Sermons on Fleeing God:

Does Healing Belong To Us?

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 6, 2005

Has divine healing been done away with, was it only for the early church?

Does Healing Belong To Us? The question that many Christians have today is, does healing belong to us as it did to the early church? There are 3 basic beliefs on the subject of healing in the modern Christian church. 1. Many believe healing has been done away with, that it was only for the early ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lesson Of Fear

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

In Psalm 34 we have an unusual situation. This Psalm took place when David was having to flee from King Saul for his life.

To spare his life, David did an unusual thing, he went unto the land of the Philistines. When he arrived however, the people skeptically received him. The King in Psalm 34 has caused some to believe the Bible contradicts itself. For example: • In 1 Samuel 21 the Bible refers to the King of Gath ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

GOD'S WILL

Jonah 1:1-17 GOD'S WILL 1. HIS CALL v.1-3 I. IT'S COMING . . Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

3 The Voyage Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 2, 2020

This is the 3rd of a series of 31 Devotions on the book of Jonah. In this devotion we look at the Rebellious Voyage Jonah undertook to flee from the presence of the Lord.

The Church Called Jonah # 3 – The Voyage Jonah 1:3b - “He went down to Joppa, and found a ship going to Tarshish; so he paid the fare, and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord.” He went down to Joppa We’ve seen how Jonah made up his mind to ‘flee from the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3, 2 Kings 14:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Submitting To God’s Will

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

Submitting to God’s will is the pathway to spiritual victory and divine blessings. It requires humility, obedience, and a heart fully surrendered to Him. When you trust and follow His will, you experience His peace, power, and purpose for your life.

Title: SUBMITTING TO GOD’S WILL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:7 "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 22:42, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 6:10, Hebrews 13:20-21 INTRODUCTION: Submitting to God’s ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 22:42, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 6:10, Hebrews 13:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Is God’s Will

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 13, 2012

The message explores the area of sanctification, expected of all who name the Name of Christ.

“Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"God Was God, God Is God, And God Will Always Be God"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 23, 2015

The text shares that God was God in ages past , God is God who loves us, and God will always be God no matter what.

Revelation 1:4-8 “God was God, God is God, and God will always be God.” 1. John writes to the seven churches in the Province of Asia • He say Grace and peace to you • He also says grace and peace come through Jesus Christ vs 4 • He tells them who Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Consuming Fire

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2015

FIRE- brings light, warmth, love, gives direction, tests faith, represents wrath, is a holy calling, preparation for holy work, conveys truth and brings pardon.

Jesus declared in Luke 12:49, “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” We think of the meek and mild Bethlehem Babe coming to bring peace on earth, good-will to men. Jesus did indeed bring peace, but hardly the way anyone expected. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:15-24

Denomination: Congregational

God Is In Control And Let God Be God! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 26, 2020

God is in charge of everything that occurs known to man, at that point He is in charge of everything that occurs in your life also.

God is in charge of everything that occurs known to man, at that point He is in charge of everything that occurs in your life also. This world is frequently assaulted by otherworldly powers that are not from God yet from Satan. Their power is constrained and transitory. Some erroneously accept ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, Proverbs 21:2

A Wise Father's Instruction Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 17, 2011

Solomon's instruction is to go for wisdom & to flee from the evil woman. The teacher wants to rivet the student's attention on the subject. His admonitions are as inescapable as commands & laws.

PROVERBS 7: 1-5 A WISE FATHER'S INSTRUCTION The first nine chapters of Proverbs basically deal with two subjects: wisdom and women. Solomon's instruction is to go for wisdom and to flee from the evil woman. The teacher wants to rivet the student's attention on the subject. His admonitions are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Esther: A Queen Deposed Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 18, 2004

2 lessons about God’s providence from Esther 1.

A Queen Deposed Woodlawn Baptist Church June 11, 2004 Introduction When you think of fascinating books of the Bible, there are many that might come to mind, and probably you have your favorites. Think of Genesis, with its wondrous accounts of Creation and the Flood, or of Exodus and the parting ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22, Esther 1:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fight Or Love? (What Happened In Gethsemane)

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 5, 2022

There is a lesson in Mark 14:43-52 that every Christian should learn. Love can only conquer all if the impulse of violence and fleeing is dealt with.

Fight or Love? Mark 14:43-52 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 43 Immediately while He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came up accompanied by a crowd with swords and clubs, who were from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 Now he who was betraying Him had given them a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon # 3 - Going The Wrong Way Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 28, 2024

What is God’s purpose for establishing the church? Are we fulfilling this purpose or running in the wrong direction like Jonah did? As a church may we realize our purpose and fulfill it at all cost.

We read in Jonah 1:3, “But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD.” (ESV) The word of the Lord we saw in the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3, Luke 3:2, Luke 3:7, Luke 3:12, Luke 2:25-32, Luke 2:36-38, Matthew 24:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Elijah: Journeying Faithfully Through The Dark Times Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

The story of Elijah fleeing from Jezebel. He feels like God has abandoned him, but then God speaks to him. We may feel the same. What can I do when I go through dark times?

Legacy “Elijah: Journeying faithfully through the dark times” 1 Kings 19 Part seven 1 Kings 21:25-26 Ahab, pushed by his wife Jezebel and in open defiance of GOD, set an all-time record in making big business of evil. 26 He indulged in outrageous obscenities in the world of idols, copying the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Foundations Are Shaken Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 8, 2025

This sermon argues that instead of fleeing in fear when life's foundations are shaken, one must choose faith by shifting perspective from the earthly crisis to God's unshakable heavenly throne.

When the Foundations Are Shaken Text: Psalm 11 (KJV) Introduction I want you to think about a specific feeling. It's that lurch in your stomach when you're standing on something you thought was solid, and it suddenly gives way. It's the dizziness of vertigo, the feeling that the world ...read more

Denomination: Baptist