Sermons on Run Away:

Getting (And Giving) The Message

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 12, 2015

Boys and girls, Jesus calls on all of us to deliver the same message. Some of us might take it to people in a land far away, and others might take it to a neighbour or friend. The important thing to remember though is to carry the message.

Good morning boys and girls! Let’s play a game that most of you probably know. I’m going to give the first person in the pew a message and then I’ll ask him/her to pass it on. The last person in the line then has to tell the congregation what the message was. Are you ready? Cover ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Rewards Of Repentance

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015

The sinner must repent before they receive salvation. Those who are saved must practice repentance if they are to enjoy unbroken fellowship with God. Repentance is both negative and positive – turning away from sin – turning to God.

THE REWARDS OF REPENTANCE Matthew 3:1-3 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." 3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: "A voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare the way for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Accept No Subsitutes

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 28, 2019

Paul's advice to the Colossians is still appropriate for us today: Build your faith on Jesus alone, reject any subtitutes or add-ons, and stay away from unhelful squabbles and judgments over non-essentials.

Colossians 2:6-10, 16-19 Accept No Substitutes (Outlines in MS Word are available if needed; e-mail me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com) Paul lived in a time--much like today--when there was a lot of interest in spirituality. Some people were into worshipping angels. Others were coming up with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10, Colossians 2:16-19, John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Census Plague

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 8, 2020

David appears to have been both directed by God and enticed by Satan to conduct a census. A census was begun, David was smitten in his conscience, and the nation was severely punished. What's our take-away from this story?

Note: I developed a simple set of homemade PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. If you're interested in having the PowerPoint file I will send it by Email. Just send an Email message to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the word "slides" in the title and "The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25, 1 Chronicles 21:1-30, 1 Chronicles 22:1, 1 Chronicles 27:24, 1 Chronicles 27:23, Hebrews 11:32, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Psalm 139:3-6, Romans 11:33-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strait And Narrow Sermon V: Christians Rejoice At Their Choice Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 10, 2020

As culture drifts further away from biblical truth, Christians enjoy life to the fullest as we consider our lives since we chose Christ as Lord and Savior to be the best years of our lives - a marriage made in heaven!

CHRISTIANS REJOICE AT THEIR CHOICE OF A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN Christians who enjoy life to the fullest love to socialize. If Jesus ever turned down an invitation to a banquet, the Bible does not say so. He showed up at the homes of the rich and famous, at every Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25, Matthew 19:4-6, Revelation 19:7

Jesus Restores

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 12, 2025

Restoration is one of the key promises of God to His children. Throughout the Bible, we see how God restores what was lost, stolen, or destroyed. Jesus, as the Restorer, came to bring back everything the enemy has taken away.

JESUS RESTORES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you." – Joel 2:25 Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:3, Isaiah 61:7, Jeremiah 30:17, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25, Psalm 23:3, Isaiah 61:7, Jeremiah 30:17, Acts 3:19-21, 1 Peter 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming The Flesh Through The Spirit

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

The battle between the flesh and the Spirit is a reality every believer must confront. Though we are saved by grace, we still live in bodies prone to sin, and the desires of the flesh can subtly draw us away from God.

OVERCOMING THE FLESH THROUGH THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:13 Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:16-24, 1 Peter 2:11, Colossians 3:5-10, James 4:7, 1 Corinthians 9:27 INTRODUCTION: The battle between the flesh and the Spirit is a reality every believer must confront. Though ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:13, Galatians 5:16-24, 1 Peter 2:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On The Cutting Edge

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2025

The Holy Spirit, wielding the Word like a scalpel, cuts away our games and pretensions and rationalizations and shows us what we are really like. Jesus is the reason why the knowledge of our sinfulness does not lead us to despair.

My Dad was in the foreign service when I was a kid and my family was stationed in Argentina for a couple of years. We lived in a city called Rosario, about 4 hours north of Buenos Aires. The weather was fabulous, the schools were good, the streets were safe, and there was a club with an Olympic ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Changed Perspective

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

Life’s troubles have always been part of humanity and always will be. Believing in God doesn’t take away any of those problems nor does it make the emotional and physical pain disappear. But believing in God does make a significant difference in the bigge

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. IV - Issue 3, No. 17 Second Sunday of Lent (Year B) March 19, 2000 Readings: * Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 * Romans 8:31-35, 37 * Mark 9:2-10 A Changed Perspective The Difficulties of Living Life is difficult. Not many people would deny that statement. It’s not easy to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Catholic

Can The Rich Be Saved?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 4, 2021

Do we value the things of God more highly than the things of this world? What is Jesus’ opinion on the most valuable things in life? Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions after a rich man turned away from Him in Mark 10:17-31.

Prelude Do we value the things of God more highly than the things of this world? Purpose: What is Jesus’ opinion on the most valuable things in life? Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions after a rich man turned away from Him in Mark 10:17-31. The Advantages of Wealth The wealthy are often ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Sevenfold Spirit And The One Lord Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2026

There are moments in Scripture where heaven is pulled back like a curtain and we are allowed to see reality as it truly is. Revelation chapter 4 is one of those moments. John is not speculating; he is worshipping. He is not explaining God away; he is beholding God in His fullness.

The Sevenfold Spirit and the One Lord Introduction: One God, Undivided Glory There are moments in Scripture where heaven is pulled back like a curtain and we are allowed to see reality as it truly is. Revelation chapter 4 is one of those moments. John is not speculating; he is worshipping. He is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-5, Revelation 5:6, Isaiah 11:2, John 16:13-14, Acts 1:8, Zechariah 4:6, Romans 4:25, 2 Corinthians 13:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Night Of Self-Imposed Misery

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 4, 2023

One of the first stories we learn as children is the story of Jonah and the Big Fish. But the story about Jonah that we remember is seldom the whole story.

JONAH’S NIGHT OF SELF-IMPOSED MISERY But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Can Battle With The Lord?

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Sep 26, 2025

“Who can battle with the Lord? Who can battle with the Lord? Who can battle with the Lord? I say, NOBODY!”

“Who can battle with the Lord? Who can battle with the Lord? Who can battle with the Lord? I say, NOBODY!” The lyrics of this chorus aptly sums up the awesome power of our God! Nobody fights with God and wins. Ask Pharaoh of Egypt! Ask Haman the Agagite! Ask Jonah as he tries to run away from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32, Exodus 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Takes Care Of Sheep

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2012

Encouragement to confirmands to stay faithful and focused on the Good Shepherd.

April 29, 2012 John 10:11-18 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Trusting God

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003

Jesus states in Matthew that even though you worked miracles, if you do not “know” God, you will be sent away on the day of judgement. If you know Him, you will know that trusting him is the best thing for you to do, and it won’t be hard to do

Nahum 1:7 “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” He only knows those who trust in him. Knowing him is quite important: see below. Matthew 7:21,22,23 (21)“Not everyone that says ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational