Sermons on Running Away From God:

Threats From Without - Dangers From Within Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 18, 2005

Do you fear external forces will harm you? You are not alone, but you also don’t need to fear in Jesus. But - perhaps you are not aware of an internal danger that the enemy seeks to use against you.

What do you fear? One website lists the top ten fears among humans: 1-Fear of spiders, 2-Fear of people, 3-Fear of flying, 4-Fear of open spaces, 5-Claustrophobia, 6-Fear of vomiting, 7-Fear of heights, 8-Fear of cancer, 9-Fear of thunder & lightning, 10-Fear of death. The top five fears that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Powers That Be, As Ordained By God Almighty (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 26, 2019

Be subject to the Powers that be as ordained by God. Their authority is from God.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE POWERS THAT BE, AS ORDAINED BY GOD ALMIGHTY (PT. 1)* Romans 13:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 13 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Lesson From Adam And Eve

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jun 12, 2024

Adam could have repented and come back to God. God gave him a chance to repent. But instead of admitting the fault he blamed his wife (Genes 3:12). If Adam had admitted the fault of disobedience to God, God would have forgiven him.

God could have stopped Eve from sinning. Do you think God did not know when satan was entering the garden of Eden? Was God unaware of satan tempting His precious child Eve? The closing of Genesis 3 speaks about God keeping Cheru-bims to watch over the garden with a flaming sword (Genesis 3:24). ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9, Genesis 2:17, Genesis 3:2-5, Genesis 3:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Wonderful Promises From Isaiah 43:1-5

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 11, 2020

MANY WONDERFUL PROMISES CAN BE FOUND IN JUST THE FIRST 5 VERSES IN THE 43 CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF ISAIAH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE 35,000 PROMISES IN THE BIBLE, WELL HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THEM AND IF IT WAS ALL WE HAD IT WOULD BE ENOUGH TO RECEIVE ALL WE NEED FROM GOD.

GOD’S WONDERFUL PROMISES FROM ISAIAH 43:1-5 MANY WONDERFUL PROMISES CAN BE FOUND IN JUST THE FIRST 5 VERSES IN THE 43RD CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF ISAIAH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE 35,000 PROMISES IN THE BIBLE, WELL HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THEM AND IF IT WAS ALL WE HAD IT WOULD BE ENOUGH TO RECEIVE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 13:5, Isaiah 44:22

Lessons From Paddington Bear: Discovering God’s Love And Care Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

Paddington Bear is more than just a friendly bear with a fondness for marmalade; he is a symbol of kindness, love, and the beauty of unexpected blessings.

Lessons from Paddington Bear: Discovering God’s Love and Care Introduction Today, I want to talk about a beloved character who has captured the hearts of children and adults alike—Paddington Bear. Paddington is more than just a friendly bear with a fondness for marmalade; he is a symbol of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7, Hebrews 13:2, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From Finding Nemo: Discovering God’s Guidance And Love Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

Finding Nemo with its vibrant characters and heartfelt story, offers us valuable lessons about God’s guidance, love, and the importance of trust.

Lessons from Finding Nemo: Discovering God’s Guidance and Love Introduction Today, we’re diving into the animated world of "Finding Nemo" to uncover some profound spiritual truths. This beloved movie, with its vibrant characters and heartfelt story, offers us valuable lessons about ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Hebrews 10:24-25, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Bondage To Breakthrough: God’s Hand In The Story Of His People

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Feb 21, 2025

What are we passing on? Are we just remembering history, or are we continuing the legacy? Are we walking in the faith and strength of those who came before us? Because whether it’s a hat, a prayer, or a testimony—we are here today because someone before us refused to quit!

Sermon Title: “From Bondage to Breakthrough: God’s Hand in the Story of His People” Main Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8 – “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. So I have come down to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8, Acts 8:26-39, Acts 16:25-26, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Resident Aliens

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Proper 9 (b) Christ was rejected in his hometown. We, too, are rejected by the world. Focus on our status in the world distracts us from the truth of our citizenship in God's kingdom.

Mark 6: 1-11 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Resident Aliens” It has been quite a week. A week ago the Supreme Court redefined marriage within the legal and civic sphere. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Comfort My People

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 1, 2019

The weeks running up to Christmas can be really stressful. Remember that God comes to comfort his people.

This is the second Sunday now in the church season of Advent, as we celebrate the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The word “Advent” means that someone is coming, or arriving. There are many ideas of what will happen when Jesus comes. I suppose most kids in America identify the coming of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Spiritual Drift

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 22, 2008

See what happens when God’s people drift away from Him and worship other gods.

Several years ago a scary thing happened to two young beach goers. I read this in the newspaper. Two young ladies were at the beach, I think Pensacola beach, enjoying a summer vacation and enjoying the water. They got into a raft to relax and sun bath. While floating on the raft they did not pay ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

If God Is For Me..nothing Else Matters!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 31, 2015

When the valley is so deep that it seems to never run out and the mountain top is out of sight... GOD IS STILL AND WILL ALWAYS AND FOREVERMORE BE FOR ME! Amen??

If God is For Me...nothing else matters Psalms 56:1-13 MSG 56 1-4 Take my side, God—I’m getting kicked around, stomped on every day. Not a day goes by but somebody beats me up; They make it their duty to beat me up. When I get really afraid I come to you in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13, Psalm 56:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Doubt To Despair To Destiny

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 30, 2016

In the story of Hagar and Ishmael we see Hagar go from doubting God to despair and the to fulfilling the destiny that God has for her son

From Despair To Destiny Genesis 21:8-21 (NLT) (for video and audio of this sermon www.thecreekmonroe.com) Intro: Has anyone seen the new Star Wars movie? It is called "The Force Awakens". I dont know who it was supposed to awaken because it put me to sleep. It seems to be a hit though with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift From Hell

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008

How do we get rid of a critical attitude toward others? God commands us to love each other. Which means, I can "will" to love you, and you in turn can "will" to love me. This is our Christian responsibility

The Gift from Hell Intro.: A critical spirit will show itself against those we are closest to. The danger of a critical spirit is that it spreads to others, and the criticism does not have to be warranted. I don’t care how spiritual we think we are, we may battle a critical spirit all of our life. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Extend God’s Kindness

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 30, 2012

God is the God of the second chance. Jonah got to see first-hand the remarkable grace of God, and come to a renewed understanding of His love and grace.

Jonah 1:1-3 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fleeing Fugitive Faces Frightened Fellows Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 6, 2008

Ceasing their prayers, the frightened sailors took up a time honored ritual of casting lots. When the lots fell to Jonah, he knew he had to confess. He ran from God-but he could not run now: it was time for the truth.

JONAH 1:7 FLEEING FUGITIVE FACES FRIGHTENED FELLOWS I. FAILURE: A. Fates. B. Faith. C. Fanaticism. II. FINDINGS: A. Facts? B. Fortitude? C. Focus? III. FIXATION: A. Foreigner. B. Feelings. C. Forlornness. The scene before us in these first seven verses of Jonah, Chapter One ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-7

Denomination: Methodist