Sermons on Falling Away:

Joseph - The Hero That Ran Away Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 9, 2006

We often think of heroes as those who run to the fight... but often heroes are those who engage in "organized retreats".

OPEN: One of my favorite stories from Revolutionary war involves the "Battle of the Cowpens". Toward the end of the Revolutionary war, the British General Cornwallis had captured Savannah, Charleston and Camden in South Carolina - and in the process he had defeated and imprisoned much of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, Genesis 39:21-23, Genesis 40:5-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Away From Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

During Jesus' ministry, there were times that Scripture records people going away from Jesus. This sermons looks at why people go away from Jesus, and where they go when they leave him.

***GOING AWAY FROM JESUS*** John 6:67-68 Dorn Ridge September 9, 2012 (Much of this message is a remake of a sermon by the late Medford Conley) INTRODUCTION: 1.) Why do souls go away from Jesus? 2.) On one occasion when many of the disciples of Jesus had deserted Him, Jesus turned to the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:67-68

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cast It Away? Worry? Change?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2015

I use a fishing rod and a sinker and a bobber as we consider changing our attitudes and trusting God. The current events that we hear on the news are so gloomy, we can choose a different outlook and TRUST GOD.

CAST IT AWAY --- WHY NOT SUBMIT TO CHANGE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a fishing pole, I cast a few times. I discuss the role of THE SINKER? Then I discuss the role the BOBBER? Are you a sinker or a bobber? 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV) Casting all your care upon him; for he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Towel That Wipes Away Grudges Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 31, 2015

Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Real Life Christianity

THE TOWEL – The Towel That Wipes Away Grudges Matthew 18:15-22 November 6, 2022 Introduction: There’s the story of two men who appeared before a judge on charges of assault and disturbing the peace... After the judge had listened to both sides and surmised that both men claimed to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Takes Away Shame Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 13, 2016

Shame is a powerful negative emotion, more painful than guilt. See how Jesus takes away shame

I love the words of Apostle Paul to the Philippians, where he says "But one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on towards the goal for the prize of the upward call of Jesus Christ." Looking forward to pressing into more of what the Lord has ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Takes Away Worry Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 13, 2016

Jesus takes away worry that just holds us back from enjoying today's blessings

Third in our series of "Jesus takes away" - shame, fear, worry, rejection and apathy. Most of them are pretty interconnected. Some of you worry that your shame will be exposed. Some of you are worried that your fear of rejection will mean you will never get a partner. Some are so apathetic that you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Was The Stone Rolled Away?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 5, 2012

The stone was rolled away for you. Are you curious? The stone speaks. It speaks to us of death, victory over death, and hope for the future through Christ. The stone was rolled away so we could encounter the risen Lord. He is risen! He is alive today. He

Opening illustration: Around the year 1930, a Communist leader named Nikolai Bukharin journeyed from Moscow to Kiev, Ukraine. His mission was to address a huge assembly with the aim of advancing communism. His subject for the evening was atheism. For a solid hour he aimed his heavy artillery at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nevertheless Of His Going Away Series

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 11, 2012

This is the fourth sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

THE NEVERTHELESS OF HIS GOING AWAY John 16:1-16 Introduction • Saying good-bye is never easy, whether it’s at an airport, a family reunion, or the deathbed of a loved one. The Last Supper was no exception. For Jesus and His disciples, this was their last meal together. • The ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Devil Takes Away Truths Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 15, 2012

The devil can take away truths from our hearts if we let him.

Last week we noted that Jesus emphasized the importance of faith in Luke 7. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. Saving faith is believing the Word of God and taking action with that belief. In the beginning of Luke 8, we noted some results of saving faith. Open your Bibles and read along ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Away With Childish Things

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 6, 2018

We must grow in our relationship with God.

Do Away with Childish Things May 6, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must grow in our relationship with God. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Supplemental Passage: And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Running Away From God Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Aug 28, 2018

The beginning of the story of Jonah

The day turned out bright and clear. The captain turned an admiring eye to the trim of his ship following the single main mast up toward the azure sky. His eyes turned downward and he surveyed the dock and saw his crew scurrying to load on cargo, bales of grain from Egypt, spices from Arabia and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Away From The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 8, 2021

We've followed our leader from the Jordan to a tomb. Now what?

Our series’ focus this quarter has been on “following our leader.” We’ve watched and experienced through his disciples’ eyes and ears what He did and said. Clearly they were meant to learn and imitate Him. So are we. We’ve followed all the way from the Jordan river where Jesus’ earthly ministry and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When People Turn Away

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 10, 2020

People whom you think would come with you would not show up one day! Caveat! We got to have our hearts strengthened and you need to have the fortitude to move on without ‘such people’ .......

When people turn away – part 1 2 Timothy 1:15” You are aware of the fact that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes. 2 Timothy 1: 16 - The Lord grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains; 17 but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Away Your Gifts

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 22, 2020

So many Bodies missing fingers and toes and they wonder why.

1 Corinthians 12:12  For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.  Ephesians 4:11  And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12, Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

But You Washed Them Away! Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 16, 2023

Discuss the Corinthians' washing, sanctification, and justification. This they did after hearing, believing, and being baptized to "wash away their sins." This lesson deals with one's faith and obedience to the gospel of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. But You Washed Them Away! Introductory Remarks. 1. In this Sermonette today, we will discuss some essential words of the Apostle Paul to Corinth. To them, he wrote: "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Ephesians 2:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ