Sermons about Running From God

The Advice That Can Divert You From God’s Will

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 23, 2018

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Looking at those who shouted at Christ while He was on the cross, this sermon explores how their demands would have led Christ directly away from doing God's will. How often does the advice the world gives us every day do the same thing?

ADVICE FROM THE CROWD: “Good advice” from the world can divert you from God’s will for your life. - Mark 15:29-32. - While Jesus is on the cross, the crowd throws several suggestions His way. When you dig into them a little, it’s interesting to see how deeply counterproductive they are. There ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Separating Yourself From God’s Work

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 14, 2025

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No believer is called to operate in isolation. The body of Christ is interconnected, and God expects His children to labour together in unity, humility, and submission to His order.

THE DANGER OF SEPARATING YOURSELF FROM GOD’S WORK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Numbers 16:1-35 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 10:25, Romans 12:4-5, John 15:4-6, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Psalm 133:1-3 INTRODUCTION: One of the most grievous errors a believer can make is to separate themselves from ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jonah's Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007

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This message is based on Jonah’s prayer in Jonah 2 and reminds us of our need to return to God when we’ve run from Him.

“3 POWERFUL PRAYERS – JONAH” Jonah 2 INTRO - A little girl was observed by her pastor standing outside the preschool Sunday School classroom between Sunday School and worship, waiting for her parents to come and pick her up for "big church." The pastor noticed that she clutched a big storybook ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Accomplishing God's Will Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 25, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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The fourth message in a series of messages from Jonah.

ACCOMPLISHING GOD’S WILL Jonah 1:7-15 * When to get to the end of this life, what is it that you hope will be your legacy? Is it your wish that people stand over you and say, “he was a good family man?” or “she was a good cook?” or “he was his own man?” or “she was a great business woman?” While ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 30, 2017

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Don't run ahead of God's leaders.

“Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan . . . then officers reminded the people . . . ‘When you see the Ark of the Covenant . . . go quickly over the Jordan . . . stay about 3,000 feet away . . . you have not come this way before’ . . . ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Renewed Strength For The Journey

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 20, 2025

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Today, we embrace the limitless beauty of God’s promise—a gift of renewal born from His boundless love. With open hearts and unwavering faith, we delve into the profound depths of this divine invitation.

Introduction Isaiah 40:31 “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. ” • This verse is a beacon of hope for the weary, a reminder for those waiting on the Lord that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 27:14, Lamentations 3:25-26, Psalm 103:5, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 12:1, Micah 6:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

All That We Received Came From God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

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To show that GOD entrusted to us everything, there's no other Source, only GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the owner? No. JESUS is. I'm His faithful steward. 1 Timothy 4:6 (Amplified Bible) If you lay all these instructions before the brethren, you will be a worthy steward and a good minister of Christ Jesus, ever nourishing your own self on the truths of the faith and of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heroes #2: Run Towards Your Giant Series

Contributed by N A on Jul 12, 2008

based on 11 ratings

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David, the shepherd boy, was a young person who knew God, was strong in the Lord, and had great adventures. His victory over the giant Goliath is an example for us as to how we can overcome the giant troubles and problems in our lives.

HEROES #2: RUNNING TOWARDS YOUR GIANT INTRO TO TOPIC: Review last week. Although Jesus is the world’s greatest superhero, God is calling every one of us to be heroes as well. Heroes are made when you make a choice – will you be a hero? KEY TEXT: Daniel 11:32b. “But the people who know ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: *other

Lessons From Lamentations Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jul 21, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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Through calamities and suffering we can learn about God’s judgement, about our own sin, and about God’s renewing power.

Lessons from Lamentations Lamentations 3:1-3; 19-24; 40-42 For the past couple of weeks, we have been inundated with reports of the floods in the Midwest. The reports about Iowa are of special interest to Sue & me, since we come from there, so we perked up our ears when we heard names of ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-42

Denomination: Brethren

Lessons From The Vineyard SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 23, 2023

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| 1,344 views

God's provision

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I trust that the Lord has kept you well and that you are eager to join me in this beautiful journey through His Word. Today, we are going to take a leisurely stroll through the lush vineyards of Deuteronomy 6:10-12. We are going to pause, breathe in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:10-12

Topics: Lessons, Vineyard

God Pursues A Love Relationship Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 21, 2003

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Part 2 of a series on Blackaby’s Experiencing God: when God pursues us, we can either keep on running, hoping that He cannot catch up, or we can hide, hoping He will not find us. We need to let His love catch us.

A few weeks ago I was driving down Fifth Street, on my way to a hospital visit. Just this side of the Soldiers’ home grounds, I became aware that some driver was right on my back bumper, weaving back and forth, his engine roaring, his horn blowing. Somebody was in a very big hurry. Well, as we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:10-15, Jeremiah 30:31

Denomination: Baptist

Jephthah's Call

Contributed by Larry Holbrook on Nov 18, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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God has a plan for your life, are you running from his call?

JEPHTHAH’S CALL Judges 11:1-11 (I) Son of an Harlot (Born in Sin) By birth he was disqualified from entering into the congregation of the Lord. (A) Deuteronomy 23:2, (NIV) ,(No one born of a forbidden marriage nor any of his descendants may enter the assembly of the LORD, even ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From Wiffle Ball

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on May 5, 2009

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I loved wiffle ball as a child, some of those lessons apply to our walk with Christ

LESSONS FROM WIFFLE BALL (All my sermons use illustrations from sermon central and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) When I was a young child I loved to play wiffle ball. We would set up a small “ball park” in the back yard and pretend we were great base ball players. You can do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gift Of God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 24, 2013

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If only we knew the gift of God, we would not be shelving God behind, ignoring church, prayer and running behind materialistic things. Are you there?

Gift of God John 4:10"…….If you knew the gift of God…” If only we knew the gift of God, we would not be shelving God behind, ignoring church, prayer and running behind materialistic things. Are you there? Do you have the guts to tell your boss, ‘kindly give me ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Things God Hates Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

based on 8 ratings

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Seven ways we can offend God

Proverbs 6:16-19 I’ve always admired people who can wear a T-shirt that’s so outrageous that you wonder what made them wear it in the first place. For instance, there was a retired guy who wore one that said, “At my age I’ve seen it all, heard it all, done it all. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

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