Sermons on Turning To God:

God Is With Us Even When Life Takes A Twisted Turn

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 17, 2008

The news of Mary’s pregnancy to Joseph as a reminder that God has a plan and is with us in troubled times.

Life seemed good for Joseph, he was betrothed to a wonderful God fearing woman, Mary, which in their culture meant they were practically married already except they would live apart while the husband would make a home for them, typically adding a room onto his father’s home. So here was Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Methodist

God Fearing Families Are The Hinges Upon Which History Turns

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Jan 11, 2023

In this study we will learn the Key role Parents play in determining the outcome of History: Especially Fathers! These truths apply to our Physical Families & our Spiritual Family in Christ’s Church (We must be faithful in both!).

God Fearing Families are The Hinges upon which History Turns (A Historic Revelation of the Importance of the Family) In this study we will learn the Key role Parents play in determining the outcome of History: Especially Fathers! These truths apply to our Physical Families & our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Lessons Of Hannah

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 25, 2012

When we turn to God and turn ourselves over to Him, He will hear our prayers and grant us what He knows is best for us, in ways beyond all that we ask or think.

The Lessons of Hannah 05/09/10 AM Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:21 Introduction Happy Mother’s Day! Special days celebrating mothers in the United States go back to the late 1800's. In 1872 Julia Ward Howe (who wrote the words to the Battle hymn of the Republic) staged an unusual protest for peace in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Voices Of A Nation

Contributed by Bob Whitchurch on Sep 15, 2001

In Response to the vicious attack upon our Nation, a call for God’s People to repent,turn to God before we beseech Him to go before us.

This has been a week of tremedous loss, emotions of great grief, uncertainty, fear, and great anger and outrage at the barbaric and inhuman attack upon the People of the United States. As our President, his Cabinet, Congress, and other Government entities continue to investigate, prepare to bring ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-26, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

When Hope Seems Dashed Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

2 Kings 4: 8 - 36- the sixth sermon on the life of Elisha Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 17 March 2012 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey: Introduction Elisha moved on from miracle of the sufficiency of the widow’s oil Now he is in Shunam – 5 miles from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-36

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sermon # 43 - Know God's Will And Do God's Work Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 8, 2025

There are two groups of people that Jesus spoke about. One who may initially reject God, but later repent and truly turn to God. The other group are those who claim to follow Jesus, but are dichotomous and far from doing the will of God. The question is, ‘Where do we stand?’

We read in Proverbs 22:29, “Do you see a person who is efficient in his work? He will serve kings. He will not serve unknown people.”(GW) When a person gets a good job, their entry to that job is only the first step. Their goal should be to fulfill the expectations of their superiors, and to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:29, Matthew 21:28-30, John 4:34, John 14:31, Matthew 23:3, Matthew 7:21, Matthew 3:17, Matthew 17:5, Matthew 14:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

When Your World Is Turned Upside Down

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Apr 23, 2008

When our world is turned upside down we need God’s truth to guide us, instead of our feelings.

When Your World is Turned upside Down Psalms 34 and; 1 Samuel 21:10-15 1 A psalm of David, regarding the time he pretended to be insane in front of Abimelech, who sent him away. I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. 2 I will boast only in the LORD; let all who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sexual Identity: Have We Taken A Wrong Turn? Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 14, 2004

God’s people must make a u-turn on the issue of homosexuality

Life in the Fast Lane Sexual Identity: Have We Taken A Wrong Turn? Romans 1:26-27 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 14, 2004 Introduction Did you ever set out on a trip only to take a wrong turn and end up somewhere you never intended to go? As much as I hate to admit it, I’ve done it plenty of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Study Series 2 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 16, 2023

Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!

Last week we left with John seeing the Son of God, Jesus Christ in all His holiness and glory. He fell down as dead, out of reverent fear and awe. Jesus was holding seven stars in His right hand...and there were also seven golden lampstands. He told John that those stars were angels, messengers ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare For The Coming Of Jesus

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 28, 2015

When John the Baptist told the people to repent, he was telling them to turn away from their sins and ask for forgiveness. John the Baptist told the people that if they repented, their hearts would be ready for God because they turned toward God.

Good morning boys and girls! Are you starting to get excited for the coming of Christmas? Are you starting to get ready for the holidays? How about your moms and dads? Are they starting to get things ready for Christmas? There’s always a lot of things to do to get ready for Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Rewards Of Repentance

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015

The sinner must repent before they receive salvation. Those who are saved must practice repentance if they are to enjoy unbroken fellowship with God. Repentance is both negative and positive – turning away from sin – turning to God.

THE REWARDS OF REPENTANCE Matthew 3:1-3 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." 3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: "A voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare the way for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Feeding Gods Sheep

Contributed by David Owen on Nov 3, 2012

America has turned its back on God.

Feeding the Sheep of GOD's American Flock As we approach the election in the next few days I feel that with all of the negativity that everyone has been posting about each candidate it is time that someone said something about the one that really matters in all of this. This country has turned ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Risking All On God

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jun 15, 2016

Where Do We Turn in Times of Danger?

Introduction A. Ezra and His People Were in Danger (1) They experienced anxiety at the river Ahava (2) They had reasons to fear their lives. B. We All Pass Through Worrisome Periods of Danger (1) We experience anxiety over our adversaries: demons, disease,depression (2) Anxiety robs us ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Longs To Rescue! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 20, 2012

Hosea the prophet foretold the doom of Israel he forth told why. The nation were unwilling to turn aside from theor ways towards destruction and turn to the One True God. find out more.

I had said at the start of my sermon series on Stewardship and Life Management that I was going to then do a series on the “wrath of God” prior to looking for a new congregation. At the time I was only really joking about the matter. By that I mean the sermon on the wrath of God. Given that I ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:11-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Running From Your Baptism

Contributed by Carla Powell on Mar 2, 2002

Exploration of traditions of adult/infant baptism, and discussion of how we respond to our baptism. Do we run from it? Or do we turn toward God who is always turning toward us?

Baptism of our Lord (A), January 13, 2002 "Running from Your Baptism" Today we hear about Jesus’ baptism as an adult. This baptism was the beginning of his official ministry, sort of his inauguration or commissioning as it were. John was baptizing people at the Jordan River as a symbol of washing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran