Sermons on Christian Race:

Funeral Service

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2009

A message I have used for funerals

2 Timothy 4:6-8 DEPARTURE IS A CERTAINTY I have fought a good fight—Many times life seems like a fight more than it does anything else. We get knocked down and God helps us up. We have health problems and financial problems and then we come to a day such as this and once again have to rely upon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Rise Again...and Run!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010

The race you and I are in, the course we are running, is not a sprint! Its a marathon! And, in running the marathon, your goal is to finish the race, not fall out by the wayside before you cross the finish line.

Rise Again...and Run!!! Text: Philippians 3:13-14 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparing To Run Series

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 12, 2011

A person don't just decide the day before a Marathon to run! They have to train, keep their focus, and not look back. The Christian has to have the same desire to train and RUN!

Introduction Define Marathon: An endurance race that pushes a runner to their limits. READ I CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 I. Ready to Train (v.24-25) A. Some Christians view the Church as a spectator sport! We get comfortable and watch the show. B. Others believe God will train ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Running

Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on Mar 24, 2011

A Practical message on how to keep running this race-we call christianity

KEEP RUNNING ………. Text. Gal 5: 7 You were (past tense) running a good race. Who cut in on you and kept you from obeying the truth? Intro: How do we keep running for Jesus? Keep in mind we are not in a 50yrd dash or a sprint.. in it for the long haul I’ve seen many ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Run The Race Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006

This is the first in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

How to Run the Race (Pt. I) Sermon – July 24th 2005 Perseverance is a word and in particular a concept that is largely foreign to people in Western society. But it is something that we, as God’s people must grasp. We have to trust that as we do the work of God, He will do His part – He will give ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Run The Race Pt. Iv Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006

This is the fourth in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

How To Run The Race (Pt. IV) Sermon – August 14th 2005 We have been talking about perseverance for the last three weeks. The book of Romans speaks of perseverance building character… Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Run The Race Pt. V Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006

This is the fifth in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

How To Run The Race (Pt. V) Sermon – August 21st 2005 As children of God we are called to live our lives on a higher plane than the world around us. The world goes by the tangible things that one can touch – we are told to walk by faith and not by sight. The world will tell you that you need to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wilderness Between Waterstations - Running The Race.

Contributed by Louis Mare on May 27, 2025

You’re feeling strong, a bit proud even, thinking “I’m good. I’ll take water at the next one.” But then suddenly… The sun beats down, the road stretches out, your legs get tight, the silence kicks in, and your body starts reminding you—you needed that water.

Good morning church and welcome to a unique moment. Today, we're not just speaking to everyday life—we're speaking to the road, the trail, and the race. Let me ask you something: Have you ever run past a water station and immediately regretted it? You’re feeling strong, a bit proud even, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Race Is His But Your Faithfulness Matters

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 2, 2025

Because the race belongs to Christ alone, we are called not to carry its full weight but to run our leg with faithfulness—working, resting, and trusting that our part in God’s eternal plan matters.

The Race Is His But Your Faithfulness Matters Time is short, eternity is long, so live your life wisely Longevity is a grace—an extension of time from the hand of God. But with it often comes a sobering awareness: the words of Genesis 3:19 still echo through time—“for you are dust, and to dust ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Prize: Running The Divine Race SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Stay focused and keep your faith strong. Remember, God is there to run the last mile with you.

Let us pray - Lord, as I embark on preaching your Gospel, I commit myself to do it to the best of my ability. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your goodness and power. Speak through me that I may speak for you. Save me from fear and pride, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Topics: Endurance, Faith

Christianity

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 26, 2006

Explains the costs and rewards of faithfulness as a Christian.

Let’s take a look at society’s honest view of the early church by reviewing this letter from antiquity: For Christians are not distinguished from the rest of mankind by country, or by speech, or by dress. For they do not dwell in cities of their own, or use a different language, or practice a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christians...

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 31, 2013

If you were to ask people in a crowded restaurant how many are Christians most would probably raise their hand. But when you ask what does that mean; well, you would get many different answers. So, how can we tell the true from the false?

Title: “Christians…” Text: Acts 11:19–26 Introduction: I’ve been thinking—always a dangerous thing for a Baptist preacher, I know—but what does it really mean to be a Christian? Is it walking an aisle? Shaking a preacher’s hand? Maybe it’s when you get baptized? (Though I’ve seen some folks go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2020

This is the 25th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#25] A CHRISTIAN? Acts 11:19-30 Introduction: The Church had stayed in and near Jerusalem until Stephen was killed and persecution broke out. Although these Christians were living in new towns and meeting new people, they continued to be effective in leading people to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christians! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 7, 2014

What are we as Christians and how are we to relate to one another?

Let us continue to learn from our Loving Creator God through the Apostle Paul as he writes a letter to a Christian Brother named Philemon and his church. Because all Scriptures is God-breathed, the Apostle Paul was the instrument to relay God’s message. Open your Bibles to Philemon…. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 5, 2016

Acts 11:26 says that believers were first called “Christians” at Antioch. What does “Christian” mean? How can we live up to our name of “Christian.” This is the final sermon in his series on “Names for the People of God.”

Christian Series: Names for the People of God Chuck Sligh June 5, 2016 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 11:26 – “And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist