Sermons on Ran Away:

The Lifestyle Of A Backslider

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Jan 10, 2010

• A person backslides when they fall away, and gradually abandon the faith and practice of religion they once professed.

The Lifestyle of a Backslider Mk. 14:54; 2 Pe. 2:20-22 What does it mean to backslide? Backsliding in scripture is compared to adultery. See Jer. 3:6-10. • A person backslides when they fall away, and gradually abandon the faith and practice of religion they once professed. • It is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:54

Denomination: Baptist

Ungrace Series

Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jul 11, 2013

Many times the unsaved and unchurched are pushed away from Christianity by parishioners who create an atmosphere of ungrace.

25 “Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 ‘Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Blame"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 24, 2011

Blaming othlers will eat away at you. This lesson will help you to finally let go of blaming others.

Blame - criticize somebody: to find fault with somebody – Encarta Dictionary Have you ever been around someone who thinks they do no wrong and only blames others? That person may even be you. The reason people blame others is that they are unhappy with their own lives. They don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:3

Our Testimony About Christ

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 16, 2014

“Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” John 1:29.

Theme: Our testimony about Christ Text: Is. 49:1-7; 1 Cor. 1:1-9; Jn. 1:29-42 The Scriptures begin with the well known verse “In the beginning God”. Everything begins with God and the Word of God is a revelation about God and His love for His creation. God’s revelation comes in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Collateral Damage Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 30, 2010

Exposition of Psalm 28:1-9 regarding David's plea that the righteous not be drug away to judgment with the wicked.

Text: Psalm 28:1-9, Title: No Collateral Damage, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/21/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Sept 11, 2001 will go down in history…many “good Christian people” died. B. Background to passage: David again writing, unknown situation, unknown time, but sharing his heart ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Feeding Of The Twelve

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 22, 2012

Jesus invites His close followers to come away with Him to a quiet place, to fellowship with Him and the Father.

It’s good to be back home with the household of God, my St. Thomas family. Last week, I attended the Forward in Faith Assembly in St. Louis, Missouri, along with Bishop and my mom. We had quite an adventure coming home. Our flight from St. Louis to Philadelphia was cancelled. Then our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Anglican

Tooting Your Own Horn

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

We must shy away from the “Attention Getting Disorder” and give glory to God!

Tooting Your Own Horn May 10, 2009 evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must shy away from the “Attention Getting Disorder” and give glory to God! Focus Passage: Matthew 6:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Corinthians 11:31 “Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Darwin Cried But We Rejoice

Contributed by Michael Walther on Jun 20, 2011

The miracle of Creation brings us closer to God. The idea of evolution takes us away from God.

“Why Darwin Cried But We Rejoice” Genesis 1.1-2.4 Today is Trinity Sunday - the one Sunday of the church year that is devoted especially to God and His unique nature as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God reveals Himself with many different names. Each of them teach us something about ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Negative Keeps Me From My Promise?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

Have we been trapped by the negative message and we become trapped away from the PROMISE OF GOD?

AM I MAKING THE CHOICE TO GO CAMPING NEXT TO THE PROMISE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Trappped by the negative? Have you heard about the negative man that went SKYDIVING? The instructions were simple: 1. Jump out of the plane when we tell you. 2. Count to 10, Pull the rip cord. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:44-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abraham; A Faith That Satisfies

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 13, 2005

At one time he had it all but his faith-life called for him to give it all away.

Fabulous faith #04 Abraham; a faith that satisfies Hebrews 11:8-19. 11/13/05 The story goes that this man was in the desert and had been there for some time. He was hungry but he was especially thirsty. He stumbled upon this old house where no one lived. The house had only part of a roof and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

How Shall We Return? Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Nov 19, 2015

In this verse God is calling His children back to Him. Problem: People fall away from God.

Introduction: There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why. To make God’s name great through your life… The Main Point: Since Jesus Christ is the Lord of hosts; you ought to walk with Him through the use of your money. 1st ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Doesn't Come With An Eraser

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 18, 2020

This is a short devotional of how we should not add or take away from God's Word.

I titled this devotional (READ TITLE). 2 Timothy 3: 16-17 says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” Psalm 33:4 says, “For the word of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 33:4, Revelation 22:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants All Of Us To See The Light

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2019

What a miracle that God draws the Wise Men to see and worship Jesus from hundreds of miles away!

1.6.19 Matthew 2:1-12 - Epiphany After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, when Herod was king, Wise Men from the east came to Jerusalem. They asked, 2 “Where is he who has been born King of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When King Herod heard this, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Follow Jesus

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 6, 2021

To see how the Holy Spirit led Peter away from his traditional view to change the world.

Preached: 9 May 2021 at Christ Church, Billericay (recorded version for video service: www.youtube.com/watch?v=97AR7n8TQMA&list=PLAiDlfqEeOxU0tFmOCQCTiNQ0518mL2bQ at 11:55 into the video) Readings: Acts 10v44-48; John 15v9-17 Purpose: to see how the Holy Spirit led Peter away from his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

Do Not Be Deceived

Contributed by Suzan Aturo Mugabi on Sep 29, 2020

Many times, we get swayed away from the truth or the right path, only to regret later.

I watched a movie titled “The Last Kingdom” where two groups of plunderers met in a certain Kingdom. One group made a deal with the King that if they helped him to destroy his enemies, he would pay them 400 worth of silver. On their way to accomplish this mission, they met the army they were to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God