Sermons on Holy Race:

Looking Away To Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 23, 2019

Jesus as the author and finisher of faith.

LOOKING AWAY TO JESUS. Hebrews 12:1-3. Throughout Hebrews 11, the reader has been privileged to watch a review of the race run by the great heroes of the Old Testament faith. The “therefore” at the beginning of Hebrews 12 is an emphatic particle connecting New Testament believers to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wheels Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 13, 2022

The Christian life is just like the wheels of the car. One flat and the car does not function properly.

INTRODUCTION Some of you think I don’t know much about cars, but I want to impress you today with what I do know. I know this: have one of your four tires go flat and your car is not going to drive well. You say how do you know that? Because I live in Mississippi, and I have seen some drivers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ending Well

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 13, 2016

This sermon was given at the end of 2015. It's to help people think about ending well so that they can have a strong beginning. But also so that they can hear the words of Jesus at the end say, "Well done good and faithful servant.

Ending Well “A good start need a better ending, and a good ending gives to us a better start.” This thought came as I was contemplating todays and next week’s messages. And to today, as we’re ending 2015, I’d like to talk to you about ending well. And then next week ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Foursquare

You Need To Run Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 24, 2017

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Practice Of Faith".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Practice Of Faith [#1] YOU NEED TO RUN Hebrews 11:35-12:11 Introduction: It is easy to get depressed, worn out, or just quit. It is difficult to lead a Christian life all the time. I have also noticed how easy it is to forget how blessed you really are. Hebrews ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On To Win The Prize Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 3, 2023

Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead Apostle Paul said is the key to growing in one's faith and becoming more like Jesus! Is your one life's goal to press on to win the prize for which God has called you heavenward in Christ Jesus?

Pressing on to Win the Prize Philippians 3:12-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since Christ took hold us and we became born again the Holy Spirit has been encouraging us to grow in our spiritual walk with the Lord. While we have experienced many times in our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

"you Are The Joy Of Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 24, 2023

A sermon about learning to find joy in the fact that we are Christ's joy.

“You are the Joy of Christ” Hebrews 12:1-3 Have you ever wondered what it was like for God to put on skin and become a living, breathing human being? It couldn’t have been easy. Think about it; Jesus experienced the ordinary pains we experience. He knew what it was like to have a cold, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Olympic Glory

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 16, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 9 regarding running the Christian life race to win the prize. Do you run to win? Are you in the Christian life to spectate? Is your Christian life just flailing along in laziness, flabbiness, outta shape, and without clear p

Text: 1 Cor 9:23-27, Title: Olympic Glory, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/15/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Shoot for an “A” next time…British athletes 10,000 training for Olympics B. Background to passage: On the heels of his two chapter discussion on the willing limitation of Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Winning Circle Of His Love - A Nascar Sermon Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 5, 2007

Nascar has one of the loyalist fan bases in the US and it is the only major US sport that opens its ceremonies with prayer. See how Colossians 1 applies to the "race for Christ."

TEXT: Colossians 1:12-23 TITLE: The Winning Circle of His Love (The stage was decorated with various racing items including race flags crisscrossed on the pulpit and a racing streamer across the length of the stage. I entered the sanctuary wearing a one piece pit-crew outfit and racing helmet, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan Is Bigger Racial Reconciliation Part 2

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 25, 2021

THis message deals with God loving all of humanity and is preached to a congregation predominantly white by and African American as we did a pulpit exchange on the topice of race

God’s Plan is Bigger Genesis 9:1-16 Ephesians 2:11-22 I thank you for the opportunity to be with you this morning as we continue our theme of Racial Reconciliation. Today we consider, a view from the other side. This past week we had the privilege of observing the inauguration of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-16, Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Famous Last Words: It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Jesus victory cry, "It is Finished."

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: IT IS FINISHED Let’s stand together as we continue this morning with our sermon series, “Famous Last Words,” as we listen to the sixth of Jesus seven statements from the cross. Jesus sixth statement from the cross are among some of the most profound and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Promise Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2020

In Ephesians 2:11–12 Paul shows the need for the work of Christ, the Promise of the Gospel of reconciliation, for Jew and Greek by First, Describing the former Social (Ephesians 2:11) then Spiritual alienation of Jews and Gentiles (Ephesians 2:11).

Ephesians 2:11-12 [11] Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called "the uncircumcision" by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands--[12] remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-12

Denomination: Other

Go! And Press On Toward The Prize - Philippians 3:14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 28, 2025

There are all kinds of races in life—career races, academic races, even the race to keep up with trends. But there is one race that surpasses them all—a race with eternal stakes. It’s the race of faith.

Go! And Press On Toward the Prize - Philippians 3:14 Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your living Word. As we gather in Your presence today, ignite in our hearts a holy desire to press on in faith, to pursue the prize that is found in Christ alone. May our ears be open, our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Philippians 3:13, Philippians 3:8-9, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Colossians 3:1-4, Isaiah 43:18-19, Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Philip & The Ethiopian Eunuch

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

God works strategically so that all races are included. God is working to populate heaven with all kinds of color. The Holy Spirit wants us to move past the barrier of the races.

We love to tell the “before and after” stories. Weight loss - I lost 100 pounds! Before and after for dental cosmetics commercials. Rogaine – I have hair! Or look at this one: meet my wife’s first husband (show picture of younger me) -:). Acts loves to tell “before and after” stories as well. Only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-8, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Be Holy Because God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 24, 2017

Some of God’s commandments & statutes we find easy to follow, others are a little more difficult for us to faithfully follow. God has given us a command that is explicit in the standard He expects us to live by: "You must be holy because I am holy"

God’s definition of Holy We continue in our preaching series on discovering your destiny. For the next few weeks, we are going to be considering how setting high standards in our lives is important as disciples of Jesus. This morning we are going to think about what it means to be decent and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:44, 1 Peter 1:16, Galatians 5:16-25, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 3:2-3, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:22-24, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Ephesians 1:4, Leviticus 20:26, 1 Peter 2:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Trinity – Father, Son And Holy Spirit

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jun 14, 2019

No matter how educated we are, the concept of the Trinity escapes our understanding - it is something to be taken on faith

I speak to you in the name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Amen One of the first sermons I delivered here at Saint John’s, without realizing when I agreed to preach, was Trinity Sunday in 2011. I have to tell you, of all the Sundays in the year, this is the one that makes ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34, John 16:12-15

Denomination: Episcopal