Sermons on Run Away From God:

Lessons From The Outsiders Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on Apr 28, 2004

We can choose to learn lessons in life from everyone. In this message you can see how Jesus used three outsiders to teach all of us some lessons about coming to Him.

Lessons From The Outcasts Matthew 8:1-17 April 25, 2004 Magicians and power-lifters sure are fun to watch. They can do some pretty cool stuff, like cutting people in two and ripping apart phone books. Neither of which can do much for you in the world, but they are still cool things to see. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Starting From Scratch Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007

It is helpful to see the events in the Ephesus Church’s life and what we can learn: to do things right, as Ephesus did them right, to pick up pointers as the Apostles gave them advice, and to avoid the mistakes that Ephesus made.

Starting from scratch Ephesus - Year 1 Acts 18.19-27 For 9 sessions it is my intention to trace the Church at Ephesus as it unfolds in the New Testament. From Acts 18 to Revelation 2, we see the first half century of this primal church’s life. As it grows there are valuable lessons to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:19-27

Denomination: Mennonite

From Zero To Hero Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 27, 2006

This is pt 3 of 4 for the From Zero to Hero series. The worlds view of hereos is short sighted and twisted. God’s true heroes are the ones that are solely focused on serving Him. They are the Spiritual hereos that will be remembered not for 15 minutes but

FROM ZERO TO HERO PART 3 (Noah) HERO WHO PERSEVERED NOTE: 4 OF THE 5 MAIN POINTS WERE ADAPTED FROM DOUG FIELDS, OLD SCHOOL GOOD GUYS MESSAGES. ALL THE BODY IS ORIGINAL FROM PASTOR RYAN AKERS, BUT THE POINTS ARE ADAPTED. Genesis 6:5-22, “5Now the LORD observed the extent of the people’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lessons From A Fire

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 21, 2009

A study of Hell from Luke 16:19-31

By: Mark T. Tonkery Laings, Ohio Church of Christ Lessons From A Fire Text: Luke 16:19-31 Introduction A. Almost every week we here about the destruction and damage done by a fire. Whether it is a forest fire or a home, fires can be devastating but we can learn from these fires. People are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Miracles From The Cross

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 31, 2016

God caused 5 miracles during the crucifixion: Darkness, Veil Torn, Earthquake, Graves Open, & Resurrections. 101 Romans believed and confessed. They'll make a believer out of you too!

FIVE MIRACLES FROM THE CROSS Matthew 27:45-53 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOTHING LIKE EXPERIENCE 1. There was once a very small man who applied for a job as a lumberjack out in the Pacific Northwest. He approached the boss (who was a big strapping brute) while he was chatting with a half dozen others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Goodness To Going

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 11, 2005

Preached at the National Baptist Memorial Church -- a congregation facing selecting a pastor, dealing with an aging building, and in decline. The issue is whether we will stop depending on just being "good" and will live out of grace to bear our witness

I heard not long ago about a very special automobile. It was built in the 1920’s by the Italian firm Bugatti, and it was designed for the outrageously wealthy. This car had 450 horses under the hood, it was 22 feet long and weighed 6000 pounds. It was hand-crafted of the finest materials, it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

From Death To Life

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

Quite a few years ago a movie was made about nostalgia and reminiscence.

Quite a few years ago a movie was made about nostalgia and reminiscence. It was entitled, "The Way We Were." Paul begins this chapter in the same way. He begins with the way we were. But there is nothing fond or nostalgic about that former condition. There are three views concerning man and his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Lessons From The Chaos Series

Contributed by Gina Krause on Jan 17, 2023

Today we are covering a narrative of all the kids that Jacob had. Jacob had 13 kids… with 4 women. Yes. You heard me correctly. 4 women. So we shall see how he ended up with 2 more women after listening to his 2 marriages last week.

:Genesis 29:31-30:24 Lessons from the chaos Today we are covering a narrative of all the kids that Jacob had. Jacob had 13 kids… with 4 women. Yes. You heard me correctly. 4 women. So we shall see how he ended up with 2 more wives after listening to his 2 marriages last week. The ...read more

Raised From The Dead Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 30, 2013

Resurrection, righteousness, control

RAISED FROM THE DEAD Romans 8: 9-11 (p 800) January 27, 2013 INTRODUCTION: Control: do we have any control freaks here this morning? You don’t have to raise your hands because you were just pointed out by the elbow that hit your ribs…or the look….(Show Look) All your tools ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 16, 2016

1) The Characteristics of Antichrists (1 John 2:18–19, 22–23, 26), 2) The Characteristics of Christians (1 John 2:20–21, 24–25, 27)

If you listen or watch what is claimed to be Christian TV or radio, some of the (false) teachers openly espouse gross Christological heresies. You can see bizarre blasphemies like the teaching of Creflo Dollar that Jesus did not come to earth as God in human flesh (Creflo Dollar, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Other

From Fish To Sheep Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 19, 2014

The familiar dialogue between Peter and Jesus after the fish miracle on the Galilean beach reinstates Peter as a disciple and calls others to Fish but also Shepherd.

Fifty Forgotten Days: “From Fish to Sheep” John 21:15-17 Several disciples had just witnessed and had been PART OF another fish miracle on the shores of Galilee. The catch of 153 fish at the Galilee Breakfast with Jesus pointed to the large HOLY SPIRIT-Pentecost catch to come when ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Visit From Pilate

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 22, 2006

This is a first person narrative sermon as Pontius Pilate, with a challenge to "choose your king."

“A Visit From Pilate” John 18-19 (INTRODUCTION) Greetings, people of Living Hope Community Church in the city of Durham in the province of Northern Carolina. My name is Pilatos. You may call me—Pilatos. I despise the name “Pilate.” For one thing, I do not care for your modern-day flying air ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Hear From God: The Deaf Heart - Mark 4:1-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 9, 2023

Life and joy come from hearing from God. But to hear his voice, we must listen the right way.

Mark 4:1 Again Jesus began to teach by the lake. The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water’s edge. 2 He taught them many things by parables, and in his teaching said: 3 “Listen! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-15, Matthew 13:1-19, Luke 8:4-12

Faith That Guides, Lessons From Moses Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002

How does God lead us?

Faith that Guides - Lessons from Moses Hebrews 11: 24-28 The story is told of a small town in which there were no liquor stores. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on Main Street. Members of one of the churches in the area were so disturbed that they conducted several all-night ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Tragedy To Triumph

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Even so, when tragedy strikes and your emotions are strongly felt, you especially need direction from the Lord. You need to know what to do in such a dark hour. You need direction.

Opening illustration: It was 1818 in France, and Louis, a boy of 9, was sitting in his father's workshop. The father was a harness-maker and the boy loved to watch his father work the leather. "Someday Father," said Louis, "I want to be a harness-maker, just like you." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational