Sermons on Running Away From God:

The Wings Of A Dove Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 28, 2016

A message offering comfort for those in situations they wish they could fly away from.

Wings of a dove PPT 1 Series title Jukebox lessons (Note to pastors, I have been doing a series, talking popular songs and playing parts of them and using them as a jump off point for my message. Today however I chose to place the song at the end of the service. The song is Simon and Garfunkel's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lead Us Not Into Temptation Part Two Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 7, 2023

Part two of Leads Us not into temptation... 1) Know Your Enemy 2) Know Your responsibility 3) Know your God. (in this conversation we talked about the armor of God... what it is and how to practically put in on.

Lead Us Not Into Temptation (2) The King and His Kingdom OKAY - I want to start off this morning by reading several passages of Scripture that are both powerful and inspiring. But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Ephesians 6:10-18, James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Capernaum Caper

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 3, 2005

This sermon draws some principles from the miracle that came from tearing away the rooftop in Mark 2.

Mark 2:1-12 KJV And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. [2] And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. [3] And they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Liberating Grace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 17, 2017

This sermon looks at how God's grace liberates us from the bondage of perfectionism.

God’s Liberating Grace In the desire to be free, the American public is in greater bondage than at any other time. While this is true given the increase of violence and overpopulation of jails, the real bondages are far deadlier. People are in the shackles of alcohol, drugs (both legal and ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

What Does God Want From Me? (Harvest Sermon)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 28, 2025

'What does God want from me?' - Psalm 67 - Harvest sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: God wants to be known - missions (vs 2) God wants to be praised - worship (vs 3&5) God wants to be enjoyed – fellowship (vs 4) God wants to be entrusted – ministry (vs 6) God wants to be feared – discipleship (vs 7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • It is a classic musical, • And you ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Go And Sin No More

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 23, 2009

Salvation, spirit, soul, and body, doesn’t come from our works, but through the grace of God.

John 5:14 Afterward Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, "See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you.’’ Let’s read this whole passage of Scripture. John 5:1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2. Now there is in ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Born Right The First Time?

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 11, 2009

Jesus won’t make you a better man - he’ll make you a new one.

I apologize this morning if you hear me coughing a bit – I’ve been suffering from some sort of the plague. Of course, I haven’t suffered enough to go to the doctor – I am, after all, a guy. I’d like to believe that my suffering has a purpose. That it makes me more of a man. And, when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Enslavement By Sin

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

. Sin enslaves us. We might deny it, but we are still enslaved by sin. Let’s break down this passage and see what it tells us.

Jesus is talking with the Pharisees. He has just said in v. 32. (READ) Now we pick it up in verse 33. READ passage. We ended last Sunday’s session talking about how we are bound by our sins. We talked specifically about prejudice, hate, unforgiveness, loneliness and others. And we said ...read more

Scripture: John 8:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Doesn't Mean Independence

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 1, 2018

Christ has provided for our freedom from the bondage of sin, yet we remain dependent upon God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit in living out HIS will.

Weekend Message/Devotion July 1, 2018 John 8:32 Freedom Doesn’t Mean Independence Freedom doesn’t mean independence, at least not in any spiritual sense. “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 Let’s establish that truth. The truth is that when Christ ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 9- "Choose Wisely" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 5, 2017

Part 9 of our James series

Bona Fide A study of James Part 9 “ You must Choose---Choose wisely” Many years ago Coke or Pepsi did a commercial That was a spin off from the movie “Indiana Jones and the last crusade” In the commercial and the movie Indy was being advised to make a wise choice ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Affects Of Worldly Affairs

Contributed by Mark Lawing on Jun 25, 2010

How the worldly affairs affects a Christians life.

Brief overview of Abraham and Lot’s Life together—the reason that Lot chose the plains of Jordan and the cities-large assets and fighting between the Lot’s employees and Abraham’s employees. Read Genesis 19:1-26 The Affects of Worldly Affairs Introduction: What do I mean ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Beginnings - Pt. 3 - Hardwired To Haywired Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 20, 2011

Each year people make resolutions and talk about turning over a new leaf. It is a great time to focus on Beginnings!

Beginnings Part 3 – Hardwired to Haywired I. Introduction We are examining the beginning. Lessons that will enable us to begin this new year off right. I have challenged you to put God in the right order. He is before all things and all others. What visible indicators let people know that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doctor Jesus Is In His Office

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 26, 2015

Jairus loved his daughter and would do anything for her. God our heavenly father is the same. He loves us so much that he would do anything for us, including sending his son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins.

Good morning boys and girls! What do your parents do when you’re sick? If you are sick to your stomach or if you have a headache, they probably give you some medicine from the drug store and wait and see if you get better. What would they do if you don’t get better? What would they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

The Evidence Against Us (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines Paul's second round of evidence to support his indictment against the human race.

There is a quote that has been around for years that I would like to share with you. “If you love someone, set them free. If they come back, they’re yours. If they do not come back, it was never meant to be.” How many of you have actually heard that? Better yet, how many of you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Falling Out Series

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 8, 2014

Through covenants, God establishes a relationship with man that cannot be broken even when fellowship is hindered, so that when man falls away, God offers a way back.

Today we start a sermon series “Falling in Love Again.” Lent is the prenuptial period leading up to the great wedding banquet that begins on Maundy Thursday, that is consummated on Good Friday, and is proven unbreakable on Easter Sunday. As we begin “Falling in Love ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-17

Denomination: Anglican