Sermons on Going The Extra Mile:

Going For The Gold Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 18, 2006

This sermon looks at a main attribute in helping us to live our lives to the best - to run the race that is marked for us and finish well, according to God’s standards.

Going for the Gold in Life Hebrews 12:1-3 Intro.: A. Wow, did you get to see the Men’s Figure Skating event in this years Olympics? It was quite an event. Many of the lead skaters had great problems doing their jumps. US Figure Skater, Evan Lysacek won the Silver Medal. He persevered so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Adventist

"Go On!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 25, 2006

A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

Mark 9:2-9 “Go On!” By: Reverend Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we see that Jesus led Peter, James and John up a high mountain… …and this was the place where Jesus “was transfigured before ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Just Go!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 3, 2006

There are no excuses. It’s time to go; Just go! This was Jesus’ last command with a promise. " I will be with you!"

Just Go! Text: Matthew 28: 16-20 While unbelievers are in term oil and fear, others are reaching out, hearing, and ready to do the Master’s will! Isn’t it the same way today? All of us will hear, but some will doubt and even walk away from the very words spoken to them as a direct ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letting Go Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 19, 2006

a sermon in a series of sermons that goes along side our Celebrate Recovery ministry.

Matthew 11:28–30 MT 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." This week I heard the story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Nazarene

"Touch And Go"

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

We have a tendancy to lead people to Christ then forget to do the rest.

Biblical Text: Acts 16:9-15 and Psalm 67 “And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither. And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go To The Mountain

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 17, 2006

In God’s Presence.....

Exodus 19:4 ‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. 5 Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. 6 And you shall be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:4-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go Mad

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 27, 2005

The Choice to live an ordinary life is no longer an option! How you can go from ordinary to extraordinary!

Go MAD Ephesians 5:15-16 “Be very careful, then, how you live-- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” (NIV) Go MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Everyone wants to have a certain degree of SUCCESS. Accolades and awards, tributes and trophies may grace your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

What's Going On

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

What is going on??? II Timothy 3 In New York, classes began this week for the 1st ever all homosexual school. It is described as a place were young people can come and be their selves and not worry about being persecuted. In Genesis 19 Abraham a

What is going on??? II Timothy 3 In New York, classes began this week for the 1st ever all homosexual school. It is described as a place were young people can come and be their selves and not worry about being persecuted. In Genesis 19 Abraham and Lot separated Genesis 19 4 But before they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Outside

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 22, 2005

Whenever we want to achieve anything we have to step “outside” of ourselves to be able to get anything done.

“AND SO JESUS ALSO SUFFERED OUTSIDE THE CITY GATE TO MAKE THE PEOPLE HOLY THROUGH HIS OWN BLOOD. LET US, THEN, GO TO HIM OUTSIDE THE CAMP, BEARING THE DISGRACE HE BORE. FOR HERE WE DO NOT HAVE AN ENDURING CITY, BUT WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE CITY THAT IS TO COME.” GOING OUTSIDE If you or I need ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:9-16

Go For The Gold! Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 26, 2005

Second in a series designed for a giving campaign, "Get In The Game!"

Today is "Get In The Game" Sunday. Today we are launching our "Get In The Game" giving campaign. Our goal in this campaign is for each of us to prayerfully consider what God has to say to us about what we should give over the next four years to help our church pay off our debt on the construction ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Go! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

Are you anxiously waiting at the gate for the Rapture - or sleeping in your seat? Paul gives us some practical advise for how to stay alert and ready to board!

I like to watch people in airports. These days you have to arrive a week before your scheduled departure to make it through parking, hauling your baggage passed the porters, figuring out the new computer check in system - then see the security line snake around the block, waiting for lattes. At ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Going Boldly

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 22, 2005

Being Strong In Proclaiming the Gospel

GOING BOLDLY II KINGS 18:17-18 1. Ahab blamed the man of God for the trouble • Israel was in a great drought due to their rejection of God and Jezebels cutting off of his prophets. • Ahab sought a relief to the drought; sending Obadiah to find grass and water to feed those animals who had not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Go! Series

Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Oct 26, 2005

There are times in life we must let go of issue that are related to personal pride and learn to lean completely on Christ.

Let It Go! Galatians 4: 21-31 1. Be very careful what you pursue (21-23). A. There seems to be some intrinsic value in doing things ourselves. B. Paul tells us that this is a very dangerous thing when it relates to your righteousness. C. To truly be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Go And Tell

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Oct 29, 2005

If Jesus has done great things for you, you ought to go and tell somebody.

St. Mark 5:18-20 Topic: Go Home and Tell Somebody About Goodness of the Lord In these passage of scriptures, we see Jesus Christ getting into a ship to leave a place called Gadarnes after he had cast out 6,000 demons out of a certain man. In St. Mark 5:18 says, “And when he was come into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Going To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

The Savior has a very busy schedule everyday and everywhere He goes. Jesus had places to go, people to meet and things to do. And then suddenly, something happens to Him. Jesus, in just that moment, was called to Jerusalem

This morning’s message is the introduction to a series entitled, “Divine Destiny”. I have never taught on this before. But if this new series is what I believe it will be, it could be the most irritating teaching some of you have ever heard. But don’t let that keep any of you from coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God