Sermons on Running Away Frm God:

A Breath Away

Contributed by Frank Ricketts on Oct 15, 2015

So much of our walk is based on things that we cannot see that sometimes we cannot relate to the things of God.

A Breath Away 2 Kings 3:17 For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, So much of our walk is based on things that we cannot see that sometimes we cannot relate to the things of God. In fact Job ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:17

Denomination: Apostolic

... Running Over

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 2, 2007

If we have not experienced God’s blessings of security and abundance, maybe we need to examine our giving.

... Running Over Malachi 3:6-12 We are fond of telling our Children "It is more blessed to give than to receive." We try to teach them that generosity is an important value and as long as they can, they should be free handed with their own blessings from God and pass them on to others. We try ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Getting Away

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 9, 2011

solitude because solitude strips us of our dependence on the world. When that dependence is stripped, we collapse and that collapse brings us in tune with God;

“Getting away” Mark 1:35 The phrase is one of the sweetest sounding expressions ever to leave our lips – “I’m getting away.” Any life-battered and weary person can experience the release in just saying the words: “Getting away”. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Is Only A Prayer Away Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

FERVENT PRAYER IS THE PATHWAY TO RESTING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF HIS PROMISES

BIG IDEA: FERVENT PRAYER IS THE PATHWAY TO RESTING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF HIS PROMISES I. (:145-149) FERVENT PRAYER CRIES OUT TO GOD FOR AN ANSWER A. Fervent Prayer is Whole-Hearted Prayer "I cried with all my heart " B. Fervent Prayer is Directed to God "O Lord" "I cried ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:145-152

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Put Away False God's Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

We are admonished to put away the false God’s from before us. Let us look at what God’s word tells us in light of this.

Put Away False God’s God often allows the ungodly to amass great wealth--to their destruction. But if you are one with whom God is dealing and if you put the pursuit of riches (or anything else) before service to Christ, God may take away those riches (and other things) until you turn to Him. Some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:19-35

Denomination: Baptist

When God Turned Away Series

Contributed by Philip Cooper on Mar 6, 2007

The fourth of Jesus’ sayings from the Cross.

WHEN GOD TURNED AWAY (#4 in the series CrossWords) Mark 15:33-35 Introduction: Jesus was on the Cross for approximately six hours. For three hours man did his worst. For three hours God did His best. C. S. Lewis captured the Cross event in a poem: "Love’s as hard as nails, Love is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

#3 - Is God Far Away? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 31, 2011

Is God far off? Why does it seem like He is? How should I act, pray, and live when it seems like God is far away?

#3 - Is God Far Away <ILLUS> Many of you remember where you were when you heard the news on 9/11? Many of you remember where you were when you heard the explosion on April 15th in OKC. In those kind of moments of chaos, so many people ask “Where is God?” This week, the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Drifting Away From God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008

We drift away from God when we began to doubt God’s good intentions and believe that we need something more to be happy.

[I’ve taken some pointers in this sermon from Chapter 5 ’Drifting Away from God’ in Joseph Stowell’s book RADICAL RELIANCE.] You see, God did not hide from us. Man was the first to hide from God. • Man did not seek God. It was God who first sought man out. DRIFTING AWAY Tom cannot swim but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Time And Eternity: Cast Away Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

I remember day-dreaming in a boring lecture at theological college one day, when the lecturer stopped and asked, ’Mr John, will you tell me why you keep looking at your watch?’ I had to think quickly. ’Yes, sir,’ I said. ’I was concerned that you might no

--note-- 2000, Dreamworks Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt - - - - - I remember day-dreaming in a boring lecture at theological college one day, when the lecturer stopped and asked, ’Mr John, will you tell me why you keep looking at your watch?’ I had to think quickly. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:15-18

Denomination: *other

Running On Empty

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2018

how to find God when life seems empty

FINDING GOD IN THE EMPTINESS OF LIFE “Running on Empty” Job 14:14 and John 11:25 We have spent nearly 3 months now on Wednesday evenings studying the book of Job. The story of Job is one of the best known in the entire Bible yet it is still one of the least understood. Most of us at one time or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Run The Race

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 29, 2022

Everyone gets tired now and then, but God’s power never diminishes, and He is never too fatigued or too preoccupied to hear us or to assist us.

We gain our strength from Him, and to do that, we need to take a moment to refresh ourselves and gain energy. That is accomplished when we can call upon the Lord for help. • Jeremiah 31:25, For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul. • Psalm 27:14, Wait on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Running Into Love.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 24, 2020

The Apostle Paul explained God’s love in this fashion: Ephesians 3:18NLT "And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is."

Running Into Love. Jeremiah 31:1-4NIV I think it’s fare to state, that time and time again, Israel ran into love from every direction. God’s love has no limitations. David’s cry—Psalm 61:2NKJV From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-4, Ephesians 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Right With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024

This sermon explores the consequences of rejecting God, using King Ahaz's life as an example, and emphasizes the importance of relying solely on God.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, a place where the love of our Savior surrounds us like a warm embrace, a place where we can feel His presence, His strength, and His grace. As we prepare our hearts and minds to receive His Word, let us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 28:1-27

Topics: Turning Away, God

Running With A Limp

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Sep 9, 2011

4 Points on learning how to deal with the "Wilderness Seasons" of our lives. 1. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP A STEADFAST HEART WITHIN ME. 2. God leads us into seasons of growth and not gratification. 3. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP THE COURAGE OF A WARRIOR. 4

Running with a Limp The Role of the Wilderness When Jesus comes into our lives, things sure do change don’t they? I recall when I was a new believer, I used to work out at the gym all the time, and there was one occasion when a I wanted to use a rowing machine and noticed a towel on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-18

Denomination: Other

Time Is Ticking Away Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

Our time on this earth is short. Are you making the best use of your limited time on this earth for the Lord’s work?

Ephesians 5:15-17 Making the best us of our time. Youve all heard the scenario: if you knew you only had a certain amount of time to live, what would you do with it? Say you had one year left. For some reason, you knew you had exactly one year left to live. You had until the 25th July 2011 and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist