesus, The Good Shepherd, Pt. 1

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 23, 2013

Sheep are dumb, directionless, defenseless. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Jesus, the Good Shepherd, pt. 1 John 10:1-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoodShepherd1.html Don't miss the main message of the Bible: God loves us! With an infinite love He yearns for us, His fallen children...wayward sheep. The relationship of the Shepherd to the Sheep is intended to be a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11, John 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

A Blessed Home

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 3, 2011

Five points to be the blessed home God desires from Joshua 24:14-15.

“A Blessed Home” Text: Joshua 24:14-24 I. Welcome II. Introduction It is estimated that in the early 18th century, the Bald Eagle population in America was between 300,000 and a ½-million, but by the 1950s there were only 412 nesting pairs in the lower 48. Many of you will remember that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Running The Race Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 22, 2006

Conclusion of this series on Hebrews 11 which looks at what is required of us now that it is our turn, we are in the field of play.

Introduction Video Clip Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets – they have all run their race, they have retired and according to the writer to the Hebrews are now a great cloud of witnesses. They are no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trial Of Our Faith Is More Precious Than Gold

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 1, 2004

This sermon is about our faith which helps us triumph over the circumstances of life and the ways in which our faith can be tried namely 1.TRUST 2.TEST 3.TURN 4.THOUGHTS 5.TURNED DOWN 6.TREAD 7.TENSION

THE TRIAL OF OUR FAITH IS MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD ************************************************ OUTLINE 1.TRUST 2.TEST 3.TURN 4.THOUGHTS 5.TURNED DOWN 6.TREAD 7.TENSION THE MESSAGE THE TRIAL OF OUR FAITH IS MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD ************************************************ Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repentance

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 8, 2020

Moreover, true repentance never exists except in conjunction with faith, while on the other hand, wherever there is true faith, there is also real repentance. The two are but different aspects of the same turning--a turning away from sin in the direction of God...The two cannot be separated.

REPENTANCE I. THE NATURE OF REPENTANCE (JESUS THE PERSON CONVICTS OUR HEARTS WITH HIS PRESENCE) Moreover, true repentance never exists except in conjunction with faith, while on the other hand, wherever there is true faith, there is also real repentance. The two are but different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:3, Acts 4:12, Luke 15:10

Do Whatever He Tells You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of obedience, trust, and faith in God, as illustrated by Jesus' first miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana.

Good morning, Church family. Today, we'll glean some wisdom from our Lord's first recorded miracle in John 2:1-12. The miracle where Jesus turns water into wine at a wedding in Cana. This story reveals so much about the nature of our Lord, His purpose, and the reassurance His miracles provide. Our ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Topics: Lessons, Miracle, Jesus