Sermons on Escapism:

How To Keep From Sinning Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003

If you execute someone for a crime you can’t put them on trial again. Jesus was executed for your sins not just so they are forgiven, but that you might escape their hold as well – and that’s what Romans chapter 6 is all about.

For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com I recently discovered that one of my teeth was cracked. The dentist wanted me to have the tooth out as quickly as possible, so I did. Sure enough there was a huge abscess under the tooth eating away at my jaw. The oral surgeon took ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Much Is The Fare To Tarshish? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 6, 2003

Jonah refused to go to Tarshish because emotionally he felt unwelcome and theologically he thought he could escape God’s oversight. He paid hidden costs, in vain: the loss of a vessel, the loss of joy, human wreckage, reckoning with eternity.

When I travel, I don’t want to spend too much money on the travel itself. I’d rather spend my money on whatever there is to buy where I’m going. I don’t want to hand much over to the airline or the railroad. I want to travel cheap. But I sometimes miss an important fact – that when I try to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Along Comes God

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Being a dreamer can be good...but it can also be bad depending on what kind of dreams you have and what the basis is for those dreams. Where do dreams come from? Are they products of our own fertile imagination? Are they an escape from reality?

ALONG COMES GOD GENESIS 28:10 19 Have ever been told you’re a dreamer? Being a dreamer can be good...but it can also be bad depending on what kind of dreams you have and what the basis is for those dreams. Where do dreams come from? Are they products of our own fertile imagination? Are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Sustaining The Storm

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 21, 2011

When we go through the storms all we see are the storms and try our level best to escape (but we can’t). But do we wonder whether there is a reason for it … Apparently in the midst of the storm God is - Working, Healing and Cleansing us.

Opening illustration: Watch the video on ‘Through the Storm.’ So many times life doesn’t go the way we have planned. All we see are the storms and try our level best to escape. But do we wonder whether there is a reason for it … Let us turn to Mark 4 and catch up with the story when the disciples ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cave Of Adullam

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you in a cave? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are like batman hiding in a cave. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 (Amplified Bible) SO DAVID departed and escaped to the cave of Adullam: a

I. EXORDIUM: Are you in a cave? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are like batman hiding in a cave. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 (Amplified Bible) SO DAVID departed and escaped to the cave of Adullam: and when his brothers and all his father’s house heard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Covered In The Dust Of Your Rabbi

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 23, 2018

One of the benfits of dwelling in the secret place of the Most High is that He gives you grace to escape the hidden traps of the enemy. Traps are placed in the path which animals usually take to get food/water. The most bitter people you will ever meet ..

Covered in the Dust of Your Rabbi PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title May you be covered the dust of your Rabbi is a Jewish saying that basically means may you walk so close to your teacher that you are covered with his dust. (See note at end of message for more info) As we get in to this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Four Dreams Of Maewyn Succat - St. Patrick's Day Sermon

Contributed by David Edward Ray on Nov 15, 2016

The life story of Maewyn Succat (St Patrick) takes us through the life of a young man who was captured and sold as a slave in Ireland. After escaping and returning to his homeland, God called him back to the land of his Captors to preach the gospel.

The four dreams of Maewyn Succat • Maewyn Succat was born in 387 AD in Roman Britain • His father was a deacon and his grandfather was a Presbyter, Maewyn himself was not a Christian • At the age of 16, Maewyn along with others was captured and taken prisoner by a band of Irish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:2-4, Philippians 3:14, Matthew 15:8, Philippians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Steadfast Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 4, 2021

Throughout life, we will face some critical decisions just as Daniel's three friends did. If we choose to deny the Lord, we may escape the threats and the suffering for a brief time, but the day of us leaving this world will eventually come.

Last time we saw how Nebuchadnezzar had become emperor over a vast empire and was wondering how he could bring all the people together. He remembered his dream from years before and decided to construct a gold statue. Then he ordered the people as they hear the orchestra play, they were to bow ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 14, 2021

While we may understand the words Jesus spoke in this statement, we lack the ability to comprehend the enormity of His words and the actual context in which He spoke them. He was forsaken so we could escape being eternally condemned and forsaken.

My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? Mark 15:33-36 We have spent the last three weeks considering the sayings of Christ upon the cross. Up until this point we have witnessed the awesome grace and mercy of our Lord as He prayed for forgiveness, promised salvation, and made provision for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Trust God's Transforming Work Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 31, 2025

How many of us have prayed for a situation to change, only to find ourselves still waiting? We long for healing, deliverance, breakthrough—but what if God is using the very situation we want to escape to transform us from the inside out?

Go! And Trust God's Transforming Work Introduction Craig Groeschel once said, "Sometimes God doesn’t change our situation because He is trying to change our hearts." How many of us have prayed for a situation to change, only to find ourselves still waiting? We long for healing, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Ezekiel 36:26, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Success In Health Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

In the fallen, corrupt world in which we live we can not escape these assaults on our health or the resultant pain. We CAN, however, in Christ and by His grace grow in our understanding, management and care of our complete health. This, I believe, is th

“SUCCESS IN HEALTH” 3rd in Series: Searching For Success Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, January 24, 2010 AM INTRODUCTION: This morning we continue to Scriptural search for success by looking at the issue of our health. Though degree and specifics will always vary, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Doing Here?

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 11, 2009

God twice asks Elijah, "What are you doing here?" This is a good question for us to be asking ourselves - why have we come into the presence of God... even if, like Elijah, we are suffering from burn-out and trying to escape the craziness of life.

What Are You Doing Here? 1 Kings 19:1-15 One of my new favorite devotional books is titled: An Eclectic Almanac for the Faithful. And I have to admit, I only picked it up at first because of its intriguing title. However, it has become a storehouse of prayer fodder and ideas for contemplation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Genuine Repentance Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012

Psalm 51 is a manual or model to follow for recognizing the multiple mercies of God through His forgiveness. David in flesh lived and experiment that nobody can escape the judgment of God trying to hide his own sin. So we recall that God has prepared a

Ice-breaker: What do you think is more difficult to recognize, an error and to repent? Scriptures: Psalm 51:1-12, Revelations 2:21-23, Proverbs 28:13. INTRODUCTION Psalm 51 is a manual or model to follow for recognizing the multiple mercies of God through His forgiveness. David in flesh ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Apostolic

Healing And Recovery From Betrayal, Rejection And Abandonment

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 25, 2017

Betrayed and rejected by his own son and abandoned by his most trusted adviser, David escaped to the Mount of Olives weeping. Out of this sad experience, he wrote Psalms 55. First hand, he learns the lesson on how to recover from the pit of rejection.

HEALING AND RECOVERY FROM BETRAYAL, REJECTION AND ABANDONMENT Psalms 55:1-23 Betrayed and rejected by his own son and abandoned by his most trusted adviser, David escaped to the Mount of Olives weeping. Out of this devastating experience, he wrote Psalms 55. First hand, he learns the lesson on how ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6, Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Keeps His Promises Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 26, 2025

God has made a way to come to Him, provided an escape from sin, delivered hope to His people, and gave us a redeemer, Jesus, who brings redemption to all who will receive it. It is truly a gift, and one that we must accept and receive!

Isaiah, Part 18 God Keeps His Promises Isaiah 43:1-28 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons, we are so glad you are here today! - Last week, we saw the emphasis on the ministry of God’s Messiah -- He brings 1) a new covenant and 2) will be a light (standard) for the nations - Today, we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-28, John 1:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 27:11, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational