Sermons on Finish The Race:

Moses: A Matter Of Timing Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 17, 2014

Moses was God's man in God's place but his timing was not always on target.

1. The metaphor of the Olympic Games of Rome is key to the NT writers a. In the Revelation, John (and us) declares that the games of the emperor were not about Domitian but about God and Jesus at work in history b. Think of the ways he could have said to the world that Jesus is his son; until the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Race?

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Jan 13, 2016

What type of race are you running?

What is your race? Key Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the auhor and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running The Race To Win

Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Oct 29, 2005

This is a sermon that will challenge us to not be content with our place in Christ, but to RUN the race, not just jog it lazily, but RUN TO WIN!

Running The Race To Win Say this with me: THIS MESSAGE IS FOR ME. (REPEAT 3x’s) 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 MSG (24) You’ve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. (25) All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Foursquare

Hardships & Hazards On The Home Strech

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 7, 2016

A sermon to encourage believers to finish the Christian race.

Hardships & Hazards On the Home Stretch Hebrews 12:1-2 Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting Within Self?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 21, 2018

It is easy to fall into an invalid conclusion and trust your self? Your emotions and thought patterns can deceive you.

TRUSTING WITHIN SELF? WHAT SHALL I DO? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TRUST OURSELVES? WHAT SHALL I DO? CONSIDER RICH PAUPERS? I read many years ago about a man. The man’s law firm had been very successful and made him millions of dollars. He was known in the political ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep On Running This Race

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003

Here is another Messasge of Encouragement to those who are believers and to those who would become believers. Keeping our Faith at Full Speed and knowing the race we run has purpose and value.

Keep on running this race! Philippians 3:14 How many of you came to God’s house and you are just so well rested and ready to run a race? (Some of you are looking at me with that look He’s lost his mind). How many of you would like to go outside and do sprints across the church property? It’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Running Your Race

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 25, 2025

“Running Your Race” calls believers to reject comparison and discouragement, embrace their God-given lane with faithfulness and joy, and keep their eyes fixed on Jesus—the One who empowers, sustains, and rewards every step of the journey.

Running Your Race I remember the first time I attended a large Christian conference. Though we all shared a love for the Lord and His Word, this “unknown” attendee quietly wondered if anyone could see past the mask of confidence—past the polished smiles and ministry talk—to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-46, 1 Samuel 18:7, Mark 12:43-44, 1 Corinthians 3:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Running The Race? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

Are you weary and thinking about quitting? Stay in! Are you thinking about taking a detour? Keep going straight ahead! Have you dropped out of the race? Get back in—it’s not too late! For your own sake, and for the sake of those who will come afte

Southend AM 11 07 2010 Two British gas employees were out reading meters one day when they started talking about how good a physical condition they were in. One of them bragged that he when he was at school he was the fastest runner and always won competitions and races the other one claimed ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith And Running The Race Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 22, 2006

Conclusion of this series on Hebrews 11 which looks at what is required of us now that it is our turn, we are in the field of play.

Introduction Video Clip Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets – they have all run their race, they have retired and according to the writer to the Hebrews are now a great cloud of witnesses. They are no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pass The Baton

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009

Running the race of faith

Illustration: Children’s Talk: Running a race. Share what you have in life with others. Pass the baton to the next person. God started this race and was at the beginning, He will be at the end also to give you a trophy Heb 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2002

A Good Friday Meditation.

John 19:17-30 “It Is Finished” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The crucifixion is an extraordinary scene of darkness and despair! The events surrounding the death of Christ portray a picture of evil.... The unfair trial, the agony of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 7, 2004

This is the fifth and final message in a series looking at the life of Joseph and how dreams come true. This message deals with the finishing touches on a life that is lived in God’s perfect plan.

Joseph¡¦s Journey How Dreams Come True Pt 5 ¡V Finish Well Genesis 37:4-8 The Dream Genesis 41:46-54 The Climax Genesis 42:6 The Fulfillment Genesis 45:1-8 The Finish As we have progressed through this series over the last month ¡V let me take just a moment to recap 4 take home points with you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: *other

Finishing The Work Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 13, 2005

If we are to finish the work God is calling us to do we must apply the 3 actions that Nehemiah used to finish the work.

BIG IDEA: Starting is always easier than finishing a job. If we are to finish the work God is calling us to do we must apply the 3 actions that Nehemiah used to finish the work. INTRO: What do you think is easier: Starting a job or finishing a job? Although there are challenges to just getting ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fight To The Finish Series

Contributed by Tim George on Nov 5, 2001

We pick up our series today with a man who was determined to fight the good fight until he drew he last breath. Caleb was in a fight against his giants to the finish and God was going to enable him to finish well.

“Then the children of Judah came to Joshua in Gilgal. And Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him: “You know the word which the Lord said to Moses the man of God concerning you and me in Kadesh Barnea. I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh Barnea ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing Touches

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral message for Mrs. Betty Parker, a member of our church who had known for some time that she would die, and who had carefully thought through her relationships, her responsibilities, and her faith.

FINISHING TOUCHES (Philippians 1:3-11) I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. Some tasks are never finished. No matter how much effort you put in, they are never finished. There is always more that could be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist