Sermons on Finish The Race:

Quitters - Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Hang on! Let go! Endure till the end! Throw in towel. So should we quit or not quit? That is the question!

I. Introduction Some have already crashed and burned! Others are killing it. Fasts. Workout plans. Pages read. Promises kept. Promises broken. A new year and new dreams, new ambitions, new desires and old obstacles, old challenges, old situations. This mix leads to quitting. As much anticipation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Quitters - Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Hang on! Let go! Endure till the end! Throw in towel. So should we quit or not quit? That is the question!

I. Introduction In a 2016 research project a study of how long New Year's Resolutions actually last. Here are the results: Only 64 percent last longer than the first month and only 46 percent last longer than six months. Even more discouraging is the statistic that only 14 percent of people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-13, 1 Kings 19:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Siege Is Over!

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Jun 17, 2023

A “siege” is a military term, which the dictionary describes as a “military blockade of a city or fortified place to compel it to surrender”. This was common in Biblical times.

A “siege” is a military term, which the dictionary describes as a “military blockade of a city or fortified place to compel it to surrender”. This was common in Biblical times. In those days, cities were usually surrounded with walls to protect them from invasion by other nations. There is usually ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-33, 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Old God's Way (2020)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 5, 2020

Growing Old God's Way - Psalm 71 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Theme #1: Develop a Knowledge of God. • Theme #2: Develop Good Habits. • Theme #3: Develop a Lifestyle of Serving God. SERMON BODY: Ill: • Growing old has been described as the, ‘metallic age’. • That is when you get silver in your hair, gold in your teeth and lead in your ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

“the King Of Glory On A Cross” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 12, 2016

Jesus identified with sin and sinners on the cross. As He died, He continued to fulfill prophecy and obey the Father.

7 10 2016 “The King of Glory on a Cross” John 19:17-30 Pilate could not stand up against the pressure of the Jewish leaders and so he freed Barabbas and sentenced Jesus to die by crucifixion. After receiving beatings and scourgings, we read that Jesus begins his walk to Golgotha. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Judge Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

We are not to judge others as if we are God. Or to judge with evil thoughts.

James 2:1–13 1My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? 2For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Inspiration This Day Series

Contributed by Onaefe Edebi on May 2, 2014

'This Day' is a daily series on practical inspirational guide for living your best life with joy, peace and fulfilment.

This Day: "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven" Have you ever felt like time is racing against you? And truly , time is an expert runner. He doesn't get tired at any lap and never slows down; not even for a split second. That's how we often are driven to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 22, 2015

Love is all that because all that matters is love.

Love him who tells you your faults in private. It is easier to guard a sack full of fleas than a girl in love. Love does not pay attention to dignity. - (Jewish Proverbs) Gen_29:20 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20

Denomination: Baptist

Be Still So That You Can Run

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on Oct 23, 2011

Rest is necessary to run the race God has marked out for us.

Be Still So That You Can Run! Thomas A. Gaskill October 30, 2011 Introduction: Read Isaiah 40:28-31 Rest is vital to our well being physically, mentally, and spiritually. God created the Sabbath to be a means of revitalization. It is a day to heed God’s invitation: “Be still ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Unleashed?

Contributed by Robert Webb on Jun 13, 2016

What would happen if we unleashed ourselves to take the truth to a lost world? Is my life being confined within boundaries, could I be convicted of being a Christian?

Tracy and I were riding our bike and we passed a house that had a little dog running at us full speed. All of a sudden he stopped he had come to the end of his leash and just barked at us. What if he could go outside his boundaries, what if he were unleashed? Questions starting coming to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Governance

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Apr 8, 2024

It’s not easy being in government. One single decision can affect millions of lives.

It’s not easy being in government. One single decision can affect millions of lives. Therefore, we need to pray for our leaders and lift them up constantly in prayers, so that they can receive divine guidance on how to govern. The Bible advises us to pray for our leaders. We also have to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Ecclesiastes 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Run To Get The Prize Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 7, 2024

Paul was using a race metaphor the people of Corinth would immediately understand. Corinth was the home of the Isthmian Games – the city was full of athletes who were training.

Church in the City – 1st Corinthians 9 Run to Get the Prize October 6, 2024 Paul was using a race metaphor the people of Corinth would immediately understand. Corinth was the home of the Isthmian Games – the city was full of athletes who were training. 1 Corinthians 9:24 NIV “Do you not know that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24, 1 Corinthians 9:25, 1 Corinthians 9:25-27, Philippians 3:7-8, Philippians 3:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven Will Be Colorful!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020

You better put your prejudice away or you may not get to find out how colorful Heaven is going to be.

Proposition: You must win all men and women to Christ! I. Because it is a sin to be prejudiced! A. You deny God’s character! Deuteronomy 10:16-19 Regards not persons B. You deny God’s Word! James 2:8,9 Love thy neighbor! II. Because ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:16-19, James 2:8-9, Acts 17:26, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 8:26-39, Acts 9:15, Numbers 12:1-16, Mark 16:15, Galatians 3:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On To The Goal Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Oct 22, 2011

A sermon about perseverance and the trials we endure.

As we get started today, I wanted to speak about finishing the race. Not so much about the end, but about the trials and issues we all have on the way. I will be spending a lot of time in Philippians chapter 3 if you’d like to follow along in your Bibles. We heard a few minutes ago about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Eternal Partners

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

As believers, God calls us to be eternal partners through God’s good work of salvation, which will drive us to pray and encourage one another to grow in agape love, abound in infallible knowledge and insight, discern right choices, live holy, and finish

Textual Idea Paul recognized that all believers are eternal partners through God’s good work of salvation, driving him to pray for his Philippian partners to grow in agape love, abound in infallible knowledge and insight, discern right choices, live holy and finish excellent. Sermon Idea As ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God