Sermons on Turning Away From God:

Thirsting For God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 29, 2025

This sermon calls every believer to examine the true object of their deepest thirst and turn from the world’s broken wells to the only Source who can satisfy—the living God, who invites us to come, drink, and truly live.

Thirsting for God “If you don’t find life before death, you can’t find life after death” Every human being lives with a thirst. Some thirst for family approval… others for health, success, money, sports, exercise, music, or a thousand other pursuits. We chase what promises satisfaction, and we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Steps To What God Wants

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jan 28, 2005

This passage names four things God wants from his people. He wants us to humble ourselves, pray, seek his face, and turn from our wicked ways

Four Steps to What God Wants 2 Chronicles 7:14 & 15 ***Give background of Solomon’s prayer in previous chapter? Introduction: How many times have you heard someone say; “Just tell me what you want” Many have made this frustrated exclamation to someone they are trying to please--- ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Lessons Learned From God's People - God Is Faithful! Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 17, 2009

If there’s one thing we can learn from God’s dealings with the Israelites, it’s that God is FAITHFUL.

TEXT: Various TITLE: TOPIC: God’s faithfulness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, May 17, 2009 PROP.: God is faithful to His promises and his people and he shows his faithfulness through his power, his plans and his purposes! INTRODUCTION: Our sermon series is called: “Lessons learned ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jonah: God’s Compassion Is Different From Ours” Series

Contributed by Charles Clemons on Feb 10, 2021

“True compassion comes from God. It is sacrificial and reflects and honors Christ. It is otherworldly. It is inspiring, beautiful, and compelling. But the sin of racism is evidenced by a lack of compassion for those deemed inferior.”

JONAH: GOD’S COMPASSION IS DIFFERENT FROM OURS I. Jonah Rebels and Runs from God (1:1-3, 7, 17) A.God Supernaturally pursues Jonah (vv.3-9) 1. Sailors REPENT, and God Relents (vv.5-16) II. Jonah Prays and Recommits (2:1-10) III. Jonah PREACHED, and Nineveh Repents (3:1-10) IV. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3, Jonah 4:1-4, Matthew 12:41

When Our Dream Roads Take Strange Turns Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Reaffirming God’s presence and power in our lives

Good news and bad news… Bad news… comfort can kill you. Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley did an experiment some time ago that involved introducing an amoeba into a perfectly stress-free environment: ideal temperature, optimal concentration of moisture, constant food supply. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tell Your Heart To Beat Again

Contributed by Pablo Catala on May 27, 2019

The heart who knows it?

The heart who knows it? This majestic work of God that can feel the pains of life, that can enjoy the joys of hope, the one area of your body that has the ability to express both love or hate, this heart was developed for the soul purpose of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Comprehensive Study On Salvation And The Authority, Promises, Privileges, Rights, And Eternal Destiny Of Every Born-Again Christian - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 1, 2025

What a person believes about God is the most important thing contained in their mind. It affects everything about them. Specifically, what they believe about God shapes them spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

Part 2 Eternal Life Throughout the Bible, Christians are promised eternal life. None of the verses indicate that one can lose the eternal life that God promises (Matthew 19:29; Mark 10:29-30; Luke 18:29-30; John 3:16,36; 5:24; 6:39-40; John 17:2-3; Acts 13:47-48; Romans 5:20-21; 6:23; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 2:19-20, Hebrews 6:9, Philippians 1:6, Titus 2:11-12, Mark 8:35, Titus 3:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man From Baal Shalishah

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 28, 2018

Once upon a time there was story in which the poor and little people teach us about gratitude and generosity.

“But my dear - the bible is quite clear ‘Do not fear’ - That’s what God says my dear, do not fear’ Eleven years earlier when Judith had fallen in love with and married Reuben, one of the things that had attracted her to Reuben was his faith - that and his stunning good looks. Judith had so admired ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:12-17, Mark 6:31-44, Matthew 14:13-21, Malachi 3:8-18, John 6:1-21, Numbers 11:1-9, Exodus 16:1-36, 2 Kings 4:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

From The Dungeon To The Palace

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 18, 2014

After many years of waiting and character preparation, God has finally promoted Joseph from the Dungeon to the Palace. In the same manner, we have to be ready when the Lord will promote us. There are three important things we need to remember.

FROM THE DUNGEON TO THE PALACE We have been talking about the life of Joseph. Today, we will look at his promotion to be the second highest in the land. The last time we saw Joseph, he was languishing in an Egyptian prison. He was in prison for doing the right thing and honoring God in His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Nazarene

Paul's Solemn Plea To Rome Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 19, 2024

To herald Paul’s solemn plea and message to the church in Rome, to mark and turn away from those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine they had heard, learned, believed, and obeyed according to “The faith, once delivered to the saints.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Causes Divisions and Offenses 2. Serves not the Lord Jesus Christ 3. Deceives the Hearts of the Simple Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will present the message: “Paul’s Solemn Plea To Rome.” This was an urgent and solemn plea from the beloved apostle Paul to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-19, 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have Sinned

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 24, 2001

True repentance is turning from sin and turning to the Savior.

I HAVE SINNED Ex 9:27 And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, I have sinned this time: the LORD [is] righteous, and I and my people [are] wicked. Jos 7:20 And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and thus and thus have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Father Of A Nation

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 17, 2018

From the story of Samuel anointing David as future king, we learn to obey God (which impacts others), to never stop learning, and to cultivate character. (Used as Father's Day sermon.)

1 Samuel 15:34 - 1 Samuel 16:13 Lessons from the Father of a Nation This Father’s Day I thought it would be interesting to learn from the Father of a nation. We usually look at today’s story from the perspective of David, but why not see it through Samuel’s eyes? Samuel, in essence, is the father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 15:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Lamentations Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jul 21, 2008

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

Comfort From Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 4, 2021

This is a funeral Sermon for a middle-aged nonchristian woman who died with cancer

MESSAGE: “Comfort from Jesus” INTRODUCTION: 1.) In John chapter eleven the scene opens that a friend of Jesus was quite sick. A.) Lazarus would have been a good friend of Jesus. B.) Whenever Jesus came to Bethany he would always drop by for a meal, or to spend the night with this man and his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Answer To Our Family Problems Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 13, 2021

1. Seek help from the Healer (vs. 1-2). 2. Turn away from the hardness in our hearts (vs. 3-8). 3. Let God set the standards for our homes (vs. 4-9). 4. Don't be overwhelmed by the obstacles (vs. 10). 5. Be ready to receive God's plan for your life (vs. 11-12).

God's Answer to Our Family Problems The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:27-32; Matthew 19:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 13, 2021) BACKGROUND: *We have been going through a verse-by-verse study of the Lord's Sermon on the Mount, and today's Scripture in Matthew 5 covers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32, Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist