Sermons on turning the tide:

Turning Outsiders Into Insiders

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

Becoming a part of a new church is about developing an entirely new network of relationships and emotional connections. That’s a big step for people; they move into it cautiously, especially those who have been disappointed by churches in the past.

Today, I want you all to put yourselves into the shoes of an unchurched visitor to (insert the name of your church). Becoming a part of a new church is about developing an entirely new network of relationships and emotional connections. That’s a big step for people; they move into it cautiously, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Turned On The Lights! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

We were never meant to live in darkness so God turned on the lights.

Intro: WHO TURNED ON THE LIGHTS! 1. The city of Rattenburg, Austria is in the dark from November to February each year. The city was built in the 1300’s behind a 3,000-foot mountain to protect it from ma-raud-ers [people in search of plunder]. Since the lack of winter sunshine was a small price to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Life Twists And Turns Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

Life can be difficult but with God's help we overcome the diffiuclties of life

Life: Twists and Turns Psalm 37:1-9 Games of Life Series October 9, 2011 Morning Service This morning we are starting a new message series called the Games of Life. Life: Twists and Turns – Dealing with the unexpected Monopoly – Deal with money and greed Solitaire – Overcome ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

A Drinker Turned Drunk Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 4, 2013

The passage asks questions, calls for observations & gives answers. It gives a description of the attractions as well as the effects of wine. Drinking is suppose to be characterized by happiness & merriment, but it is overshadowed by woes or problems. Th

PROVERBS 23: 29-35 A DRINKER TURNED DRUNK [Proverbs 23:19-21] This Proverb gives the picture of a drinker of alcoholic beverages. The father, talking to His son (v.15), passes from the sin of uncleanness to that of drunkenness because they are closely related. To wallow with wantonness in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Point At Midnight

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Nov 6, 2003

Our greatest discoveries come during the darkest times of our lives.

Scripture: Acts 16:23 – 26 Title: “Turning Point At Midnight” Introduction: Most of the present-day Church would not believe this story. (Acts 16:6 – 7) Especially the unbelieving world. You might ask, why. This story tells about people being led by the Holy Spirit – God giving directions through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Failure Into Success

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

To turn your FAILURES into SUCCESS, you need JESUS into your life!

To turn your FAILURES into SUCCESS, you need JESUS into your life! I. To turn your failures into success, INVITE JESUS INTO YOUR BOAT (v. 3-4) “He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s” II. To turn your failures into success, ADMIT YOUR OWN EFFORTS HAVE FAILED (V.5) “Master, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Failure Into Achievement

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004

This sermon takes a look at the character John Mark and how he came back from failure.

Turning Failure Into Achievement Acts 13:13 -- “Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.” Acts 15:35-41 -- “Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turn It Around On The Devil

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Feb 17, 2002

It’s time to Turn the devil’s lies around, and use them as truth’s against him!

Turn It Around On The Devil! Job 1:6-12 ~ the living Bible ~ read it. Job 1:19 And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. 20 Then Job arose, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Religion Into Relationship

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Feb 18, 2002

John sermon series--8th sermon

Turning Religion into Relationship “Nick at Night” John 3.1-15 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. What have you done to deserve Heaven? 1st—police officer, enforced law, fought crime. Peter, “OK, go on in.” 2nd—very wealthy and gave lots of money to charitable causes. Peter, “OK, go ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, John 3:1-21, John 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Chains Into Courage

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002

Learn how right focus can turn obstacles and roadblocks into opportunities for courageous service for God.

This morning, we’ll continue with chapter 1, verses 12-18a, and we’ll look at how Paul turns his chains into courage. We will look at two observations from this text and one main principle with two areas of application. Observations: The first observation I like to make is from verse 13: "As a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: *other

Turning Chains Into Courage

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002

Learn how right focus can turn obstacles and roadblocks into opportunities for courageous service for God.

This morning, we’ll continue with chapter 1, verses 12-18a, and we’ll look at how Paul turns his chains into courage. We will look at two observations from this text and one main principle with two areas of application. Observations: The first observation I like to make is from verse 13: "As a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: *other

To Far To Turn Back?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 19, 2002

There is a point of no return....the point at which one has hardened his/her heart.

In many areas of life, there are points that we reach that make it impossible to return. A. Airplanes especially point this problem out. 1. Take-off......point of commitment....either fly or crash. 2. Long range flights.....point of no return.... don’t have enough fuel to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Surprising Turn Around Series

Contributed by Donovan Myers on May 4, 2002

Sometimes change from the the most unexpected places.

A Surprising Turn Around JONAH 3 Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary Church Desperate situations sometimes require desperate solutions. This is part of the reason Jesus congratulated the man in the story he told of the unjust steward - who on recognizing that his master was coming to audit him, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Someone Turned The Lights On Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002

Jesus has given us purpose.

SOMEONE TURNED THE LIGHTS ON Acts 26:1-18 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Evangelism: JESUS BROKE THE POWER OF DARKNESS SO ALL CAN LIVE IN THE LIGHT. Pr: JESUS HAS GIVEN US PURPOSE. ?: What? What is our purpose? KW: Objectives TS: We will find in our study of Acts 26:16-18, three objectives we are to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Twists And Turns Of Life Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 4:1-12

Text: Ruth 4:1-12 Title: The Twists and Turns of Life Date/Place: LSCC, 6/4/06, AM A. Opening illustration: tell a story about getting lost here in Maine B. Background to passage: Recount the entire book of Ruth. We have just come from the threshing floor incident. Anticipation builds as we wait ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist