Sermons on Ran From Jesus:

Moving From Good To Great

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015

We come to this passage immediately following the conversation in chapter 3 between Jesus and Nicodemus. You remember Jesus told Nicodemus that he needed to be born again.

“Moving from Good to Great” John 3:22-30 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

From Suffering To Glory

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jul 19, 2017

We will all suffer for we live in a decaying world. Many will persecute Christians simply because they hated Jesus. Regardless, we must look ahead for to be glorified because the time for suffering won't last.

Do we know and understand that God’s creation has/is patiently been waiting for God’s elect? They have been waiting for a long time, in fact for more than a couple millennium. They are waiting for us to join them. They are waiting for the curse to be over. Who then is waiting for us? The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Denomination: *other

From Heartbreak To Heartburn Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003

Moving past hurts and turning them into usefulness is difficult, but Jesus wants to change us.

Luke 24:13-32 – From Heartbreak to Heartburn I remember reading once a true story about a man who was saved from his burning house in the middle of the night. The house was a total loss, but no-one was hurt. After some work, it was discovered that the fire started in the bedroom, the same room ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

An Announcement From The Women.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 7, 2003

Jesus has now been crucified and the 11 disciples are together. Wonder what they are thinking?

An announcement from the women. Matthew 28:7 08/06/03 Jesus has now been crucified and the 11 disciples are together. Wonder what they are thinking? We really cannot know for sure but from a previous study of the life of Peter we can have a pretty good guess about what he is thinking. No doubt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:7, Luke 24:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Release From Stubbornness Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 8, 2013

Three groups can help us understand our resistance to trusting in the Resurrection of Jesus.

I read a story of a man who was on his way to the airport to catch a plane. He came to an intersection where his wife had told him he needed to turn left to get to the airport. It was a narrow little road and he was on a board road that also would let I see some of nature’s beauty. He decided ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Condemnation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 24, 2012

WE can enjoy freedom from condemnation in Jesus. Let us see how.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we remember those who have died for our freedoms. We honor them and we thank them for paying the ultimate price for their country. • One of the great things about living in America is our ability to live free! I pray we NEVER let that slip away from us as we become ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11, Romans 8:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved From Ourselves

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2016

Because we have a punkish side Jesus came to save us from us.

Saved From Ourselves Text: Matt. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. “I tried to blame my behavior on the holiday traffic. The Thanksgiving weekend had turned the streets near the shopping mall into controlled chaos. I tried to blame my misdeeds on my state of mind. I was driving to my in-laws’ house, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus And Funerals

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Apr 17, 2007

This message is a challenge to reclaim those areas of our lives that we may have given up for dead. Idea taken from a message by Pastor Jessie Bottoms.

“Jesus and Funerals” Pastor V. P. Oliver Luke 7:14, 15 (11 – 17) “And He came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And He said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And He that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And He delivered him to his mother.” Luke, the writer of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

From Words To Actions

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2018

It is one thing for Jesus to say that he loves his disciples, but he puts these words into action when he washes their feet. At the same time, Jesus demonstrates to us that love needs to go beyond words and is seen in service.

INTRODUCTION Love is in the air—or at least the airwaves. A majority of songs on the stations that I listen to are songs about love. I suspect that the same can be said about the songs and stations to which you listen. Love is a BIG force in our lives, yet as one song suggests, “There’s just too ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Peter Learns To Serve Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 30, 2018

When Jesus washed Peter's feet, he learned that he needed cleansing and that he needed to become a servant like Jesus.

Introduction: A. In the opening monologue of the movie Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks’ character recalls his mother’s words about shoes: “My mama always said you could learn a lot from other people’s shoes; where they been…(Pointing to the shoes of the woman sitting next to him on the bench). Those look ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Empty To Overflowing Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Dec 13, 2025

Sometimes the greatest gifts God gives us come through the interruptions we never planned. At a well in Samaria—and in the middle of our own lives—Jesus shows up to turn emptiness into overflowing life.”

From Empty to Overflowing (Expected the Unexpected — Week 3) John 4:5–30 (NLT) Theme: “Sometimes the greatest gifts God gives us come through the interruptions we never planned. At a well in Samaria—and in the middle of our own lives—Jesus shows up to turn emptiness into overflowing life.” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cries From The Cross Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 17, 2023

This sermon examines the cries of Jesus from the cross as his Father heaped the sins of the world on his back. He was forsaken so that we will never have to be.

Have you ever had a moment or season in life where you felt like God had forsaken you or turned his back on you? Maybe it was when you were young in your faith…or maybe it happened just yesterday. These moments typically happen when our backs are up against the wall and we can’t seem to find the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Death In The Pot"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 18, 2004

This is an illustrative sermon, which, while preparing the pottage, shows the picture of the ingredients, and how the blood of Jesus is the only thing that can destroy the poison of sin.

“Death In The Pot” 2 Kings 4:38-41 INTRODUCTION: Read 2 Kings 4:38-41 The prophet Elisha is meeting with his Bible School students … the “sons of the prophets”. There is a famine in the land, so Elisha has one of his servants go out and pick vegetables for a stew. If we look closely, we can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift From Eternity

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Oct 9, 2006

God’s gift to us is Jesus Christ and He has eternally co-existed with the Father.

Intro: In a "Peanuts" cartoon strip, good old Charlie Brown says to Linus, "Life is just too much for me. I’ve been confused from the day I was born. I think the whole trouble is that we’re thrown into life too fast. We’re not really prepared." Linus asks, "What did you want . . . a chance to warm ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Pearl

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010

The pearl illustrates several wonderful spiritual lessons about the Lord Jesus Christ and His church.

Title: LESSONS FROM THE PEARL Text: Matthew 13:45-46 Intro: In this parable the merchant is Jesus, the pearl is the church, and the great price is the death of Jesus on the cross. Pearls have been used for centuries as objects of beauty. We will take a look at the pearl and notice how it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: *other