Sermons on Running Away From God:

Contumacious Cleric Circumvents Clear Compliance Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Feb 7, 2008

Jonah refuses to follow God’s call and starts a steady downward trip away from the only One who could save him. He finds a city of escape; pays for his way of flight and winds up with the wrong crowd.

JONAH 1:3 CONTUMACIOUS CLERIC CIRCUMVENTS CLEAR COMPLIANCE I. CITY: A. Convenient. B. Cosmopolitan. C. Commercial. II. CRAFT: A. Costly. B. Construction. C. Connotation. III. CREDULITY: A. Company. B. Confident. C. Calamitous. If w one word could describe one person then Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Back From The Dead

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

In Christ, we too are assured of our resurrection from the dead, and of our position with God in the heavenlies. All we must do is to agree with God concerning our condition ...

Opening illustration: Can a man be officially alive after being declared legally dead? That question became international news when a man from Ohio showed up in good health after being reported missing more than 25 years earlier. At the time of his disappearance he had been unemployed, addicted, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018

His story reminds us of how adversity drives us deeper into God and develops us into the man or women God wants us to be.

Elijah Opening Video Illustration: “I love Sunday’s video!” Bank Robbery Reference the door in the corner! We need to enter the battle – the fight for the souls of others by inviting people back to church- it starts by going to peoples doors – the doors of their hearts – to introduce them to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 1 Kings 17:1-24, 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fire From Above

Contributed by James May on Oct 29, 2006

We need the Fire of the Holy Ghost to fall on us once again, consuming us for the glory of God

Fire from Above Sunday, October 29, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May We need the fire this morning. It’s getting colder outside, but I’m not concerned about the cold air; I’m concerned about the cold spirit and the cold heart in the church. I know that the church, in general, at least those with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What God Teaches About Time Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

God has given the gift of time to every person, at every place, for each evolving time.

A. WHAT GOD TEACHES ABOUT TIME “There is a time for everything . . . a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to harvest; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to tear down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Possessing The Land - Part 5: Breaking The Manna Mentality Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 1, 2007

Part 5 of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Himself.

Possessing the Land - Part 5 Breaking The Manna Mentality - Read: Joshua 5:10-12 1. Introduction The children of Israel crossed the Jordan in full view of the enemy stronghold of Jericho, which lies in the great open plain (3:16). From this city, especially from the vantage point of its walls, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Are You From? Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 13, 2005

2nd of 4 messages from Jonah focusing on our individual responsibility to God as his servants. This message is from chapter 2 and the prayer of Jonah.

Four questions God asks Every Believer Where Are You Going? Where Do You Come From? What Are You Doing? What Do You Care About? In this first message from the first chapter of Jonah we talked about the calling of God and what happens when you reject that calling. How you become disobedient, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Giants: Don't Run

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 29, 2020

A message about facing giants. Some insight in to David and Goliath

David and Goliath: Overcoming Giants Theme: Facing the Giant and Moving on. Text: 1 Samuel 17:1 - 58 Introduction The story of David and Goliath is one of the most popular stories in scripture. It has been used throughout the world to illustrate the ability of the small to defeat the big. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Church Of God

Modern Day Apostasy.

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on May 31, 2017

A heart cry for an awakening within the church.

Sermon: Apostasy And The Anti-Christ 2 Thess. 2:1-17 Verse 1 reveals to us the what Paul will be dealing with in this chapter. He writes to them concerning or regarding the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Rapture of the church. Paul had written to them in his first letter 1 Thess. 4 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unbelieving Hearts

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 21, 2011

"Once Saved - Always Saved" Is it true? YES! But it is abused too often when people think that everyone who walked down the aisle and shook the pastor’s hand is truly saved. But if they are truly saved, then they are saved forever.

Unbelieving Hearts June 19, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: "Once Saved - Always Saved" Is it true? YES! But it is abused too often. Focus Passage: Hebrews 3:12-19 Supplemental Passage: "You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Running A Rescue Shop At The Front Gates Of Hell Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 10, 2004

Running a rescue shop at the front gates of hell

Matthew 28:18-19, "18Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth. 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"From Good To Great"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013

if you really want to be something then you must become nothing..... If you want to go up in life then you must learn to come down..... If you want more of God then there must be less of you.

“From Good to Great” John 3:22-36 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already doing well and take it to the next level. One of the quotes from his book is this: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Praise And Worship From Genesis To Revelations

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Nov 20, 2018

The Ministry of Praise and Worship isn’t new fad for today’s 21st century church. The beginning of creation gave God praise and in Revelations God is worshiped.

Today’s trend (fad) is men exposing their bottoms and women revealing their tops. However, the ministry of Praise and Worship isn’t new fad for today’s 21st century church. On the contrary since God spoke, the beginning of creation is disclosed in the Book of Genesis giving praise to God. Then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Small Steps Toward Big Destruction Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 3 of series on Samson

Small Steps Toward Big Destruction Samson Week 3 We are in the middle of a 4-week series called Samson. In case you missed last week, let me give you a quick review. At this time in history, Israel had been conquered by and were being oppressed by the Philistines, and Samson was called by God to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Running The Right Race Or The Rat Race?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

If you win the rat race you will still be just a rat!

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ----------------------------- "ARE YOU RUNNING THE RIGHT RACE OR THE RAT RACE?" Heb 12: 1,2 1Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist