Sermons on Departed From God:

Distancing Ourselves From God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 31, 2016

God wants us to be close to Him, not emotionally or spiritually distant from Him.

Distancing Ourselves from God (Psalm 50) 1. Memorial Day is a day to remember our war dead. Over 1.1 million military personnel have died as a result of war in the history of our nation. 2. To give you a sense of proportion, almost 500,000 died in the Civil War, over 400,000 in World War II. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Terasures Of Goodness From God.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 23, 2016

See what God can do if we will just ask him.

TERASURES OF GOODNESS FROM GOD. (1) My God is a God of love a God of forgiveness. Psalms 130: 4 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. Psalms 78: 31 The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel. Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Our Gifts From God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 17, 2016

Each and every one of us is a gift from God. In addition, God has given each of us different gifts. He wants us to use these gifts to do his work in our world. With these gifts we can do mighty things.

You are a gift from God! I’m serious. Each and every one of us is a gift from God. In addition, God has given each of us different gifts. He wants us to use these gifts to do his work in our world. With these gifts we can do mighty things. Many believers seek to be mighty in worldly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:12-28

Denomination: Anglican

Children Are Gifts From God

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 3, 2015

This sermon was preached at the funeral of a 5 year old boy named Jonathan . The objective is to remind us that children belong to God. It's interesting that the name Jonathan means gift of God.

I. Children are God's Treasurable Gift. (They are invaluable because they remind us of the baby Jesus) II. Children are God's Temporary Gift. (They are temporary because of sin) III. Children are God's Timeless Gift. (They are timeless because of Christ death for sin) III. God's Son was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Freed From Slavery To God Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 13, 2016

Revelation Reminders

1. In distress they run from God - Rev. 6:15-17 2. In despair they resist God - Rev. 9:20-21 3. In disdain they reject God - Rev. 16: 9, 21 4. In defiance they rise against God - Rev. 19:19 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Guidance From God

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 24, 2013

If we want to receive God’s guidance, we must be willing to do His will. We can know His will through His word, and through the Holy Spirit, and through prayer. Then, when we act to do His will, and pray, “Thy will be done,” He will bless us and the Holy

April 27, 2003 Getting Guidance from God Text: Then Isaac brought her into the tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:67

Denomination: Baptist

"Life Is On Loan From God

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 8, 2012

A stewardship sermon.

“Life is on Loan from God” Luke 12:15-21 Jesus talked a lot about money. For instance, 16 of the 38 parables deal with how to handle money and possessions. In the Gospels, an amazing one out of every ten verses deal directly with money. In the Bible there are 500 verses on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Jonah, Running From God

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 29, 2011

Taken from Jonah chapter 1, this message contains three truths about God's ways with those who attempt to run away from Him.

Jonah, Running from God CHCC – August 7, 2011 Jonah chapter 1 INTRODUCTION: Just about everyone is familiar with the Jonah story … the ultimate big fish story. The book of Jonah is a short book – only 4 chapters – and it’s arguably the most entertaining, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping People From God Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 15, 2012

Could it be that it is us who keep people from coming to Jesus? Just like the crowd obstructed the blind beggars from coming to Jesus, or the disciples from letting the children come to Jesus, we as Christians tend to pose obstacles to come to Jesus!

The blind men want to see Jesus. We know from Mark that one of those blind men were named Bartimaeus, and he had been blind all his life. First thing you see when you open your eyes is Jesus. I think that would be a wonderful thing! But we see that the crowd rebukes them. This is like the people ...read more

Denomination: *other

Honor- That Comes From God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2013

Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being foolish, sp

Honor- That Comes From God John 5:39-44NLT Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life On The Run From God!

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Jun 3, 2011

Jonah ran from the calling of God on his life. We often do the same when God's us to be on Mission with Him.

Life On The Run From God! Reading: Jonah 1v1-10 As you read the books of 1st and 2nd Kings,…you find that the nation of Israel was in a mess. In fact,…they were in a desperate crisis. King after king over Israel,…except Hezekiah and Josiah,…were corrupt and did not serve the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing From God In A Crisis Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 2, 2018

Today, we are going to look at a conversation that Jesus had with a government official that led to a miracle in his life. This man heard from God in a crisis, and since we too face crises in our lives, we too need to hear from God.

16 October 2005 Hearing From God In A Crisis John 4:46-4:54 46 In the course of his journey through Galilee, he arrived at the town of Cana, where he had turned the water into wine. There was a government official in the city of Capernaum whose son was very sick. 47 When he heard that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Availability Of A Righteousness From God Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 1, 2018

Paul continues the subject of the guilt of the Jews. He anticipates arguments in rebuttal to his conclusion that neither Israel’s law, her circumcision, or her birth could save her.

(11) Availability of a Righteousness from God Romans 3:1-8 In the first eight verses of chapter 3, Paul continues the subject of the guilt of the Jews. He anticipates arguments in rebuttal to his conclusion that neither Israel’s law, her circumcision, or her birth could save her. These ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Hear From God

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 6, 2010

Samuel was ready to hear from God. He had a servant’s heart (practice), he was in the tabernacle (proximity) and he was willing to listen (position).

READY TO HEAR FROM GOD Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he entered a large, busy office filled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Hear From God

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jun 12, 2009

If we intend to hear from God there mst be repentance and real comitment

How to hear from God? I Samuel 7:1-13 The life of the believer is full of mystery. Each day brings new surprises We don’t know what to expect or where it will lead us But what we do know for sure is the enemy is still the enemy And our need to hear from God remains unchanged But there are times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church