Sermons on Run Down:

The Runaway Lad And The Waiting Dad - Which Way Will You Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2005

The pharisees and the teachers of the law had a warped view of God... and many today have the same problem. What did Jesus mean to teach about the Father in this parable?

OPEN: (It is best to memorize the following illustration to allow for optimum delivery) “Feeling footloose and frisky, a featherbrained fellow forced his fond father to fork over the farthings and flew far to foreign fields and frittered his fortune, feasting fabulously with faithless friends. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Luke 15:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running Over, Abundant Life, And Warm Hearts Are God's Desire

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Aug 25, 2002

Encourages the Christian to live a life that allows God’s blessing to flow continuosly in their life

Running Over, Abundant Life, And Warm Hearts are God’s Desire Psalm 23:5,John 10:10, Luke 24:32 Psalm 23:5b…….My cup runneth over John 10:10 the thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5, John 10:10

Denomination: *other

When God Calls, Which Way Do You Run?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 15, 2002

Jonah’s experience helps us understand God’s grace again. Hiding and running from God never pays, coming home to his will is the only way.

When God calls, which way do you run? Jonah is a classic Bible story. Someone has pointed out that in the first chapter Jonah ran away from God. In the second chapter, he ran back to God. In the third chapter he ran with God, but in the fourth chapter he ran ahead of God. Jonah was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:39-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Do When The Wine Runs Out? Series

Contributed by Richard Hall on Nov 30, 2000

Sermon dealing with our feelings of hopelessness and depression

Eden Wesleyan Church PREACHING THROUGH JOHN WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE WINE RUNS OUT? John 2:1-11 The first miracle of our Lord took place in a town called, Cana of Galilee. The event was a wedding. Cana was a inconspicuous little town that lay outside of Nazareth. Cana had no social prominence ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

4 Places To Stay When You Want To Run Away

Contributed by Bj Johnson on Jan 10, 2015

Sitting on curb waiting in a small Texas town waiting for the CHRISTmas parade to start, I began to witness to a young man sitting next to me. I asked him where he was from and then he asked me, "Where do you stay?" This question led to this message...

iNTRODUCTION: I recently read about SIX THINGS WE NEED TO LEAVE IN 2014: They were 1) Regrets, 2) Negative Thinking, 3) Drama, 4) Chaos, 5) Anger, and 6) Resentment....... But how do we go about making ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Are We Still Running The Race Or Have We Given Up?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 14, 2025

God’s power and strength is our wellspring of continual nourishment to enable us to persevere through our daily struggles.

Ever notice how even the most grounded individuals get drained on occasion? Yet God’s power and strength will never decrease. He can never be too tired or too occupied to even consider helping and listen to us. God’s strength is our wellspring of strength. At the point when we feel all of life ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"embrace The Cross & Run Toward The Roar."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 4, 2024

This message strongly emphasizes how the enemy often uses fear and division to deceive and discourage the body of Christ. When we confidently embrace our challenges by overcoming fear with faith, we move forward with courage, trusting in God's unwavering strength and his everlasting word.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (I Peter 5:8) “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” (James 4:7) “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, James 4:7, Job 1:7, 1 Corinthians 15:55-56, Hebrews 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Make Your Walls Fall Down Flat Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jan 10, 2004

The 5the in a series of messages from Joshua dealing with living the victorious Christian life

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 6:1 - 21 Title: How to Make Your Walls Fall Down Date: January 11, 2004 Introduction: Israel has finally crossed Jordan. They have prepared themselves spiritually and they have, thus far, followed God’s orders to the letter. Now they are ready to begin ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Nobody Ever Volunteers To Take Down The Christmas Tree

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

A sermon for the week after Christmas; dealing with post-holiday let down

Nobody Ever Volunteers To Take Down The Christmas Tree Luke 1: 68-79 - Dec. 29/30, 2001 Intro: So the presents are all unwrapped, some even returned and exchanged already. The leftover turkey is starting to turn a funny color and let off an unpleasant odor, and since nobody has eaten any in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Look Down, Just Look Up

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 28, 2001

Two promises God gives to discouraged Christians

When Things Look Down, Just Look Up - Psalm 23:4 Introduction: A husband went to see the doctor for a local checkup. After the checkup the doctor asked the man’s wife to come into his office that he might tell her about her husband’s condition. When she got in the office she asked the doctor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Time To Tear Down The Gates Of Hell

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 10, 2004

The Sermon assures of victory over the forces of evil.

In our text, Jesus used the terms gates and hell to refer to the powers of evil forces and the physical death. Jesus taught his followers that they were to confront the gates of hell. Christ spoke these words in Caesarea Phillippi, a pagan city that was filled with moral corruption. History ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Keep A God-Man Down

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 24, 2005

Jesus’ resurrection means that we can have power for this life and the next.

(based on a message by Aaron Burgess) SPECIAL DAY: EASTER TEXT: LUKE 24:1-8 TITLE: “YOU CAN’T KEEP A GOD-MAN DOWN” INTRODUCTION: A. Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book: Mowgli, the man cub, asks the animals what’s the most feared thing in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Right Side Up In An Upside Down Society

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 17, 2005

To teach belivers how to live in today’s culture.

PP0242 DATE LIVING RIGHT SIDE UP IN AN UPSIDE SOCIETY! Proverbs 3:1-10. INTRODUCTION: What is a Christian supposed to do? We live in a society that is upside down. Years ago I rode a ride at the State Fair that turned the riders upside down several times during the duration of the ride. When ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Inside Out: The Church Turns The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 11, 2008

An Overview of Acts 1-9: Through the power of the Holy Spirit, great power, and great opposition, the Church went from being a small band of believers to turning the world upside down.

Inside Out: The New Testament Church Turns the World Upside Down An Overview of Acts 1-9: Through the power of the Holy Spirit, great power, and great opposition, the Church went from being a small band of believers to turning the world upside down. I. Introduction: Luke tells the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Beyond Being Down And Out (Part I) Series

Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jun 29, 2007

The Bible offers great advice and instruction on how to deal with many of life’s everyday challenges including being down and out.

Living Beyond the “Down and Out” (Part 1) [ILLUS: Almost everyone knows I love the outdoors. As we were flying in over Florida, the scenery was every bit as beautiful as people say it is and the pictures indicate. Every year thousands of birds migrate south for the winter. I’m not referring to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Holiness