Sermons on Run Away:

For All Peoples (Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 18, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 14, 2022

…. Paul was still fighting the good fight … and running his race …. imparting his wisdom to Timothy his spiritual son. …. In this second chapter of this epistle Paul shares with Timothy why petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving must be made for all people (1 Timothy 2:1).

FOR ALL PEOPLES Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 1 Timothy 2:1-7 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— (2) for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (3) This is good, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

A Second Time PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores trusting God in difficult times, by heeding His call, harnessing His grace, and maintaining unwavering faith, even in the face of adversity. Key

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather today, let us remember the words of the great Christian author, Charles Spurgeon, who said, "To trust God in the light is nothing, but trust him in the dark - that is faith." Today, we are going to look at the heart of this faith, the kind of faith ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-5, Psalm 62:5-12

Topics: God's Calling, Our Lives

The Runaway Who Ran Into God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 7, 2012

1. Not trusting God multiplies our troubles (1-6). 2. The Lord seeks us when we stray (6-7). 3. helps us put first things first (7-9). 4. wants to hear about your hurts (10-11). 5. wants to see the fruit of our faith (13-16).

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 7: The Runaway Who Ran into God Genesis 16:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 4, 2012 *Have you ever felt like running away? -- Oh yeah. Some of us may have felt like it today! *I still remember running away in the first grade. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Walk It Out”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

Is there anybody ready to “Walk it Out”; Ready to go into the unknown…your destiny… into a deeper level of God’s presence/anointing/blessings. Ready to walk away from distractions and hindrances, ready to leave your comfort zone and people that have been weighing you down.

I. Unlikely Choice A. Here in Genesis 12 marks what many critical scholars call the “beginning of the redemptive drama of the restoration of humanity to our original purpose and divine intention” or as I like to call it a “turning point for man”. (Optional) 1. When you read the opening ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Here Am I...send Someone Else, Pt. Two

Contributed by Chris Beam on Jul 15, 2015

Part two of Here am I...Send Someone Else

Series: Jonah and the City Here am I…Send Someone Else, Pt. Two Jonah 1:3 Last week I preached the first half of this message but in order to get you all to lunch on time, I cut it off where we will pick up this morning. Last week we looked at Jonah’s call, this week we’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Before It’s Too Late

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 15, 2017

We can easily forget the importance of time in our lives and how a single moment in time can change our lives for eternity. We can become overwhelmed by the fast pace of our lives and the world forgetting that the next world is just a breath away.

Before it’s too Late Luke 12:54-59 New International Version (NIV) 54 He said to the crowd: “When you see a cloud rising in the west, immediately you say, ‘It’s going to rain,’ and it does. And when the south wind blows, you say, ‘It’s going to be hot,’ and it is. Hypocrites! You know how to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:54-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#8: A Whale Of An Experience Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

I heard the story of a lady that went to church one day and got into a discussion with a very cynical man. He spoke in kind of a mocking tone about the miracle stories in the Bible. She took all of it she could and finally began to defend the inspiration

I. INTRODUCTION Today we’re going to study one of the most amazing revivals in history. The revival that took place at Ninevah under the preaching of the prophet Jonah. I heard the story of a lady that went to church one day and got into a discussion with a very cynical man. He spoke in kind of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grow Up

Contributed by Willem Hartley on Feb 6, 2013

God does not allow suffering and difficult situations to destroy us rather He uses it to help us Grow Up into the promises He has for us

Grow up Good morning church. Do you know the dumbest question someone could ask, and unfortunately the question mainly comes from christians. Are you ready? The dumbest question is : Why do bad things happen to good people? Taking the question at face value proves it stupidity.. First of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reaping Is The Easy Part.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 30, 2001

Year C. Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. July 8th, 2001 Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20 Title: “Reaping is the easy part.”

Year C. Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. July 8th, 2001 Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20 Title: “Reaping is the easy part.” Heavenly Father, thank you for the opportunity, to bring our friends into your kingdom, by inviting them to church. Amen. Before sending them out on mission Jesus instructs an additional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

We Must Tell It All

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 15, 2022

The message of Christ is a life-changing message! It can open the eyes blinded by sin. It can straighten the limbs withered by iniquity. It can cleanse away the leprosy of the soul. It can bring new life into a dead spirit. Jesus has the power to set men free!

Acts 4:13-20 WE MUST TELL IT ALL May 15, 2022 On 1st Sunday we preached just prior to this passage, where Peter and John had been used of the Lord to heal a beggar who sat at the gate of the Temple called Beautiful. The Jews were amazed, and Peter used their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mark And Way

Contributed by Timothy Liang on Jan 21, 2006

A very serious subject all Christians have to deal with is - what are our mark and the way to the mark? Because only when we truly see the mark, can we have the strength to run toward it; only when we know the way, can we reach our mark.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (PowerPoint slides used in this sermon are available at no charge. Just e-mail me at mnewland@sstelco.com with your request - #254.) (This sermon is largely my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Dennis Slaughter, now Minister ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Taken

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 26, 2007

We run into many problems not only in Church but also in life in general when we never become comfortable with whom we are, and the great value we have to offer. We each have a treasure hidden in our lives that we take for granted and if we aren’t carefu

TITLE: BE YOURSELF, EVERYONE ELSE IS TAKEN SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 27:19-24 / I SAMUEL 17:37-50 I want to spend a few minutes this morning building this message about the importance of being you. As we continue to grow this ministry and define various leadership roles, I believe that it will be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Rentless Love

Contributed by Patty Groot on Aug 4, 2025

Today’s passage is one of the most vulnerable, heart-wrenching moments in the entire Bible—not from a human being, but from God Himself. It’s raw. It’s emotional. And it’s all about the relentless love of God for His people—even when they run from Him.

I want to begin today by asking a question that might hit close to home for some of us: Have you ever loved someone who didn’t love you back? You gave and gave, and they walked away. You sacrificed, you showed up, you forgave—again and again—but they just… didn’t return it. Maybe it was a child. A ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

When Faith Falters Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002

David’s spiritual slump can be very helpful to us:encouraging to those of us who have fallen, to see that a great man like David wasn’t immune to failure and also a warning to us of the danger that comes from drifting away from God.

WHEN FAITH FALTERS 1 SAMUEL 27 INTRODUCTION: I remember the day my daughter, Marlo let me know what she thought of the ministry. She was 10 years old and talking to her Mom about school and Deb asked her if anything new was happening and she said with excitement, "Oh, we’re going to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Forgiveness

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon focuses on Peter and forgiveness

Peter stood tall among the disciples. He was one of Jesus closest friends and everyone knew it. While they sat at the table, Jesus began to describe the hard road he was about to face. In a moment that must have been very difficult for Jesus. He looks out at his disciples, his closest friends and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1

Denomination: Baptist