Sermons on Turning The World Upside Down:

Troublemakers For God Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 11, 2004

Sharing Christ to a secular world. Are we troublemakers? Or are we peacemakers?

I have been reading the report from the 9-11 Commission. I’m fascinated by some of the things I’m learning, but I also find myself feeling angry once again that our nation was so ruthlessly attacked. I find myself thinking of all of the victims, the families and relatives of those who died, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taunts Turned To Testimonies

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 31, 2007

Out of the mouths of mockers there comes praise.

TAUNTS TURNED TO TESTIMONIES Matthew 27: 41-43 Muhammad Ali was master of taunting his opponents. He would taunt them before the match and during the match. He is credited with saying some of the following. "Float like a butterfly. Sting like a bee. Your hands can’t hit what your eyes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:41-43

Denomination: Baptist

Turn And Trust In God

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Apr 28, 2020

The technologies and the science were diverting our trust from God to this man-made lifeless stuff. Today  I have entitled my sermon as Turn and trust in God alone. Today's message theme or purpose is that you turn from these idols to the Living God.

Greetings to you in the sweet name of Lord Jesus Christ. I consider it my great privilege to share the Word of God with you. We are going through one of the toughest situations in human history. We know these things are inevitable or unavoidable. This pandemic is not the worst or the last, these ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 31:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of The Turning Stomach Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 26, 2001

What makes our Lord feel ill?

THE CHURCH OF THE TURNING STOMACH HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON: story about an Emporer dupped into believing that he was clothed in splendor. He strutted down the streets with an arrogant attitude while those who knew better saw him as just naked. THIS MORNING:  Church in a the wealthiest of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Followers That Turned Away

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 9, 2008

Followers of Jesus that turned away from following Him

John 6:49-71 “followers of Jesus that turned away from Him” 3/9/08 Today we’re going to talk for a little while about the fact, that some of the people that followed Jesus turned away from Him and followed Him no more, listen as I read today’s text found in John 6:49-71 Here we find Jesus talking ...read more

Scripture: John 6:49-71

Denomination: Baptist

Piety / A Turning Point

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 6, 2010

There are two main defects that can effect a Pious Life: (1) they have a mistaken version of Piety as Holy Joe and Mechanical Martin or (2) they knowingly reject Piety for self-fulfillment like Phil the Pharisee.

After some research I discovered a couple of things that are commonly mistaken for Piety. Piety is not being a quote a Holy Joe We all have are own conception of a Holy Joe, but there are some common basic characteristics. A Holy Joe will go to church, why ( Pause) because their family has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

The World’s Greatest Flood

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 6, 2022

Never in the history of man has the world faced such a catastrophe as the people faced in the days of Noah.

Illus: Guinness Book of Records gives this information about floods: (1) THE WORST FLOOD DAMAGE in the United States was caused by the flood of August 10, 1993. This flood affected nine states and covered an area estimated to be twice the size of New Jersey. (2) THE DEADLIEST FLOOD in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Turn Around

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 21, 2024

Continuing in series on Nehemiah. Addresses the importance of Scripture in finding God. Emphasis on renewal.

Nehemiah 9 The Great Turn Around - Read Nehemiah 9 A few days ago I posted a picture of an old Chevy pickup driving down the road. It must have had an old bench seat because through the back window you could see a man driving. Sitting right beside him was his wife, and the man had his arm along ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Resolutions, Into "Realities"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 2, 2013

Its not our circumstances that need to change, but our mindset, our way of thinking, Because when it does, changed circumstances will be the result of it! God is not moved, nor will He ever be affected by our circumstances,

Turning resolutions, into realities We’ll here we are again, 363 days since the last time we were looking forward to going into the new year, A lot has changed on the worlds stage this year, hurricanes-record drought-foreign leaders, even our own country continues to change on a daily ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn Towards God

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on May 29, 2008

There is amazing power when the people of God turn towards him.

email me with the subject line and I will send you the powerpoint that goes with this sermon. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Turn Towards God There is amazing power when the people of God turn towards him. Sunday Morning Sermon 05.04.08 Intro: Closer to God Video: -- Jump Drive (Start with title and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Turn Off The Faucet

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

KEEP ALLOWING THE OLD MAN TO CREEP BACK IN.

TURN OFF THE FAUCET GAL 2:20 JOHN 3:30 INTRO: JESUS “COME TO DESTROY THE WORKS OF DEVIL” A). THIEF COMES BUT TO KILL, STEAL, DESTROY (BRING BAD) B). DEVIL IS THE ANCHOR BEHIND THE SIN IN OUR LIFE, BUT IT IS LUST OF FLESH THAT TURNS INTO ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, John 3:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Turn Stress Into Strength"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 10, 2005

There is a common experience for every person in all nationalities andcultures. Everyone experiences stress. By God’s grace and making wise choices we can turn stress into strength.

“Turn Stress Into Strength” Ruth 1:1-22, 4:13-17 Romans 8:28 John 16:33 There is a common experience for every person in all nationalities and cultures. We all experience stress. We all have to learn to live with stress. The highest times of stress in a person’s life include: Death in the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

Trials Turned To Gold

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Apr 22, 2016

staying faithful through trials. Rejoice because they are doing you good.

This morning, I want us to look at the biblical viewpoint of the trials that occur in our lives. And the first thing that I want to do is to differentiate between consequences and trials. The reason that I feel that this is necessary is that most of us want to think of them as the same, but they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Take Your Turn PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 7, 2025

Gratitude transforms us when we respond to Jesus’ mercy with obedience and thanksgiving, drawing us closer to God and shaping our hearts through prayer.

Some of us walked in today with weary hearts, carrying questions that don’t quiet down when the lights go out. Have you ever felt like those lepers in Scripture—near enough to hear hope, far enough to feel invisible? Maybe you’ve been standing “afar off,” waiting for a word, wondering if God still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Topics: Repentance, Transformation, Restoration