Sermons about Twists And Turns

Turning The World Upside Down

Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003

based on 71 ratings

| 21,182 views

Why was it said that the Acts church "turned the world upside down?" How can we have that said about us?

Turning the World Upside Down Acts 17:1-10 It’s safe to assume that almost everybody here has heard or read about the great revivals of old. We constantly hear preachers talk about old time revivals. But notice what I said, we have heard about, we have read about, and we talk about. We have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Turns To Us

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 23, 2005

based on 3 ratings

| 1,717 views

What Christmas is all about is this: that God hasn’t turned on us; He has turned to us.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas Christmas Eve 1997 THE GOD WHO TURNS TO US Isaac Butterworth Matthew 1:22-23 (NIV) Not long ago, I heard about a conversation some second graders were having about Santa -- whether old Saint Nick was real or not. One child said that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turning My Other Cheek

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 9,248 views

Some difficult-to-understand sayings of Jesus. Some important truths for us to apply.

Turning My Other Cheek Introduction “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If Thine Heart Turn Away

Contributed by David Dailey on Oct 27, 2005

based on 51 ratings

| 8,205 views

Satan is out to distract you, and to turn your heart away from the things of God.

IF THINE HEART TURN AWAY Deuteronomy 30:17-18. But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods and serve them; I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and that ye shall not prolong your days upon the land, whither thou ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Our Pain Into Gain

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 13, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 6,287 views

God takes the hurt of our past, and makes it work for our good.

TURNING OUR PAIN INTO GAIN! Jeremiah 29:8-14 8. For thus says the Lord of host, the God of Israel: Do not let your Prophets and your diviners who are in your midst deceive you, nor listen to your dreams which you cause to be dreamed. 9. For they Prophesy falsely to you in my name; I have not sent ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Turns Away A Seeker Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

based on 36 ratings

| 5,674 views

To become a Christian, you must recognize your sinfulness.

This man who came to Jesus was the perfect evangelistic target. He was ready to sign the car, raise his hand, walk the aisle, or whatever. There was no need to explain to him how we know God exists, why we can trust the Bible, or why we should be concerned about eternity. To the human eye, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Turn Intentions Into Actions Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 15, 2002

based on 125 ratings

| 17,192 views

Once we develop a vision to rebuilding something that’s broken, then we need to have a plan to turn our intentions into actions.

Most everyone has good intentions. Some people know what actions will make dreams come true. But few people have a real road map to turn intentions into actions. That’s why life just happens to many people. I said this last week: Everybody ends up somewhere in life. A few people end up ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Turn To See The Lord's Salvation

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 27, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 3,964 views

CHRISTMAS 1(B) - Turn to see the Lord’s salvation to discover that there is no other God and to be reminded to worship our Savior, Christ Jesus.

TURN TO SEE THE LORD’S SALVATION (Outline) ISAIAH 45:21-25 - December 26 2004 - CHRISTMAS 1 INTRO: Watch out! Look out! Be careful! These words of warning bring almost immediate action. A person might even cringe or duck because of what could be coming. Today’s text reminds us to pay ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:21-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Turning Thanksgiving Into Thanksliving

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005

based on 105 ratings

| 20,063 views

How to keep that spirit all year long in a way that will please God much more than will those who just spend one day at it! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Turning Thanksgiving into Thanksliving Rom. 12:1; Ps. 51:17; Heb. 13:15 This Thanksgiving sermon and several others [complete with PowerPoints] can be seen by going to: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- The common word in all 3 passages? Sacrifice! What started w/ the Pilgrims in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Your Grief Will Turn To Joy!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 17,872 views

In this world there a troubles and challenges.Just like labor pains they work for our good.If we stand in faith our grief turns into joy!

“I tell you the truth; you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. 21A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Of Them Turned Back

Contributed by Marv Mutzenberger on Oct 12, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 6,037 views

Begin with imaginative rationale for nine who did not return, and conclude with the gospel of God’s great mercy and the human response of worship

ONE OF THEM TURNED BACK Luke 17:11-19 When we meet new people, we ask questions like, “Where did you grow up? Did you live in town or on a farm? Where did you go to college? We ask questions like that because place and background are important. Are you German or Norwegian or Polish? In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Challenge Of Turning Critics Into Friends

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 13, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 3,805 views

Job learned how to handle criticism and with God’s help turned his critics into friends.

The Challenge of Turning Critics into Friends Job 23:10-14 How do you handle criticism? Job had his share of critics. He learned to handle his critics with class. God helped Job turn his critics into friends. In fact God encouraged his critics to become prayer partners with Job. Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Turn Your Pity Into Praise

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Oct 2, 2002

based on 84 ratings

| 8,259 views

Having a "pity party"? You can turn your pity into praise!

“Turn Your Pity Into Praise” Text: 1 Kings 19:1 – 18 Title; This morning I want to talk to you on the subject “Turning Your Pity Into Praise” Notice in this biblical account there are at least 5 mistakes that Elijah made: Mistake # 1 – Elijah was throwing a pity party! * In verse 4 he tells ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning On Your Bulldust Filters

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Mar 10, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 3,608 views

The smartest of us sometimes forget to question things we hear when they come from a source of apparent authority. It is the duty of all people to turn on our bulldust filters, especially when we are listening to our Christian leaders.

Introduction Time for a quiz! 1. The cells which make up the antlers of a moose are the fastest growing animal cells in nature. (True) 2. The planet closest to the sun is Mercury (True 3. Pi to three decimal places is 3.142 (True. Not 3.141—this is a rounding error) 4. The second General of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-15

Denomination: Holiness

It's Your Turn Now

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 11, 2006

based on 64 ratings

| 33,100 views

for such a time as this (It’s your turn now)

*You are not in the kingdom by accident or coincedence, You didn’t just happen to hear the gospel, or just happen to be at the right place at the right time. (No God has a plan for your life). *It’s a divine appointment *Like Esther, many of us come from less than favorable circumstances of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

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