Sermons on Turning The World Upside Down:

Misfit Christmas: Impact Of The Greatest Misfit Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2021

A MISFIT is “a person who’s not like everyone else – they’re different.” We Christians are supposed to be different -- we're supposed to be like Jesus! Jesus turned the world right-side-up because it was upside down. Has He touched you yet?

MISFIT CHRISTMAS: Impact of the Greatest Misfit INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Good Idea 1. Two Centerpoint natural Gas company men were checking gas meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of an alley worked their way to the other end. 2. At the last house, a woman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Calm For Today’s World

Contributed by Earl Arnold Jr on Apr 29, 2020

Guidance in this crazy times for the whole world

Calm for Today’s world Scripture: Luke 21:26, 1 Peter 5:7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Luke 4:12, Isaiah 26:3-4, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15, Philippians 4:6-7, Amos 4:6-12, Psalm 20:7, Psalm 27:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, John 8:59, 2 Corinthians 11:33, Proverbs 16:18, Numbers 14:8, Mark 8:36, Genesis 50:20, Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36, Luke 21:26, 1 Peter 5:7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Genesis 50:20, Isaiah 26:3-4, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15, Luke 4:12, Psalm 20:7, Psalm 27:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, John 8:59, 2 Corinthians 11:33, Proverbs 16:18, Numbers 14:8, Amos 4:6-12, Psalm 91:3-12  (view more)  (view less)

Turning Weeping To Joy

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 26, 2011

Reasons why our weeping can always be turned to joy.

A young couple began attending a midwest church. They had been saved only about 8 months when they announced that they needed prayer; they had experienced several miscarriages and had just discovered they were with child again. The congregation responded. And the young couple had the most ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Gospel Distortion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

This sermon aims to discuss the importance of adhering to the true Gospel message, the dangers of distorting it, and the consequences of turning away from God's grace, as highlighted in Galatians 1.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. As we gather in fellowship today, we're going to dive into a critical conversation about a topic that is not just relevant, but pivotal. We're going to explore the book of Galatians, particularly Galatians 1, and discuss 'The Danger of Gospel Distortion', 'The ...read more

Topics: Turning, Gospel

Going Down To The Path Of Egypt Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 12, 2008

It is sad that many believers are taking their steps back again to the world of sin, regardless of how the Lord blesses them. But like Abraham, they will soon find out that the path to Egypt is not the right path, but it is troubled path.

Theme: Going Down the Path to Egypt Text: Genesis 12: 10-20 Introduction: A. Good morning everyone. Praise God, again we have come together to express our love, our trust, our appreciation and gratitude to God. I missed one Sunday here but I pray that all of us are doing fine through the grace of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In God's Time PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of preparedness and unwavering faith in God, even in uncertain times, using the parable of the ten virgins.

Good morning, everyone! It's always a joy to see your smiling faces and feel the warmth of your fellowship. We're here to share in the Word, to grow in our faith, and to be inspired to live out the love of Christ in our daily lives. Before we get into the meat of our sermon today, I'd like to share ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Turning, Godward

Double Down To Defeat Discouragement

Contributed by Charles Mims on Sep 22, 2012

We have the world figured out, the wind is at our back, and something goes wrong that deflates us. It's an age old problem, with an age old solution. We need to double down on God, and defeat that demon of discouragement.

Doubling Down against Discouragement September 21, 2012 Nehemiah 4:1-23 (Background Passage) Nehemiah 4:10-14 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 10 In Judah, it was said: The strength of the laborer fails, since there is so much rubble. We will never be able to rebuild the wall. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Not Of This World

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 19, 2012

Jesus is preparing us for the worst to comprehend just how ugly, destructive and brutal sin is and why it should have no place in our lives or in God’s Kingdom.

Not of this World Readings:NIV John 8:23 23 But he continued, You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. John 14:1-11 1 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Fathers house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knocked Down, But Never Knocked Out

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 3, 2016

When we face a theological crisis because it seems like God has turned against us, we need to back up & look at the Cross and know that it guarantees the love of God & that God's will is to bless & save us. Keep believing!

KNOCKED DOWN, BUT NEVER KNOCKED OUT Rom. 8:31-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I’m sure most of us have some kind of plans for the 4th of July. Many have gone camping, to the beach, and plan to watch some fireworks. 2. Sheila Settler is a school bus driver and likes to chat with the children ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happiness Through - Humility (Beatitudes) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020

In Jesus day, the Pharisee’s taught information without transformation, no authority. Jesus turns this upside down and speaks words that captivate the ears of the people, words that brings life. Today we will explore happiness through humility.

Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – September 6, 2020 Matthew 5:3 OUTLINE Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 (ESV) For most, happiness comes from things, but could it be the source of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Other

Facing Down Opposition

Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006

Dr. Wood used this sermon to encourage the listeners that in the midst of opposition all Christian can draw from a higher power, and that power is from the Holy Spirit.

Some history must be covered before we can understand what took place and how we can apply this passage of Scripture to our lives today. First take note of verse 2 they, the apostles taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. In verse one if we were to do a literal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-22

Denomination: Baptist

Not Of This World Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on May 24, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re reminded that we’re citizens of heaven.

Not of this World Phil. 3:17-21 Randy Aly, SC.com) Every time a boy went to his playmates house he saw his grandmother studying her Bible. Finally, he asked his friend about it. Why is your Grandmother always reading that Bible? He answered, I don’t know. But I think she is cramming for her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

In Times Like These

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 3, 2022

When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem, He went to the Temple and looked around. When Jesus visited the Temple the next day, He saw some things that He didn’t like and gives us insight on the church today. They knew Jesus was in town and yet it changed nothing!

Luke 19:45-48 IN TIMES LIKE THESE April 3, 2022 Intro: Just the day before, Jesus had presented Himself to the people in Jerusalem, as their King and as their Messiah, in fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9. “Thy King is coming… riding on a donkey.” The people praised Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48, Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Come Down From Your Sycamore Tree Series

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 22, 2013

Zacchaeus' whole life changed; he completely turned around from a sinful life and thus became a child of God. God noticed the unnoticed.

1He entered Jericho and was passing through it. 2A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. 4So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Rebuke Turned Back Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 22, 2009

Jesus turns from silence about His achievements to open speaking about His death. He will not follow the ambition path, the pleasure path, or the easy spirituality path.

You can admire Jesus, you can think well of Jesus, you can even love Jesus. But you cannot domesticate Him, you cannot tame Him, you cannot make Him sweet and nice and pretty. He is who He is and He says what He says, and sometimes it’s hard to take. In my experience, just about everybody out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist