Sermons on Cup Runs Over:

Therefore, Run The Race Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 21, 2023

As we continue our therefore series, we take a look at Hebrews 12, and how we are the run our race.

Part of my misspent youth was spent hanging around Racehorses and those who bet on horse races. I’ve mentioned before that my sister and I both had horses when we were teenagers, and when we lived in Hammond River, just outside of Saint John, New Brunswick, we boarded them at a farm that provided ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Choice

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 13, 2025

This is a short Sermon I used for a Sunday night and focused on Jesus in the Garden and the choice He made for us

There’s a moment every firefighter knows — when the alarm sounds, and you have to decide whether you’re willing to run toward what everyone else is running away from. I’ll never forget one particular call years ago. We arrived to find a house fully engulfed in flames. On the porch stood a woman, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Ain't Over 'til It's Over

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Learn how to triumph over life's difficulties instead of just 'coping' with them!

I. Problems Plague Us All! A. Bad Things Happen to Good People! B. Have you ever wanted a lot out of life, only to find out that life has a lot to take out of you!? (I used to want to be Filthy, Stinking, Rich – Well, 2 out of 3 ain’t bad) C. Would You Agree With Matthew 5:45? “…He makes His sun ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

It Ain't Over 'til It's Over

Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 25, 2002

A look at a calling of God’s people back to godly ways.

Introduction: Names illustration Background: Security established, responsibility delegated, daily schedule delegated. Purpose Statement: If you are a child of God then… I. Get Organized for God (vs. 5-60, 66-69) A. Nehemiah performing triage 1. Explaining triage illustration 2. Walls were just ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:5-73

Denomination: Baptist

It Ain't Over Till It's Over Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 22, 2005

The 7th sermon in a series on Joshua. The sermon emphasizes the importance of not giving up when God’s still got work for us to do.

Introduction: 1. A young woman brought her fiancé home to meet her parents for thanksgiving dinner. After dinner, the girl’s mother asked her husband to find out about the young man. The father invited him to his study for a talk. "So what are your plans?" the father asked the young man. "I’m a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It Ain't Over 'til It's Over

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

Today many want to quit due to the various situations and trials facing your life. However, God has blessings for you that if you don’t quit you will see His promises for your life. Let this sermon minister to your heart to endure til the end!

Genesis 12:1-3 Covenant: A solemn promise, pledge or agreement (a vow) between two or more parties to carry out some action agreed upon or committed to. Genesis 17:5 Genesis 21:1-3 God wants your family to inherit the Abraham blessings. Blessed means “empowered to prosper” in every area of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time Is Running Out

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 13, 2001

A textual exposition arranged by the recurring themes of the text calling God’s people in my care to live so they can be unashamed when Jesus returns.

Topic: Jesus/Christian Living Theme: Living Ready for Jesus’ Return Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to live so they can be unashamed when Jesus returns. Response: Individuals will ponder what attitude or habit would be most embarrassing to them if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Walk Dont Run

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

2 John gives us some specific commands on how we should live our lifes. Walk in love and Walk in Truth

2 John 1-13 Walk, Don’t Run Introduction A. One of the least covered events in the Olympics is race walking. I remember watching it once on TV and laughing at it. Well then I tried to do it. I could not. (Demonstrate how to do it). Heather’s Pastor at Houghton was in the trials B. We often ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Keep Running The Race Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

2 MOTIVATIONS FOR PERSERVERENCE IN THE FAITH AND IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: 2 MOTIVATIONS FOR PERSERVERENCE IN THE FAITH AND IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY I. (:8-10) KEEP RUNNING THE RACE BECAUSE OUR TESTIMONY IMPACTS THE SALVATION OF GOD’S ELECT A. (:8) Encouragement from the Promise Fulfilled = the Resurrection of Jesus Christ The Resurrection of Christ lies at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Running The Race And Winning It

Contributed by Chew Chew on Jan 28, 2007

How to run the race God set before us and complete it.

Title: Running the race and winning it! Text: 1Corinthians 9:24-25 Introduction I believe that all of us have participated in a cross-country race. When I was in secondary school, the cross-country race is a yearly affair and we have to train and run the cross-country whether we like it or not. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running From Or Into Trouble? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 1:1-5

Text: Ruth 1:1-5, Title: Running From or Into Trouble? Date/Place: LSCC, 4/22/06, AM A. Opening illustration: a story about pain being the indicator of something—leprosy, pig, crow, acorn, tree B. Background to passage: Ruth is the only book in the OT named after someone who is not an Israelite. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Running God's Race Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006

The importance of faithfully running the race we are called to run...

Date Written: April 4, 2006 Date Preached: April 5, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed - PM Service) Sermon Details: Series Title: Basic Bible Studies Sermon Title: Running God’s Race Sermon Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction: Have you ever stopped to think about what the Bible would look like ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Running A Contagious Race Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

Using Paul as our example, this message considers the race that we as Christians must run in order to be contagiuos in our lives.

INTRODUCTION This is week 4 of our series Becoming Contagious. Today we look at ‘RUNNING A CONTAGIOUS RACE’ taken from 1 Corinthians 9:19-27. Paul in our passage today is talking about our example, our method, our witness and the way in which we live. They way others look at us and the way we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Run To The Throne, Not The Phone

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

Important to take your petitions to the Throne of God

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK 73402 Pastor@firstbaptist.org St. Luke 23:50-52. 50. And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counseller; and he was a good man, and a just: 51. (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-52

Denomination: Baptist

Run Hard To The Finish

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 2, 2007

To challenge the students to make a decision to run right up to the finish and to encourage those that are dropping out of the race to come back right on.

Text: 2 Timothy 4: 6-8 Title: Running Hard to the Finish Objective: To challenge the students to make a decision to run right up to the finish and to encourage those that are dropping out of the race to come back right on. Introduction Before I began with the actual preaching of the word, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal