Sermons on Flee From God:

Godly Lessons From An Ungodly Leader Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 1, 2018

1. Evil will always rise when God is rejected (vs. 18-20). 2. Christ is in control (vs. 18-19). 3. We should always give glory to God (vs. 20-23). 4. We should always keep our minds on our mission (vs. 24-25).

Godly Lessons from an Ungodly Leader Acts 12:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 13, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we come to the surprising and gruesome end of a story that began with the murder of James the brother of John, and the arrest of the Apostle Peter. Peter was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Away From Sin And Its Enslavement

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 13, 2011

This message is test #2 that proves if you really love God like you should.

Do you really love God? REPEAT. We need to be sure if we really love God the way God expects. And I have to ask the question “Do you consistently turn from sin or do you find that you have some little habits that are sinful and you just can’t seem to break away from them? Are you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

From Moab To Messiah

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Apr 11, 2002

Through this unlikely couple, God brought redemption to you and me!

From Moab To Marriage To Messiah Ruth 4:1-22 Chad H. Ballard Introduction This morning we are going to finish looking at the book of Ruth, GOD’S LOVE STORY FOR US. The story of Ruth is one of the most fascinating stories I have ever heard. It’s true that it is a love story, but it is also ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

"From Chaos To Redemption"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2003

The God of Creation takes empty lives and gives them purpose.

Genesis 1:1-5 “From Chaos To Redemption” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The first 5 verses of the Bible inform us that God brought Creation out of chaos. And chaos is a word that we--as Americans--understand in a way that we never have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Lessons From Innkeepers

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 13, 2001

God uses the lowly to teach us the best lessons on grace

SN121601 Lessons from Inn-keepers: Bible: Survey Beginning: Let’s all quote the two most famous words from the birth narrative we remember the innkeeper saying, “No room” Innkeepers in the Bible had bad reputations, e.g. hucksters. Innkeepers (persona non grata) were low on the social ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30, Joshua 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

From Bitter To Sweet

Contributed by Stephen Gibney on May 19, 2001

Thi is for a believer who feels thirst and hungry for the things of God

FROM BITTER TO SWEET Exodus 15:23-26 “So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water.” Believer in Jesus, has your soul gone along time without its thirst being slaked by the fresh waters of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:23-26, Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Learning From Jethro Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 9, 2018

Jethro, already a priest, was excited to hear about the work of God!

Remember when Moses was banished from Egypt and into the desert? Moses found a water well and his future wife Zipporah in Midian. Jethro was the Priest in Midian and became father-in-law of Moses. In the Book of Exodus, we have been following Moses leading the Hebrews out of Egypt. Today, our focus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Falling From Grace

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 3, 2005

If there is anything I understand about the Bible it is that the salvation that God gives us in the Lord Jesus Christ is eternal. When God saves us He does an eternal, irreversible work.

Falling from Grace Born AGAIN Free Galatians 5:1-6 01/09/05 It is in these verses that the phrase comes along that we are going to consider this evening. It’s the phrase—fallen from grace—and what that means. I would encourage you to put a star or make a special mark by that first verse of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

From Why To What

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 21, 2024

The normal human response, “Why did this happen?” calls God to account. On the other hand, “What do you want me to do?” is an invitation for God to call us to account.

Sixty years ago President John Fitzgerald Kennedy sent a group of military advisors to a little country in the Far East that most Americans had never heard of. Their government was having some trouble with rebels and turned to the U.S. for help. Who else should they turn to? The United States was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Weepers To Warriors

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2025

God made a revival meeting look like a war party. Amazing -- that's just what it is to Satan! Satan is unmoved by our singing, our sermons, our Bible studies, etc., but when he hears groaning & fervent prayer – he trembles!

FROM WEEPERS TO WARRIORS 1 Sam 7:2-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this 85-year-old woman. She went on a blind date with a 92-year-old man. She came home very frustrated and her daughter said, "Mom, what's wrong?" 2. She said, "I had to slap him three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Vessel Fit For Service.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2023

We have both something to flee, and something to pursue.

A VESSEL FIT FOR SERVICE. 2 Timothy 2:20-26. 2 TIMOTHY 2:20. “But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.” This is a fifth metaphor. The “great house” is God’s house, the visible church of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Really Want To Hear From God

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 17, 2004

God wants to speak to us, but do you and I really want to hear what God has to say to us? Understand, this is not the president or the Pope or some other international celebrity, this is God and believe it or not He wants to speak to us if we will listen

TEXT: Jeremiah 37:3-9, 17 TITLE: DO YOU REALLY WANT TO HEAR WHAT GOD IS SAYING? God wants to speak to us, but do you and I really want to hear what God has to say to us? Understand, this is not the president or the Pope or some other international celebrity, this is God and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Lessons From Jonah; Or, What Happens When You Run Away From God’s Calling

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 10, 2018

1 Turning away from God’s will is always a step down. 2 turn your back on God’s will & everyone around all around you is negatively impacted 3 God can still use you to accomplish His purposes because 4 He is the God of 2nd chances 5 We Are Called 2 go

5 Lessons from Jonah What happens when you run away from your calling? More than ½ of UK now claims to have no religion. An entire nation that only a generation past claimed to be more than 90% Christian now largely has left the Faith. In the US, ½ of all catholics have left the church at some ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Spiritual Lessons From Elijah: Drawing Closer To God

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 5, 2023

Today, we delve into the remarkable story of the prophet Elijah and explore the spiritual lessons we can learn from his life. Through these powerful accounts, we discover seven key points that highlight how Elijah's journey can relate to our own spiritual walk.

Bold Faith and Trust in God (1 Kings 17:1-6): Elijah's story begins with an incredible act of faith as he confidently declares a drought upon the land of Israel. This demonstrates his unwavering trust in God's power and his willingness to obey divine instructions. Similarly, we can learn to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6, 1 Kings 17:7-16, 1 Kings 18:36-39, 1 Kings 19:1-21, 2 Kings 2:9-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serving From Here To There

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 7, 2004

This passage provides for us a remarkable description of the ministry involved in being a messenger of God. What is at issue is not what kind of messenger of God you are – teacher, preacher, or a witnessing believer, but the principles that are applicabl

SERVING FROM HERE TO THERE Romans 15:23-33 INTRODUCTION: This passage provides for us a remarkable description of the ministry involved in being a messenger of God. What is at issue is not what kind of messenger of God you are – teacher, preacher, or a witnessing believer, but the principles that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:23-33

Denomination: Baptist