Sermons on Turning:

Turning Religious Reluctance-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2018

2 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a religious woman who was reluctant to believe. How/When will God’s people turn the reluctancy of the religious? Turning religious reluctance God’s way requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-II—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Everybody has a religion—right or wrong!...Everybody has a belief system to which they subscribe—right or wrong. Even atheists have a religion & are religious people. These may be Reluctant to turn, But by the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Turn You Back?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 23, 2019

Will you be a Demas or a John Mark? Demas never came back, but John Mark did. Don't turn back and you will not have to be either one of them.

I. The Crowd? John 6:65-69 2. If the glory stops? Luke 10:17, Acts 4:31 3. If there is no fame, only pain? Heb 11:25-39 4. When people think you are crazy? 2 Sam 12:21-23 5, When you or your situation is misunderstood? ...read more

Scripture: John 6:65-69, Luke 10:17, Acts 4:31, Hebrews 11:25-39, 2 Samuel 12:21-23, John 9:1-3, Job 1:18-19, Job 2:9, 1 Peter 4:16, Hebrews 12:4, James 1:2, 1 Timothy 3:12, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

God has called every believer to proclaim the REVOLUTIONARY message; to see lives turned over, one HEART at a time!

Turning The World Upside Down Acts 17:1-15 When I was in seminary, I took several preaching classes where students were required to write and preach sermons in class. One of those classes was "Expositional preaching." In this particular class there were several projects I had to do, one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Religious Reluctance-10

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 15, 2019

10 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-X—John 4:1-26+(:1-42) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: In 1975, A 790ft. container ship was built by the Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. of Chester Pennsylvania. The ship was named ‘Puerto Rico’ as its major ports of call were in Puerto Rico. In 1991 the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Considering Jesus And Not Turning Back

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2019

An encouragement to give Jesus due consideration, and an exhortation to avoid the temptation of drawing back.

CONSIDERING JESUS AND NOT TURNING BACK. Hebrews 3:1-19. The writer to the Hebrews was at pains to ensure that the eyes of his readers remained focused on Jesus. For Hebrew Christians to go back to the law of Moses was not an option. Moses was faithful - but Jesus is counted worthy of more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Captivity Turned By Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 4, 2023

“And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends.” Our own deliverance may hinge on how we pray for others. This is a rewrite of Charles Spurgeon's great message.

CAPTIVITY TURNED BY INTERCESSORY PRAYER Job 42:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Evan, 5 year old, told his daddy he'd like to have a baby brother. “If you pray every day for two months for a baby brother, I bet that God will give you one!" 2. Evan prayed every night for a whole month, ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Lord Turns The Captivity

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025

When the Lord turns your captivity, it will feel like a dream, but it will be your new reality. The sorrow of yesterday will be forgotten in the joy of your restoration.

WHEN THE LORD TURNS THE CAPTIVITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 126:1-6 “When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6, Job 42:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Will Turn Out For My Deliverance

Contributed by Patty Groot on May 15, 2025

Point 1: Deliverance Comes Through the Prayers of the Saints Point 2: Deliverance Comes Through the Provision of the Spirit Point 3: Deliverance Is Found in God's Bigger Plan

Paul is writing from a Roman prison, chained and confined, facing an uncertain future and the very real possibility of execution. His physical freedom is gone, his reputation is under attack, and his future is unknown. And yet, his words are not filled with fear or despair. Instead, he writes with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19

Turning Away From The Worldly Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 22, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on avoiding worldly entertainment such as TV and movies, internet pornography, and computer games.

As followers of Christ, we are called to live a life that is separate from the world. In 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, God instructs us to "come out from them and be separate" and to "touch no unclean thing." This includes avoiding worldly influences that can lead us astray and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

When Justice Turns To Violence Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 26, 2025

This is the 19th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#19] WHEN JUSTICE TURNS TO VIOLENCE Judges 20:1-48 Introduction: Our text is an example of a time when you are trying to do what is right; but it turns into chaos and violence. This chapter shows us a sad part of Israel’s history, teaching us that even when we want ...read more

Scripture: Judges 20:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

My Sorrow Turned Into Joy

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 8, 2025

When sorrow feels overwhelming, remember that in Christ, joy is never far away—read "My Sorrow Turned into Joy" and discover the unshakable hope found in His resurrection!

My Sorrow Turned into Joy John 16:16-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Imagine being one of Jesus’ disciples and hearing Him say that He would only be with you a little while longer. You can still recall the first time you met Him—the moment He searched your ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

It Is My Time And My Turn

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025

God is a God of divine visitation. He has appointed seasons of breakthrough, favour, and elevation for His people.

IT IS MY TIME AND MY TURN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:1, Psalm 102:13, Genesis 41:14, Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION Life is governed by times and seasons. Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us that there is a time for everything and a season for every purpose ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Psalm 102:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The World Turned Upside Down Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 13, 2020

Today, we will see the origin of the Jewish feast of Purim and how it points to our ultimate deliverance from sin on the cross.

For Such a Time as This: The World Turns Upside Down Esther 9-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-13-2020 Review [Star Wars clip]. Luke’s cries of joy make sense when you understand that there was nothing that they could do to save themselves. It’s what happens when you are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When The Heart Turns Away Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

1 Kings 11 is one of the saddest chapters in Solomon’s story. The man who was once filled with divine wisdom, honoured by nations, and favoured by God fell because of a divided heart.

WHEN THE HEART TURNS AWAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 11:1-43 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 17:17; Proverbs 4:23; Matthew 6:24; Revelation 2:4-5; James 1:14-15 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 11 is one of the saddest chapters in Solomon’s story. The man who was once filled with divine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turn Your Face To The Wall Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

Hezekiah’s story is a clear testimony that prayer can overturn prophecy, that divine judgment can be interrupted by sincere intercession. It also reminds us that God is not a tyrant looking to destroy lives—He listens when the righteous cry out.

TURN YOUR FACE TO THE WALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 20:1-11 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 38:1-5; Psalm 102:17; James 5:16-18; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 34:15 INTRODUCTION: This powerful narrative focuses on King Hezekiah, a righteous man confronted with a terminal prophecy: “Set ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God