Sunday Messages
Sermons
Making Room for Jesus
December 24, 2023 • Pastor Carl • Luke 2:1–7
What do you make room for in your schedule and life? How does Jesus fit in? The CHRISTmas story reminds us of how and why some don't or won't make room for Jesus. Pastor Carl shares in this message why and how we should make room for Jesus in life and the results of making that decision.
Getting in a Hurry to Act on God's Word
December 17, 2023 • Luke 2:9–20
When was the last time you were in a hurry? Was it because you were late, or was it you were prioritizing something that just had to get done? In the real Christmas story, some shepherds received a message from the Lord, through angels, and got in a hurry to act on that message. In this Sunday message, Pastor Carl shares why, what hinders and what can help us get in a hurry to act on God's word.
Something to Talk About
December 10, 2023 • Luke 1:5–25
What's something worth talking about? Your favorite team? The latest news or "tea"? Such-n-such artist and song? God has given His children and the world something to talk about and Christmas is one of two big events that make that clear. In this message, Pastor Carl shares what God often does and how He goes about giving us something to talk about--in praising Him among others and proclaiming Him to others. In looking at John the Baptist's origin story, we find how God gives all of us something to talk about!
Until ...
November 26, 2023 • Pastor Carl • Psalm 105:19
Have you ever wondered what is taking God so long? How long must I want? What is God doing? In the this message, Pastor Carl shares from Psalm 105 what God may be doing in your life--like he was doing in the life of Joseph--that is occurring until the time right for the next major move.
The Power of Praise
November 19, 2023 • Pastor Carl • Psalm 34:1–8
Praise is to God, but can also be beneficial to people. David wrote a song praising God, while explaining how praise can work in Psalm 34. In the this message, Pastor Carl shares more about the power of praise and why you and I can't keep our praise to ourselves.
Sign Me Up
November 12, 2023 • Pastor Carl • Isaiah 6:1–8
Most people have heard something so good or so moving that they said "Sign me up"! However, most people do not volunteer without hearing the details, thinking through the implications, schedule, and more. Isaiah, however, said to the Lord "sign me up" without even knowing any details. The result was a life filled with impact and meaning for multiple nations, leaders and people--of which we are still blessed today. How do we become like Isaiah and tell the Lord "sign me up"--without creating obstacles that delay or even prevent us from actually working for the Lord? In the this message, Pastor Carl shares what Isaiah saw that changed everything. If we can see what Isaiah saw, that will change everything for us too.
You're not the Boss of Me
November 5, 2023 • Pastor Carl • Acts 4:18–20
Many of us have said at one time, "you're not the boss of me". Usually it is towards someone whose authority we don't respect--whether it was legitimate or not. In Acts 4, Peter and John, in essence told the religious leaders "you're not the boss of us" and prioritized the commands of the Lord Jesus than the religious and cultural leaders. Today, believing followers of Christ, experience challenges with the cultural authorities, governmental authorities, and event religious trends and the majority-based, social media influenced authority it conveys. But like Peter and John, believers today need to have a mindset of (and perhaps even say) "you're not the boss of me" and prioritize what the Lord has already said and is saying. In this message, Pastor Carl shares how that mindset looks and how to grow into it so to be better representatives for the Lord.
The Road to Recovery
October 29, 2023 • Pastor Carl • 1 Samuel 30:6–8
Everyone experiences loss. But there is a road God has that leads to recovery. From the experience of David's loss and recovery, this message shares a road to recovery and the challenges we often experience. Please share any questions or feedback.
Partnering and Prospering with God
October 1, 2023 • Pastor A. L. Sneed II • John 9:1–11
The problem we face is really a plot whereby God unfolds His plan to reveal His promise, His power and product. These 27 years God, the church has experienced a plot whereby God has been unfolding His plan--even now as we prepare to purchase a property and move miraculously. Pastor Sneed expounds deeply on this and shares how God is doing the same for you! Please share any questions or feedback.
It's time to go
September 17, 2023 • Pastor Carl • Joshua 1
Have you ever been somewhere, perhaps at an event, and for whatever reason said 'it's time to go'? Have you experienced something, perhaps repetitively, and was provoked to say 'it's time to go'? God told Joshua, who told God's people, that 'it's time to go' in Joshua chapter one. In this Sunday message, Pastor Carl shares God's message to Turning Point and you about how it's time to go--where, why and how. Please share any questions or feedback.
Christ is Building His Church in a Hostile Society
September 24, 2023 • Pastor Jasper • Matthew 16:13–18
We must never forget the primary purpose of followers of Christ and His church--to glorify God by making disciples. Pastor Jasper expounds on discipleship, even in a hostile society. Please share any questions or feedback.
The Battle for your Mind
August 6, 2023 • Pastor Harvey • 1 Peter 5:8–9
What are the tricks and tactics of Satan and how can I victorious in the battle for my mind? Using scripture, with an emphasis on 1 Peter 5:8-9, Pastor Harvey shares the tactics of Satan, areas of attack by Satan and ways to defeat Satan so the believing follower of Christ can maximize their life with God and for God with joy and peace. Please share any questions or feedback.
Look what you're Missing
February 5, 2023 • Pastor Harvey • Malachi 3:10
Have you ever had that feeling or though that you were missing out on something? The prophet Malachi shares about how God wants to bless those who give towards His house and work. As some people are unaware, unwilling and sometimes unable, this message shares what they are missing. Please share any questions or feedback.
Not what I thought
January 29, 2023 • Pastor Carl • Luke 7:18–28
How do you navigate through moments and relationships that was "not what you thought"? John the baptizer had a moment like that and his challenge was with Jesus. It seemed like Jesus was "not what he thought". In this message, Pastor Carl shares how to navigates those moments that are "not what I thought" and still live the new life in Christ to the fullest. Please share any questions or feedback.
Stay in your Lane
January 22, 2023 • Pastor Harvey • Colossians 3:18–21
What does this new life in Christ contain for me as a husband, a wife, a child, a single? From Colossians 3, Pastor Harvey shares how we are to stay in our lane, operating as God intended for us to live the new life in Christ to the fullest. This is a MUST HEAR message!