Sermons on No Escape From God:

He's Always There

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jan 14, 2013

After preaching three point sermon for nearly fifteen years, I am trying a much simpler style, one point, and send it home. This sermon addresses the issue of lonliness and why we can't feel God's presence in our lives.

All my sermons use illustration found at sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. HE’S ALWAYS THERE! I know that I have battled with something many people in our world battle with on a regular basis, and that is the feeling of loneliness. More people in our world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Godly Perspective On Wisdom And Strength

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 11, 2017

The true definition of wisdom and strength does not come from the world, but from God, whose foolishness is wiser than mans, and whose weakness is stronger than the strength of men.

Paul spends time defending his ministry. Evidently there were eminent "super-apostles (2 Cor 12:11), who were sharp in every way. Paul was unimpressive and even contemptible in comparison. These other leaders apparently had letters of commendation (2 Cor 3) which was impressive, they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dreams, Visions And What-Knots!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 9, 2018

This sermon focuses on how God uses Dreams and Visions in our lives.

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 (cf. verse 5); Acts 2:17 - 21 Title: Dreams, Visions and Whatnot Theme: Dreams and Visions This sermon focuses on how God uses Dreams and Visions in our lives. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21, 1 Kings 3:3-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Tragedy Of Tolerance Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011

Part 4 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's message examines the letter to the Church at Thyatira.

Longest of 7 letters... written to church in smallest & prob least imp town. READ TEXT OPENING: What do you value? Americans values... individual freedom... a choice in education... the family... privacy... different in other cultures... INTRODUCTION: The values of GOD are not the values of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Sin - The Great Divide"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 13, 2011

Sin - and how it divides us from God and each other. And the remedy.

“The Great Divide” September 18, 2011 I John 3:1-10 1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Elijah Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018

His story reminds us of how adversity drives us deeper into God and develops us into the man or women God wants us to be.

Elijah Opening Video Illustration: “I love Sunday’s video!” Bank Robbery Reference the door in the corner! We need to enter the battle – the fight for the souls of others by inviting people back to church- it starts by going to peoples doors – the doors of their hearts – to introduce them to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 1 Kings 17:1-24, 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Birth Cannot Make Him Righteous Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2018

The Lord is not swayed by external considerations of race or religion; He looks for inward sincerity and purity.

(10) His Birth Cannot Make Him Righteous. Romans 2:28-29 28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; In God’s reckoning, a true Jew is not simply a man who has Abraham’s blood flowing in his veins or who has the mark of circumcision in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Living Free Of Sin Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 10, 2012

This is the fourth test that proves if one really believes in God.

Today we look at the fourth and final test that proves that one really believes in God. That test involves living free of sin. Are you living free of sin or not? If we continue to live in sin it is a pretty good sign that you don’t believe in God the way you should. But if you work at ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Mule Kept Running

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 11, 2017

When the thing propelling you in your flight through life deserts you; where will you be?

The Mule Kept Running 2 Samuel 18: 1-17 Absolam-the son of David. His father and maternal grandfather were both Kings. 5--Ishbosheth the son of Saul killed and beheaded 8--The Ark of the Covenant Returns 10--Mephibosheth is brought to his home 18--David commits adultery with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do What You Say. Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Aug 16, 2017

In Psalm 119, David explains that before he took the wrong way and it left him broken. But now, he’s listening to God. Do you have a similar story? Ever taken the wrong way?

**Well… welcome to Embrace… at all of our campuses… and wherever you’re joining us from… we’re so excited that you’re here. My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always…we are truly thrilled… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1

Staying Connected

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 8, 2020

In order to hear from the Father we must stay connected to Jesus.

STAYING CONNECTED Text: John 15:1-8 Introduction 1. Today we begin a year of rest and reflection. A. Resting from outreach. B. Reflecting on our ministry. 2. We will be seeking God for... A. A New Vision: What does the Lord want our church to look like B. A New Focus: Who does the Lord want us ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Rehoboth

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020

When Isaac was in the land of Philistine he was rich and flourishing, they became Jealous of him and the king (Abimelech) sent him away.

17 So Isaac moved away from there and encamped in the Valley of Gerar, where he settled. 18 Isaac reopened the wells that had been dug in the time of his father Abraham, which the Philistines had stopped up after Abraham died, and he gave them the same names his father had given them. 19 Isaac’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open The Eyes Of The Blind

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 10, 2026

Those celebrations, just three weeks from now, commemorate the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus, and they feature the initiation sacraments to be given to all those coming into the Church then.

Fourth Sunday in Lent 2026 (Gaudete Sunday) Today we are gifted with one of the longest first-person testimonies in St. John’s Gospel, the story of the man born blind. We hear this on Gaudete Sunday, when the entrance antiphon sings “Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her.” Our opening prayer is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41

Denomination: Catholic

The View From Rock Bottom Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE THE VIEW FROM ROCK BOTTOM: ESTHER 4(1-17) INTRODUCTION -Recently, I heard a man talk about his path to sobriety. -And he talked about hitting rock bottom (his lowest point) -passed out on the couch one night and his 7 year old daughter came to wake him ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Animals

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010

The man of God (Job) tells us to ask the beasts and see what we could learn from them. Even animals can teach us spiritual character.

Title: LESSONS FROM THE ANIMALS Text: Job 12:7; 35:11 Intro: It is written that though man and beast were both created on the 6th day, men did not originate from animals (Gen. 1:24-31). Man and beast were separately created. In the Bible we see that men are compared to animals. The Bible teaches ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:7

Denomination: *other