Sermons on Never Run Away:

Never An Orphan . . . Or Alone!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 11, 2020

we are never alone, even when we feel lost

(John 14:15-21) The mood of today’s gospel is very sad. Jesus is about to leave his disciples and friends. This particular scripture is a part of the long dialogue Jesus had with his disciples as he prepared them for his death, resurrection and ascension. By listening to the readings for the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Episcopal

Never A Discouraging Word

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 3, 2004

Questions to ask yourself when you are tempted to criticize.

According to the old western ballad, "Home on the Range", the range was a place, "where never is heard a discouraging word, and the skies are not cloudy all day." Fanciful thought. Never hearing a discouraging word would be pleasant. But that really wasn’t true in the old west and it’s certainly ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16, Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Love Never Fails

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 3, 2006

A sermon suitable for a wedding, with an emphasis on the working out of love in our lives of the ’rules for living’ given in the 13th Chapter of First Corinthians

LOVE NEVER FAILS If I could write a book in which I could give a guaranteed method for a happy, prosperous, successful marriage, then I am sure that it would be a ‘best seller’. However, one of the problems in marriage is people! Of course, we cannot have a marriage without people, and this is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forward, Never Back

Contributed by Alonzo Coombs on Feb 3, 2019

Some people and things in our past seem to have a hold on us. Whatever it may be, our past often intrudes on our present and unduly influences our future.

Some people and things in our past seem to have a hold on us. Maybe it’s guilt from a bad mistake, decision or a wrong we committed on another. Maybe it’s a memory of a wrong or abuse we suffered from someone. Whatever it may be, that part of our past often intrudes on our present and unduly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Genesis 19:15-17, Genesis 19:26

The Danger Of Slip, Sliding Away

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Feb 15, 2008

A warning about the dangers of falling away little by little.

Psalm 73:2 “But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped” “THE DANGER OF SLIP, SLIDING AWAY!” Introduction: Simon & Garfunkel recorded a song many years ago and the last words of the chorus are: “We work our jobs; Collect our pay Believe we’re gliding down the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Things That Never Change

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 1, 2003

Three things about which the Lord will never change His mind.

Malachi 3:6 Things That Never Change Introduction There are many things that are changing rapidly all around us. We are living in a constantly changing world – and as the years go by the rate at which the changes occur are increasing more and more. Practically every phase of life changes. Travel ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Never A Boring Day Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2007

In heaven, enjoyment will be the task of every day.

NEVER A BORING DAY I Corinthians 2.9 S: Heaven C: Heaven will not be boring! Th: Heaven Can’t Wait Pr: ENJOYMENT WILL BE THE TASK OF EVERY DAY IN HEAVEN. ?: What? What will we be doing? KW: Pursuits TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four pursuits that will bring enjoyment to our life in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Love Never Fails Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 20, 2017

Really? While we may fail in love, God's love will never fail us.

Summer of Love 5 Love Never Fails. The permanence of Love Well it’s been fifty years. Fifty years ago in Canada we celebrated our Centennial. Fifty years ago the Beatles released “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band”. Fifty years ago Interracial Marriage was declared constitutional by The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Never Sleeps

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 21, 2007

A lenten midweek service about how God rescues us when we look to Him - Psalm 121

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit – the Holy Three In One who does not sleep, but comes to our aid on all things, amen. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ; There seems to be something missing from the Psalmist’s question in our reading for today. He doesn’t tell ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Cats Never Forgive

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 11, 2017

In other words, when it comes to forgiving others, don't act like a cat!

24C Cats never forgive. Scientists have observed conciliatory behavior in many different animal species, like gorillas, goats, and hyenas, whom often follow confrontations with friendly behavior like embracing or rubbing noses. The only species that has so far failed to show outward signs of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

God Never Forgets

Contributed by Mark Engler on Nov 2, 2002

God knew us before He ever created us. He knew that we would make mistakes; He knew that we would forget Him at times. He knows how much He hates sin and He knew how much He would love us. What a wonderful God we have! That He gave His only begotten S

“God Never Forgets” Judges 2:11-16 INTRO: As we go through life we meet many people along the way and we learn many, many things don’t we? I would say in the time that we are in school as children is the time we meet most of the people and we learn most of the things we know. Now one might ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Back? - Never! Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 29, 2007

33rd in a series from Ephesians. Once we’e experienced the new life in Christ, there is no way we ever want to go back to our old life.

In April 1969, the Beatles released a song with some ties to Tucson. I know that Steve Ponzo, and maybe many of the rest of us, are familiar with these lyrics: Jojo was a man who thought he was a loner But he knew it wouldn’t last. Jojo left his home in Tucson, Arizona For some California ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Winners Never Quit Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 30, 2010

Winners never quit... Quitters never win...

“Winners Never Quit” (Adapted from John Maxwell’s Characteristic of a Giant Killer) October 2010 Series: NEVER GIVE UP October 3, 2010 By: Rev. Rey T. Bechayda “Then David said to the Philistine, ‘You come to me with a sword and spear, and a javelin, but I come to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Never Too Busy"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 24, 2015

A sermon about living in the now.

"Never Too Busy" Mark 10:46-52 I've got a friend who is stuck. A couple of years ago he retired and moved down to Chattanooga from the Northeast to settle and take care of his aging parents. A little while after moving here he bought a new Lexus--a hybrid. He had thought long and hard ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Idols Never Satisfy

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 16, 2013

Your reason for going to church is what you worship. Make sure it's not trusting in something that's false but it is because of your love and devotion to JESUS!

Idols Never Satisfy Acts 19:23-41 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Most will agree that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational