Sermons on Twists And Turns:

Preaching Of The King Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 14, 2004

It verse 11 it seems like Jesus’ attention is turned from the multitude to His disciples.

The Preaching of the King – Part 7 Matthew 5:11-16 In verse 10 Jesus said the blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake. It verse 11 it seems like Jesus’ attention is turned from the multitude to His disciples. Persecution is the usual experience of God’s people, but it is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-16

Denomination: Holiness

When Time Runs Out On A Nation Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 2, 2004

a message to help us to see that we must turn to God before it is too late

THE MEASURE OF JUDGMENT When Time Runs Out on a Nation Amos 8 This chapter begins with a Amos¡¦ fourth vision, a basket of summer fruit. The fruit was already harvested and no longer could ever have a chance to grow. The harvest was over and so was God¡¦s patience. Time had run out on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What If Jesus Came Down Your Street?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 17, 2005

Let’s read from the Bible how the events of Palm Sunday turned out.

WHAT IF JESUS CAME DOWN YOUR STREET? LUKE 19:28-48 INTRODUCTION... (http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=43534%20) There is a legend about an ancient village in Spain. The villagers learned that the king would pay a visit. In a thousand years, a king had never come to that village. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham: Justified By Faith Or By Works? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 22, 2005

Paul turns to Abraham to show that he too was justified before God by faith and not by works.

Scripture When asked about Christianity, actress Sophia Loren was reported as saying several years ago in the USA Today, “I’m not a practicant, but I pray. I read the Bible. It’s the most beautiful book ever written. I should go to heaven; otherwise it’s not nice. I haven’t done anything wrong. My ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take My Name But Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Sep 12, 2002

Christians can empty out the name of the Lord and turn people away from Christ.

September 12 2002 Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St Petersburg, Fl What¡¦s in a name? Is a last name of Smith, Cook, Heckathorne, Bedy or Percival significant? I believe there was a time in days past when a good name was essential. It was considered a high achievement to maintain the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoice In The Lord / Put No Confidence In The Flesh Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

REJOICING IN CHRIST MEANS TURNING OUR BACK ON EVERYTHING THAT WOULD EXALT OUR FLESH

BIG IDEA: REJOICING IN CHRIST MEANS TURNING OUR BACK ON EVERYTHING THAT WOULD EXALT OUR FLESH I. (:1) REMEMBER THE COMMAND A. Point of Emphasis -- "Finally, my brethren" Carson: "What Paul is doing is picking up the theme of rejoicing he introduced in 2:17-18." Gromacki: "… designates an abrupt ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nothing To Fear

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001

Overcoming fears in crisis by turning to the right Source for help and pray passionately. Wait for the Lord.

King David, who wrote this Psalm 27, probably knew more about FEAR than many of us. For the earlier part of his life, he was often on the run for his life. One attack came after another. Initially hiding from King Saul, who wanted him dead. Later on, his life was threatened by his own son ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 76:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reality Of Repentance

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 21, 2004

All of the transforming power of Jesus flows to a heart that is repentant and turns from a life of sin

The Reality of Repentance Luke 7:36-50 October 31, 2004 Introduction A young boy about nine years old went with his parents to Europe one summer. Part of their tour was visiting the great old cathedrals of the past. As he would visit cathedral after cathedral he saw the massive stained glass ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God

What A Way To Learn Your Lesson

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008

You cannot do the wrong thing the wrong way and expect it to turn out right!

Intro. In chapter one of the book of Jonah, God gave Jonah an ORDER. Go to Nineveh, a city founded by Nimrod, and a very wicked place. It was the Metropolis of the Assyrian Empire. It compassed 60 miles and had a wall a hundred feet high, so broad that three chariots could go abreast on it. It ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When God Gets Aggravated, It’s Not A Pretty Picture Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 7, 2010

When our attitude toward God turns sour, everyone ends up disappointed.

When God Gets Aggravated, It’s Not A Pretty Picture (Numbers 11:18-20, 25-35) 1. Last week we learned a number of lessons from Numbers 11. While I was preparing last week’s sermon, I could see we had too much material to handle in one week. 2. Today, I would like to continue on with this ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:18-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hallelujah Anyhow

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Jun 30, 2011

What do you do when your world gets turned upside down?

HALLELUJAH ANYHOW JOB 1:21 This word is often used to express the joy that we are felling or some kind of happiness that we want to express. When you think of this word, good visions pop in your mind. You think about how things are going so well for at that specific time. You think about how God ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

We Need To Go Back To Bethel

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 15, 2012

America needs to turn around and look at what we have done to our Lord.

WE NEED TO GO BACK TO BETHEL Genesis 35: 1And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother. 2Then Jacob said unto his household, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Seems To Be Unraveling

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2011

Wherever we turn the world seems to be in chaos. The time of the Lord's return is very near

- March 11, 2011 -- The National Inflation Association (NIA) - Statement “U.S. Dollar Collapse Could Occur at Any Time” - China, Russia, India, Brazil & others calling for one world currency - Gold is climbing up over $1400 an ounce. - Oil continues to rise – Approaching all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:3

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Listening To?

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 11, 2009

Who are "THEY"? The “Right” THEY will keep us above the fray; The “Wrong” THEY will turn us into the fray!

Who Are You Listening to? Nehemiah 4 Do you know someone who BELIEVES everything he is told? Some things are better heard after one has STUFFED his ears! All of us are prone to lean into the SWAY of THEY! Everyone needs a place where they can be ENCOURGAGED! You can get DISCOURAGED ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

James 4

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

James tells us how to turn hatred into humility, judgment into justice and boasting into belief.

There is a stark contrast in tone from chapter 3 to chapter 4 Chapter 3 (taming the tongue) closes with words like peace, gentleness, mercy, good fruits…it kind of ends on a good tone…but CH 4 contains words like fights, quarrels, lust, hate, envy, pride and sin. In CH 4 James gives clear advice on ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational