Sermons on Running Away Frm God:

Training Your Mind Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

All of this got me thinking about training, and how we train ourselves as Christians. We too are running a marathon, the marathon of life. And there is training that can make run the race easier, make us more effective as Christians, more usable by God to

I have been watching Lance Armstrong ride in the Tour de France over the past couple weeks. The Tour de France is a bicycle riding event that lasts 3 weeks and thousands of miles. It is an amazing race, perhaps the equivalent is an event where a group of runners runs a marathon every day for 3 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divine Revelation: Why People Hate A God Who Speaks - 2 Peter 1:19-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 15, 2026

Many Christians read the Bible every day and still drift away. Peter explains why—and how to make sure that never happens to you.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction: Two Worlds Well, it’s 2026. The future has finally arrived—a whole new world! Actually, two worlds. We live in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Borrowed Hope

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 20, 2016

What can we do when Hope has run out, when we can’t hold out any longer? - do what Paul did he “Borrowed Hope from God”.

INTRO: 1. Never know what part of you God really has until you come to the end of yourself. a. Until you come to the end of your strength, faith, courage, endurance, hope. b. Until all your resources are gone. c. Such times test the quality of our relationship with God. 2. Here in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Race Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage Christians to run the race of life with perseverance, focusing on Jesus, setting the right priorities, and constantly evaluating their progress towards God.

Good morning, family. Today, we gather to reflect on a topic that affects us all, the race of life. We all know life isn't easy, it's full of twists and turns and sometimes we lose our way. But, as Christians, we're not running this race alone. We have a guide, a coach, a loving Father who not only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Urgent Things, Priorities

Doing Your Duty With A Little Faith

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on May 23, 2022

This is a lesson about using the gifts that God has already given us instead of wishing our lives away wanting what God has not ordained. It features the problem that the first disciples were having and Jesus' answer to them when they asked for more faith.

Doing Your Duty with a Little Faith Luke 17: 5-10, 2 Timothy 1:3-12 The Apostles were with Jesus daily. They saw miracles that would make their hearts stand still and yet they wanted more faith. What more could Jesus possibly give them? The answer is, he doesn’t give them anything more. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10, 2 Timothy 1:3-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Positioned For Purpose”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

s there anybody ready to be “Positioned for Purpose”; 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.

Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee:And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

God, "Is Still In The Miracle Working Business"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2011

Its like they go to a great feast, have the finest table spread and a seven course meal of all meals set before them, but they never partake of the meal, They go away empty handed every time, They don’t even ask for a doggie bag for later, in case they c

God, "Is still in the Miracle Working business" John 11:40 NKJ 40.Jesus said to her, Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God? The same God, *who parted the Red Sea, *turned water to wine, *caused the walls of Jericho to fall, with a trumpet and a shout, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your God Is God

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022

Bible says when the army of Joshua took over the city the burnt it down. Joshua 6:24. They burt it down.

Joshua 6:1-12 Joshua 2:8-15 Psalm 150 • Distance from Egypt to cannon was a journey of 40 days because of the people’s disobedience it was 40years. • The size of the jericoh wasll was 5.5 achres • The size of the 1st wall was 6ft • The size of the 2nd wall was 24ft ? Rahab the prostitute’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-12, Joshua 2:8-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Throw In The Towel

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007

This is a Memorial Day weekend message about running a ’good race’ and not quitting.

Introduction: This Weekend is Memorial Day weekend, the official start of the Summer Vacation season, and from the looks of our attendance I’d say we have a few people doing just that this weekend. Memorial Day is the day we as a nation set aside to remember those who have died, especially those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Repent - The Call Of A Prophet

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 8, 2005

The call of John the Baptizer still rings true in the 21st century. Our culture seeks to do away with sin by calling it a "privacy" issue. The scriptures call our acts of disobedience againts God and our fellow man....sin.

In Jesus Holy Name December 3, 2005 Text –Mark 1:1-4 Advent I – Redeemer Lutheran “The Call of the Prophet—Repent” Christmas is coming! People are shopping! Decorations are being hung. Christmas trees are purchased. Dinners are being planned. In the early part of the 19th ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Will Is God's Word!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 25, 2008

GOD’S WILL IS GOD’S WORD!The Word of God is the Bread of Life. When we receive it, believe it and act upon it then God is able to work the promises of God in our life. We want to share some wonderful promises from the Life and Words of Jesus in this out l

GOD’S WILL IS GOD’S WORD! The Word of God is the Bread of Life. When we receive it, believe it and act upon it then God is able to work the promises of God in our life. We want to share some wonderful promises from the Life and Words of Jesus in this out line. I. Jesus power was manifested ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

The Mulley Grubs (Depression)

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 2, 2002

Learn how to get away from depression and receive the joy that God wants us to have.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN VISITING PREACHER: BROTHER BOBBY BRENDAL SERMON TITLE: THE MULLEY GRUBS (DEPRESSION) “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Famine, Fear And Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 17, 2025

When the famine, (speaking in the spiritual sense) hits we are all tempted to run but…the safest place in the world is to be in the will of God,

If you have your Bibles, please turn with me to Genesis 26 - we’ll be reading from vv. 1-25. 1 Now there was a famine in the land, besides the previous famine that had occurred in the days of Abraham. So Isaac went to Gerar, to Abimelech king of the Philistines. 2 And the LORD appeared to him and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Up To A Challenge

Contributed by Eddie Sharpe Jr. on Dec 26, 2004

Facing up to the challenge that GOD puts before you,and running threw the challenge that satan ptus before you

Nehemiah 1:1-4 We shrink back and feel overwheimed.But this action packed book can help us. The first 6 chapters deal with rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. And the final 7 chapters deal with rebuilding the lives of the people with in the walls. Both are vitally important.Both presented a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Announcement Of Trust

Contributed by Rev. T.w. Jenkins on Aug 3, 2011

This sermon seeks to remove the word "compromise" from the Christian life style. You cannot walk with God and run with devils.....

Scripture: Matthew 6:24 Subject: An Announcement Of Trust You must make a choice of trust in order to serve God. You cannot WALK with God and RUN with devils....no man can serve two masters, However, in life we often face conflicting situations and many seek to compromise as an easy way out. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist