The Turning Point

The Turning Point | March 8, 2026

Pastor Wes Morris

Mark 1:14-15 (NIV) After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”

Metanoia: a change of mind that results in a change of direction.

√  REALIZATION

Luke 15:17 (NIV) When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 

Proverbs 16:18 (NIV) Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

√  REORIENTATION

Luke 15:18 (NIV) I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.

√  REALIGNMENT

Luke 15:20-24 (NIV) So he got up and went to his father.

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.

“The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’

“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate."

Romans 12:1-2 (NIV) Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

THE TURNING POINT

I. RETURN TO THE FATHER EVERY DAY.

James 4:7-8 (ESV) Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.

II. ALLOW GOD TO RESHAPE YOUR THOUGHTS.

Luke 15:17 (NIV) When he came to his senses...

Colossians 3:1-3 (NIV) Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above…Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

III. LET JESUS BE THE CENTER OF YOUR LIFE. 

Isaiah 55:6-7 (MSG) Seek God while he’s here to be found, pray to him while he’s close at hand. Let the wicked abandon their way of life and the evil their way of thinking. Let them come back to God, who is merciful...”

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