SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Running From God:

showing 213,766-213,780 of 228,581
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Feed Me

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 5, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,457 views

    Are seekers looking for spiritual food or physical food?

    Weekend Message/Devotion John 6:24-35 Feed Me! The masses that were fed from the loaves and fishes clamored after Jesus. They wanted more! Jesus poured out the message of truth. – the word of God. And then he fed them bread and fishes that they would not suffer hunger. But no sooner had ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    A Well Without Water

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 14, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,359 views

    The word of truth is the water of life. In which, it refreshes the souls that receive it. But those who deceive (false prophets/teachers) speak error because there is no truth in them.

    The word of truth is the water of life. In which, it refreshes the souls that receive it. But those who deceive (false prophets/teachers) speak error because there is no truth in them. As clouds hinder the light of the sun, so do the false prophets darken counsel with words that have no truth. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Adam Laible avatar

    Warning Against The Perils Of Wealth And Greed Series

    Contributed by Adam Laible on May 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,340 views

    James 5:1. In this verse, James offers us a stern warning about the dangers of wealth and the relentless pursuit of material possessions. It is a timeless message that resonates with us even in the present day, as we navigate a world consumed by greed and materialism.

    I. The Corrosive Nature of Wealth (James 5:1-3) James begins by addressing those who are rich, cautioning them against the potential pitfalls that come with material abundance. He reminds them that wealth can have a corrosive effect on the human soul, leading to arrogance, selfishness, and a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Hurdles And Progress Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 5, 2020
     | 2,505 views

    There was Hypocrisy, covetousness, and lie, which had been dealt with correction in the early Church. Then, the Church began to expand. Read more.

    Acts 5:1-11 Hurdles in the Progress of a Church Hypocrisy, Covetousness, and Lies The episode of the death and burial of Ananias and Sapphira in the first church of the New Testament is heartbreaking, and a costly spiritual lesson the Church has learned. Hypocrisy, covetousness, and lie were ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • How To Avoid Hell thumbnail

    How To Avoid Hell Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 684 views

    The main idea is that hell is a real place, but we can avoid it by accepting Jesus Christ as our Savior, who offers us hope, rest, and peace for eternity.

    Today, we're going to talk about a pretty intense topic: hell. I know it's not something we usually chat about, but it's important to understand because Jesus talked about it a lot. In fact, He mentioned it over 70 times in the New Testament. So, let's dive into a story Jesus told about a rich man ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Kingdom Of Expectations thumbnail

    Kingdom Of Expectations Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 984 views

    Embrace Jesus as our Savior, even when He doesn't fit our expectations.

    Today, we're going to talk about something we all deal with - expectations. That refers to those things we think should happen or how things should be. Sometimes, our expectations can get in the way of seeing the real deal. So, let's dive into this idea and see how it connects to Jesus and our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Focus On Christ thumbnail

    Focus On Christ Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,951 views

    In life's storms, we must keep our focus on Christ, overcoming fear, distractions, and doubt.

    Ever been so into your phone that you walked into a wall or a pole? Yeah, me too. That's what happens when we lose focus, or focus on the wrong thing. Same thing happens when we lose focus on Jesus, we start to trip up in life. Let's check out a story in the Bible where Peter lost his focus on ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Why Churches Are In Trouble.

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2024
     | 928 views

    The Church is declining in the US for many reasons. These are just a few.

    Why churches are in trouble. 1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Many in the Church do not taste of the milk because they are not saved. They are there for many reasons, but not to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Philip The Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025
     | 504 views

    Philip the Evangelist

    Acts 8:26 - 40 Philip the Evangelist The Voice - A Divine Voice - 26 And the angel of the Lord A Direct Voice - spake unto Philip, saying, A Distinct Voice - It's Direction - Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. It's ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    All At Sea Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025
     | 96 views

    All at Sea

    Acts 27 v 27 - 44 All at Sea The Delay - 27 But when the fourteenth night was come, The Distress - as we were driven up and down in Adria, The Discernment - about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country; The Distance - 28 And sounded, and found it twenty ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Good Grief!

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,344 views

    When (not if) you go through grief, if you have Jesus Christ at the center of your life, you can make it through.

    Every Tuesday in September, and there are five of them, I will be facilitating a group entitled "Living After Loss." As I have thought about you this past week, I realized there’s one word that applies, or will apply, to all of us, and that word is grief. How many unmentioned needs are in the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Steve avatar

    Ministry Is...

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,904 views

    Ministry is...Finding, Focusing, Financing, and Fulfilling. Ways we can see ourselves as ministers, and better equip ourselves to perform ministry. A general guideline of a short sermon to a small group such as visitation committee...etc.

    Good morning, I. Thank you II. Illustration-Have everyone stand, and turn to right. Then extend arms and rub each others shoulders. Then reverse to the left. III. Are you aware of what just took place? IV. Illustration explained- “ You over on this end, what happened the first time we were ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Glen Lawhun avatar

    Like Precious Faith

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on May 2, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,096 views

    Because we have obtained like precious faith we have great and precious promises.

    II Peter 1:1 a. …like precious faith… (without the shedding of the precious blood of Jesus there would be no precious faith) b. Jude 1:3 …contend for the faith… c. Rev. 12:17 …the dragon was in enraged…and went to make war with those who keep the commandment of God and have the testimony of Jesus ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To Be Filled With Joy

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,780 views

    This message explores Jesus’ practical advice on the pathway to more joy in your life.

    - in John 15, 16, and 17, Jesus talks more about joy than anywhere else in the gospels/we’ll be looking at these passages over the next few weeks. - Eric Tissenbaum: prof who told the class that they didn’t have to take notes on everything in his class/when he was going to say something ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Treston avatar

    Once Upon A Time

    Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,989 views

    sermon for a wedding

    Once upon a time A fair maiden set of on a long journey down the coast of the south island in search of a brighter future. She met many people upon her journey, and had many adventures Meanwhile in the olden town of Christ church a young nobleman was tending to his MR2 it was a trusty steed but ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican