016| JESUS, THE TURNING POINT| RISEN JESUS CONVENTION DAY2

Sermon Notes: "Jesus, The Turning Point" Preacher: Rev. DR. Ebenezer Okronipa Scripture Reference: Mark 5:25–34 (The Woman with the Issue of Blood) I. The Universal Need for a Turning Point Life is filled with many challenges, calamities, and sorrows that can cause people to feel backward, negative, or overwhelmed. Definition: A turning point is a divine encounter or a specific point in time that shifts a person from backwards to forwards, negativity to positivity, and sorrow to rejoicing. The Reality of Struggle: Everyone, regardless of their background, faces something that weighs them down—be it in education, marriage, health, or personal shame. The Human Response: In the midst of problems, people often look for help in the wrong places, such as: Juju/Occultism: Seeking supernatural help from sources other than God. Human Influence: Relying on wealthy or influential people who ultimately have limitations. Destructive Habits: Turning to drugs, alcohol, or other vices to numb the pain. Key Thought: Human beings are limited and will eventually fail you, even those with the best intentions. II. The Origin of Life’s Problems If God created a perfect world, why is there so much suffering? The Perfect Beginning: God created everything perfect in the Garden of Eden, with man made in His own image. The Fall of Man: Through the deception of the serpent and the disobedience of Adam and Eve, sin entered the world. The Consequence: Every challenge—sickness, broken hearts, mental breakdowns, and poverty—is a manifestation of the "death" that resulted from sin. III. Jesus: The Ultimate Turning Point Jesus Christ is the only one who can truly change a person’s situation because He is the Way, the Truth, the Life, and the Light. Case Study: The Woman with the Issue of Blood The Condition: She suffered for 12 years with a constant flow of blood. The Frustration: She spent all her money on various doctors but only grew worse. The Isolation: Under Levitical law, she was considered "unclean," leading to spiritual, emotional, and social isolation. The Encounter: She heard about Jesus—the one who healed the blind, the deaf, and even raised the dead. The Act of Faith: She told herself, "If I may but touch the hem of His garment, I shall be made whole". The Result: The moment she touched Him, 12 years of suffering ended instantly.  IV. How to Connect with Your Turning Point Pastor Okronipa outlines the A-B-C-D steps to receiving a miracle and salvation through Jesus: A - Accept: Acknowledge that you are a sinner in need of help. B - Believe: Have faith that Jesus came to die for your sins and was resurrected for your justification. C - Confess: Declare with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord. D - Dedicate: Commit your life to serving Him forever; this includes joining a community of believers (the Church). Conclusion Jesus wants your joy to be full. He is able to move you from obscurity to prominence and from being a "nobody" to a "somebody". No matter the generational curse or the length of the struggle, an encounter with Jesus is the turning point you need.