Sermons on Stay Away:

Stay Connected PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024

This sermon explores our relationship with Christ, emphasizing the importance of faith, fellowship, and fruitfulness as evidence of our divine connection.

Welcome, beloved, to this precious moment where we gather under the shelter of God's word. It is here, in this sacred space, that we seek to understand more deeply the profound truths of our faith, to draw closer to the heart of God, and to find nourishment for our souls. This is not a mere ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Topics: Producing Fruit

It Came To Pass

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 10, 2025

A funeral message centered on the favorite saying of the woman who'd died - "It came to pass."

In Luke we’re told that after Jesus rose from the dead, He led (His disciples) out (of the city) as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. And we’re told “IT CAME TO PASS, that as He blessed them, He was parted from them and carried up into heaven. And they worshiped Him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop Being Yoked With Unbelievers

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 12, 2005

Paul asks us to stop being yoked with unbelievers. However, he does NOT ask us to stay away from them. Why? Jesus wants us to be holy, and he invites us to join in with his mission to reach sinners!

Introduction: Paul has been telling the church that he and his fellow worker Timothy fix their “eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” (2 Cor 4: 18) Paul longs for his heavenly dwelling (5:2) but in the meantime makes it his ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Excuses, Excuses,

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

Excuses, excuses, you hear them everyday. Now, the devil he’ll supply them, if from church you stay away. When people come to know the Lord, the devil always loses, So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses!

Excuses, Excuses Luke 14:15-24 Excuses, excuses, you hear them everyday. Now, the devil he’ll supply them, if from church you stay away. When people come to know the Lord, the devil always loses, So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses! Are excuses keeping you from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Keep Away From Idols Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 18, 2019

The power of Christ within you Is greater than the power of evil around You.

18 We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. 19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one. 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Go Away As Well?

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

The purpose fo this message is to encourage graduating students, as well as others, to stay close to Jesus and grow in His grace, knowing that there is no where else to turn for eternal life.

DO YOU WANT TO GO AWAY AS WELL? John 6:51-69 INTRODUCTION: A. Let me begin this morning by congratulating our graduating High School seniors B. Have you ever found yourself absorbed in a story? 1. Maybe you are a science fiction nut and find yourself on another planet. 2. Or maybe a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-69, Joshua 24:14-18, Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Turns Away Temptation

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 2, 2004

A look at the devil’s temptation of Christ and what it gives us for dealing with temptation in our own lives.

February 29, 2004 — First Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 4:1-13 Jesus TURNS Away Temptation Trust Use God’s Word Recognize Temptation Never Surrender (note: An outline for the congregation should be printed in the bulletin, put on screen, etc., with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

While You Were Away

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009

MAYBE YOU HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF SOMETHING EXCITING THAT HAPPENED WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. THE BIBLE TELLS OF MANY WHO MISSED A BLESSING BECAUSE THEY WERE AWAY AND NOT WHERE THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN.

CBC WHILE YOU WERE AWAY TEXT: Ps 16:11 Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. INTRODUCTION: YOU MAY RECALL, THE LITTLE NOTE PADS, USED FOR YEARS TO INFORM SOMEONE OF PERTINENT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Baptist

When God Don't Put The Fire Out

Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 24, 2018

This will encourage the Child of God to stay faithful

Has your faith really ever been tested? I mean REALLY put to the test? 5 Life-Changing Lessons from the Story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego Dan. 3 Prevention is better than a cure. So you eat your vegetables, drink eight glasses of water each day, stay away form ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Free Refills Of His Goodness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 16, 2010

Mary & Martha said that Lazarus was the one whom Jesus loved. But how could Jesus treat a friend like He did? Why would He callously stay away while this close friend died... and He could have prevented it?

OPEN: “How many of you know the name of the brother of Mary and Martha who Jesus raised from the dead?” (most of the audience raised their hand). Who was it? Lazarus. Read text: John 11:1-47 followed by prayer. ILLUS: A few years back I read a story about a may village in southwest ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-47, John 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping Away From Your Delilah

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

Everyman’s battle is the lust of the eye. In this sermon you will learn the principles in overcoming on of man’s weakest areas of his life.

Keep away from your Delilah Dr. Fernando Cabrera Judges 16:4-22 Delilah means lit. “the weak one or the longing one”. There are woman in some men’s life that when they are around them they make them feel like “the weak one”. There are certain women in men’s life that are like kryptonite, they sap ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Run Your Own Race PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

Explores the Christian journey, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, individual purpose, and handling distractions in the race set by God.

Good morning, beloved family. It's a joyous day to gather together in the house of our Lord. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us has a place, a purpose, a mission, a race that has been set before us by our gracious God. And today, we are going to unwrap the beauty of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Staying Focused

Be Careful Of Distractions PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To highlight the dangers of worldly distractions, emphasize the importance of maintaining focus on God and His Word, and encourage believers to stay on the path God has set for them.

Hey everyone, it's great to see you all here, gathered as one family, ready to delve into the Word of God together. Today, we're going to be looking at "The Danger of Distractions, The Power of Focus, and The Call to Stay on Course." Now, I am sure most of us, if not all, have experienced the pull ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:19, Luke 10:41

Topics: Stay On Course

Don’t Play With Ghosts, Witchcraft Or Mediums

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 23, 2024

The Halloween Season seems innocent and as something laughable, but under the veneer is a real danger. God, who's much wiser than us, warned us to stay away from all witchcraft, necromancy, spirits, and satanism. Warn your friends of this menace.

DON’T PLAY WITH GHOSTS, WITCHCRAFT OR MEDIUMS Deut. 18:9-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. This reminds me of the two old baseball players, Abe and Jake, who made a deal. Whichever one died first, he would come back and tell the other guy if there's baseball in Heaven. 2. A few months later, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choices Make A Difference PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

Wholehearted obedience to God, not partial or conditional surrender, is the true expression of faith and trust, bringing us into deeper relationship with Him.

Some of us know the tug-of-war inside the heart: the whisper of God on Sunday and the noise of everything else on Monday. We mean well. We sing loud. We even start strong. But somewhere between the amen and the alarm clock, our obedience gets edited, trimmed, negotiated. Can you relate? I can. We ...read more

Topics: Starting, Staying