Sermons on Run Away From God:

God The Lawgiver

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Learning from God giving the Law

“God the Lawgiver” - Exodus 19 - 2/6/05 If you have your Bibles, join me in turning to Exodus 19. Exodus, the second book in the Bible, describes the events in the exodus, in the exiting, in the departure of the Jews from Egypt. Looking back to where we have come so far, we saw God create man to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Of God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 27, 2020

Have you ever watched a movie that had an unexpected ending? The bad guy got away it. The villain was not punished. The hero dies.

Jonah – Chapter 4 The Mystery of God’s Mercy March 1, 2020 Have you ever watched a movie that had an unexpected ending? The bad guy got away it. The villain was not punished. The hero dies. Jonah 4:1-4 NIV But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. 2 He prayed to the LORD, “Isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4, Proverbs 10:12, Jonah 4:11, Luke 19:41-42, Exodus 34:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exceeding Your Expectations: Expect Infinitely More From God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2017

A lack of faith may make us expect far less than God is willing to do. Yet the Word of God is clear when it tells us to expect God to answer when we pray in faith.

We continue in our series on discovering your destiny and today we are thinking about Exceeding your expectations. What are your expectations? Specifically, what are your expectations of God and what are your expectations of yourself this morning? Consider these words from Ephesians chapter ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Matthew 19:26, Matthew 18:19, Matthew 21:22, Mark 11:24, John 14:13, John 15:7, John 15:16, John 16:23-24, James 1:5-6, James 1:17, 1 John 3:22, 1 John 5:14-15, Matthew 16:20, Romans 12:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Perfect Instructions

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

Most of us have had to stop and ask for directions as we traveled from one place to another.

And have you noticed some people are better at giving directions than others? Illus: A helicopter was in a storm flying around above Seattle, when an electrical malfunction disabled all of the aircraft's electronic navigation and communications equipment. Due to the clouds and haze, the pilot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Worthy

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2014

Will we sit at Jesus' feet or will we be too busy to learn from the Master?

God Is Worthy Luke 10:38-42 January 19, 2013 I don’t think we ever fully appreciate time. We race around to accomplish so much, yet at the end of the day we’re exhausted and too often can’t really remember what we even accomplished, let alone did during the day. Now, why is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009

God’s grace will never run out - even for the worst sinner

1 Timothy 1:12-17 August 16, 2009 Amazing Grace Do you have someone who loves you? Is there something in your life that reminds you of their love? When you see it or hear it, it reminds you of how much you are loved, and it takes you back a little so you have to catch your breath? Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: *other

How The Spirit Guides Us To View Success From God's Perspective (Phil. 4:12

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 21, 2002

How the Spirit Guides Us To View Success From God’s Perspective (Phil. 4:12,13)

How the Spirit Guides Us To View Success From God’s Perspective (Phil. 4:12,13) Illustration:George MacDonald said, "In whatever man does without God, he must fail miserably or succeed more miserably" Warren W. Wiersbe, The Integrity Crisis, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1991, p. 42. 1. The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Bad To Worse Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 29, 2025

God gives Moses six promises for him to tell the Israelites

The Story of Moses : From Bad to Worse Exodus 5-6 (Part 2) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-27-2025 The Darkness When we came back from Florida, I was in a very dark place. I thought I had done what God called me to do but it went from bad to worse…to even worse. We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Educating Our Children To Live In Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2016

It is necessary for us to teach our children to run the race, and to run to win

Septuagesima Sunday 2016 Year of Mercy Run to win. We stand here together some seventy days before Easter to let St. Paul and St. Matthew and yes the Blessed Trinity all tell us the unvarnished truth: we are all works in progress, sinners becoming saints. We cannot stop running, or run with ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Getto Man Restored 2 Life

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 30, 2010

Through Jesus, you can find your way back, If you’ve walked away from God and became Getto.

2 Kings 8 1 - 6 The kind of faith that I have in Christ Jesus it gives forth flashes of light beautiful and arrogant in his faith the faith of Jesus Christ. Being a young Black man makes me feel really good because I’m a real sparkle a glitter because of his life, and he restored me, and I love ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Shows Up

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 23, 2017

Jacob had an encounter with God that shook him to his core. This fugitive on the run discovered that his ancestors' God was his God, and that this God would be with him wherever he went. Great lessons for us to learn on our faith pilgrimage.

Genesis 28:10-19 When God Shows Up In today’s story, Jacob was in a strange place to meet God. You might expect to encounter God at a church retreat or a revival meeting, or in an inspiring church service. You might expect to find God when you are serving him with all your heart. But Jacob had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19, Psalm 139:7-10, John 1:51

Denomination: Baptist

What God Wants Us To Learn From Ishmael's Story

Contributed by Kirk Pike on Jan 19, 2004

Has anyone ever been born that God did not want born? What about Ishmael?

I Want To Begin this A.M. by Challenging Your Thinking With A Rhetorical Question: Has Anyone Ever Been Born Who God Didn’t Want to Be Born? {We Know His Will is Seldom Done}After all, it is not His will that any should perish...but most do! Was It God’s Will For Bathsheba to Conceive a Son ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What God Wants Us To Learn From Hagar's Story Series

Contributed by Kirk Pike on Jan 21, 2004

No Matter How Hard Life Might Be, We Do Not Have to Live it Alone

My Favorite Movie is “It’s A Wonderful Life” [Most of Movie/as Life-Not so Wonderful] But That Should Not Be a Surprise to Anyone…Isn’t That What the Bible Teaches? Job 5:7 says, “Man is born into trouble, as the sparks fly upward” Job 14:1 says, “Man that is born of a woman is of few ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"When God Stood Up!”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Aug 25, 2018

While we lie down in the green pasture of the 23rd Psalm, the Good Shepherd may not seem to notice us — we are safe; but when the sheep are among the wolves of Matthew 10:16, the Good Shepherd will run to their help — they are in danger.

“[God] raised [Christ] from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places… . He put all things under His feet and gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” - Ephesians 1:20–23 In Mark 16:19 after Jesus spoke to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Receive An Answer From God (4of4) Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 21, 2005

There are four attitudes needed to get answers to our prayers.

Jeanne Olsen, a mother of five from Illinois, took her daughter Kirsten, age 9, out for a mother-daughter breakfast. During their meal, Jeanne courageously asked her daughter, "How do you think I could be a better mom?" Kirsten thought for a moment. "Well, you do yell a lot. I know you’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:5, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational