Sermons on Walk Away From God:

Problem Prophet's Pitiful Plight Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jan 31, 2008

Saying no to God was the start of a donward descent by the Prophet Jonah. God had called him for one specific place-but he said no and ran from God. He is typical of many who do likewise and as Jonah, all rebelious people pay a heavy price for their stubb

PROBLEM PROPHET’S PITIFUL PLIGHT I. PRONOUNCEMENT: A. Preach! B. Place. C. Portraiture. II. PROBLEMS: A. Particular. B. Perplexing. C. Painful. III. PERFORMANCE: A. Perceived. B. Postponed. C. Procured. God’s longsuffering is amazing. How many of us would have given up on Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Walk In Faith

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 18, 2018

When you great God and walk in the comfort of Precious Holy Spirit, you walk in faith

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WALK IN FAITH Acts 9:31-35King James Version (KJV) 31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. 32 And it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31-35

Denomination: Charismatic

How Can Jonah Sleep So Soundly When Running Away From God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 11, 2013

A look at how a defiant attitude can cause us to not care that we're disobeying God.

HOW CAN JONAH SLEEP SO SOUNDLY WHEN RUNNING AWAY FROM GOD? Defiance can overwhelm any sense of guilt. - Jonah 1:5. - There are other possibilities here for why Jonah is able to enter into a deep sleep: it could have been physical exhaustion; it could have been that he’s so tormented by his ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

New Life Sweeps Away Fear Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 13, 2009

This message examines how the resurrection should remove fear from our life.

A recent article reported the top ten human fears. Here they are in order: Public speaking, heights, insects, financial problems, sickness, deep water, death, flying, driving and elevators. The conclusion that is so easy to draw is that human beings are very fearful. As we open the pages of Matthew ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walk In A Manner Worthy Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2019

In order to “Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord”, we must live a life that is 1) Prayerful (Colossians 1:9), 2) Pleasing (Colossians 1:10) 3) Purposeful (Colossians 1:11)

If you are planning on doing any trips this summer, you most likely know the importance of paying attention. When hiking, it's important to stay on the trail to avoid getting lost. While visiting Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, a 19-year-old hiker from Quebec was rescued after being ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Other

The Story Behind The Story

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018

In these first seven verses of Ruth we are introduced to the family of a man named Elimelech who lived during the days of the judges (v. 1). It is the sad tale of a man who chooses to walk out on the Lord and on God's plan for his life. As a result of his

Studies in the Book of Ruth “The Story Behind The Story.” Ruth 1:1-7 Only two books of the Bible bear the names of women; they ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Cut Away The Flesh

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 22, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 17: 1 – 27

Genesis 17: 1 – 27 Cut away the flesh 17 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless. 2 And I will make My covenant between Me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly.” 3 Then Abram fell on his face, and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Oct 8, 2024

God doesn't want us to walk in fear, but to trust Jesus and let the peace of God rule in our hearts.

FROM FEAR TO FAITH A. The Nature of fear 1. Fear is the emotion brought on by a perceived danger or threat, real or perceived. 2. Fear is a good emotion to warn us, but on the negative side can also be debilitating, paralyzing, controlling and can bind us up. 3. There is also a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Foursquare

The Advice That Can Divert You From God’s Will

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 23, 2018

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

While Jesus Is Away

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jul 30, 2025

This sermon will give you the opportunity to decide which place you will spend your eternal life...heaven or hell.

“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Ephesians 4:30-32, Galatians 5:16-17, Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Listen From God?

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jan 16, 2026

The Bible starts with a speaking God. The shapeless, hopeless, dark earth became live, beautiful and fruitful even the Holy God could say, it was good!. When someone responds to God in faith and in obedience supernatural things would happen!. Truly a transformation takes place!

From the very first page of the Scriptures, we learn that our God is a God who speaks. God’s speech sets him apart from false idol gods who have a mouth but cannot speak. Psalms 115:3-7 Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him. But their idols are silver and gold, made by human hands. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:15, Luke 21:34-36, Matthew 24:34-39, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 13:58, James 4:6, Hebrews 3:19, Numbers 14:34, Genesis 3:1-7, Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1, Isaiah 59:2, Jeremiah 25:9-13, Ephesians 4:18-19, Psalm 115:3-7, Psalm 135:15-18, Isaiah 42:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking In The Fog

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 17, 2021

Some of us feel ‘tranquility’ is the sign of God’s stamp on a particular project or work, but I have found out that when you enter into the will of God great opposition, obstacles and demons come against you, that is a clear indication that you are in the center of God’s will.

FOG Isaiah 43:2”When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” SO you're waiting for the heat, anxiety, angst and chaos to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking By Faith, Not By Sight Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen...

Today, we are reminded of a fundamental truth in our Christian journey: walking by faith, not by sight. This concept may seem simple, but it requires intentional practice and surrender. In Scripture, we see numerous examples of God's people facing uncertain situations, where the natural ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

You Can't Run Away Series

Contributed by Christopher Young on Feb 15, 2013

This is the 1st in a series takes us all the way through the book of Ruth to allow us to discover exactly the Who, What, Where, Why, and How Jesus is our Kinsman redeemer.

You Can’t Run Away Ruth 1:1-5 I. Intro: A. On his book “The Conduct of Life”, the American novelist Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “The efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it.” B. If you think about it that is just as true today as ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Rolling Away Stones

Contributed by Stephen Ring on Feb 6, 2004

The significance of the statement "Who will roll away the stone?" in Mark 6:3-4

ROLLING AWAY STONES Easter Morning begins in darkness A darkness of despair and disillusionment A darkness of “Why did He die?” and “What will happen now?” A darkness in the heart of a mother who has lost her son A darkness in a group of followers who have lost their leader But into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist