Sermons on Running Away From God:

God And The Lost

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 18, 2008

Man tends to get lost from time to time. All along the way God wants us saved and continues to search for us.

GOD AND THE LOST Luke 15:1-32 Scripture Reading: Luke 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION 1. Luke 15 is a beautiful chapter, sometimes called the gospel in the gospels. 2. It depicts man’s plight and God’s right in such vivid detail that no one can possibly misunderstand God’s longing for us. 3. The Pharisees and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

13 The Law Could Not Save From Sin Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 30, 2021

This is the 13th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 7:13-17 13 Has then what is good become death to me? Certainly not! But sin, that it might appear sin, was producing death in me through what is good, so that sin through the commandment might become exceedingly sinful. 14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:13-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Distance From Heaven To Earth Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

The relationship we have and will have with those who have previously died in Christ can encourage us until we’re together

Intro – Let me give you a warning: this message today is going to get very personal very quickly. I know it is for me. The older you are, the faster this will happen. Let me tell you about some people who I’ve known through the years. (went through several names and pictures of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Get Lost Series

Contributed by Edward Walker on Mar 20, 2007

Falling away from the faith should not be a possibility if the believer puts into practice the principles of goldly living found in the Bible.

Introduction 1. The American Frontier invited many adventurers to tackle the formative challenges of the West. Mountains, deserts, weather, animals, and the natives always posed a serious threat to the lives and wellbeing of the frontiersman and pioneer. 2. Last week I introduced to you a man by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Unchanging God

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 17, 2006

Things are rapidly changing around us; from cars to computers to toothbrushes. Is there any solace to be found in a God that never changes?

Our world is more subject to change today than it has ever been in Human history. More information has been produced in the last 30 years than in the previous 500 years. Just recently, one trip of the space shuttle Challenger produced enough information to fill 44,000 books. Ninety percent of all ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Revival-Fire From Above (Elijah) Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 11, 2003

To ask God for Revival is to pray for Fire From Above. No one knew how to start a fire like Elijah!

# 4 in series Revival–Light the Fire (Elijah’s Fire from Above) 1 Kings 18 INTRODUCTION There was a man who was going skydiving for the very first time. He had taken all the lessons and now it was time for his first solo jump. He leaps out of the plane but he panicked and couldn’t remember how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Cannot Be Mocked Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 20, 2014

God cannot be defeated but we lose when we allow other gods to win in our lives.

We noted last week that no matter what happens in this world, God will always be God but He is always calling people back to Himself. God loves people and He disciplines those He loves! In 1 Samuel 4 we noted how God allowed the Philistines to defeat Israel, because He was trying to teach them a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 25, 2008

From this teaching we will discover how God’s love goes farther than our sins.

The Faithfulness of God Romans 3: 1-18 1 What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision? 2 Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of God. 3 For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Timely Lessons From A Troubling Story

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 5, 2016

1. Be warned about the seriousness of sin (vs. 24) 2. Be willing to stand in the gap (vs. 25) 3. Trust God's way of salvation (vs. 25-26) 4. Give worship to our Savior (vs. 27-31)

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 17: Timely Lessons from a Troubling Story Exodus 4:18-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 28, 2012 BACKGROUND: *We are looking at the Old Testament appearances of Christ. In Exodus 3 and 4, the Lord miraculously appeared to Moses in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Great In God's Eyes Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 10, 2012

True greatness does not come from what you get but from what you give.

Becoming Great in God’s Eyes Luke 22:24-28 Rev. Brian Bill 3/11/12 When I woke up on Wednesday I smelled what I thought was the scent of teriyaki coming from the kitchen. Since it was my birthday I figured Beth was doing some early preparation for a special supper. But as I reached for my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

"Lessons From A Kid King"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 15, 2012

six things we learn from 2 Kings 22, Josiah the Kid who was king.

“Lessons from the Kid King” February 19, 2012 2 Kings 22 In my devotion last week, my Old Testament reading happened to be in the book of 2 Kings. Wednesday I read chapter twenty two. I saw so many spiritual lessons in there that I thought we ought to take note of and I felt like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

Success God's Way

Contributed by Steve Rutherford on Sep 13, 2005

How Hezekiah was successful based on these principles from God.

(2Ch 31:20 KJVR) And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God. (2Ch 31:21 KJVR) And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 31:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Christ! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

Freedom in Christ means it’s not a freedom to do whatever or however we wish rather, we are free from sin so that we may obey God (Romans 6:17-19).

The children of the devil live to please themselves instead of choosing a lifestyle that is pleasing to God. God wants us to pursue holiness. He wants us to live the Holy Spirit filled life. True Christian believer who has truly come to know Christ will be free from sin, they will be holy, in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8, Galatians 5:1

God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000

From Joseph’s experience, we learn that God is with us in major decisions of life.

Intro: Joseph experienced a great dilemma with the news of Mary’s pregnancy. He deliberated long and hard as to what to do. When the angel appeared to him in his dream, he made a decision to follow God’s direction in this matter. We too have dilemmas in life requiring much deliberation. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 30, 2005

The final installment in a series on the Character of God from Psalm 139. God’s Love.

The Character of God: God Is Love Psalm 139:17,18 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! 18 Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you. I. God loves you—this is why the Psalmist spoke of precious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God