Sermons on Never Run Away:

When The Heart Turns Away Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

1 Kings 11 is one of the saddest chapters in Solomon’s story. The man who was once filled with divine wisdom, honoured by nations, and favoured by God fell because of a divided heart.

WHEN THE HEART TURNS AWAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 11:1-43 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 17:17; Proverbs 4:23; Matthew 6:24; Revelation 2:4-5; James 1:14-15 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 11 is one of the saddest chapters in Solomon’s story. The man who was once filled with divine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Attribute Four | A Man Strategizes Self-Discipline Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

A man welcomes and embraces self-discipline. He will use self-discipline as a means of accomplishing God’s purposes in his life, understanding that the flesh prefers indifference over discipline.

Well, gentlemen, today we are in attribute number 4 of a Man of God – Strategizing self-discipline. And as promised, I am going to share a verse with you each time – one from something Jesus did, and something that he said that help us to make this attribute real for us. Something that both Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Total Commitment Vs. Just A Contributor Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2023

Paul, in writing to the Corinthians teaches that often we lay aside our wants, our desires, and even our needs for the sake of others. In order to run this race, it takes total commitment.

Text: 1 Cor. 9:19-27 Before we begin, I want to share with you a story. This is a story that you’ll often learn in business classes, when you’re learning about partnerships in business, and I think it’s kind of applicable to what we’re going to be learning today… It’s called the Pig and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Disciplined Life Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 25 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues thought stirred by Paul's challenge to limit our freedom for the sake of the gospel.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Disciplined Life” Review Essential perspectives for the New Year. 1. Life is not what it seems or feels Daniel thought that God had ignored his prayer. Zachariah and Elizabeth had resigned themselves to the fact that God said, “NO!” to their request ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Finality Of God's Word

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 5, 2008

God’s Word will never pass away

II Peter 1:12-21 October 22, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “The Finality of God’s Word” Introduction: • We need to be reminded of God’s Word • We need to remain in God’s Word • We need to receive God’s Word I. THE REMINDER OF GOD’S WORD (vs. 12-13) A. Remind 1. It is good for me to remind you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Risks Of Running From God

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

People of God should be aware of the risks when we resist the will of God.

The Risks of Running from God Jonah 1:1-16 ILLUSTRATION Once an atheist asked a Christian lady if she believed the Bible was true. “Yes,” said the lady. “Then.” Said the atheist, “tell me how a whale swallowed Jonah, as a whale’s stomach is no bigger than a man’s head.” “I don’t know,” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Running From Your Baptism

Contributed by Carla Powell on Mar 2, 2002

Exploration of traditions of adult/infant baptism, and discussion of how we respond to our baptism. Do we run from it? Or do we turn toward God who is always turning toward us?

Baptism of our Lord (A), January 13, 2002 "Running from Your Baptism" Today we hear about Jesus’ baptism as an adult. This baptism was the beginning of his official ministry, sort of his inauguration or commissioning as it were. John was baptizing people at the Jordan River as a symbol of washing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Am I Now?

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on Sep 6, 2024

WHEN GOD SPEAKS TO US IT WON'T ALWAYS BE SOMETHING THAT WE LIKE

I CAN’T KEEP RUNNING AWAY!!! Propose a question--- WHAT ARE YOU RUNNING AWAY FROM THAT YOU SHOULD BE RUNNING TO? JONAH 1:1 In the Bible, the prophet Jonah was swallowed by a whale after God caused his ship to sink and then was tossed up onto dry land after three days and nights THE PROPHET WHO ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1

Denomination: Other

Life On The Run From God!

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Jun 3, 2011

Jonah ran from the calling of God on his life. We often do the same when God's us to be on Mission with Him.

Life On The Run From God! Reading: Jonah 1v1-10 As you read the books of 1st and 2nd Kings,…you find that the nation of Israel was in a mess. In fact,…they were in a desperate crisis. King after king over Israel,…except Hezekiah and Josiah,…were corrupt and did not serve the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Running From?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 24, 2025

Mercy and goodness may be the sheepdogs of God, snapping at our heels to turn us back into following the shepherd into the pastures of life.

Do any of you remember the movie The Fugitive, with Harrison Ford? I saw it again just recently. He does a fantastic job of showing the stress of being hunted. One twitch in a cheek muscle and boom! you're right there with him, forgetting to breathe, the adrenalin shooting through your system, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nowhere To Run, Nowhere To Hide! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 8, 2022

Israel acted as if God did not see their heart and their attitude. God saw all the meeting and plans with Egypt. God saw the attitude towards His word. How strange that so many people think that they can hide from God.

Sermon: Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide! Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-14 NLT “What sorrow awaits my rebellious children,” says the Lord. “You make plans that are contrary to mine. You make alliances not directed by my Spirit, thus piling up your sins. 2 For without consulting me, you have gone down to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-14, Isaiah 26:3-4, Psalm 139:1-10, Isaiah 28:20, Jeremiah 5:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Never Too Old To Learn, Never Too Young To Teach Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 22, 2016

Making Disciples by Teaching and Leading others. While the world may often be ageist in attitude, our God never writes people off for being too young or too old.

Never too old or too young Our theme this year is Dynamic Disciples and this morning our focus is on Making Disciples by Teaching and Leading others. Here is the question to begin: Have you noticed how the world often writes people off for being too old or too young? While the world may often be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stay The Course Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Aug 25, 2023

A look at what Christians must do and the end apporaches.

Stay the Course If you have your Bible, please open it to Hebrews Chapter 12. A man died and went to heaven. St. Peter asked him, “Why should I let you into heaven?” The guy said, “Well, I tried to help other people.” “Can you give me an example?” “Sure. Once I was in a roadside diner and a group ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Jonah Runs - God Follows Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 23, 2008

Jonah rebels against God’s will. God disciplines Jonah and teaches us all a lesson in obedience

SERIES: “DISCOVER OBEDIENCE: Jonah – Not Just Another Big Fish Story” TEXT: JONAH 1:1-17 TITLE: “JONAH RUNS – GOD FOLLOWS” OPEN: A. William Sherwood Fox wrote: We ask a simple question And that is all we wish: ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running From The Nursing Home

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 18, 2006

Quickly, get the shoes and take off. Glad we missed that events. That minister is crazy! Me visit the nursing home! Give me a break.

REAL RELIGION THEME: REAL RELIGION MAKES A REAL IMPACT ON A PERSON’S LIFE TEXT: JAMES 1:27 INTRODUCTION The women of the congregation were trying to pull my hands from the pulpit in the church building. My family never went to church with Brent and me. Every Sunday my family would drop ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ